1、MIL-F-q0055A*3 = 777770b 0370b12 L = _- MIL-F-LOOSA 30 March i967 SUP%RSEDINO MILITARY SPECIFICATION FLAG SET M-113 This specification is mandatory for use br all Depart- ments and Agencies of the Department of Defense, 1. SCOPE 1,l Scope,- This specification covers one type of signal flag set desig
2、nated as the M-113 Flag Set, MC-44 flags (each flag to have an MC-43 flagstaff) and one CS-16 case. 1,2 Classification.- The flag set shall consist of the following components : The flag set shall consist of two. Component A - Flag(MC- TT-V-119 - Varnish, Spar, Phenolic Resin Rivets, Tubular, Small
3、and Caps, Rivets, General Purposes Plate, Rolled Bar, Sheet and Strip (Am and Numbered) Cloths CCC-C-419 - Cloth, Cotton, Duck, Unbleached, Plied Yarns CCc-C-L39 - Cloth, hnthg, Cotton, Mercerized CCC-D-9SO - Dyeing and Aftertreating Processes for Cotton CCC-T-191 - Textile, Test Methods DDD-T-86 -
4、Tape, Cotton, Bleached, Dyed or Grey, General Use /m/ /- Licensed by Information Handling Services_. - _- -.-_I_- , MIL-F-40055k 3 9999906 0390633 3 o M SZ-F-40055A PPP-B-601 - BoXe6, Wood, Cleated-Plywood PPP-E621 - Boxes, Wood, Nailed and Lock-Corner KU,-F-495 - Finish, Chemical, Black, for Copper
5、 Alloys MIL-C-496 - Clips, Ehd, Strap MII,-W-s3O - Webbing, Textile, Cotton, meral Purpose, MIL-B-543 - Buckles, Tongueless and Web Strap MTL-W-6110 - Wood, Determination of Moisture Content MIL-S-13518 - Sealer, Surf ace, Wood Preservative MIL-G-16491 - Grommet, Metallic Natural or in Color STANDAR
6、DS FIEDERAL Fed, Std. No. 751 - S.t;itohes, Seams and Stitchings MILITARY MIL-STD-105 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection MIL-STD-129 - Marking for Shipment and Storage Attributes DRAWINGS THE INSTIWTE OF HERALDRY $1-336 - Flag MC-44 and Flagstaff MC-43 9-1-332 - Case CS-i6 Assemblp and
7、Details (Figures 1 and 2 are miniature reproductions of the referenced drawings and are attached for information only.) (Copies of specifications, standards, and drawings required by contractors in connection with specific procurement functLons should be obtained from the procuring activity or as di
8、rected by the contracting officer.) 2.2 Other publications,- The following publication forms a part of this specification. date of invitation for bids or request for proposal shall apply. Unless otherwise indicated, the issue in effect on Licensed by Information Handling ServicesMIL-F-Ll0055A 3 7999
9、906 0390bL4 5 I MIL-F-400SSA COLOR ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES, INC, Standard Color Card of Amerha, 9th EditLon (Applications for copies of the color card shall be addressed to Color Association of the United States, Incorporated, 200 Madison Avenue, New York, New York lO16.) 3. mu1mNTs 3.1 Gui
10、de sample. - Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2) a guide sample of the finisher3 item will be furnished for a guide to construction onlz. Variations from this specifkcation may appear in the sample, in which case the specification shall govern. 3.2 Standard sample. - Unless otherwise specified, ( s
11、ee 6.2) , standard samples of the cotton bunting, cotton tapes, cotton duGk, webbing and thread shall be furnished and shall be used for matching color and eolorfastness onig. before production is commenced a sample of the finished flag set or component as applicable, shall be submitted or made avai
12、lable to the contracting officer or his authorized representative for inspection and tests as specified in 4.2. The approval of the preproduction sample authorizes the commencement of production but does not relieve the contractor of responsibility for compliance with the provisions of this specific
13、ation. same facilities to be used for the manufacture of the production items. 3.3 Preproduction sample. - Unless otherwise specified (see 6,2) , The preproduction sample shall be manufactured in the 3.4 Materials, - Materials shall conform to the referenced spec i- fications and the requirements sp
14、ecified herein. 3.4*1 Cloth, cotton bunting.- The cotton bunting shall conform to ccc-c-439. - 3.4.1.1 Color and treatment.- The cotton bunting for the upper portion of the flag shall be Old Glow Red to match Cable No. 70180 and the cotton bunting-for the lower portion of the flag shall be bleached
15、white conforming to Cable No. 70001. Standard Color Card of America 9th Edition (see 2.2) . shall be treated in accordance with class B of CCG-D-9SO using inhTbitor (a) except the requirement for hydrostatic resistance shall not applg. When tested as specified in 4.4.1, the finished fabric shall sho
16、w fastness The cable numbers are from the The cokton bunting 3 Licensed by Information Handling Servicesto light and bleaching equal to or better than the standard sample. When no standard sample is available the finished fabric shall show good fastness to light and bleaching. 3.4.2 Tapes, cotton.-
17、3.4.2.1 Fastening tapes.- The tapes used for fastening the flag shall be 1/2 inch wide and shall conform to type III, class 3 of DDB-T-86. The length of the tapes shall be as specified on drawing $1-336. 3.4.2.1.1 Color and treatment.- The fastening tape shal be dyed Old Glory red to match Cable No.
18、 (OlBO The dyed tape shall be treated in accordance with class B of CCC-D-gSO using inhibitor (a) except the re- quirement for hgdrostatic resistance shall not apply. When tested as specified in 4.4.1, the finished tape shall show fastness to light and bleaching equal to or better than the standard
19、sample. When no standard is available, the tapes shall show good fastness to light and bleaching. 3.4.2.2 Binding and tie tapes.- The binding tapes for the case shall be 3/4 inch wide and the tie tapes used with the case shall be 1/2 inch wide. shall be as specflied on drawing 5-1-332. Both tapes sh
20、all conforni-to DDD-T-86 and the lengths of the tapes 3.4.2.2.1 Colos and treatment The binding tape and the tie tape shall be dyed to match shade Olive Drab #7 (see 6.3) and shall be water- repellent and mildew-resistant treated in accordance with MIL-W-530. When tested as specified in 4.4.1 the fi
21、nished tape shall show fastness to light and bleaching equal to or better than the standard sample. When no standard is mailable the tapes shall show good fastness to light and bleaching. The exposed ends of the tie tapes shall be dipped in paraffin having a melting point of i40 degrees F for a dist
22、ance of 1/2 inch from the ends. 3.4.3 Cloth, cotton duck.- Before finishing, bhe cotton duck used for the case shall conform to kype III of CCC-C-419, 12.29 ounces per square yard. 3.4.3.1 Color and treatment.- The cotton duck shall be dyed to match shade Olive Drab #7 and shall be treated in accord
23、ance with class B 02 CCC-D-9SO using inhibitor (a) except the requirement for Qdrostatic re- sistance shall not appiy. When tested as specified in 4.4.1, the finished duck shall show fastness to light and bleaching equal to or better than the standard sample. show good fastness to light and bleachin
24、g. if no standard is available the finished duck shall 4 Licensed by Information Handling ServicesMIL-F-40055A 83 9999906 0390bZb 9 MIL-F-bOOSSA 3.4.4 Webbing, cotton,- The webbing for the case shall conform to MIL-W-s30 in the following sizes, tgpes, and classes: 5/8 inch - Type II, class 4 1 inch
25、- Type III, class b 3.4.4.1 Color and treatment.- The webbing shall be dyed to match shade Olive Drab #7 and shall be- water-repellent and mildew-resistant treated conforming to class 4 of MIL-W-s30. J.4.5 Thread, polyester.- The thread for sewing shall conform to The thread for sewing the flag shal
26、l conform ijo type I, size V-T-285. B, 2 or 3 plg and the thread for sewing the case shall conform to type II, size By 2 or 3 ply. and bartacking the fastening tpes.shal1 be undged, sewing the case shall be dge to match Olhe Drab shade S-1 (Cable No. 66022) . When tested as specified in b.h,i, the t
27、hread shall sow fastness to light and bleaching equal to or better than the standard sample. When no standard is available, the thread shall show good fast- ness to light and bleaching. 3*4.5.1 $lor and treatment.- The thread used for sewing the flag The thread used for 3.4. 5,2 Thread lubr5cating c
28、ompound,- The thread lubricating cmpouild shall be a light, sulfur free, white mineral compound with a specific gravity of 0.830 to 0.860. 3.4.6 Grommets.- The metal grmets shall conform to type I, class 3 of MIL-0-f- 3.4.7 Buckle.- Buckles shall conform to type II, class 1, she 5/8 inch and size 1
29、Inch of MLL-B-543 and shall have a black chemical f infsh in accordance with MIL-F-495. 3.4.8 Rivets.- Rivets shall conform to type XI, class 1, grade F, 9/16 inch in diameter by 5/16 inch long with a type I cap of FT-R-556 and shall hare a black chemical finish in accordance with MIL-F-495. 3.4.9 E
30、nd clips,- End clips shall conform to type I of MIL-C-496 in design and construction. sheet hming a nominal thickness of ,0253 inch. The brass sheet shall conform to the requirements of composition 1 of QQ-B-613. clip shall be given a black chemical finish in accordance with iurIL-F=h95. The clips s
31、hall be fabrioated from soft brass The finished 5 Licensed by Information Handling Services3.4.10 Wood.- - The wood for the flagstaff shall be selected straight- grained wood free from a11 defects other than medium surface checks, small knots and medium stains. 12 per cent when tested in accordance
32、with MIL-w-o. lowing species of wood are acceptable: The wood shall have a moisture content of 8 to Any of the fol- Ash Beech Birch Hickory Map le Walnut 3.5 Construction.- The flag set shall be constructed in accordance with the details and dimensions of drawings 5-1-336 and 5-1-1332, as ap- plicab
33、le, and the requirements specified herein. 3.5.1 Stitching.- All stitching shall be in accordance with Fed. Std, No, 751 using thread specified in 3.4.5. All stitching shall be accomplished with stitch type 301 with 10 to 12 stitches per inch for the flag and 8 to 10 stitches per inch for the case.
34、shall be back stitched not less than 1 inch at each break. ends are turned under the hem or held down by other stitching, all stitching ends shall be backstitchsd 3 inch to prevent raveling. tension shall be maintained so that there shall be no loose stitching and so the Lock shall be imbedded in th
35、e center of the materials sewed. There shall be no loose or untrimmed threads on the finished flag or caser Thread breaks Except where Thread 3.5.1.1 Lubrication of thread.- E it is found that in the production sewing of the cas$, added lubrication of the thread is necessary to reduce thread breakag
36、e, the use of the lubricating compound specified in 3.4.5.2 will be permitted. 3.5.2 Bartacking.- The bartacking for the tie tape shall be not less khan 5/8 inch in length with a 1/8 inch bight and shall contain not less than 28 stitches on the superimposed tape. thread breaks and loose stitching. B
37、artacking shall be free of 3.5.3 Setting of grommets.- Oronmets shall be secure clinched upon the fabric without cutting the material. If a hole is punched before setting the grommets, the hole shall be smaller than the outside diameter of the grommet barrel so that the barrel must be forced through
38、 the hole. 3.6. Details of components.- 3.6.1 Component A (Flag MC-! continuous, skipped, or runoff stitches constitute an open seam. Double-stitched seams are considered open when the open- ing occurs on either one or both sides of the seam. lbre than l/h inch but not more than 1 More than 1 inch .
39、 . . . b . 1/4 Snch or less at two or more places . . 1/2 inoh or more . . . . . . . . Less than 1/2 inch at two or more places mEt stitching shail be classified as an open seam. Wrong seam type . . . . . . . One or more broken or two or more inch. O b b O . . . Raw edges not securely caught in stit
40、ch type Not type 30fstitching . . . . . . Hot double stitched except at top and bottom of flag . . . . . . . . . Stitch tension too loose resulting in a loose seam . . . . . . . . . . Tight tensfon (stitches break when normal strain is applied to the seam or stitch ) . NOTE: Puckering is widence of
41、tight tension. When puckering is mident the inspector shall test seam by exerting normal pull in the lengthwise direction Eight or less stitches per inch . . . . Nine stitches per inch . . . . . . . Thread ends not trinmied . . . . . . . . -. . of the seam. :lassif cation Minor X c - x - X X X X - x
42、. x X x X - X X Licensed by Information Handling ServicesExamine Defects lags ( Cont Id) Marking Case Fabric Seams and stitching Open seams Raw edges (except on inside of case) Runoffs (se open seams Seam and stitch type Stitch tension Stitches per inch Stitching margins Missing, illegible, not blac
43、k, misplaced, r incorrect size Holes, cuts, or tears . Other fabric defects: -seriously affecting sem iceabi lits or appearance . -affecting serriceability or appearance but not seriously More than 3/8 inch but not more than 1 inch. Pbre than 1 inch . NOTE; when one ormore stitches joining a seam ar
44、e broken or when two or more consecu- tiwe skipped stitches or runoffs occur When securely caught in stitching: -3/4 inch or more, but not more than 3 inches. -more than 3 inches . Raw edges not securely caught in A seam shall be classified as open NOTE: stitching shall be classified as open seams W
45、rong seam or stitch type: -seriouslg affecting semiceability . . -affecting serviceability but not seriously . Loose, resulting in a loosely exposed top or bobbin thread; tight, resulting in excessive puckering of fabric on seams . I One or two stitches less than minimum specified Three or more stit
46、ches less than minimum specified One or more stitches in excess of max- imumspecified. . Under or over specified width by more than l/6 inch Class if ic a t ion M a jar Minor Licensed by Information Handling ServicesThread breas Stitching Stitching ends Components and assembly Detail of construction
47、 Binding Flap and bottom Bllet and chapes Straps IA It and llB1t with rivets Backstitched less than 1 inch . NOTE; Thread breaks not backstitched shall be classified as open searas. Not backstitched (except where ends are Any required row of stitching omitted: held down by other stitching). -serious
48、ly affecting semiceability . . gaff ecting semiceabilLty , but not seriously . Ihcornp let e : -one TOW of stitching omitted . . -two or more rows of stitching omitted Length of boxstitching less than specifi- ed by more than 1/8 inch . Defects of components or assembly (not specifically classified)
49、 : -seriously affecting serviceability . -affecting seririoeabilitg, but not seriously . Any required component or part of case omitted . Needle chews which may develop into holes Mends or darns Ioosely or improperly applied . . . Edge of flap or bottom corners irregularly shaped. . Set off center of front or off center of flap: -by 1/4 inch or more . Misplaced, failing to serve intended purpose . Rivets set out of specified location: -seriously affecting semiceability . -affecting semiceability but not seriously . Clip end clinched excessivey tight, cutti
