LWAC®-M2A1
Logistical and Tactical Lightweight Plastic Ammunition cases for: Ammunition (small, medium and large-arms), Pyrotechnics, Explosives, Countermeasures, Flares, and Weapons, etc…
PPD´s new innovative Light Weight Ammunition Cases (LWAC®) are based on PPD´s newly patented design ideas and PPD´s specially developed raw-material resins. PPD Light Weight Ammunition Cases (LWAC®) are designed as a full drop-in replacement for existing systems, and accordingly to all military requirements and standards. The development and design has been performed in close co-operation with end-users and the ammunition industry.
The advantages are numerous however, the most important is the direct cost savings over the full life cycle due to:
- Reduced weight, more than 68% lower than existing steel boxes. E.g. Packaging weight for 1.000.000 rounds 12.7(0.50 cal.) will be reduced by 16,5 tons!
- Improved stacking capability which allowing cross stacking both 90⁰ and vertical stacking
- Improved thermal capability, with reduced heat transfer
- Prepared for built-in RFID tags for tracking and controlling
- Low noise during handling and contact with steel surfaces
- No risk of sparks
- Fully compatible with existing steel boxes
- Fully recyclable / reusable
- Multiple color choice, e.g. color code according to ammunition type.
Packaging classifications
Military
The LWAC-M2A1 is classified as “CLASS J”, according to DEF-STAN 81-41
- Storage requirements: Storage for a minimum of 2 years world-wide with full weather protection
- Distribution requirements: Movement and handling by any means
The LWAC-M2A1 is classified as “Nato Packaging Level – 1”, according to STANAG 4280
- Storage requirements: Storage for 1 year outdoors in NATO worldwide
- Distribution requirements: Open or enclosed movement by land, air or sea under operational conditions. Multiple handling
UN – ADR Dangerous Goods
- UN-V, 5,5kg, Packing group I, II and III
- UN-X, 13,5kg, Packing group I, II and III
- UN-Y, 21,5kg, Packing Group II and III
Technical Data
- Net weight: 750g
- Length: 305,5mm
- Width: 154,7mm
- Height: 190mm
Color choices
RAL 6007
RAL 5012
RAL 3013
RAL 9005
RAL 1001
RAL 1016
NATO references – NSN (Nato Stock Numbers)
- GREEN: NSN; 8140-22-630-8524
- BLUE: NSN; 8140-22-630-8525
- YELLOW: NSN; 8140-22-630-8527
- RED: NSN; 8140-22-630-8528
- BEIGE: NSN; 8115-22-631-9402
- NCAGE: R8083
- Type of Item Identification Code: 4
- Reference or Partial Descriptive Method Reason Code: 3
- Item Identification Guide: A06600
- Users: ZS – DENMARK
- HS Code: 930599
- Customs Code, Schedule B: 9305996600
- Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV Code): 44619000-2