DLA MIL-DTL-25539 C-2009 CANDLES ILLUMINATING SURVIVAL HIGH MELTING POINT.pdf

1、Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to Defense Supply Center Richmond, ATTN: DSCR-VEB, 8000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, VA 23297-5616, or e-mailed to STDZNMGTdla.mil. Since contact information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this address

2、 information using the ASSIST database at http:/assist.daps.dla.mil/. AMSC N/A FSC 6260 INCH-POUND MIL-DTL-25539C 2 January 2009 SUPERSEDING MIL-C-25539B 21 July 1976 DETAIL SPECIFICATION CANDLES, ILLUMINATING, SURVIVAL, HIGH MELTING POINT This specification is approved for use by all Departments an

3、d Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This specification covers high melting point candles of 10-hour duration. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this specification. This section does not include docu

4、ments cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements of the documents cited in sections 3 and

5、 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed. 2.2 Government documents. 2.2.1 Standards and handbooks. The following standards and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solic

6、itation or contract. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARD MIL-STD-1916 - DoD Preferred Methods for Acceptance of Product Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-25539C 2 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK MIL-HDBK-831 - Preparation of Test Repo

7、rts (Copies of these documents are available online at http:/assist.daps.dla.mil/ or from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.) 2.3 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein or in the contract, in the event of a conflict betw

8、een the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sampl

9、e shall be subjected to first article testing in accordance with 4.3. 3.2 Materials. 3.2.1 Raw materials. The manufacturer is permitted wide latitude in the selection of raw materials provided the candles meet the requirements of this specification. 3.2.2 Wick. The wick of the candle shall be of a s

10、atisfactory quality braided yarn. 3.3 Performance. 3.3.1 Effect of temperature. The candle, when tested as specified in 4.5.2, shall not show that wax flowed after a period of not less than 24 hours, at +125 F 3 F. 3.3.2 Deformation. The candle shall not deform when tested as specified in 4.5.2. 3.3

11、.3 Burning quality. The flame shall consume the candle in not less than 10 hours when burned as specified in 4.5.3, without dripping, excessive smoking, or objectionable odor, and without the necessity of trimming the wick. 3.4 Weight. The weight of the candle, including the can specified in 3.5, sh

12、all be not more than 130 grams. 3.5 Size. The candle shall be contained in a .012 aluminum round slip cover can, nominal size 2.75 inches diameter by 1.75 inches high, body inside lock seam, top edge of body plain, single external bead near top of body for plain edge cover to seat against, bottom fl

13、anged, doped double seam with side seam striped with vinyl lacquer. Fill the container with wax to 1.25 inches. Seamless can with same nominal dimensions will be acceptable. 3.6 Sealing. The can lid shall be compression fit and shall not come off unintentionally. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo repr

14、oduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-25539C 3 3.7 Workmanship. The product shall be prepared by such methods as will reflect good standards of workmanship and quality in the finished product. The wick of the candle shall be properly centered. 4. VERIFICATION 4.1 Clas

15、sification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as follows: a. Conformance inspection (see 4.2). b. First article testing (see 4.3). 4.2 Conformance inspection. Conformance inspection shall consist of sampling plans and tests. 4.2.1 Sampling plans and tests. 4.

16、2.1.1 Sampling plan A. Candles shall be inspected by sampling methods in accordance with MIL-STD-1916, for the examination of product test, as described under 4.5.1. 4.2.1.1.1 At the discretion of the inspecting agency, any action specified in MIL-STD-1916 for accomplishment by the Government shall

17、be interpreted to mean action to be accomplished either by or under the supervision of the Government, with the final decision as to acceptance or rejection in either case resting with the Government inspector. 4.2.1.2 Sampling plan B. 4.2.1.2.1 Lot. For purpose of the sampling plan test, a lot shal

18、l consist of all candles which are constructed from the same batch of materials, and submitted for inspection at substantially the same, time. 4.2.1.2.2 Sampling tests. Eight candles shall be selected at random from each lot and subjected to the tests listed below as described under 4.5. a. Effect o

19、f temperature (see 4.5.2). b. Burning quality (4.5.3). 4.2.1.3 Rejection. When one or more items fail to meet the specified sampling plan tests, acceptance of all items in the lot shall be withheld until the extent and cause of failure are determined. The lot for a repeat of the sampling plan tests,

20、 the contractor shall fully explain to the inspector both the corrections made and the cause of previous rejections. Before resubmitting the lot for a repeat of the sampling plan tests, the contractor shall fully explain to the inspector both the corrections made and the cause of the previous reject

21、ions. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-25539C 4 4.3 First article testing. 4.3.1 First article test sample tested by the contractor. The contractor shall subject candles to the first article tests specified in 4.3.4. 4.3.2 Firs

22、t article test report. After the contractor completes the first article tests, he shall prepare a first article test report and furnish a copy of the report to the government procuring activity. The contractor may refer to the guidelines outlined in MIL-HDBK-831 for preparing the report. 4.3.3 First

23、 article test sample. The contractor shall submit one sample to the government procuring activity. 4.3.4 First article tests. First article tests shall consist of all tests described under 4.5. 4.4 Test conditions. 4.4.1 Atmospheric conditions. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), all tests require

24、d by this specification shall be made at an atmospheric pressure of 28 to 32 inches of mercury and at a temperature of +77 F, 18 F, and a relative humidity of 80 percent or less. Where tests are made with atmospheric pressure or temperature substantially different from the above values, proper allow

25、ance shall be made for the change in instrument reading. 4.5 Test methods. 4.5.1 Examination of product. Sample candles shall be examined to determine compliance with the workmanship, weight, and dimensions specified herein. 4.5.2 Effect of temperature. The candle shall be placed with axis horizonta

26、l (can lying on side) in a constant temperature cabinet and maintained at +125 F, 3 F, for not less than 24 hours and the specimen observed periodically. The candle shall not show deformation. Wax flow shall be cause for rejection. 4.5.3 Burning quality. The flame shall consume the candle in not les

27、s than 10 hours under conditions free from drafts and at an ambient temperature of plus +70 F, 5 F, without dripping, excessive smoking, or objectionable odor and without the necessity of trimming the wick. 5. PACKAGING 5.1 Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as

28、specified in the contract or order (see 6.2). When packaging of materiel is to be performed by DoD or in-house contractor personnel, these personnel need to contact the responsible packaging activity to ascertain packaging requirements. Packaging requirements are maintained by the Inventory Control

29、Points packaging activities within the Military Service or Defense Agency, or within the military services system commands. Packaging data retrieval is available from the Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-25539C 5 managing Milit

30、ary Departments or Defense Agencys automated packaging files, CD-ROM products, or by contacting the responsible packaging activity. 6. NOTES (This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not mandatory.) 6.1 Intended use. The candles covered by this

31、 specification are intended for use in under emergency survival conditions. 6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following: a. Title, number, and date of this specification. b. When first article testing is required (see 3.1). c. Atmospheric conditions, if different

32、 (see 4.4.1). d. Packaging requirements (see 5.1). 6.3 Subject term (key word) listing. 10-hour duration Aluminum can Wick 6.4 Changes from previous issue. Marginal notations are not used in this revision to identify changes with respect to the previous issue due to the extent of the changes. Custod

33、ians: Preparing Activity: Army - GL Air Force - 99 DLA - IS DLA - GS2 (Project 6260-2009-001) NOTE: The activities listed above were interested in this document as of the date of this document. Since organizations and responsibilities can change, you should verify the currency of the information above using the ASSIST database at http:/assist.daps.dla.mil/. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-