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5’ x 4’ x 7’ with attached 18” x 18” x 18” Type 2 ATF spec earthen covered magazine
Side view of earthen covered 5’ x 4’ x 7’ magazine

Earthen Covered Magazines – earth covered explosives storage magazines are considered ‘barricaded’ by the ATF and generally reduce the table of distances by up to one-half. Earthen covered magazines are also used to protect neighboring storage magazines from sympathetic detonation.

All Armag Corporation earthen covered magazines are custom built. See listing of our standard earthen covered magazine sizes or contact us for assistance in designing the product to meet your application.

  • Shell constructed of 1⁄4” ASTM A-36 prime steel plate and lined with 3” hardwood
  • Hinge side protection prevents door from being defeated by removing hinge
  • Heavy duty strap door hinges
  • Grounding strap on door to transfer potential static electricity back to main structure
  • Steel rectangular vent covers – vent openings are screened with non-spark material to prevent entry of foreign objects
  • Standard lift hooks provided for ease in handling
  • Winged retaining walls provided to support earth cover
  • Earthen covered portion of magazine coated with Line-X® coating to prevent rusting and leakage
  • Interior structure supported by varying sized steel tubing – this provides strength to support earth cover
  • Rear mounted stack vent with rotating wind turbine to allow air movement in magazine
  • See list of standard earthen covered magazine options and accessories

 

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