1、MIL-S-40046D 30 September 1984 SUPERSEDING MIL-S-40046C 10 August 1970 MILITARY SPECIFICATION SLING, FLAGSTAFF This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. - This specification covers three flagstaff slings, two are in color
2、s and made of 8 webbing, and the other is made of black leather. 1.2 Classification. - The sling shall be of the following classes (see 6.2): Class 1 - Olive drab shade No. 7 Class 2 - White Class 3 - Black 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date of invitat
3、ion for bids or request for proposals, form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. SPECIFICATIONS FEDERAL V-T-276 - Thread, Cotton. V-T-285 - Thread, Polyester. FF-R-556 - Rivet, Solid, Small, Rivets, Split, Small Rivets, Tubular, KK-L-271 - Leather, Cattlehide, Strap, Vegetabl
4、e-Tanned. QQ-B-626 - Brass,Leaded and Nonleaded: Rod, Shapes, Forgings and Flat Products with Finished Edges (Bar and Strip). QQ-C-390 - Copper Alloy Castings (including Cast Bar). TT-E-529 - Enamel, Alkyd, Semigloss. Small, Flat Washer (Burr) and Caps, Rivets General Purpose. DDD-L-20 PPP-B-636 - B
5、oxes, Shipping, Fiberboard. PPP-B-676 - Boxes, Setup. - Labels, for Clothing, Equipage, and Tentage (General Use). Beneficial comments (recommendations, Additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be used in improving this document should be addressed to: Director, The Institute of Herald
6、ry, US Army, Cameron Station, Alexandria, VA 22304-5050, by using the self-addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter. e / /FSC 8345/ 1 THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS % PAGES Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networ
7、king permitted without license from IHS-,-,-_- UIL-S-LtOOqbD 83 M 7977706 0370506 2 M i MIL-S-40046D MILITARY MIL-F-495 - Finish, Chemical, Black, for Copper Alloys. MIL-W-530 - Webbing, Textile, Cotton, General Purpose, Natural MIL-L-3851 - Loop, Slide (for Equipage). MIL-F-10336 - Fiber, Sheet, Vu
8、lcanized. MIL-T-43566 - Tape, Textile, Cotton, General Purpose, Natural or MIL-P-26514 - Polyurethane Foam, Rfgid or Flexible, for Packaging. or in Colors. in Colors. STANDARDS FEDERAL FED-STD-311 - Leather, Methods of Sampling and Testing. FED-STD-751 - Stitches, Seams, and Stitchings. MIL-STD-105
9、MIL-STD-129 MIL-STD-147 - Palletized Unit Load. MILITARY - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by - Marking for Shipment and Storage. Attributes. DRAWINGS THE INSTITUTE OF HERALDRY 5-1-338 - Sling, Flagstaff; Assembly, Details and Sections. 5-1-637 - Sling, Flagstaff; Leather, Black, Navy.
10、 (Copies of specifications, standards and drawings required by the contractor in connection with specific procurement functions should be obtained from the procuring activity or as directed by the contracting officer.) (Figures 1 and 2 are miniature copies of the referenced drawings and are attached
11、 for information purposes only.) 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Samples. - 3.1.1 Guide samples. - Guide samples of the end item, when furnished, are solely for guidance and information (see 6.3). specification may appear in the sample, in which case this specification shall govern. Variation from this 3.1.2 St
12、andard sample. - At the request of the contractor (see 6.3) the Contracting Officer will furnish standard shade sample of the tape, webbing, and thread which shall be used for matching color and colorfastness only. 2 7 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without lice
13、nse from IHS-,-,-MIL-S-4004bD 83 7779906 0370507 4 . . MIL-S-40046D 3.2 First article. - When specified (see 6.2), before production is commenced, a sample of the finished sling shall be submitted or made available to the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative for inspection as specifi
14、ed in 4.3.1.1 and 4.3.1.2, the commencement of production, but does not relieve the contractor of respon- sibility for compliance with all applicable provisions of this specification. The first article shall be manufactured in the same facilities to be used for the manufacture of the production item
15、s. The approval of the first article authorizes 3.3 Materials. - Materials shall conform to the referenced specifications and to the requirements specified herein. 3.3.1 Webbing, textile, cotton. - The webbing shall be as specified herein and when no shade sample is available the webbing shall show
16、good fastness to weathering. 3.3.1.1 Class 1. - Webbing for the class 1 sling shall conform to type II, class 4, 3-3/4 inches in width and type IV, class4, 2-1/4 inches in width of MIL-W-530. standard sample furnished (see 6.3). The webbing shall be dyed olive drab shade No. 7 to match the 3.3,1.2 C
17、lass 2. - Webbing for class 2 sling shall conform to type II, class 2a, 3-3/4 inches in width and type IV, class 2a, 2-1/4 inches in width of MIL-W-530, The webbing shall be white (3022) and shall match the standard sample furnished (see 6.3). 3.3.2 Tape, textile, cotton. - 3.3.2.1 Class 1. - The ta
18、pe for the class 1 sling shall conform to type I, class 4 of MIL-T-43566. The tape shall be one inch in width and shall be dyed olive drab No. 7 to match the standard sample (see 3.1.2). 3.3.2.2 Class 2. - The tape for the class 2 sling shall conform to type I, class 2 of MIL-T-43566 except the blea
19、ched tape shall be mildew resistant and water repellant treated. 3.3.3 Thread. - 3.3.3.1 Class 1 and 2 Slings. - The thread shall conform to type I or II, class 1, subclass A or B of V-T-285. The size of the thread shall be as follows: For tufting - Size 3. For all stitching except tufting - Size FF
20、. 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,- _ _I_- MIL-S-4004bD 83 m 7997906 0370508 b - MIL-S-4Q046D 3.3,3.2 Class 3 Sling. - The thread shall be black cotton glazed cord conforming to type IIIB, ticket number 10/5 or 10/6 of V-T-276. 3.3.3
21、.3 Color. - The thread for sewing all parts, except leather, shall be olive drab S-1 (Cable No. 66022) for class 1 slings and natural for class 2 slings. be dyed black. All thread shall show fastness to weathering equal to, or better than, the shade sample. show good fastness to weathering. The thre
22、ad used for sewing leather components and for tufting shall If no sample is available the thread shall 3.3.4 Copper Base Alloy. - 3.3.4.1 Bronze. - The bronze for the class 1 and 2 socket shall conform to Alloy B5 (85-5-5-5) of QQ-C-390. 3.3.4.2 Brass. - The brass for the buckles on the black leathe
23、r sling shall conform to QQ-B-626. shall use Alloy 360. Forged buckles shall use Alloy 377. Machine parts 3.3.5 Malleable iron. - The malleable iron for the sockets shall conform to any malleable iron suitable for casting, 3.3.6 Leather. - Leather shall be black and shall conform to type II, of JH-L
24、-271, except the requirements for chromic oxide and lead shall not apply. 3.3.6.1 Thickness. - Component parts of sling should have specified thickness requirements. 3.3.7 Steel. - Steel for the plate shall conform to any cold rolled commercial quality steel suitable for the purpose, 3.3.8 Fiberboar
25、d. - Vulcanized fiberboard for the back shall conform to MIL-F-10336. 3.3.9 Rivet and burrs. - Rivets shall conform to type VI, grade F, black chemical finish of FF-R-556. diameter and 5/1G inch in length. be 3/16 inch in diameter and 5/16 inch in length. from brass with a black chemical finish. The
26、 plate rivets shall be 1/8 inch in The rivets for attaching the socket shall Burrs shall be fabricated 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-S-4004bD 3 7777706 0370507 8 -_ -A MIL-S-40046D 3.3.9.1 No. 11 burrs. - Burrs or use with the
27、 1/8 inch diameter rivets shall be No. 11 burrs. The dimensions of the burr shall be as follows: Outside diameter - 0.375 2 .O15 Inside diameter - 0.128 5 .O05 - ,000 Thickness - 0.030 5 .O05 3,3.9.2 No. 6 burrs. - Burrs for use with the 3/16 inch diameter rivets shall be No. 6 burrs. The dimensions
28、 of the burr shall be as follows: Outside diameter - 0,63 + .O3 Inside diameter - 0,203 t .O05 - .o00 Thickness - 0.057 f .O05 3.3.10 Polyurethane foam. - The polyurethane foam used as padding shall conform to type I, class 2, grade A of MIL-P-26514. 3.3.11 class 1, 2 or 3 of MIL-L-3851 except the r
29、equirement for identification marking shall not apply. Buckle, slide. - Slide buckle shall conform to size 2-1/4 inch, 3.4 Construction. - Class 1 and 2 slings. shall be constructed in accordance with drawing 5-1-338 and class 3 slings shall be constructed in accordance with drawing 5-1-637. 3.4.1 P
30、adding. - The padding for class 1 and 2 slings shall conform to the polyurethane foam specified in 3.3.10. inches by 1 inch thick. The pad shall be 4 inches by 3 3.4.2 Plate. - Plate shall be fabricated from steel specified in 3.3.7 and shall be 0.050 + - .O04 inch in thickness, 3.4.3 Reinforcement
31、tufts, keepers, pad covers, and strap tips. - reinforcement tufts, keepers, pad covers, and strap tips shall be fabricated from leather specified Ln 3.3.6. specified on drawing 5-1-338. The thickness of the leather shall be as 3.4.4 3.3.4.1 or malleable iron specified in 3.3.5. on the socket. Socket
32、:, - Socket shall be cast from either bronze specified in No welding shall be allowed 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-_ I_ MIL-S-4004bD 83 m 9779706 0390530 4 W MIL-S-40046D 3,4.5 Stitching. - All stitching, except tuftifig stitchin
33、g, shall conform to stitch type 301 of FED-STD-751, with 6 to 8 stitches to the inch. 3.4.5.1 Type 301 stitching. - Thread breaks in stitching shall be backsti- tched not less than one inch at each break. Stitching shall be backstitched not less than one inch at the ends, except where the ends are t
34、urned under in a hem or caught by other stitching. that there will be no loose stitching and that the lock will be embedded in the materials sewn. Thread tension shall be maintained so All thread ends on the webbing shall be trimmed. 3.4.5,2 Stitching. - Stitches shall pass through th,e reinforcemen
35、t tuft, leather pad cover, polyurethane foam padding, 1/8 inch hole of fiberboard and pad A as shown on drawing 5-1-338. taut to secure the reinforcement tuft and produce a surface contour for the finished pad generally conforming to that shown in section GG of drawing 5-1-338. together on the front
36、 side of pad A as indicated on the drawing. The thread shall be drawn sufficiently The two free ends of each tufting thread shall be securely tied 3.4.6 Riveting. - The class 1 and 2 slings shall be assembled as shown on drawing 5-1-338. center of the plate with four rivets. surface of the socket. r
37、iveted to the webbing pad B with not less than 6 rivets. shall be flush with the plate surface. on the steel plate when riveting is completed. The socket of the sling shall be securely riv.eted in the The steel plate shall be centered on and securely The rivet heads shall be flush with the The rivet
38、 heads The base of the socket shal be centered 3.4.7 Class 3, Assemblies and Details. - The method of attaching straps and holders shall be as follows: a. Stitch straight edges of front connecting pieces to holder and buckle straps 1/8 inch from edge, positioned as indicated on drawing, i.e., base o
39、f holder 1/2 inch from base of connecting pieces, etc. b. Reverse assembly so that straight edges of connecting piece assembly form a butt seam. C. Insert shoulder straps between the two front connecting pieces and one back connecting piece and stitch 3/16 inch from edge. d. Stitch holder to front a
40、nd back connecting pieces with a doubL raw of stitching across top of holder. inches in length. At the option of the manufacturer, the buckle assembly may be cast, forged, or machined, using brass specified in paragraph 3.3.4.2. Stitching shall be approximately 1-1/2 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleN
41、o reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-, MIL-S-qOOLIbD 83 99797Ob 0370533 b MIL-S-40046D 3.5 Finishing. 3.5.1 Leather. - The grain surface of the leather shall be finished with a water resistant finish that provides good resistant to crocking when tested in accordance wi
42、th 4.2.1. 3,5.2 Metal components. - 3.5.2.1 Class 1 and 2 sockets, plates, and buckles. - Iron sockets, steel plates,.and steel and iron buckles shall be given a finish consisting 0f.a phosphate treated zinc plate. .O005 inch thick and shall be followed by enameling (baked). shall conform to TT-E-52
43、9 and shall be black in color. uniform in thicknessj with no objectionable orange peel, wrinkles, drops, streaks, or areas of thin or no film. be given a biack chemical finish conforming to MIL-F-495. The zinc plating shall be a minimum of The enamel The coating shall be Bronze sockets and buckles s
44、hall 3.5.2.2 Class 3 buckles. - Class 3 buckles shall be made of brass specified in 3.3.4.2 and have a highly polished finish covered with clear lacquer. 3.6 Marking. - The identification marking for the class 1 and 2 slings shall conform to type IV, class 5 of DDD-L-20 and shall be applied to the s
45、ling in the location shown on the drawing. The letters U.S. shall be applied in the size characters and in the location shown on the drawing and shall conform to type IV, class 9 of the specification. be as specified for class 5 labels. sling. Fastness shall No markings required for the class 3 3.7
46、Workmanship. - The slings shall conform to the quality and grade of product established by this specification, and the occurrence of defects shall not exceed the applicable acceptable quality levels established. 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS 4.1 Inspection responsibility. - Unless otherwise specif
47、ied in the contract or purchase order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract or order, the supplier may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requi
48、rements Specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements. 7 Provided by IHSNot for
49、ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-S-40046D 4.2 Inspection for acceptance. - Inspection shall be in accordancewith the provisions of MIL-STD-105, except where otherwise indicated hereinafter. 4.2.1 Testing of components and materials. - In addition to the quality assurance provisions of the subsidiary specifications and drawings, inspection shall be performed on the leat
