MIL-DTL-25539C
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK
MIL-HDBK-831
- Preparation of Test Reports
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19111-5094.)
2.3 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 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article
testing in accordance with 4.3.
3.2 Materials.
3.2.1 Raw materials. The manufacturer is permitted wide latitude in the selection of raw
materials provided the candles meet the requirements of this specification.
3.2.2 Wick. The wick of the candle shall be of a satisfactory quality braided yarn.
3.3 Performance.
3.3.1 Effect of temperature. The candle, when tested as specified in 4.5.2, shall not show
that wax flowed after a period of not less than 24 hours, at +125 °F ± 3 °F.
3.3.2 Deformation. The candle shall not deform when tested as specified in 4.5.2.
3.3.3 Burning quality. The flame shall consume the candle in not less than 10 hours
when burned as specified in 4.5.3, without dripping, excessive smoking, or objectionable odor,
and without the necessity of trimming the wick.
3.4 Weight. The weight of the candle, including the can specified in 3.5, shall be not
more than 130 grams.
3.5 Size. The candle shall be contained in a .012 aluminum round slip cover can,
nominal size 2.75 inches diameter by 1.75 inches high, body inside lock seam, top edge of body
plain, single external bead near top of body for plain edge cover to seat against, bottom flanged,
doped double seam with side seam striped with vinyl lacquer. Fill the container with wax to
1.25 inches. Seamless can with same nominal dimensions will be acceptable.
3.6 Sealing. The can lid shall be compression fit and shall not come off unintentionally.
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