1、- - MIL-L-1707E 3 9777706 0372323 3 m -. sf-b3 IINCH-POUND( MIL-L-1709E 10 Aumst 1989 SUPERSEDING MIL-L-1709D 28 April 1975 MILITARY SPECIFICATION LINES, TENT This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This specification c
2、overs tent lines used in tentage and other items such as tarpaulins and covers. 1.2 Classification. The tent lines shall be of the types indicated in - table I and of the following classes as specified (see 6.2). Class A - Rope, manila Class E - Rope, sisal Class C - Rope, cotton, twisted Class D -
3、Cord, cotton, braided Class E - Rope, jute Class F - Twine, cotton seine Class G - Rope, polyester Class H - Cord, fibrous, polyester, diamond braid 1 Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed
4、 to: Center, hatick, MA Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter. U.S. Army Natick Research, Development, and Engineering 01760-5014 by using the self-addressed Standardization I AMs(: N/A FSC .8340 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public
5、release; distribution is unlimited. THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS 25- PAGES. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,- _ .-. _- MIL-L-1707E 3 m 7777706 0372324 5 m MIL-L-1709E 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 Government documents. 2.1.1 Specifications, st
6、andards, and handbooks. The following specifi- cations, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DO
7、DISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). S?ECIPICATIONS FEDERAL T-C-5 7 1 T-T-8 7 1 T-T-88 1 V-T-285 PPP-B-26 PPP-B-636 MILITARY MIL-R-1670 MIL-H-1679 MIL-R-30500 MI L- L- 3 5.0 7 8 MIL-C-43678 STANDARDS FEDERAL FED-STD-751 MI LI TARY MIL-STD-105 MIL-STD-129 MIL-STD-147 MIL
8、-STD-731 - Cords, Cotton; General and Special Purposes, - Twine, Cotton, Wrapping - Twine, Cotton, Seine - Thread, Polyester - Bag, Plastic, (General Purpose) - Boxes, Shipping, Fiberboard Sash and Venetian Blind - Rope, Tent-Lay - Hook, Tent; with Thimble, for Guy Line, Assembly - Rope, Polyester -
9、 Loads, Unit: Preparation of Semiperishable Subsistance Items; Clothing, Personal Equipment and Equipage; General Specification For - Cords, Fibrous, Polyester, Diamond Braid 1, Tent I - Stitches, Seams, and Stitchings - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection - Marking for Shipment and Storag
10、e - Palletized Unit Loads - Quality of Wood Members for Containers and Pallets by Attributes i 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-L-L?07E 3 U 7777706 0372325 7 - MIL-L-1709E (Unless otherwise indicated, copies of federal and milita
11、ry specifications, standards, and handbooks are available from the Naval Publications and Forms Center, (ATTN: NPODS) , 5801 Tabor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120-5099,) 2.2 Non-Government publications. The following document forms a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherw
12、ise specified, the issues of the documents which are DoD adopted are those listed in the issue of the , DODISC cited in the solicitation. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in the DODISS are the issues of the documents cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). AMERICAN SOCIETY
13、 FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) D 3951 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging (Application for copies should be addressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1187.) (Non-Government standards and other publications are normally available
14、 from the organizations that prepare or distribute the documents. These documents also may be available in or through libraries or other informational services.) 2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this do
15、cument takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection (see 6.3) in accordance with 4.3.
16、 3.2 Materials and components. 3.2.1 Rope, manila. The manila rope for class A shall conform to type I, class 2 of MIL-R-1670 (see 6.6). 3.2.2 Rope, sisal. The sisal rope or class B shall conform to type II,- class 2 of MIL-R-1670 (see 6.6). 3.2.3 Rope, cotton, twisted. The cotton twisted rope for c
17、lass C shall conform to type IV, class 2 of MIL-R-1670 (see 6.6). 3.2.4 Cord, cotton, braided. The braided cotton cord for class D shall conform to type I, class 3 of T-C-571 (see 6.6). 3.2.5 Rope, jute. The jute rope for class E shall conform to type III, class 2 of MIL-R-1670. 3 Provided by IHSNot
18、 for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-VIL-L-lt707E 3 - 79777Ob 037232b 7 MIL-L-1709E 3.2.6 Twine, cotton, The cotton twine for class F shall conform to type Il, commercial number 96 of T-T-881. 3.2.7 Rope, polyester. The polyester rope for class G shall be a
19、 continuous filament polyester fiber, conforming to MIL-R-30500 in sizes specified. The ends of the rope shall b-e cut off squarely and shall be securely whipped, taped, or heat sealed to prevent untwisting or fraying. The color of the rope shall be Olive Drab 7. When spliced rope is require, eye sp
20、lices shall be accomplished with a minimum of four full tucks. Tapered spliced are permitted. 3.2.8 Thread, polyester. The thread shall be natural, conforming to type I, class 1, subclass A, size E or FF of V-T-285. 3.2.9 Twine, cotton, wrappin H H E2 6 sc H K Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reprodu
21、ction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-L-1707E 83 777770b MIL -L -1 709 E 2 I I u) I I l I u) W r 0372327 LI m -I i I In In o pc N I I fc N w 9“ UL -0 19 4 =t M cr 4-1 t- N u cr a, d *rl il n 8 n E X t I I u) O M Ln In t- I I u) M I I u) M n w n 9“ m UL -0 4 u) In i %- cr bi
22、u3 M cr c Cu c1 n n B -I il 3 II I I? IF I IM 1m . -ln NN -In M 44 . cr cr G-l GI Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-L-1709E n P c v -il I 111111 ml I lltlll I r-lllIn II III I1 I(YN 111 E W L O u 8 W I a u ;t5 G fio PP W I I I I I t
23、 5 E c H ti *rl Frr I l n m . bo rl m al c o fi .rl d ni g z a fi al P O rl u al al w 3 aJ h al )-i w O m al c) al =rl a O 3 U w O al a cd al P l-l rl rd a t H H H W 4 E Ccrl 1 dl I I U o g n h o . I 1 I I al al m U pr al rl o al a O )-i fi J I 1 1 l I I J H ri ri al k al a a O o al Fri 4 c3 w d m .
24、 0- 2- . ru d I ri I I l I fi .rl 3 al P o) a 42 w H H U 5 3 r X H d dl 9 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-I . - - - - -. - MIL-L-1707E 3 M 7779706 0372332 4 M MIL-L-1709E 3.3.3 Color. The color of the rope shall be as specified in the
25、 appli=,ble subsidiary rope specification unless otherwise specified in the applicabl? erid use Specification or contract (see 6.2). 3.4 Construction, 3.4.1 Stitching,. machine. All machine stitching shall confor-m to FED-STD-751 for stitch type indicated. 3.4.1.1 Machine serving. Machine serving sh
26、all be as specified on the applicable referenced figura, A pure silicone fluid, type DC 200 or equal may be used in machine serving to lubricate the thread if required in the manufacturing process. Machine serving the ends shall be accomplished by using stitch type 304 or 308, 12 to 16 stitches per
27、inch. The stitching shall extend at least 1-1/2 inches from the free end of the rope. 3.4.1.2 Footstops. The machine stitched footstops (type 11) shall be stitched the entire length with stitch type 301, 5 to 7 stitches per inch and shall then be knotted mechanically as shown on figure 13. 3.4.1.3 S
28、ewn eye. The sewn eye as shown on figure 11 shall be finished with stitch type 304, 12 to 16 stitches per inch. A minimum of 3 inches of overcast stitching shall be used to join the lengths of rope together. The stitch shall be run off the joined strands onto the longer single strand a minimum of 1/
29、2 inch. 3.4.1.4 Thread breaks, Thread breaks in stitching shall be overstitched not less than 1 inch at each break on stitch type 301 and not less than 3/4 inch on type 304 stitching, 3.4.2 Hand serving, Hand serving as specified on referenced figures shall be securely and neatly accomplished with d
30、ouble strands of twine specified in 3.2.9. Waxed twine will be allowed. 3.4.3 Splicing. Unless otherwise specified, all splices, shall have three tucks. Unless otherwise specified, the ends of all strands shall be clipped after the splice is completed to a length of not less than 1 inch nor more tha
31、n 1-1/4 inches, 3.4.4 Eye size. The size of the eyes shall be as specified on the applicable referenced figiire and shall be the measurement of the inside loop when stretched taut. 3.4.5 Dimensions. Any dimension for lengths of lines specified in table I and any dimension specified in the referenced
32、 figur-es are minimum. 10 . Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-L-1709E 3 I 7779706 0372333 b I bIL-L-1709E 3.4.6 Knots. Knots shall be tied as specified in the applicable figure, All knots shall be pulled tight mechanically so that t
33、hey cannot be readily untied by hand. 3.5 Workmanship. The tent lines shall contain no kinks, broken or loose ends, bulged strands, strand marks or loosely twisted strands, The lines shall be clean and free of grease or oil stains and shall have no objectianable odor. There shall be no cut, chafe, f
34、ray or abrasion marks, Braided cord shall be evenly braided so as to contain no open places or breaks in continuity of braid or soft spots. The finish of the cord shall not be gummy or tacky nor cause the cord to check or crack. O 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS 4.1 Responsibility for inspection. Un
35、less otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor is responsible or the performance of al1 inspection Pequirements (examinations and tests) as cpecified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor may use his own or any other facil
36、ities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, 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 ensure supplies and services co
37、nform to prescribed requirements. 4.1.1 Responsibility for compliance. All items shall meet all requirements of sections 3 and 5. The inspection set forth in this specification shall become a part of the contractors overal inspection system or qulity program. The absence of any inspection requiremen
38、ts in the Specification shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility of ensuring that all products or supplies submitted to the Government or acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract. Sampling inspection, as part of manufacturing operations, is an acceptable practice to asce
39、rtain conformance to requirements, .however, this does not authorize submission of known defective material, either indicated or actual, nor does it commit the Government to accept defective material. 4.2 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as f
40、ollows: a. First article inspection (see 4.3). b. Quality conformance inspection (see 4.4). 4.3 First article inspection. When a first article is required (see 3.1 and 6.2), it shall be examined for the dimensions specified in table I and for the defects listed in table II. not as specieied shall be
41、 cause for rejection of the first article. The presence of 8ny defect or any dimension 11 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-L-L707E 3 7777706 O372334 W MIL-L-1709E 4.4 Quality conformance inspection. Unless otherwise specified, samp
42、l!ng for inspection shall be performed in accordance with MIL-STD-105. 4.4.1 Component and material inspection. In accordance with 4.1, components and materials shall be inspected in accordance with all the requirements of referenced documents unless otherwise excluded, amended, modified, or qualifi
43、ed in this specification or applicable purchase document. 4.4.2 End item visual examination. The end items shall be examined for the defects listed in table II. The lot size shall be expressed in units of tent lines. The sample unit shall be one tent line. The inspection level shall Ge level I (see
44、6.4). TABLE II. End item visual defects Examine Defect Appearance and Kinks; broken or loose ends; bulged strands; strand workman s h ip knots (general) Strands loosely twisted Grease; oil stains; general uncleanliness throughout Objectionable odor Cut, chafe, fray, rub or abrasion mark Braided cord
45、 unevenly braided resulting in open line, clearly noticeable places or breaks in continuity of braid or soft spots Finish of cord gummy or tacky; finish causes cord to check or crack Ends of synthetic fiber tent lines not securely whipped, taped, heat sealed, or clamped (type LXIV) Not constructed a
46、s specified Uneven or spotty dyeing Cclor not as specified Splicing (when Number of tucks less than specified applicable) Tucking not accomplished as specified Clipped end of splice strand extends less than 1 inch or more than 1-1/4 inches from splice Not accomplished as specified; loose Insufficien
47、t tension around thimble (when applicable), viz., rope slips off thimble Knotting (when app 1 i cab 1 e) Not as specified Can be readily untied by hand Omitted 12 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-L-1709E TABLE II. End item visual d
48、efects (contd) Examine Defect Hand serving (when applicable) Machine serving (when applicable) Sewn eye Stitching (genera1) Not accomplished with double strand of twine Accomplished with less than seven complete turns Any operation omitted First turn less than 1/2 inch from end of line or more than
49、3/4 inch from end of line Accomplished with other than 304 or-308 stitch type Extends less than 1-1/2 inches from free end of rope Accomplished with other than 304 stitch type Joined lengths of rope stitched with less than Stitching run off onto the longer strand less 3 inches of overcast stitching than 1/2 inch Loose stitching Not over
