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Type 3 Day Box Magazine Sizes
Type 3 Day Box Storage
Dimensions Exterior: 14 x 12 x 8 in (LxWxH)
Dimensions Interior: 12.8 x 10.8 x 6.75 in
Approximate Weight: 34 lbs.
Type 3 Day Box Storage
Dimensions Exterior: 24 x 18 x 12 in (LxWxH)
Dimensions Interior: 22.8 x 16.8 x 10.8 in
Approximate Weight: 84.19 lbs.
ADDITIONAL SIZES AVAILABLE
Type 3 Day Box Storage
Dimensions Exterior: 48 x 18 x 18 in (LxWxH)
Dimensions Interior: 46.8 x 16.8 x 16.8 in
Approximate Weight: 183 lbs.
Type 3 Day Box Storage
Dimensions Exterior: 60 x 24 x 24 in (LxWxH)
Dimensions Interior: 58.8 x 22.8 x 22.8 in
Approximate Weight: 308 lbs.
Type 3 IME/DOT Day Box Magazine Sizes
Type 3 IME/DOT Day Box
Dimensions Exterior: 14 x 12 x 8 in (LxWxH)
Dimensions Interior: 11 x 9 x 5 in
Approximate Weight: 58 lbs.
Type 3 IME/DOT Day Box
Dimensions Exterior: 17 x 24 x 18 in (LxWxH)
Dimensions Interior: 14 x 21 x 15 in
Approximate Weight: 175 lbs.
ADDITIONAL SIZES AVAILABLE
Type 3 IME/DOT Day Box
Dimensions Exterior: 42 x 24 x 24 (LxWxH)
Approximate Weight 507 lbs.
Type 3 IME/DOT Day Box
Dimensions Exterior: 60 x 24 x 24 (LxWxH)
Approximate Weight 680 lbs.
Other Types of Explosive Storage Magazines
FAQs
1. What are day boxes?
Day boxes are used for the transfer and temporary, supervised storage of your explosives. These magazines are light enough for daily transport from your overnight storage area to the job site. Our
DynaLoc™ day boxes are constructed to be fire-resistant, weather-resistant, and theft-resistant.
2. Does my explosive storage need to be grounded?
Yes. High and low explosives that are placed in outdoor magazines should have a grounding system according to the NFPA 70 standard. Grounding protects your magazine and its contents against lightning strike, and it will need to be properly grounded by a licensed electrician. For more information, please refer to NFPA .
3. What are the classes of explosives?
For storage purposes, federal requirements classify explosive materials according to their velocity. There are three classes of explosive materials, per ATF 27 CFR 555.202:
- High Explosives – explosives which detonate by means of a blasting cap (dynamite, emulsions, flash powders, etc.)
- Low explosives – explosives which deflagrate when confined (black powder, safety fuses, ignitor cords, “display fireworks,” etc.)
- Blasting agents – explosives consisting of fuel and oxidizer, intended for blasting and unable to detonated by a No. 8 test blasting cap when unconfined (ammonium nitrate-fuel oil and certain water-gels)
For more information, visit https://www.atf.gov/explosives/explosive-storage-requirements.
4. Can DynaLoc magazines be customized?
Yes. Like all our safe storage buildings, U.S. Chemical Storage can provide custom explosive storage magazines to fit your needs. For assistance creating a custom solution for your storage needs,
contact one of our experts.
5. If storage magazines are mostly made of high-density wood, will that really contain a blast?
No. A common misconception is explosive storage magazines will contain a blast inside the unit—this is not the case. Explosive storage magazines work as a safeguard against theft and accidental detonation by improper storage and the environment.
6. What is the difference between a Type 2, Type 3, and Type 4 explosive storage magazine?
Each class requires a unique storage solution to ensure optimal safety and management. Type 2 is for storage of high explosives, Type 4 is for storage of low explosives, and Type 3 are day boxes that are used to transport both high and low explosives. Our Type 2 and Type 4 explosive storage magazines are available in both indoor and outdoor styles, and
every storage type we offer features theft-resistant, weather-resistant, and fire-resistant construction.
7. Which day box is right for me?
We offer both steel and aluminum day boxes to transport explosives. If you need to repeatedly unload and load your day box and weight is a concern, an aluminum model helps reduce weight while still meeting ATF requirements.
Additionally, our IME DOT dayboxes meet stringent SLP 22 requirements for “Recommendation for the Safe Transportation of Detonators in a Vehicle with Certain Other Explosive Materials.”