1、- MIL-C-LI3603B BY 777770b 0375073 b / a MILITARY SPECIFICATION 30 June 19$ SUPERSEDING MIL-C-43603A 20 June 1972 CANTEEN, WATER, COLLAPSIBLE, 2-QUAEtT CAPACITY This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE .l.l Scope. This specificatio
2、n: cov Corrugated and.Solid, Sheet Stock (Con- tainer: Grade) , and Cut Shapes. MILITARY . MIL-C-43689 - Cover, Water Canteen, 2-Quart, Collapsible (With MIL-C-51278 - Cap, Water Canteen, Field Chemical-Biological Mask, Ml Pile Lining). Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and
3、any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Natick, MA 01760 by using the self-addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426)appearing at the end of this docu- ment or by letter, US Army Natick Research and Development Command, FS
4、C 8465 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-C-43b03B 4 W 7777906 0375074 W MIL-C-43603B . STANDARDS FEDERAL FED-S”D-595 - Colors. MILITARY fiIL-STD-305 - *Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes. -MIL-STD-129 - Mark
5、ing for Shipment and Storage. MIL-STP-147 - Palletized Unit Loads. MIL-STD-1188 - Commercial Packaging of Supplies and Equipment DRAWING US ARMY NATSCK RESEARCH AND DEVELOPEIENT COMMAND 8-2-228 - Canteen, Water, Collapsible, 2 Quart Capacity; Assembly (Copies of specifications, standards, drawings a
6、nd publications required by contractors in connection with specific procurement functions should be obtained from the procuring agency or as directed by the contracting officer.) LAWS AND REGULATIONS 21 CFR I - Food and Drugs (The Code of Federal Regulations (CF) and the Federal Register (JX) ara fo
7、r sale an 8 subscription basis by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. When indicated reprints of certain regulations may be obtained from the Federal agency responsible for the issuance thereof .) 2.2 Other publications. The following documents for
8、m a part of this specifi- cation to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise indicated, the issue in effect on date of invitation for bids or request for proposal shall apply: AMERICAN SOCI$!l!Y FOR TESTING AM MATERIALS (ASTM) D 638 - Tensile Properties of Plastics. D isas - Density of PEastica
9、 by the Density-Gradient: D 1525 - Vicat Softening Point of Plastics. Technique. - . (Application for copies should be addressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race St., Philadelphia, PA 19103.) 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without l
10、icense from IHS-,-,-MIL-C-43603B 4 7779706 0375095 T - MIL-C-43603B 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 GuSde.sample. Guide samples of the end item, when furnished, are solely for guidance and Information to the contractor (see 6.3). may appear in the sample, in which case this specification shall govern, Variation
11、 from this specification 3.2 Material (see 6.5), 3.2.1 Reein purity. The ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer used in the manufacture of the canteen bladder and the polyethylene used in the manufacture of the canteen strap plus other substances used in the fabrication of the plastic shall conform
12、to the requirements of 21 CFR - Part 177 - Indirect Food Additives: Polymers 3.2,I.l Plastic canteen bladder. ! drawings, and standards unless otheiwise excluded, amended, modified or qualified in this specification or applicable purchase document. In addition, the physical characteristics of the EV
13、A copolymer resin specified in 3.2.1.1 shall be tested in accordance with table II, The sample unit shall be a 12 inch by 12 inch siab, which may be unpigmented, having a uniform thickness of 75 & 10 mils, and shall be molded from the same EVA material used to manufacture the canteens. tested) shall
14、 be two. requirements as specified. utilized in expressing the final result. The sample size (number of sample units to be All test reports shall contain the individual values There shall be no failure of any sample unit to meet the 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permit
15、ted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-C-43b03B 4 7777706 0375078 5 MIL-C-43 603 B TABLE II. Component testing No. or deter- Results Characteristic pardgraph Test method sample unit nearest EVA resin: Requirement minations per reported to Dens i ty 3.2.1.1 ASTM D 1505 Average of 3 0,001 g/cm3 Vicat so
16、ftening 3.2.1.1 ASTI4 I) 1525 Average of 5 1C Tensile strength 3.2.1.1 - I i/ 2/ ASTI4 D 638 i/ Average of 6 5 psi (psi) at yield (3 in each . direction) Elongation 3.2.1.1 ASM D 638 l/ Average of 6 5 percent - (percent) at (3 in each yield direction) i/ k 21 Specimens shall be compression molded. R
17、ate A ahall be used for rate of temperature increase, and retesting provisions shall not be applicable. 4.2.1.1 Certification. Components and materials listed below may be f ied- in applicable paragraphs of this specification. I Plastic material Purity 3.2.1 Absence of plasticizers 3.2.1-1 Vinyl ace
18、tate content 3,2,1.1 accordance wi%h the classification of defects in applicable subparagraphs below and at: the inspection levels and acceptable quality levels (AQLs) specified in 4.2.2.2, size shall be expressed in units of one canteen for the examinations in 4,2.2.1.1 and 4.2.2.1,2. 4,2.2.1.2 sha
19、ll be one finished canteen, including cap and strap. The lot size for purposes .of determining the sample The sample unit for examinations in 4.2.2.1,l and Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-C-43603B Ll 777770b 0375079 7 - ._ 4.2.2*1
20、.1 Visual examination of canteen, NOTE: DeEects with an asterisk (*) in the classification column are to be classifed as follows: Xajor defect - When seriously affecting serviceability or appearance, Minor defect - When affecting serviceability or appearance, but not seriously. Classification Examin
21、e Defect Major Minor Quality and finish of canteen, neck, cap and strap Design and construction Workmanship and assembly (general) Color not: as Specified. Exterior surfaces of the both sides Any bubble, sharp crease, wrinkle, Any crazing, pit, chipping. Outside surfaces of neck including Finish pro
22、duced by application of of the strap not a Lusterless finish. blister or gouge. threaded portlton not smooth. coating, lacquer, or other organic material Any cut, tear, hole, burn, break, or crack in canteen. Weld mark, sink mark, shrink mark, dulling of surfaces, roughness, or abrasion in plastic.
23、or permament set. like odor. Large permanent indentation, dimpling, Canteen has objectionable or vinegar- Varies from specified design and con- struction shown in specified drawing Not shape or contour specified. Seam coastruction not as specified. Taper in neck in excess of that permitted by drawin
24、g. Any open seam. Any patch, or repair o pastic material Malformed, distorted or out of round. Any foreign matter or material not readily removable on the outside of the canteen that may cause damage to the material or have injurious effect on the usef. 7 X * * * X X * * X X * * X * X X * X Provided
25、 by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-I_ - MIL-C-43b03B 84 W 77777Ob 0375300 T Classification Workmanship and Any excessive lump on the inside or assembly (general) outside of the canteen, and of the (cont d) same material as the canteen, not readi
26、ly removable. Evidence of black or white spots on canteen . Any component misplaced or misaligned. Any gate not trimmed flush with the Any component missing. Any component loose or not attached Heat seal of neck to canteen not com- Flash at the bottom pinch-off area molded surface. as specified. ple
27、te or not free of excess material. of the bladder parting line extending more than 1/32 inch. Flash appearing on parting lines except as above. Workmanship and Sealing surface of lip is not flat, assembly of neck smooth, and free from sink marks or depression. Flash appearing on parting line. Neck n
28、ot threaded with buttress type threads for a minmum of two full turns. Strap retention groove, malformed. Strap retention groove has rough or Rough surface below lower ledge of Void or rough area in interior of feathered ledge. retention groove. neck. TJorkmanship and Flash appearing on parting line
29、. Top surface of cap bulges in or out. Canteen cap will not screw onto neck Znside ring of cap not completely Cap binds when screwing onto neck of assembly o cap of canteen. molded. canteen e * * X X * * * * * X * * * X X * 8 X X I Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted
30、 without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-C-4 3603 B Glassif icat ion Ma j or Ifinor Examine Defect Worlananship of Threads on canteen neck stripped, threads not permitting tight closure. X Threads not smooth, X Threads not fully formed, not free from flash, misaligned at parting line or other imperfection.
31、 X matter on inside of the canteen, * Cleanliness Dirt, grease, dust or other foreign Marking Missing, incomplete, illegible, mis- spelled, not in specified location or not applied in specified manner. which it is applied. * X Marking impairs strength of wall to 4.2.2.1.1.1 .Examination for wall thi
32、ckness. The end item shall be examined For this examination, the for wall thickness requirements specified in 3.3.1, bladder of the canteen shall be cut in half along the parting line and each half cut 90 to the parting line to give four quarters. each quarter selected, five areas selected throughou
33、t the body of each quarter, unit to meet the requirement shall be scored as a defect. unit shall not be averaged. sample size shall be five regardless of lot size. ination shall cause the lot represented by the sample to be rejected. shall be to the nearest 0,001 inch. Measurements shall be made on
34、A failure of any sample Five measurements shall be made along the parting line and Measurements on a sample The sample unit shall be one finished canteen and the Any defect found in this exam- Measurements 4.2.2.1.2 Dimensional examination of canteen. Any dimension, other than wall thickness, that i
35、s not withinthe specified tolerances shall be classified as a defect. 4.2.2,2 Insp.ection levels and AQLs. The inspection levels and AQLs expressed in defects per hundred.units shall be as follows: Examinat ion paragraph 4.2.2.1.1 4.2.2.1.2 Inspection AQL level Major Total I s-2 9 4.0 10.0 One 6.5 c
36、lass Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-_ss MIL-C-43603B 4 m 777770b 0375302 3 m MIL-C-43603B 4.2.3 End item testing. Testing of the completely fabricated canteen shall be performed in accordance with table III for the characteristics sh
37、own therein. The sample unit shall be four completely abricated canteens. for the designated lot size shall be as shown below. cause for rejection of the lot. values utilized in expressing the final result. The sample size All test reports shall contain the individual Any test failure shall be Lot s
38、ize (canteens) Sample size 800 or less 801 up to and including 22,000 22,001 or more 2 3 5 TABLE III. End item tests I_- Results Number of - reported as determina- Pass Numeri- Test tions per or cally to Characteris tic Requirement method sample unit fail nearest Capacity 3.3 4.3.2 1 X Weight 3.3.1
39、11 1 - 0.5 g Porosity 3.4.1 4 .y. 1 1 X Leak resistance 3.4.2 4.3.2 1 X Drop resistance 3.4.3 4.3.3 1 X - - - c - i/ A balance, sensitive to 0.5 gram, shall be used. 4.2.4 Packaging inspection, An examination shall be made to determine that the preservation, packing and marking comply with section 5
40、 requirements. shall be scored in accordance with the list: below. The sample unit shall be one shipping container fully packaged with the exception that it need not be closed. Defects Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-C-43603B Prov
41、ided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,- MIL-C-43b03B 4 E 777770b 0375304 7 E MIL-C-43603B 4.3.3 Drop resistance test. A new canteen shall be completely filled with water at room temperature, capped tightly and dropped from a height of 6 feet (18
42、29 mm) onto a smooth concrete floor. bladder shall be considered a test failure, Any resultant leakage or damage to the 5. PACKAGING 5.1 Preservation. Preservation shall be level A or Commercial as specified (see 6.2). 5.1.1. Level A. 5.1.1.1 Canteen with cover, when procured as an assembly (see 6.2
43、)-. Each canteen assmbly, consisting of a canteen cover and sling, shall be arranged as hereinafter specified. with the strap turned under the cap, and then be placed within the cover. sling shall be neatly folded (with the snap fasteners captured inside the webbing) and securely tied with cotton ta
44、pe or twine, and then be placed against the canteen inside the cover. canteen assemblies shall be stacked upright side-by-side, necks up and alternately reversed, and then securely crosstied with cotton tape or twine to form a bundle measuring approximately 12-512 by 9-314 by 9 inches. The canteen s
45、hall have the cap screwed on finger-tight The The cover flaps and keepers shall be closed. Five 5.1.1.2 Canteen, when procured separately (see 6.2). Preservation is not required. 5.1.2 Commercial. Canteen assmeblis shall be preserved in accordance with IXCL-STD1188. 5.2 Packing. 5.2.1 Level A packin
46、g. Packing shall be level A, E, or Commercial as specified (see 6.2). 5.2.1.1 Canteen with cover, when procured as an assembly (see 6.2). Forty canteen assemblies. preserved as specified in 5.1.1.1, shall be packed in the - fiberboard shipping container specified in 5.2.1.3. The approximate inside d
47、imensions of the shipping container and the packing arrangement of the canteen assemblies within the container shall be in accordance with the applicable require- ments specified in table IV. TABLE IV. Approximate inside dimensions o shipping containers and pack arrangement of canteen assemblies - A
48、pproximate inside dimensions Pack arrangement within containers of containers (inches) &/ length x width x depth 25-112 x 20 x 18 2X2X2 (necks up in first tier, necks down and offset nested in second,tier to make an even height pack) - i/ Approximate dimensions are furnished as a guide only. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-EfIL-C-43
