1、- f MIL-C-Lf3103D 4 7777906 0372017 8 M 41. I. - MIL-C-43103D 15 August 1988 SUPERSEDING MIL-C-43103C 27 June 1980 MILITARY SPECIFICATION CANTEEN, WATER, PLASTIC, WITH SCREW CAP This specifics ion is approved for use by all Departments Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE nd Agen ies of the 1.1 Scope. Th
2、is document covers one type of plastic watercanteen having a capacity of one quart nominal. 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 specification to the extent speci
3、fied herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents shall be those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DODISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation. SPECIFICATIONS FEDERAL * A-A-203 - Paper, Kraft, Untreated L-P-390
4、- Plastic, Molding and Extrusion Material, Polyethylene and Copolymers (Low, Medium and High Density) PPP-B-63 6 - Boxes, Shipping, Fiberboard I I Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this documentshould be addressed to:
5、U.S. Army Natick Research, Development, and Engineering Center, Natick, MA 01760-5014 by using the self-addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter. I I AMSC NIA FSC 8465 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public relea
6、se; distribution is unlimited. r THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS /f PAGES. _ Licensed by Information Handling ServicesMIL-C-43103D 84 7777706 0372038 T W MIL-C-43103D MILITARY J: MIL-L-35078 - MIL-C-43 76 1 - MIL-(2-51278 - s TANDARDS FEDERAL FED-STD-595 - MIL I TARY MIL-STD-105 - MIL-STD-129 - MIL-STD-130 -
7、 MIL-STD-147 - * MIL-STD-731 - Loads, Unit: Preparation of Semiperishable Subsistence Cup, Water Canteen, W/Wire Handle, Corrosion Resisting Cap, Water Canteen, Field, 1 Quart and 2 Quart Items; Clothing, Personal Equipment and Equipage Steel Canteens Colors Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspec
8、tion Marking for Shipment and Storage Identification Marking of US Military Property Palletized Unit Loads Quality of Wood Members for Containers and Pallets by Attributes * (Copies of specifications, standards, and handbooks required by contractor connection with specific acquisition functions shou
9、ld be obtained from the contracting activity or as directed by the contracting activity.) JR 2.1.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications. The following other Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless oth
10、erwise specified, the issues shall be those in effect on the date of solicitation. US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and Regulations Promulgated Thereunder (Copies may be obtained from the Superintendent of Documents, US Government Printing Office, Wa
11、shington, DC 20402.) DRAWINGS * US ARMY NATICK RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER 8-1-33 - Canteen, Water, Plastic, With Screw Cap; Assembly and Details 8-1-34 - Canteen, Water, Plastic Strap 2 in a I _- Licensed by Information Handling ServicesMIL-C-q3103D 84 W 999990b 0372019 I m MIL-C-4
12、3103D * (Copies of drawings, publications, and other Government documents required by contractors in connection with specific acquisition functions should be obtained from the contracting activity or as directed by the contracting activity.) * 2.2 Other publications. The following documents form a p
13、art of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents which are DOD adopted shall be those listed in the issue of the DODISS specified in the solicitation. nless otherwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in the DODISS shall be
14、 the issues of the nongovernment documents which are current on the date of the solicitation. 3; AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) D 3951 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging (Copies may be obtained from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philad
15、elphia, PA 19103.) * (Nongovernment standards and other publications are normally available from the organizations which prepare or which distribute the documents. These documents also may be available in or through libraries or other informational . services.) * 2.3 Order of precedence. In the even
16、t of a conflict between the text of this specification and the references cited herein, the text of this specification shall take precedence. Nothing in this specification, however, shall supersede applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Sta
17、ndard sample. The finished canteens shall be equal to or better than the standard sample or approved guide sample with respect to molding imperfections such as orange peel and pit characteristics (see 6.3). * 3.2 First article. When specified in the contract or purchase order, a sample shall be subj
18、ected to first article inspection (see 4.3, 6.2, and 6.5). * 3.3 Material. Material shall be as specified herein (see 6.6). 3.3.1 Polyethylene. The polyethylene used in the manufacture of the canteen (body and strap), and the antioxidants or other substances incorporated in the plastic shall conform
19、 to the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act requirements for use in contact with drinking water. 3 Licensed by Information Handling Services- NIL-C-Li3103D Li = 7779706 U372020 m I MIL-C-43103D * 3.3.1.1 Body material. The body shall be made from high density virgin polyethylene conforming to type I, class
20、H, grade 1, category 4 or 5 of L-P-390. Clean, unburned material in the form of imperfect parts, tails, neck flash, or other scrap of the same composition as the virgin material and produced in the molding or finishing operation may be reground and mixed with tbe virgin material. When reground is mi
21、xed with the virgin material, the reground shall not exceed a level of 35 percent by weight of the blended mixture. JE 3.3.1.2 Cap, M1. The M1 cap shall conform to MIL-C-51278. 3.3.1.3 Strap material. The strap shall be made from low density virgin polyethylene conforming to type I, class L, grade 2
22、, category 3 of L-P-390. Clean, unburned material in the form of imperfect parts, sprues, runners, or other scraps of the same composition as the virgin material and produced in the molding or finishing operation, may be reground and mixed with the virgin material specified. When reground is mixed w
23、ith the virgin material, the reground will not exceed a level of 25 percent by weight of the blended mixture. 3.4 Design and construction. The canteen with screw cap shall conform to the design, shape and dimensions shown in Drawings 8-1-33 and 8-1-34 (see 6.4). 3.4.1 Body. The body shall be blow mo
24、lded of high density polyethylene specified in 3.3.1.1 and by a process in which the body is blown and molded in one piece, and not as a result of a sheet forming operation. body neck which forms the sealing surface against the cap on assembly, shall be flat, smooth, and free from sink marks and dep
25、ressions or other defects which may affect proper sealing. The canteen neck shall be threaded with buttress type threads for a minimum of two full turns. The threads shall be fully formed and free from flash and thread misalignment. All parting lines shall be free from flash except that flash extend
26、ing not more than 1/32 inch at the bottom pinch-off area shall be permitted. engagement of the cap to its fully seated position. The wall thickness at any point on the body shall be not less than 0.36 inch. molded in such a manner that the material shall be distributed to conform to the interior sha
27、pe and general overall design as shown in the cutaway portion of item No. 1-1 body Drawing 8-1-33. Out of round distortion at right angles to the parting line plane is permitted provided the dimension falls within the tolerances shown in Drawing 8-1-33. The lip of the There shall be no interference
28、upon The body shall be blow 3.4.2 Strap. The strap shall be injection molded of low density polyethylene specified in 3.3.1.3 and assembled as shown on Drawings 8-1-33 and 8-1-34. All gates shall be trimmed flush with the molding surface. 3.5 - Fit. The body shall fit into a standard canteen cup (se
29、e 6.31, fabricated in accordance with MIL-C-43761 when tested as specified in 4.4.5. 4 Licensed by Information Handling ServicesMIL-C-Ll3303D BLl m 779770b 0372023 T m * 3 I * 4.1 Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor is responsib
30、le for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. in the contract or purchase order, the contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government rese
31、rves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in this document where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements. Except as otherwise specified MIL-C-43103D 3.5.1 Leakage. The canteen, when filled with water, capped, and inser
32、ted into the standard canteen cup specified in 3.5, shall show no evidence of leakage when tested as specified in 4.4.5. 3.6 Weight. The weight of the body shall be not greater than 140 grams and not less than 115 grams when tested as specified in 4.4.5. 3.7 Color. The color of the body and strap sh
33、all approximate color number 34087 (Olive Drab, lusterless) of FED-STD-595. The strap shall match the shade of the body. 3.8 Finish. The exterior surfaces of the canteen and both sides of the strap shall have a smooth and lusterless finish throughout; and shall be free of dirt, dust, grease, and for
34、eign matter. The finish shall be produced from a die which has cavity surfaces finished in vapor blast, water hone, or similar satin finish and not by the application of any protective coating, lacquers, or other materials. 3.9 Marking. 3.9.1 Precaution marking. The canteen shall be permanently and
35、distinctly marked by an embossed molded-in process as shown in Drawing 8-1-33. 3.9.2 Identification. The identification shall be located at the bottom of the canteen and marked by an embossed molded-in process with the letters “U.S.“, year of manufacture, and contractors name or trademark of such kn
36、own character or markings as to be readily identified with the contractor, The marking area shall be approximately 1 square inch and the raised markings shall approximate 0.007 inch in height. Markings shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-130. * 3.10 Workmanship. The canteen shall be clean, smooth, w
37、ell finished, and free from bubbles, cracks, pinholes, dirt, warpage, blisters, and scratches. The canteen shall conform to the quality of product established by this document and the occurrence of defects shall not exceed the applicable acceptable quality levels 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS e Li
38、censed by Information Handling ServicesMIL-C-43103D BLi m 777770h 0372022 L MIL-C-43103D * 4.1.1 Responsibility for compliance. All items must meet all requirements of sections 3 and 5. The inspection set forth in this document shall become a part of the contractors overall inspection system or qual
39、ity program. The absence of any inspection requirements in the document shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility of assuring that all products or supplies submitted to the Government for acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract. Sampling in quality conformance does not a
40、uthorize submission of known defective material, either indicated or actual, nor does it commit the Government to acceptance of defective material. * 4.1.2 Responsibility for dimensional requirements. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor is responsible for ass
41、uring that all specified dimensions have been met. When dimensions cannot be examined on the end item, inspection shall be made at any point, or at all points in the manufacturing process necessary to assure compliance with all dimensional requirements. 4.1.3 Certificates of compliance. When certifi
42、cates of compliance are submitted, the Government reserves the right to inspect such items to determine the validity of the certification. 4.2 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as follows: a. First article inspection (see 4.3) b. Quality confo
43、rmance inspection (see 4.4) * 4.3 First article inspection. When a first article is required (see 6.21, it shall be examined for the defects specified in 4.4.3 and 4.4.4 and tested for the characteristics specified in 4.4.5. The presence of any defect or failure to pass any test shall be cause for r
44、ejection of the first article. 4.4 Quality conformance inspection. Unless otherwise specified, sampling for inspection shall be performed in accordance with MIL-STD-105. 4.4.1 Component and material. inspection. In accordance with 4.1, components and materials shall be inspected in accordance with a
45、ll the requirements of referenced documents unless otherwise excluded, amended, modified, or qualified in this document or applicable purchase document. -Zr 4.4.1.1 Material Certification. Unless otherwise specified, certificates of cornpliance will be acceptable as evidence that the components and
46、materials listed below conform to the specified requirements. Requirement paragraph Polyethylene 3.1.1 Body material 3.3.1.1 Strap material 3.3.1.3 6 i Licensed by Information Handling ServicesMIL-C-43103D 4 7777706 0372023 3 MIL-C-43103D * 4.4.2 In-process inspection. Inspection shall be made of th
47、e following operations or assemblies to establish conformance to specified requirements. Whenever nonconformance is noted, correction shall be made to the items affected and to the operation. Items which cannot be corrected shall be removed from product ion. a. Canteen body is blow molded in one pie
48、ce in conformance with 3.4.1. b. Strap is injection molded in conformance with 3.4.2. * 4.4.3 End item visual examination. The end items shall be examined for the defects listed in table I. The lot size shall be expressed in units of canteens. The sample unit shall be one canteen. The inspection lev
49、el shall be I and the acceptable quality level (AQL), expressed in terms of defects per hundred units, shall be 4.0 for major defects and 10 for total (major and minor combined) defects. 4.4.3.1 Classification. Those defects with an asterisk (* in the classification column shall be classified as follows: Major defect - When seriously affecting appearance or serviceability. Minor defect - When affecting appearance or serviceability but not seriously. TABLE I. End item visual defects Classification Examine Defect Major Minor Quality and finish Color not as speci
