MIL‐DTL‐2522F
2.4 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein or in the contract, in the event of a conflict
between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes
precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a
specific exemption has been obtained.
3. REQUIREMENTS .
3.1 Government and contractor purchases. The requirements specified in 3.6 and 3.7 apply only to
cord purchased directly by the Government. All other requirements apply to cord purchased by a
contractor as a component for an end item and to cord purchased directly by the Government.
3.2 Material. The cord shall be fabricated from flax fiber processed to meet the requirements of this
specification.
3.3 Color. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), the cord shall be furnished in the natural color of the
fiber.
3.4 Construct ion. The cord shall be braided with core construction when tested as specified in 4.2.4.
3.5 Physical requirements. The finished waxed cord shall conform to the physical requirements
specified in table I when tested as specified in 4.2.4.
TABLE I. Physical requirements.
Characteristic
Requirement
8
Number of carriers
4
Number of core yarns
9
Picks per inch
Ply of yarns:
Singles
Core
Singles
Sleeve
75 pounds
Breaking strength
570 feet
Length per pound
3/32 ±1/64 inch
Diameter .
3.5.1 Chloroform-soluble material (wax content). The cord shall have a waxed finish. The chloroform-
soluble material of the finished waxed cord shall be not Iess than 5.0 nor more than 10.0 percent when
tested as specified in 4.2.4.
3.6 Put-up. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), the cord shall be furnished without knots or splices
on 1-pound net weight tubes. A plus or minus tolerance of 10 percent in weight will be permitted on any
one tube provided that the average weight of a sampling of tubes does not fall below 1 pound. Each tube
shall contain not more than three pieces and no piece shall be less than 50 feet in length, or each tube
shall contain not more than two pieces with no minimum length applicable. The tube shall be wound so
that each turn and layer is free from entanglement.
3.7 Identification. Each cube shall have a label attached in such a manner as to remain in place and
be clearly legible until all cord has been removed. The label shall be printed, stamped or typed with water
insoluble ink and shall include the information specified below:
Stock number
Nomenclature
Length
Contract number and date
Contractor's name
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