1、I V-B-87IF 83 W 7777774 0047758 I M e-8345 t V-B-87 1 F SUPERSEDING f- June 20, 1988 V-B-87 1 E February 11, 1982 FEDERAL SPECIFICATION BUTTON, SEWING HOLE, AND BUTTON, STAPLE, (PLASTIC) This specification is approved by the Commissioner, Federal Supply Service, General Services Administration, for
2、the use of all Federal agencies. 1. SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION 1.1 Scope. This specification covers sewing-hole and staple buttons, primarily intended for use on outer clothing, undergarments, and equipage. Toggles and rings for staple buttons are also included. 1.2 Classification. 1.2.1 Types and cla
3、sses. Buttons shall be of the following types and classes, as specified (see 6.2). Type II - Sewing-hole buttons (see figure 1) Class D - Melamine formaldehyde composition Class K - Pearlescent-polyester composition Type III - Staple buttons (see figure 2) Class A - Melamine formaldehyde composition
4、 Class E - Pearlescent-polyester composition Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: U .S. Army Natick Research, Development, . and Engineering Center, Natick, MA 01760-5014 by using the
5、 self- addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter. I I AMSC N/A FSC 8315 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. 1 THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS 20 PAGES. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo
6、 reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,- V-B-87LF 83 W 9999974 0049759 3 W V-B-87 1 F 1.2.2 Styles. 1.2.2.1 Buttons shall be of the styles shown on figures 1 specified (see 6.2). 1.2.2.1 .I Metal shanks, toggles, and button rings shall b shown on figure 2, and as specified
7、 (see 6.2). and 2 and as of the style 1.2.3 Size. The size of the buttons as measured by the diameter in lines - shall be as specified (see 6.2). NOTE: One line = 1/40 inch. .- - . 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 Government publications. The following documents, of the issues in effect on the date of in
8、vitation for bids or request for proposal, form a part f this. specification to the extent specified herein. Federal Specifications: A-A-o - Paper, Kraft, Untreated PPP-B-566 - Boxes, Folding, Paperboard PPP-B-636 - Boxes, Shipping, Fiberboard PP P -B -6 7 6 - Boxes, Setup PP P -T -4 5 - Tape, Gumme
9、d, Paper, Reinforced and Plain, For Sealing and Securing Federal St andard : FED-STD-123 - Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies) (Activities outside the Federal Government may obtain copies of Federal specifications I standards, and commercial item descriptions as outlined under General Information
10、in the Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions. The Index, which includes cumulative bimonthly supplements as issued, is for sale on a subscription basis by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-0001.) (Single copie
11、s of this specification, and other Federal specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions required by activities outside the Federal Government for bidding purposes are available without charge from General Services Administration Business Service Centers in Boston, MA; New York, NY; Ph
12、iladelphia; PA; Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Kansas City, MO; Fort Worth, TX; Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; and Seattle, WA. 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-V-B-87LF 83 m 7797774 0047760 T m i V -B -8
13、7 1 F (Federal Government activities may obtain copies of Federal standardization documents and the Index o% Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions from established distribution points in their agencies.) Military Specifications: MIL-L-35078 - Loads, Unit: Preparation of
14、Semiperishable Subsistence Items, Clothing, Personal Equipment and Equipage; General Specification For Mi li tary Standards : MIL-STD-105 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes MIL-STD-129 - Marking for Shipment and Storage MIL-STD-147 - Palletized Unit Loads MIL-STD-731 - Qua
15、lity of Wood Members for Containers and Pallets (Copies of military specifications and standards required by contractors in connection with specific procurement functions should be obtained from the procuring activity or as directed by the contracting officer.) 2.2. Other publications. The following
16、 documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless a specific issue is identified, the issue in effect on date of invitation for bids or request for proposal shall apply. The Color Association of the United States Department of Defense Standard Shades for Buttons (Ap
17、plication for copies should be addressed to The Color Association of the United States, 343 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016-0927.) American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) B 117 - Salt Spray (Fog) Testing D 3951 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging (Application for copies shoul
18、d be addressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1187.) 2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this specification and the references cited herein, the text of this specification shall take precedence. shall su
19、persede applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. Nothing in this specification, however, 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-_- - _ _- V-B-87LF 83 9999774 0049761 1 .-._ V-B-87 1 F 3. REQUIREMENTS 3
20、.1 Standard sample. The finished buttons shall match the standard samples for color and finish and shall be equal to or better than the standard samples with respect to all characteristics for which the standard sample is referenced (see 6.3). 3.2 First article. When specified in the contract or pur
21、chase order, a sample shall. be subjected to first article inspection (see 4.3, 6.2, and 6.4). 3.3 Material. 3.3.t Molding compound. The molding plastic material shall be a melamine formaldehyde compound or a pearlescent-polyester compound as specified (see 1.2.1) of a quality which will be suitable
22、 for producing buttons conforming to the requirements specified herein. 3.3.2 Metal components (type III staple buttons). 3.3.2.1 Metal shanks. Shanks shall be made of drawn round or half-round steel, wire, zinc alloy, or brass, conforming to commercial standards, except that bell or undercut shanks
23、, stab or screw shanks can be stamped from brass or zinc or diecast from zinc alloy. 3.3.2.2 Rings and toggles. Rings and toggles shall be made of hard-drawn spring steel wire conforming to commercial standards. 3.3.2.3 Finish. All metal components shall be plated with any suitable white metal or me
24、tallic compound, except that cadmium shall not be used. 3.4 Styles. Buttons shall conform to the styles shorn on figures 1 and 2. 3.5 Dimensions. The dimensions of the buttons shall be as shown in tables I and II. TABLE I. Dimensions, type II, sewing-hole buttons Over-all thickness (min) 4/ Styles S
25、tyles - f OF for Size (diameter) - 1/ Class D . Class K Inch 2/ Lines Inch 2/ Lines Inch 2/ - 4 class D class K Lines 15, 19 -“ 18 O ,450 4 o. 100 - - 15, 19, 24, - 20 o. 500 4 o. 100 - - 24, 24A - 22 O 550 4 o. 100 - - 4, 19 - 22 O. 550 5 0.125 - - 24A, 29 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproducti
26、on or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-V-B-87LF 83 7777774 00477b2 3 W V-B-87 1 F TABLE I. Dimensions, type II, sewing-hole buttons (contd) a Over-all thickness (min) 4/ Styles Styles - for for Size (diameter) - 1/ Class D Class K Inch 2/ Lines Inch 2/ - c Inch 2/ Lines - class D cl
27、ass K Lines 19, 20, 21 - - 25 - 25 - 25 - 25 - 25 4 - 19, 20, 21 - 20, 21 - 20, 21 - 20, 21 - 26 - 26 - 24 14 16 17 19 21 27 30 34 40 45 30 45 O .600 0.350 O. 400 O. 425 O. 475 O. 525 0.675 O .750 O. 850 1 .o00 1.125 O. 750 1.125 0.125 - - - - - O. 125 O. 125 O. 125 0.175 0.175 0.200 0,200 - 4 o. 10
28、0 4 o. 100 4 0.100 4 o. 100 4 o. 100 - - - - - - - - - - - -. - - TABLE II. Dimensions, type III, staple buttons a Styles for Styles Over-all thickness (min) 31, :/ Size (diameter) 1/ Class A Class E - for class A class E Lines Inch - 2/ Lines Inch - 2/ Lines Inch - 2/ 10 0.25 - 5 5/ 21 O. 525 - - -
29、 6 6/ - 21 O. 525 - - 10 0.25 - 3 22 O. 550 - - 4 0.100 - 3 24 O. 600 - - 4 0.100 1 3 30 O. 750 8 o. 200 4 0.100 Tolerance shall be f one line for polyester plastic buttons and 2 one half line for melamine plastic buttons. Decimal equivalent. For type III, thickness shall be measured without staples
30、. 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-I V-B-87LF 3 m 9977974 OOY7763 5 m V-B-87 1 F 4/ Thickness measurements shall be reported to the nearest full line. Actual - thickness shall be measured and recorded but the value obtained shall be
31、carried to the nearest full line for reporting purposes. For example, a measurement of 3.49 shall be reported as 3 line, whereas a measurement of 3.50 shall be reported as 4 line. - 5/ Style 5 is hemispherical in shape. be stab or screw and shall protrude from the back of the button not less than 12
32、-1/2 lines and not more than 15 lines. The 12-1/2 shank (including eye) shall - 6/ Style 6 shall be the same as style 5, except that the shank (including the eye) shall be stab or screw and shall protrude from the back of the button not less than 5 lines and not more than 7-1/2 lines. 3.6 Color and
33、finish. 3.6.1 Color. The color of the buttons shall be as specified (see 6.2). Unless otherwise specified, the color shall conform to an approved standard shade. Shade designations by letter and related cable numbers refer to the Department of Defense Standard Shades for Buttons. Coloration shall be
34、 made during formulation of the molding compound. 3.6.2 Finish. The finish of the button shall be glossy unless otherwise specified (see 6.2). The finish shall be uniform and a reasonably close match to the standard button sample (see 6.2 and 6.3). 3.7 Detailed requirements. 3.7.1 Type II - sewing h
35、ole buttons. 3.7.1.1 Design. Buttons shall conform to the design shown on figure 1 for the style required. 3.7.1.2 Resistance to chalking (class D). Buttons shall not exhibit chalking when tested as specified in 4.4.2.2. 3.7.1.3 Compressive strength. The compressive strength of type II buttons shall
36、 be as shown in table III when tested as specified in 4.4.2.2. 6 Ji Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-V-B-871F 3 7777774 00477b4 7 TAB LE III. Compressive strength of type II buttons V -B -8 7 1 F Class Style Size (lines) Average compre
37、ss i ve strength minimum (pounds) D D D D D D D K 4 15 19 20, 21 24, 24A 26 29 25 22, 27 18, 20 18, 20, 22, 24, 30 24, 30, 34, 45 20, 22 30, 45 20 16, 17, 19, 21 1000 1000 500 800 150 1800 1000 500 3.7.1.4 Resistance to water (class KI. Buttons shall show no crazing or distortion and shall not exhib
38、it yellowing or loss in color or luster when tested as specified in 4.4.2.2. 3.7.1.5 Resistance to heat (class KI. Buttons shall show no softening, distortion, crazing, yellowing, or loss of color when tested as specified in 4.4.2.2. 3.7.2 Type III, staple buttons. 3.7.2.1 Design. Staple buttons sha
39、ll conform to the design shown on figure 2. The metal shank shall be firmly secured to the center back of the button and shall be supplied with a fastener device consisting f 7/16-inch metal button ring or a 3/4-inch metal toggle conforming to the design shown on figure 2. Dimensions of rings and to
40、ggles shall be as shown on figure 2. 3.7.2.2 Salt-spray resistance. All metal parts shall be capable of withstanding a 96-hour continuous exposure to salt spray when tested as specified in 4.4.2.2 without showing rusting or corrosion products which cannot be removed when wiped with a soft cloth. 3.7
41、.2.3 Resistance to chalking (class A). Buttons shall not exhibit chalking when tested as specified in 4.4.2.2. 3.7.2.4 Shank pull strength. Button shanks shall have an average pull strength of not less than 25 pounds when tested as specified in 4.4.2.2. 7 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction
42、 or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-.I_ V-B-87LF 3 777777L1 00477b5 7 V-B-871F 3.7.2.5 Compressive strength. Staple buttons shall have a compressive strength of not less than 100 pounds when tested as specified in 4.4.2.2. 3.7.2.6 Resistance to water (class E). Buttons shall show n
43、o crazing or distortion and shall not exhibit yellowing or loss in color or luster when tested as specified in 4.4.2.2. 3.7.2.7 Resistance to heat (class E). Buttons shall show no softening, distortion, crazing, yellowing, or loss in color when tested as specified in 4.4.2.2. . 3.7 Workmanship. The
44、finished buttons 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 4.1 Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase ord
45、er, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified 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 here
46、in, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in this specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements. 4.1.1 Responsibility for compliance, All items
47、 must meet all requirements of sections 3 and 5. The inspection set forth in this specification shall become a part of the contractorts overall inspection system or quality program. The absence of any inspection requirement in the document shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility of as
48、suring that all products or supplies submitted to the Government for acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract. Sampling in quality conformance does not authorize submission of known defective material, either indicated or actual, nor does it commit the Government to acceptance of defe
49、ctive material. 4.1.2 Certificates of compliance. When certificates 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 conformance inspection (see 4;4). 4.3 First article inspection
