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ASTM D1149. The specimens shall be inspected from a 7-power magnification, after the ozone
chamber exposure, and shall not find cracks in the elastomer.
4.11.4 Low temperature flexibility test. To determine conformance to 3.7.4, the
specimens shall be subjected to the tests as specified in ASTM D2137, method A. The specimens
shall be tested and inspected. In the event of a specimen failing, it shall be cause for rejection.
5. PACKAGING
5.1 Packaging. For acquisition purposes, the packaging requirements shall be as specified
in the contract or order (see 6.2). When actual packaging of materiel is to be performed by DoD
personnel, these personnel need to contact the responsible packaging activity to ascertain requisite
packaging requirements. Packaging requirements are maintained by the Inventory Control Point's
packaging activity within the Military Department or Defense Agency, or within the Military
Department's System Command. Packaging data retrieval is available from the managing Military
Department's or Defense Agency's automated packaging files, CD-ROM products, or by
contacting the responsible packaging activity.
6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature which may be
helpful, but is not mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. The tread elastomer covered by this specification is military unique.
The military unique tread elastomer is for the replacement of the tread in rebuilding of roadwheels
and track support rollers for military track laying vehicles. With its form, fit, and function, the
tread elastomer has no commercial applications.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents must specify the following:
a. Title, number, and date of this specification.
b. Issue of Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DoDISS)
to be cited in the solicitation, and if required, the specific issue of individual
documents referenced (see 2.2).
c. When first article sample is required (see 3.1).
d. When tie gum is required (see 3.2.2).
e. Processing instructions and recommended curing time and temperature for class 3,
4, 5, and 6 tread elastomer (see 3.2.4).
f. If classes 1 or 2 tread elastomers will be furnished with backing other than as
specified (see 3.3.1).
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