1、 MIL-DTL-43695C23 June, 2000-SUPERSEDINGMIL-F-43695B15 September, 1987DETAILED SPECIFICATIONFRAME SECTIONS, TENT, FRAME TYPE, EXPANDABLEThis specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department ofDefense.1. SCOPE1.1 Scope. This specification covers the frame sections o
2、f the expandable frame typetent.*1.2 Classification. The frames are provided in the following sections (see 6.2)End sectionExpandable section2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS*2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of thisspecification. This section does not include
3、 documents cited in other sections of this specificationor recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made toensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet allspecified requirements documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of
4、 this specification, whether or notthey are listed.Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications) and anypertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to:Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Clothing and Textiles Directorate, Attn: DSCP
5、-CNR,700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5096 by using the Standardization DocumentImprovement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.AMSC N/A FSC 8340INCH-POUNDProvided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
6、MIL-DTL-43695C22.2 Government documents.2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards,and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwisespecified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the issue of the Dep
7、artment of DefenseIndex of Specifications and Standards (DODISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation(see 6.2).SPECIFICATIONSFEDERALV-T-285 - Thread, PolyesterTT-E-529 - Enamel, Alkyd, SemiglossTT-P-1757 - Primer Coating, Zinc Chromate, Low-Moisture SensitivityWW-T-700/6 - Tube, Aluminu
8、m Alloy, Drawn, Seamless, 6061MILITARYMIL-C-496 - Clips, End StrapMIL-W-530 - Webbing, Textile, Cotton, General Purpose, Natural or In ColorsMIL-W-44049 - Webbing, Textile and Tape, Textile, Polypropylene, Natural or InColorsMIL-C-5541 - Chemical Conversion Coatings on Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys(U
9、nless otherwise indicated. copies of federal and military specifications, standards, andhandbooks are available from the Document Automation and Production Service (DAPS), Bldg.4D (DPM-DODSSP), 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)*2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publicat
10、ions. The following otherGovernment documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extentspecified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues are those cited in the solicitation.SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERSSAE-AMS-QQ-S-763- Steel Bars, Wire, Shapes and Forgings, Cor
11、rosion Resistant(Applications for copies of referenced documents should be addressed to the Society ofAutomotive Engineers, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001DRAWINGSU.S. ARMY BIOLOGICAL End Section andExpandable Section Assemblies5-4-976 - Frame Sections, Tent, Frame Type, Expandable
12、; Frame Details “A”5-4-977 - Frame Sections, Tent, Frame Type, Expandable; Frame Details “B”5-4-2302 - Frame Sections, Tent, Frame Type, Expandable; Foot PlateAssembly5-4-3331 - Binding, Strap AssemblyProvided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-M
13、IL-DTL-43695C3(Copies of drawings are available from the U. S. Army Biological Chemical Command,ATTN: AMSSB-REO-S(N), NATICK, MA 01760-5017.)*2.3 Non-Government publications. The following document(s) form a part of thisdocument to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues
14、of the documentswhich are DoD adopted are those listed 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 thedocuments cited in the solicitation (see 6.2).AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM
15、)ASTM-A-108 - Cold-Finished Carbon Steel Bars and ShaftingASTM-A-569 - Steel, Carbon (0.15 Maximum percent), Hot-Rolled-Sheet andStrip, Commercial QualityASTM-B26/B26M - Aluminum-Alloy Sand CastingASTM-B-209 - Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and PlateASTM-B-211 - Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Bar, R
16、od and WireASTM-B-221 - Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Bar Extruded Bars, Rods,Shapes and TubesASTM-B-308 - Aluminum-Alloy 6061 T6 Standard Structural ShapesASTM-D-1005 - Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Organic CoatingUsing MicrometersASTM-D-6193 - Standard Practice for Stitches and Seams(Applicat
17、ions for copies of referenced documents should be addressed to the AmericanSociety for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19426-2959.)*2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this specificationand the references cited herein, the text
18、of this specification takes precedence. Nothing in thisspecification, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption hasbeen obtained.3. REQUIREMENTS*3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first articleinspection (see 4.2 and 6.2)
19、.3.2 Materials and components. Materials and components shall be as specified herein andon the applicable drawings. Materials and components not definitely specified shall be of thequality normally used by the manufacturer provided the completed item complies with all theprovisions of this document.
20、3.2.1 Aluminum alloys.*3.2.1.1 Casting. Aluminum alloy castings shall conform to alloy number D 712.0 or713.0, F or T5 temper of ASTM B26/B26M.Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-43695C4*3.2.1.2 Plate and sheet, 6061. Aluminum all
21、oy 6061 plate and sheet shall conform totemper T6 of ASTM-B-209.*3.2.1.3 Bar, 6061. Aluminum alloy 6061 bar shall conform to temper T6 ofASTM-B-211.*3.2.1.4 Bar and rod, 2024. Aluminum alloy 2024 bar and rod shall conform to temperT4 of ASTM-B-211 or ASTM-B-221.*3.2.1.5 Shapes, 6063. Aluminum alloy
22、6063 shapes shall be extruded conforming totemper T5 of ASTM-B-221.*3.2.1.6 Tube, 6061. Aluminum alloy 6061 tube shall conform to temper T6 of ASTM-B-308 or WW-T-700/6.3.2.2 Steel.3.2.2.1 Sheet, carbon. Carbon steel sheet shall conform to commercial quality, hot rolledof ASTM-A-569.3.2.2.2 Bar, carb
23、on. Carbon steel bar shall conform to ASTM A 108 in the gradedesignations as specified on the applicable drawings.*3.2.2.3 Bar, corrosion-resisting. Corrosion-resisting steel round bar shall conform toclass 304, condition A, cold finished of SAE-AMS-QQ-S-763.3.2.3 Buckle, double bar with lip. The do
24、uble bar buckle with lip shall conform toWaterbury Buckle Co. (or equal) 1-inch, No 789 steel (see 6.5 and drawing 5-4-3331).3.2.4 Webbing. Webbing shall conform to type IIb, class 4, camouflage green 483 size 1inch of MIL-W-530 or MIL-W-44049.3.2.5 Primer. Primer shall conform to composition G or L
25、, as applicable, color Y ofTT-P-1757.3.2.6 Enamel. Enamel shall conform to either class A or B, composition G or L, asapplicable Olive Drab color No. 20487 of TT-E-529.3.2.7 Clip ends. The end clip shall conform to type I, class1, size 1 inch of MIL-C-496.3.2.8 Thread, polyester. Polyester thread sh
26、all conform to type I, class 1, subclass B,camouflage green 483, thread size F of V-T-285.3.3 Alternate components. Components offered as equivalent to components specified inthis document and on the referenced drawings as a specific manufacturers part number or equalshall be functionally equal to t
27、he manufacturers part number identified as of equal or betterquality. The incorporation and inclusion of such a component in the design of the specified endproduct shall not require modification or change to any other specified component and shall notreduce ease of maintenance to it or any other com
28、ponents, unless such modification or change isspecifically approved by the contracting officer. Prior to manufacture of the first article, or ifnone is required, prior o commencing production, the contractor shall submit for the contractingofficers approval, a list identifying each proposed alternat
29、e component, together with proof thatProvided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-43695C5each listed component complies with requirements specified herein. The contracting officer, at hisoption, may require a physical sample of the propose
30、d substitution. Approval of the submittedlisting, together with necessary supporting data, authorizes the commencement of first article orproduction manufacture, as applicable, and does not relieve the contractor of the responsibilitythat these components perform in accordance with specified require
31、ments when incorporated intothe end product.3.4 Design. The frame sections shall be designed to provide a 16 foot wide by 8 foot 6inch high tent frame. The frame shall be expandable in length by increasing the number ofexpandable sections. The end section shall provide for the first 8 foot length of
32、 frame. Eachexpandable section shall provide for an additional 8 foot length of frame.3.5 Construction. Construction of the frame sections shall conform to Drawings5-4-975, 5-4-976, 5-4-977, 5-4-2302 and as specified herein. The frame sections shall be capableof being erected and the stud (item 7-6)
33、 shall be capable of being turned within the pad (item 7-5)by hand operation without having to use a tool for force. Where rivets are used as hinge pins(items 7-10 and 7-11), the set of the rivets shall be such as to allow for ease of rotation. Thediagonal brace (item 7-4) and shackle brace (item 7-
34、7) shall be capable of being rotated by handoperation. Heating of the hinge pin (item 8) is allowed to facilitate upsetting the ends of the hingepin securely into the countersink of (item 3-6) and (item 3-7) so as to prevent hinge pins frombecoming loose and disengaged.3.5.1 Welding. All welding sha
35、ll be sound, smooth and uniform.3.5.2 Riveting. All rivets shall be securely set.*3.5.3 Castings. Castings shall be clean and free from pits, blowholes flashing and scale.*3.5.4 Stitching. Stitch type shall be 301, 5-7 stitches per inch in accordance withASTM-D-6193.3.6 Finish. Interior surfaces of
36、rectangular tubes, where slotted or diagonally cut at end,and shank of through rivets need not be primed or enameled.3.6.1 Cleaning and treatment. Prior to assembly, all completely fabricated metalcomponents of the frame sections shall be thoroughly cleaned and exterior surfaces of aluminumalloy sha
37、ll be prepared for painting in accordance with class 1A treatment of MIL-C-5541.3.6.2 Priming. After cleaning and treatment, as applicable, and prior to assembly, exteriorsurfaces of metal components including chains, rings, screws, plus both sides of steel eave andridge-gusset plates and header end
38、 plates shall be completely coated with primer specified in 3.2.6except the shank of the quick release pin shall be free of primer.3.6.3 Enameling. After the primer has been allowed to dry, the exterior surfaces of theassembled frame section components shall be completely coated with enamel specifie
39、d in 3.2.7except the shank of the quick release pin shall be free of enamel. The finished coating shall not bewet or tacky and shall be continuous and uniform, i.e., free of sag, run, pinhole, blister, wrinkle,area of thin or no film, scratch or scuff, and foreign matter imbedded in finish. The cont
40、ractorshall touch up areas of finish damaged during flexing of movable joints.*3.6.4 Epoxy powder coating. As an alternate to pretreatment and lacquering orenameling specified in 3.6.1 and 3.6.2 the surface of the frame shall be prepared and coated asfollows:Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduct
41、ion or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-43695C6a. The surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and textured by blasting and/ortumbling using 30-60 grit steel shot. Prepared surfaces shall be kept clean and shall be epoxycoated within 8 hours after cleaning and texturizing.b. The
42、 frames shall be finished with an electrodeposited epoxy powder coating.The epoxy coating shall conform to epoxy coatings produced by H. B. Fuller Co., or the OBriencorporation, or equal (see 6.6 and 6.8).c. The electrodeposited epoxy powder coating shall be baked on in accordancewith commercial pra
43、ctices. The thickness of the coating shall be .003 + .001 inch.d. The final coating shall be smooth and uniform in appearance and shall be freefrom corrosion, blistering, peels, cracks or sags.3.7 Marking for identification. The lower segment of each side arch assembly having thebinding strap shall
44、be permanently and distinctly stamped or marked for identification. The letters“U.S.“ shall be in characters a minimum of one inch in height. The name of the manufacturer orbrand or mark of such known character as to make the source of manufacture determinable andthe number and year of contract shal
45、l be in characters a minimum of one-half inch in height. 3.8 Workmanship. All components of the finished frame sections shall not be bent out ofshape and shall be free from split, puncture, fracture, twist, malformation, sharp edge and burr.Roll of a rivet shall be free from more than one split. Wel
46、ds shall also be free from burn throughareas, pits, slag inclusion, porosity, crack, flash and excess flux deposit. Rivets shall be free fromlooseness.*3.9 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered,or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the
47、maximum extent possible providedthat the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promoteseconomically advantageous life cycle costs.4. VERIFICATION4.1 Responsibility for dimensional requirements. Unless otherwise specified in thecontract or purchase order, the con
48、tractor is responsible for ensuring that all dimensions specifiedin the component specifications have been met. When dimensions cannot be examined on the enditem, inspection shall be made at any point, or at all points in the manufacturing process necessaryto ensure compliance with all dimensional r
49、equirements.4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein areclassified as follows:a. First article inspection (see 4.2).b. Conformance inspection (see 4.3).4.2 First article inspection. When a first article is required (see 6.2) it shall be examinedfor the defects listed in 4.4.3 and 4.4.4 and tested as specified
