MIL-DTL-18295F
covered with tape prior to coating. Serial numbers shall not be repeated for any given size
component (see 6.2).
3.8.2 Joining links. All non-interchangeable parts of each link shall contain a common marking as
shown in figure 20.
3.9 Finish. All components shall be tumbled or grit blasted as specified in SSPC No. 10 to
remove scale and shall receive an undercoat of not less than 2-mil (0.05 mm) dry film thickness
(dft) of zinc chromate primer conforming to TT-P-1757. Components shall have an outer film
coating of not less than 2-mil (0.05 mm) dft of black asphalt conforming to TT-V-51. The last
link in each shot shall be painted white with not less than 1-mil (0.025 mm) dft with a material
which will adhere to the asphalt coating and not readily wash off. All coatings shall dry not less
than 24 hours for each coat in a temperature range of 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) (21 to
32 degrees Celsius (°C)) at 50 percent relative humidity maximum unless otherwise specified
(see 6.2).
3.10 Workmanship. All components shall be smooth, of the required form and proportions. All
components shall be free of defects such as cracks, blow holes, seams, aligned porosity and cold
laps, or cold shuts. All components shall be free from imperfections that may impair
serviceability.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
4.1 Classification of inspection. The inspection requirement specified herein is classified as
follows:
a. Conformance inspection (see 4.2).
4.2 Conformance inspection. The examinations and tests of 4.6.1 through 4.6.11 to be
performed and the number of samples are listed in table IV. Inspection lots shall be from the same
heat of steel.
4.3 Inspection system. The supplier shall provide and maintain an inspection system and quality
control program acceptable to the Government for supplies and services covered by this
specification. The inspection system shall be in accordance with MIL-I-45208. All test
equipment shall have been calibrated within the previous 12 months or less as specified by the
individual ASTM test specification under ASTM E 4 or an equivalent procedure.
4.4 Government representative. The Government may send a representative to the plant to
ensure all provisions, examinations, tests, and inspections of the specification are being properly
implemented. The representative can be present at tests, manufacturing, inspections, and
examinations, and can examine mill certificates for each heat or melt of steel. The representative
can also examine the calibration records of test machines and other process control devices. The
contractor shall furnish a test schedule, which shall be updated every two weeks, to the
Government representative.
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