MIL-DTL-6054G
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS
MIL-R-6855
Elastomer, Synthetic, Sheets, Strips, Molded or Extruded Shapes, General
Specification For
MS27683
Drum, Metal-Shipping and Storage 16 to 80 Gallons
MS27684
Drum, Metal-Shipping and Storage - 3 to 12 Gallons
(Copies of these documents are available online at https://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or from the Standardization
Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)
2.3 Non-Government publications. The following form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise
specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS STANDARD (ASTM)
ASTM A109/A109M
Standard Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon (0.25 Maximum Percent),
Cold-Rolled
ASTM A1008/A1008M
Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High
Strength Low-Alloys, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, Solution
Hardened, and Bake Hardenable
ASTM B117
Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
ASTM D610
Standard Test Method for Evaluation Degree of Rusting on Painted Steel
Surfaces-SSPC-VIS-2
ASTM D2000
Standard Classification System for Rubber Products in Automotive Applications
(Copies of these documents are available from https://www.astm.org/ or the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr
Harbor Drive, W. Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.)
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY (ASQ)
ASQ Z1.4
Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
(Copies of this document are available from https://www.asq.org/ or the American Society for Quality, 611
East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202.)
2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the reference 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 MS sheets. The individual item requirements shall be as specified and in accordance with the applicable MS sheet. In the event of
any conflict between the requirements of this specification and the MS sheet, the latter shall govern.
3.2 First article. Unless otherwise specified, the supplier shall furnish two samples for first article inspection and approval (see 4.3 and
6.3).
3.3 Materials. Materials used in the manufacture of drums shall meet all requirements specified herein.
3.3.1 Steel. Cold rolled steel sheets for bodies, covers and bottoms shall conform to ASTM A1008/A1008M.
Cold rolled steel strips for lugs and locking rings shall be quarter-hard temper, edge condition No. 4, free from burrs and sharp edges,
conforming to ASTM A109/A109M. The gage of steel (per United States standard gage) specified in the applicable MS standards for the
drum body, covers, bottoms and closure is the minimum thickness acceptable. When thicker material than specified is used in the
fabrication of drums, the increased thickness of material shall not be of such magnitude as to interfere with the interchangeability of drum
parts (see 4.4.1).
3.3.2 Gaskets. Gaskets shall be formed from synthetic rubber conforming to MIL-R-6855, Class 2, Grade 60, or ASTM D2000,
M3BC607F17 (4.4.4.1).
3.4 Design and construction. The design of the drum body and component parts shall be in accordance with applicable MS standards
(See 4.4.4).
3.4.1 Cover. The container cover shall be style #1 (recessed). The 10.5, 13.81, 15.38, and 18.25 inch diameters drums may also be
procured with style #2 domed covers (see 6.2). Convexity of covers shall not extend beyond level of chime (4.4.4.1).
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