1、MIL-Q-378B 30 AUGUST 1963 SUPERSEDING 31 JANUARY 1963 MIL-Q-00378A This specification has been approved by the Departwent of Defense and is nian- datow fw ilse by the Dcpwtincnts of the dmky, the Navu, and the Air Force. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This specification covers Quick- 1.2 Classification. Quickm
2、atch shall be of match for use in igniting flares and signals. the folIowiiig types and classes (see 6.2) : Type I Four-strand. Class A Mealed. . Class B Unmealed. Class A Mealed. Class B Unmealed. Type III Foni-strand intertwined Type II Six-strand. with annealed copper wire 0.0142 inch diameter. C
3、lass A Mealed. Class B Unmealed. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date of invitation for bids, or request for proposals, form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. SPECIFICATIONS FEDERAL RR-S-366 -Sieves ; Standard, Testing. CCC-T-1
4、91Textile Test Methods. MILITARY . NIL-P-156-Potassium Nitrate. JAN-C-178-Charcoal (For Use in Arn- JAN-S-487-Sulf ur, Ground (For Use munition). in Ammunition). STANDARDS MILITARY MIL-STD-105 -Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes. Terms and Defini- tions. and Storage. Continu
5、ous Sam- pling Procedures and Tables *or Inspection by Attributes. MIL-STD-109 -Quality Assurance MIL-STD-129 -Marking for Shipmen MIL-STD-12354ingle and Multilevel (Copies of specifications, standards, drawings and publications required by suppliers in connection with specific procurement f nnction
6、s should be obtained from the procuring activity OP as directed by the contracting officer.) 2.2 Other publications. The following document forms a part of ,this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless other- wise indicated, the issue in effect on date of invitation foi: bids shall appi
7、y. i LI. he shall submit a writken description of the system to the contracting officer for approval prior to initiation of production. It shall include a description covering controls for lot formation and identification, inspections to be performed, inspection stations, Sam- pling procedures, meth
8、ods of inspection, (measuring and testing equipment), and provisions for control ancl disposition of nonconforming material. The written descrip- tion will be considered acceptable when, as a minimum, it provides the quality assurance provisions required by the provisions of 4.2 and 4.3 and the othe
9、r documents referenced herein. The contractor shall not be restricted to the inspection station or the method of inspection listed in this specification provided that an equivalen control is included in the approved quality assurance procedure. In cases of dispute as to whether certain pro- cedures
10、of contractors system provide equal assurance, the cornparabIo procedure of this specification shall apply. The contractor shall notify the Government of, ancl obhin ap- proval for, any changes to the written pro- cedure that efiects the degree o assurance required by this specification or other doc
11、u- ments referenced herein. 4.1.2 Submission of jwocltct. At the time .the completed lot of product is submitted to the Government for acceptance, the con- tractor shall supply the following informa- tion accompanied by a certificate which attests that the information provided is correct and applica
12、ble to the product being submitted: (a) A statement that the lot complies with all quality assurance pro- vieions of the approved current mitten description of the system. (b) Quality of product submitted. (c) Results obtained for all inspection performed. (d) Specification number and date, together
13、 . with an identification and date of changes. . (e) Cegiificat 3 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-Q-378B 13 W MIL-Q-378B (a) Observation of procedure concern- ing lot formation and icientifica- tion. (b) Observation of sampling pr
14、oceclures and application of acceptance cri teria. (e) Determination that all required examinations and tests are per- formed in accordance with the prescribed procedwes of this specification, os approved equiva- lent thereto. (d) Review of procedures for control and disposition of nonconforming mat
15、erial. 4.2 Inspection provisioirs. 4.2.1 Lct fornation. A lot shall consist of one oi more batches of Quickmatch, produced by one manufacturer, in aceordance with the same specification, or same specification re- vision, under one continuous set o operating conditions. Each batch shall consist of th
16、at quantity of Quickmatch that has been sub- jected to the same unit cheinical or physical process intended to make the final product homogeneous. 4.2.2 Examination. Sampling plans and procedures for the following classifications of defects shall be in accordance with Standard MIL-STD-105 except tha
17、t inspection for critical defects, when listed, shall be 100 percent. Continuous sampling plans in ac- cordance with Standard MIL-STD-1235 may be used if approved by the procuring activity. Also, at the option of the procuring activity, AQLs and sampling plans may be applied to the individual charac
18、teristics listed using an AQL of 0.25 percent for each major defect and an AQL of 0.40 percent for each minor defect. 4.2.2.1 Quickmatch -y- -.- 4 -) , _ -4- 4.2.2.2 Gowtaner pror to sealing. Method of Catego, ies Defects tns&tioii Gode No. Critical : None defined. Major: None defined. Minor : AQL 1
19、.00 percent 201. Package improperly wrapped and sealed . .Visual 02001 202. Markiiig misleading or unidentifiable . Visual 02002 4.2.2.3 Coniainer sealed. Method of Categories Defects ins.ection Code Na. Critical : None defined. Major: None defined. Minor : AQL 0.40 percent 201. Container damaged so
20、 that contents are exposed or liable to become exposed . .Visual 03001 unidentifiable Visual 03002 202. Marking misleading or 4.2.3 Testing. 4.2.3.1 Sh-aightness and rigidity (see 3.2) fi1cbjor defect. Forty pieces of Quickmatch shall be selectecl from the lot for this test. .If any pieces fail to c
21、omply the lot shall be rejected (Code Nos, 05001 and 06001). 4.2.3.2 Burning time (see 3.3) Majoy de- fect. Code No. 07001. - 4.2.3.2.1 Beginning with the first lost pro- duced and continuing until three consecutive lots have complied with the acceptance criteria specified, sixty pieces of Quickmatc
22、h shall be selected from the lot for this test. If any specimen fails to comply with ihe requirement, the lot shall be rejected. The test shall be performed as specified in 4.3.2. 4.2.3.2.2 After three consecutive lots have met the criteria of 4.2.3.2.1, twenty pieces of Quickmatch shall be selected
23、 from the lot for this test. If any specimen fails to comply with the requirement, the lot shall be re- jected, The test shall be performed as speci- fied in 4.3.2. o 4.2.3.3 Cotton wick (see 3.1.2). A sample shall be taken from each roll of cottoii wick, if the sample fails the roll shall not be us
24、ed. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-Q-37B 33 m 777770b O271013 b m The test shall be performed as specified in 4.3.3. 4.3 Test methods and procedures, 4.3.1 Straightness and yig.irl.itzJ. 4.3.1.1 Straightness, The piece of Quick-
25、match shall be placed on a flat surface and the largest bow measured with a scale. 4.3.12 Rigidity. The piece of Quickmatch shall be supported at its center and the deflection measured. 4.3.2 Bzwning time. A sample 1.2 inches long shall be cut from each piece. The speci- men shall be placed 011 a fl
26、at open surface and ignited on one end. The burning time of each piece shall be determined ancl recorded. 4.3.3 Cotton wick. The test shall be pel- formed in accordance with the procedure specified in Test Method 4100, of Federal Xgecification CCC-T-191. 5. PREPARATION POR DELIVERY 5.1 Packaging. 5.
27、1.1 Level C. Unless otherwise specified, the Quickmatch shall be tied in bundles of 200 pieces each in such a manner that the straightness and rigidity of the pieces will be maintained. Each tied bundle shall be mapped with wateiyroof paper and sealed. 5.2 Packing. 5.2.1 Level C. Unless otherwise sp
28、ecified, the bundles of Quickmatch shall be packed in standard commercial containers so con- structed as to insure acceptance by common or other carrier for safe transportation to the point of delivery. 5.3 Marking. Each unit package shall be marked to indicate the item and quantity contained therei
29、n. The container shall be marked as follows: In addition to any special Custodians: Army-MU Navp-Weps U. S. GOVERNMENi PRINTINICC : lap+ oioarhoei - q marking required by the contract or order, the container shall be marked in accordance with Interstate Commerce Commission rules and regulations and
30、Standard MILSTD-129. 6. NOTES 6.1 Intended use. The Quiclcmatch covered by this specification is intended for use in igniting flares and signal cartridges. 6.2 Ordering data. Procurement docu- ments should specify the following: (a) Title, number and date of the specification. (b) Type and class of
31、Quickmatch required (see 1.2). (c) Length of pieces of Quickmatch required (see 3.4). 6.3 Inspection code numbers. The five digit code numbers assigned to the inspection herein are to facilitate future data collection ancl analysis by the Government. 6.4 Impregnating mixture. The following has been
32、found satisfactory: A mixture of water and starch in the proportion of 2 quarts of water to 4 ounces of starch shall be boiled until a jell is formed. Six pounds of black powder is added to the mixture and stirred until the mass is thoroughly in- corporated. 6.4.1 Unmealecl. The strands of cotton ar
33、e thoroughly impregnated with the impreg- nating mixture and allowed to dry until rigid. 6.4.2 n/realed. The strands of cotton wick are thoroughly impregnated with the im- pregnating mixture, coated while wet with black powder and allowed to dry. 6.4.3 Dextrin in an amount not to exceed 1.5 percent- of the total weight of black powder may be added. Preparing activity: Ar my-MU Project No. 1370-0112 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
