1、DETAIL SPECIFICATIONPLATES, TAGS, AND BANDS FOR IDENTIFICATIONOF EQUIPMENT, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FORThis specification is approved for use by all Departmentsand Agencies of the Department of Defense.1. SCOPE1.1 Scope . This performance specification covers the physical characteristics of plates, ta
2、gsand bands (identification devices) used for identification of equipment. Examples of informationto be marked on the identification devices are covered in the applicable specification sheets.1.2 Classification . Identification devices will be one of the following types, as specified (see6.2):Type A
3、 Etched or chemically engraved plateType B Engrave d plateType C Stamped plateType D Cast plateType E Screen or litho print plateType F Laminated plateType G Adhesive-backed plateType H Photosensitive plateType J TagType K1 Cable BandType K2 Cable Band (Heat shrinkable)Type L Laser generated plateBe
4、neficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data whichmay be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Commander, Naval AirWarfare Center Aircraft Division, Code 414100B120-3, Highway 547, Lakehurst, NJ08733 -5100, by using the Standardization Document
5、 Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426)appearing at the end of this document or by letter.AMSC N/A FSC 9905DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A . Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.INCH-POUNDMIL-DTL-15024F28 November 1997SUPERSEDINGMIL-P-15024E29 January 1993Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo repr
6、oduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-15024F22. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS2.1 General . The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of thisspecification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specificationor recom
7、mended 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 cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they arelisted.2.2 Government document
8、s .2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks . The following specifications, standards, andhandbooks 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 Department of DefenseIndex of Specifica
9、tion and Standards ( DoDISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation(see 6.2).SPECIFICATIONSFEDERALP-C-437 - Cleaning Compound, High Pressure (Steam) Cleaner.GG-P-455 - Plates and Foils, Photographic, (Photosensitive, AnodizedAluminum).QQ-A-250/1 - Aluminum 1100, Plate and Sheet.QQ-A-250/8
10、 - Aluminum Alloy 5052, Plate and Sheet.DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSEMIL-P-19834 - Plate, Identification, Metal Foil, Adhesive Backed.MIL -M -43719 - Marking Materials and Markers, Adhesive, Elastomeric,Pigmented, General Specification for.MIL-M-81531 - Marking of Electrical Insulating Materials.MIL-C-87937
11、 - Cleaning Compound, Aerospace Equipment.(See supplement 1 for list of specification sheets.)STANDARDSFEDERALFED -STD -191 - Federal Standard for Textile Test Methods.Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-15024F3FED -STD -595 - Col
12、ors Used in Government Procurement.DEPARTMENT OF DEFE NSEMIL -STD -130 - Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property.MIL-STD-202 - Test Methods for Electronic and Electrical Component Parts.HANDBOOKSDEPARTMENT OF DEFENSEMIL -HDBK -454 - General Guidelines for Electronic Equipment.(Unless otherw
13、ise indicated, copies of the above specifications, standards, and handbooks areavailable from the Standardization Documents Order Desk, Building 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue,Philadelphia, PA 19111 -5094.)2.3 Non -Government publications . The following documents form a part of this documentto the extent s
14、pecified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents which areDoD adopted are those listed in the issue of the DoDISS cited in the solicitation. Unlessotherwise specified, the issues of the documents not listed in the DoDISS are the issues of thedocuments cited in the solicitatio
15、n (see 6.2)AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)ASTM-B36 - Brass Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar, StandardSpecification for.ASTM-B117 - Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus, Standard Practice for( DoD adopted).ASTM-D523 - Specular Gloss, Standard Test Method for ( DoD adopted).ASTM-D
16、709 - Laminated Thermosetting Materials, Standard Specificationfor ( DoD adopted).ASTM-G21 - Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials toFungi, Standard Practice of ( DoD adopted).(Applications for copies should be addressed to the American Society for Testing andMaterials, 100 Barr Ha
17、rbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.)AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTEANSI-Z1.4 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes( DoD adopted).Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-15024F4(Application for c
18、opies should be addressed to the American National Standards Institute, 11West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.)2.4 Order of precedence . In the event of a conflict between the text of this specification andthe references cited herein (except for related specification sheets), the text of this docum
19、ent shalltake precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulationsunless a specific exemption has been obtained.3. REQUIREMENTS3.1 Specification sheets . The individual item requirements shall be specified herein and inaccordance with the applicable specification
20、 sheet. In the event of any conflict between therequirements of this specification and the specification sheet, the latter shall govern.3.2 Marking format and information . The marking format and information shall be asspecified in the applicable specification sheet. For an application not specifica
21、lly covered by aspecification sheet, the acquiring activity shall specify the legend and the identification devicelocation in the contract or order.3.2.1 Identification plates . Identification plates shall be used on the types of equipmentspecified in the applicable specification sheet. When an iden
22、tification plate cannot be installed dueto the physical size, space, or mounting surface geometry of the end item, the contractor shallpropose a reduced size for the plate, direct marking or other solution to the acquiring activity, inthat order or precedence. The contractor shall include all requir
23、ed marking information, and shalluse the required format and sequencing of the marking information (see 6.2).3.2.1.1 Additional marking information . Additional marking information consists ofinformation that is not required by the contract or order. The information may be addedsometime after initia
24、l manufacture. Types A, B, C, D, F (having a thickness greater than0.03 inch), and H, J, and L identification devices may be permanently stamped with additionalinformation. When additional information is stamped on the plate or tag, the characters shall benot less than 0.003-inch deep unless specifi
25、ed in the specification sheet. Additional markinginformation need not be filled.3.2.2 Information plates . When specified in the contract or purchase order, proposedinformation plates shall be submitted to the acquiring activity (see 6.2).3.2.3 Fillings of markings . Characters on types A, B, and C
26、plates shall be filled with a hardpaint, enamel or lacquer of the color specified (see 6.2). Fillings of markings with paint, enamelor lacquer may be omitted for color styles III, VIII and IX (see table I) if color anodized materialis used. The face of identification devices shall be coated with a m
27、oisture -resistant coating whenmarkings are filled or when preservation of a finish is required. Laminated non-metallicProvided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-15024F5identification devices engraved through one lamination to show a con
28、trasting color, do not requirefilling of the character or a protective coating.TABLE I. Color styles . 1 /Style Background CharactersColor FED-STD-595 colornumberColor FED-STD-595 colornumberIIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIXWhiteBlackBlackNaturalOlive DrabRedYellowRedOrange378753703837038-24084211052365521105121
29、97BlackWhiteNaturalBlackWhiteWhiteBlackNaturalNatural3703837875-37038378753787537038-1 / When plates are designed with blank spaces or pads upon which additional marking will beadded at a later time, the background and the color requirements do not apply to the pads orcharacters marked thereon.3.2.4
30、 Characters . Except for identification devices smaller than size 1 in table II, the size ofthe characters shall be not less than 3/32-inch in height. Nomenclature characters shall be not lessthan 3/16-inch in height. MIL-STD-130 provides guidance on characters.3.2.5 Permanency and legibility . Mark
31、ing shall be permanent and legible. MIL-STD-130 isa standard for permanency and legibility.3.3 General physical properties .3.3.1 Materials .3.3.1.1 Materials for identification devices . Identification devices shall be made of a fungusinert material which shall withstand the same environmental and
32、cleaning conditions as the item towhich the device is attached. Paints, fillers, coatings, and adhesives used shall not show anyevidence of fungus. The plate material shall be selected from materials which provide optimumcompatibility with the end item surface over its entire range of operating envi
33、ronments. Flammable materials shall not be used. The contractor shall select the materials, but the materialsProvided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-15024F6shall meet the operational and environmental requirements specified herein and
34、 in the applicablespecification sheet. The following material lists are provided for guidance:a. Brass (Commercial) (ASTM-B36) or bronze.b. Corrosion resistant steel.c. Aluminum alloy (QQ- A-250/1 and QQ-A-250/8).d. Plastic.Other materials may be used if the requirements of this document are met. Re
35、commendedmaterials for each type of identification device are listed in 3.4 and subparagraphs.TABLE II. Identification device sizes . 1 / 2 /SizenumberLength Width Diameter ofholesNumberof holesHolecenter toHole center spacingedge Length Width1 2 3/4 1/8 2 1/8 1-3/4 -3 2 2 1/8 4 1/8 1-3/4 1-3/44 3 1
36、 1/8 2 1/8 2-3/4 -5 3 2 1/8 4 1/8 2-3/4 1-3/46 3 3 1/8 4 1/8 2-3/4 2-3/47 4 1-1/2 1/8 2 1/8 3-3/4 -8 4 2 1/8 4 1/8 3-3/4 1-3/49 4 3 1/8 4 1/8 3-3/4 2-3/410 4 4 1/8 4 3/16 3-5/8 3-5/812 5 3 5/32 4 3/16 4-5/8 2-5/814 5 5 5/32 4 3/16 4-5/8 4-5/817 6 4 5/32 4 3/16 5-5/8 3-5/819 6 6 5/32 4 3/16 5-5/8 5-5
37、/821 7 3 5/32 4 3/16 6-5/8 2-5/823 7 5 5/32 4 3/16 6-5/8 4-5/825 7 7 5/32 4 3/16 6-5/8 6-5/8Other As approved by the acquiring activity1 / All dimensional units are in inches.2 / Tolerances shall be specified by the acquiring activity.Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permit
38、ted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-DTL-15024F73.3.1.2 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials . Recycled, recovered,or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible providedthat the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance
39、requirements, and promoteseconomically advantageous life cycle costs.3.3.2 Color style . The background and character color of the identification device shallcomply with the requirements of the applicable specification sheet and with the color styles intable I (see 6.2). When a color style is not sp
40、ecified for identification devices used on electronicequipment, style III shall be used. The color numbers of FED -STD -595 shall be used as a colorcomparison when anodic coatings and finishes are used other than paint, enamel, lacquer, orvarnish.3.3.2.1 Opacity . The opacity of the paint and ink us
41、ed for marking shall completely coverthe background color.3.3.3 Finishes . All front surfaces shall be matte, satin (line), or semi -gloss, as t he type ofmaterial or finish thereon permits.3.3.3.1 Gloss . The surfaces of non-metallic plates shall have a specular gloss of 25 + 10,except that adhesiv
42、e backed type F plates may be designated as lusterless with a gloss of 6 or less,or gloss with a specular gloss of 40 or more (see 4.3.1.10).3.3.4 Plate size . The size of the identification device shall be as specified in the specificationsheet. When the size is not specified, a size compatible wit
43、h the equipment on which theidentification device will be attached shall be used (see 6.2). For plates with dimensions given intable II, the number, size, and location of mounting holes shall comply with the guidancecontained in table II. Plates using an adhesive for mounting shall not have mounting
44、 holes. Sizesfor type G plates may be other than the sizes given in table II.3.4 Specific physical properties . The following information is provided for guidance inselecting materials used for the different types of identification devices. Where detailspecifications are listed, it is for guidance a
45、nd materials of similar properties may be used.3.4.1 Type A .3.4.1.1 Materials . The following materials are recommended, but are not mandatory:a. Brass.b. Corrosion resistant steel.c. Aluminum alloy.Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MI
46、L-DTL-15024F83.4.1.2 Marking method . Characters shall be either sunken or relief etched. Etched areasshould be filled with the appropriate color (see 3.2.3) Fillings of markings with paint, enamel, orlacquer may be omitted for color anodized aluminum plates meeting color styles III, VIII, and IX.Pl
47、ates that are relief etched (characters in relief) should have a border in relief. Additionalinformation may be permanently stamped.3.4.1.3 Dimensions . Etched areas shall be not less than 0.003-inch deep except that coloranodized plates (which are not filled) should be etched to the depth necessary
48、 to produce clear,legible characters. The thickness of type A plates shall be not less than 0.03 inch.3.4.2 Type B .3.4.2.1 Materials . The following materials are recommended, but are not mandatory:a. Brass.b. Corrosion resistant steel.c. Aluminum alloy.d. Plastic (type NDP opaque and fungus resist
49、ant in accordance with ASTM-D709).3.4.2.2 Marking method . All characters shall be engraved in the plate. Engraving in metalplates shall be filled with the desired color of opaque filler. Additional information may bepermanently stamped except for type B plastic plates. 3.4.2.3 Dimensions . Engraving shall be uniform in depth for characters of the same size. The engraving shall be not less than 0.008-inch deep. In plastic
