1、 MIL-C-43063F 14 January 1991 SUPERSEDING MIL-C-43063E 30 June 1986 MILITARY SPECIFICATION COVERALLS, ROCKET FUEL HANDLERS, IMPERMEABLE, FULL PROTECTION This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope, This specification covers
2、one-piece, impermeable, rocket fuel handlers coveralls for full protection from fuels and oxidizers This is a special purpose Life Support Clothing and Equipment (LSC distribution is unlimited. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-C-43
3、063F 84 9999906 0470594 9 W MIL-C-43063F 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 Government documents. 2.1.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein, Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the
4、se documents are those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DODISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). SPEC IF ICATIONS FEDERAL A-A-169 A- A- 2 O 3 T-C-5 7 1 V-F- 106 V-T-276 J J-W- 155 UU-P-3 28 DDD-L-20 . PPP-B-636 . PPP-
5、T-45 - Calcium Chloride, Technical - Paper, Kraft, Untreated - Cords, Cotton; General and Special Purposes, Sash and Venetian Blind - Fastener, Slide, Interlocking - Thread, Cotton - Webbing, Textile, (Cotton, Elastic) - Paper, Manifold - Label: For Clothing, Eqwipage and Tentage, - Boxes, Shipping,
6、 Fiberboard - Tape, Gummed, Paper, Reinforced and Plain, for Sealing and Securing (General Use) MILITARY MIL-T-5624 - Turbine Fuel, Aviation, Grades JP-4, and JP-5/JP-8. ST MIL-P-7254 - Propellant, Nitric Acid MILF-10884 - Fasteners, Snap MIL-L-35078 - Loads, Unit: Preparation of Semiperishable Subs
7、istance Items; Clothing, Personal Equipment and Equipage; General Specification For Acid and Fuel Resistant MIL-C-43062 - Cloth, Coated, Nylon, Resin Modified Butyl-Coated, MIL-P-51493 - Paper, Chemical Agents Detector: M9 STANDARDS FEDERAL FED-STD-191 - Textile Test Methods FED-STD-751 - Stitches,
8、Seams and Stitchings 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MI L-C- 43 06 3 F MILITARY MIL-STD-105 - Sanpling Procedures and Tables for Inspection MIL-STD-129 - Marking for Shipment and Storage MIL-STD-147 - Palletized Unit Loads MIL-STD-7
9、31 - Quality of Wood Members for Containers and Pallets by Attributes (Unless otherwise indicated, copies of federal and military specifications,. standards, and handbooks are available from the Standardization Docments Order Deck, Building 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094). 2,1.2
10、 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications. The following other Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues are those cited in the solicitation. DRAWINGS U.S. ARMY NATICK RESEARCH, D
11、EVELOPMENT, AND ENGINEERING CENTER 8-1-3 - Jig, Acid Testing, No. 2 8-1-6 - Coveralls, Rocket Fuel Handlers; Closure . Ring, Sleeve 2-1-293 - Coveralls, Rocket Fuel Handlers, Impermeable, Full Protection; Method of Folding and Positioning (Copies of drawings are available from the U.S. Army Natick R
12、esearch, Development, and Engineering Center, ATTN: STRNC-UX, Natick, MA 01760-5017. ) 2.2 Non-Government publications, The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents which are DoD adopted are those listed
13、in the issue of the DODISS cited in the solicitation. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in the DODISS are the issues of the documents cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) D 3951 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packagin
14、g (Application for copies should be addressed to the American-Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1187.) 3 (Non-Government standards and other publications are normally available from the organizations that prepare or distribute the documents. These documents
15、also may be available in or through libraries or other informational services.) Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-b I I MIL-C-430b3F q 9999906 0470596 2 MIL-C-43063F 2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text o
16、f 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 sample shall be subj
17、ected to first article inspection (see 6.3), in accordance with 4.3. 3.2 Guide samples, Guide samples, when furnished, are solely for guidance and information to the contractor (see 6.4). Variation from this specification may appear in the sample, in which case the specification shall govern. 3.3 Ma
18、terials. It is encouraged that recycled material be used when practical as long as it meets the requirements of this specification. 3.3.1 Basic material, The basic material shall be unvulcanized, resin modified butyl coated nylon conforming to MIL-C-43062. 3,3,2 Strapping and flap reinforcement. The
19、 gum strapping used to seal the seams and for reinforcing the front protective flap shall be made from an unsupported film of the uncured coating compound used to coat the fabric The gum strapping shall be 0.025 2 0.005 inch thick andthoroughly clean before application to any seam, The gum strapping
20、 for seams shall be 3/4 2 1/8 inch wide; the strapping for sleeve wristlet shall be 1-1/4 2 1/23 inches wide; and the flap reinforcement shall be cut to pattern dimensions (see 4.4.1.1). 3.3.3 Cement. The cement used to seal the seams and the strappings over the seams shall be a curing modified buty
21、l base cement. If the finished seam conforms to the requirements of 3.3.12 and table II, (see 3.3.13) the cement shall be considered satisfactory. The color of the cement, when dry, shall approximate that of the coated cloth, otherwise a clear cement shall be used. 3.3.4 Webbing, elastic. The elasti
22、c webbing shall be cotton elastic, conforming to type I, class 3, 3/4 inch wide, of JJ-W-155, or a woven or braided elastic webbing of equivalent grade may be used, except that the colorfastness requirements shall not apply. The elastic webbing may be furnished in black or Olive Drab 7. 3.3.5 Thread
23、. The thread for seaming and stitching the coveralls shall be cotton type IA3, ticket No, 30, 4 ply conforming to V-T-276. The thread shall be dyed black. Colorfastness requirements shall not apply. 3.3.6 Cotton cord. The cord for reinforcing neck facing shall be cotton, conforming to type I, class
24、1, size 4 of T-C-571. 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-C-430b3F 4 W 9999906 0470597 4 = MI L-C - 4 3 O 6 3 F 3.3.7 Label. Each of the coveralls shall have a label containing the following information in sequence: size, identifcat
25、ion, and instructions. The label shall be applied to the inside upperback portion of the coveralls in accordance with type IV, class 14 of DDD-L-21). The marking medium shall be white, yellow, or light gray, The label may be marked on a piece of the uncured fabric specified in 3.3.1, then cemented o
26、n the coveralls and cured with the coveralls after assembly. The printed label shall be well defined and clearly legible after being tested for crocking, both wet and dry, when tested as specified in 4.4.5, 3,3,7.1 Instruction legend. The instructions shall be as follows: 1. Wear for protection agai
27、nst injury from dangerous liquid fuels and oxidizers. DO NOT USE for firefighting. 2. DO NOT USE the same coverall for fuels and oxidizers without washing between usage. 3. Put on over the clothing required to keep warm. DO NOT wear over bare skin. 4. Wear size that .fits loosely with no binding. Co
28、veralls are over- sized to fit over cold weather clothing. 5. Keep slide fastener and snap closure closed to prevent entry of O harmful agents, 6. Roll back rubber wristlet, insert sleeve ring tightly in glove ring, and roll down rubber sleeve wristlet to seal the joint. When coverall is not in use,
29、 wristlet MUST BE left unrolled. 7. Wear coverall legs over footgear. DO NOT tuck coverall cuffs inside boot. 8. To prevent overheating, put on the cooling coverall, and wet down frequently. 9. CAUTION: If dangerous agents are spilled on coverall, wash down immediately. Use large amounts of water fo
30、r a thorough rinse, Washing shall be accomplished in accordance with TM 10-277. 3.3.8 Sleeve wristlet. The finished sleeve wristlet shall be cylindrical 10. in shape and shall have a beaded or rolled edge 1/4 to 3/8 inch in diameter on . one end. The wristlet shall be fabricated from unsupported fil
31、m of the coating compound used to coat the coated fabric. be 0.025 2 0,005 inch thick, 3-3/4 2 1/8 inches in diameter, and shall be 3 2 1/8 inches in length. The finished wristlet shall 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-I 1 I I MIL-C-
32、430b3F 84 9999906 0470598 b MIL-C-43063F 3.3.9 Sleeve closure ring. The sleeve closure ring shall be molded from virgin, unfilled, natural color polypropylene conforming to the requirements in tab.le I. The molded pieces shall be uniform in color, texture, and finish; and shall be free from cracks,
33、blisters, scratches and other defects affecting serviceability! The dimensions of the molded polypropylene ring shall conform to Drawing 8-1-6 (4.4.1.1). -_ TABLE I. Polypropylene material requirements Characteristic Requirement Minimum Maximum Specific gravity O. 895 0,904 Tensile strength (psi) 4,
34、000 Distortion under heat at 66 p.s.i. - - (Fiberstress) OF 190 3.3.10 Snap fasteners. Snap fasteners shall consist of a size 1 or 2, 24 line size button with socket for the female half and a size 1 or 2 eyelet . with stud for the male half conforming to style 2, finish 2 of MIL-F-10884. 3,3,11 Slid
35、e fastener, The slide fastener shall be type I, style 3, size MHS, slider with wire stirrup pull, 36 inches long for all sizes and shall conform to V-F-106. The fastener chain shall be fabricated of brass, The tape shall be dyed black and shall be water repellent treated. requirements shall not appl
36、y, Colorfastness 3.3.12 Sealed seams, All seams on the outer surface of the coveralls shall be sealed with a strapping as specified in 3.3.2. After the seam has been cemented, the strapping shall be centered and cemented over the raw edge of the seam on the outside. either side of the strapping, Aft
37、er the coveralls have been completely assembled, it shall be fully vulcanized. The cement line may extend a maximum of 3/4 inch on 3.3.12.1 Acid resistance. The completed seams and surrounding area shall show no penetration as indicated by change of color of the detector paper, no evidence of cracki
38、ng, stiffening, flaking, swelling, separation of the strapping from seam, separation of the coating from the fabric, or surface tack rating greater than II, when tested as specified in 4.4.5. 3.3.12.2 Fuel resistance. The completed seams and surrounding area shall show no evidence of cracking, stiff
39、ening, flaking, swelling, separation of the strapping from the seam, separation of the coating from the fabric, or surface tack rating greater than II, when tested as specified in 4.4.5. 3.3.13 Seam and seam strapping adhesion. Adhesion of the seam and seam strapping for all seams shall conform to r
40、equirements of table II, when tested as specified in 4.4.5, 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-C-43063F TABLE II. Seam and seam strapping requirements Requirement . (minimum) Seam gum strapping adhesion 3.5 lbs/inch Seam gum strapp
41、ing adhesion after immersion 3.0 lbs/inch Seam gum strapping adhesion after heat aging 3.0 lbs/inch Cemented seam adhesion 3.5 lbs/inch Cemented seam adhesion after immersion 3.0 lbs/inch Cemented seam adhesion after heat aging 3.0 lbs/inch Resistance to cold crack of finished cemented Seam hydrosta
42、tic resistance of finished cemented and strapped seam - i/ and strapped seam 70 p.s.i. - l/ The seam shall show no signs of cracking, flaking, separation, stiffening, delamination or tackiness after this test has been performed. 3.4 Design. The coveralls (see figure 1) shall have a slide fastener cl
43、osure with a pullman type snap closure over the fastener to ensure complete protection. Each sleeve shall have a closure ring insert and a rolled sleeve wristlet which rolls down over the ring of the glove after glove has been properly attached. 3.5 Patterns. Standard patterns, as listed below, whic
44、h provide a 5/8 inch allowance for all seams will be furnished by the Government to the contractor for cutting working patterns. The Government patterns shall not be altered in any way and are to be used only as a guide for cutting the contractors work patterns. The working patterns shall be identic
45、al to the Government patterns. List of pattern parts Material Nomenclature of parts Cut parts Cloth, modified butyl coated Right front Left front Back Sleeve Right front facing Left front facing Right front flap Left front flap Right neck facing Left neck facing Leg strap cover 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
46、 7 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-! MIL-C-43063F 84 E 9999906 0470b00 O E MIL-C-43063F List of pattern parts (contd) Ma ter i a 1 Nomenclature of parts Cut parts Cloth, modified butyl Sleeve facing 2 coated (contd) Leg reinforcement
47、2 reinforcement 1 Bottom fly stay 1 Bottom of slide fastener stay Leg adjustment strap rein- forcement 2 Gum strapping compound Left front protective flap reinforcement 1- 3.6 Construction. The construction shall conform in all respects to the requirements specified in table III and herein. Figure 1
48、 is furnished solely for guidance and information. Should variation from the written specification appear in figure 1, the specification shall govern. 3.6.1 Stitches, seams and stitching, Stitch, seams, and stitching types as specified in table III shall conform to FED-STD-751. 3.6.1.1. Seam types.
49、Seam types shall be as specified in table III, with seam allowances maintained and seams properly cemented and strapped so that, no raw edges, twists, pleats, puckers, or open seams will result. 3.6.1.2 Stitches per inch. The minimum and maximum number of stitches per inch shall be as specified in table III. 3.6.1.3 Type 301 stitching. Ends of all stitchings shall be backstitched or overstitched not less than 1/4 inch e
