Rocketdyne Field Laboratory Mechanics Handbook
Rocketdyne Field Laboratory Mechanics Handbook
Rocketdyne Field Laboratory Mechanics Handbook
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FIELD LABORATORIE S
MECHANIC'S HANDBOO K
PREPARED B Y
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Rocketdyne Division
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PBEFACE
The Mecbanic ' s Handbook was prepared to provide Rocketdyne Field Laboratories person-
nel with a central soaree of fundamental reference material . The Training Department
has compiled this manual from information obtained from numerous official sources .
However ,. as new techniques and applications are adapted and as new equipment replaces
old, thia and subsequent editions will become obsolete . This probability has been
anticipated in a type of binding which permits present sections to be revised and new
sections to be developed and included .
Blank pages are provided at the emd of this baadbook . It is hoped that the holder of
this manual will not only use these pages for his permanent notes but will use them
to record his impresaiono and suggestions and direct them to Department 051, Train-
ing .
Normally a few of the areas covered by a reference volume will be of interest to any
one individual . For this reason it is suggested that the user acquaint himself with
the general nature of the contents nod more carefully familiarize himself with those
portions which are of immediate interest. Because of the limited space available and
because of changing usages, no pretense to completeness or to applicability at any
given time can be made for this volume . Corporation , Division , and departmental
• references remain the only authoritative sources of information .
The information in this manual is for reference purposes only . The Engineering Draw-
ing, Engineering York Bequest, Process Specification , Standards Book and Field Labo-
ratories Manual are the official sources of information .
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CONTENT S
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SECTION 1
CONTENTS
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Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
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MECHANIC' S 850 DmnOIC
The mission of the Field Laboratories test units may be summ rized as follows :
3 . All test measurements shall conform with required accuracy and precision
Daily operations , whether simple or complex , can result in loss of one or more of the
above mission items if they are not accomplished properly . Racket engines , rocket
components and test facility systems contain numerous openings and many electrical
connections which may allow contamination , connection of wrong lines , mismatching of
parts, improper assembly of threaded fastenings or flanges and improper electrical
nonnoc±i000 . The consequences of a wrong act can be disastrous and therefore moot be
avoided through alertness , good workmanship , and adherence to applicable procedures
and check lists . Remember , when in doubt , ask -- do not leave anything to chance :
SAFEPY
Your safety and the safety of your fellow employees can only be assured if you under-
stand the potential hazards that may exist in your work area , follow the appropriate •
procedures , and utilize the proper equipment . Unsafe conditions should he brought to
the attention of your superv isor , safety committeeman , or Industrial hygiene and
Safety representative . Such obse rv ations are appreciated and may aid in preventing
personnel injuries .
The safety of field laboratory personnel can only be assured if each individual
assumes personal responsibility for performing his work tasks in the correct manner .
GOOD ROUSEIiEPING
Good workmanship and safety depend on good housekeeping . Remember these requirements
for good housekeeping :
1 . Small utility items (e .g . nuts, bolts, washers, tubing fittings ; pipe fittings,
electrical connectors, electrical terminals, dust caps , etc .), small sera items
(e .g . pieces of wire, pieces of welding rod, metal scraps, damaged or unusable
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GENERAL INFORMATIO N
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small utility items, etc .) or tools shall never be placed on any ledge or other-
wise convenient surface of an engine , stand or test cell for any period of time,
regardless of the operation being performed on the engine or the stand system .
The only acceptable location o repository for small utility items o a test
stand is in bread pans , trays and tote boxes . These are to be placed on the
floor or work platform located so that they do not constitute a tripping hazard .
Tools are to be kept about one's person or in the tool box located in the same
place as the pans , trays or tote boxes .
2 . The test stand and engine shall be free of scrap items at all times . While this
concept does not hold for stand in process of construction or modification, rea-
sonable efforts should be made towards this end .
3 . The vicinity of all test areas and support areas are to be free of small utility
items and small scrap items .
Process and material specifications concerned with rocket engines and their related
equipment contain such detailed instructions as :
1 . Manufacture
2 . Installation
3 . Testing
4 . Inspection
5 . Material s
For reference purposes , some of the more commonly used Standard Parts and Processes
are described in this hanual . The source of the information concerning any of the
Standard Parts or Processes is as indicated above and supersedes and voids any in-
formation which follows often any difference exists .
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CONSFBVATION •
Damaged or excess materials are sent to the reclamation yard . There they are
screened , and either returned to service or disposed of through surplus sales .
The reclamation yard is a valuable source of materials for test equipment and can
represent a considerable savings in both time and cost to the user .
When small utility items , such as nuts, bolts , cap screws , washers, tubing fittings,
pipe fittings , electrical connectors , electrical terminals , caps, covers , plugs,
etc ., are removed from an engine , component , or the facility system , they shall be
used in the subsequent reassembly unless damage , wear , work order, process specifica-
tion, or other written instructions preclude reuse. In either case, whether they are
used or not , all small utility items shall be accounted for when the reassembly i s
omplete _ The storage of these small utility items for reuse shall be such that they
cannot be inadvertently introduced as contamination into the engine , component or
facility system .
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ASA . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Standards Association
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GENERAL INFOBMATION
• He . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helium
ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside diameter
IL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument Laboratory
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JP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jet propellant
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MMH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monomethylhydrazin e
OD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outside diameter
Ord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ordnance
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GEIBBAL INFORMATION
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PB . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pentaboran e
TC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thrust chambe r
TEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . Triothylaluminum
TER . . . . . . . . . . . . . Triethylboron
Test 'Pit . . . . . . . . . . . A steel and concrete structure used for testing com-
ponents of engines and other apparatus at the CTLs
TRIC Trichloroethylene
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USEFUL INFORMATION
CONTENTS
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CONVERSION TABLE S
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Fractions of an Inch
To Decimals of an bob and to Millimeter s
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USEFUL INFORMATIO N
Length Pressur e
1 on ft = 7 .481 U .S . gal .
1 U .S. gal . = 0 .1337 on ft
Power
1 U .S. gal . = 231 cu in .
1 U .S. gal . = 3 .785 liters
1 hp = 550 ft-lb/sec
1 on ft = 7 .4805 U.S . gal .
1 hp = 745 .7 watts
1 btu/minute = 17.58 watts
Weight
• I lb = 16 o z
Temperature
1 lb = 7000 grains
1 lb = 453 .6 grams
Fahrenheit Scale :
1 kg = 2 .205 lb
1 ton (short) = 2000 lb ice point 32° F, steam point 212°F
Centigrade Scale :
1 U.S. gal . of water (15°C) weighs
ice point 0° C, steam point 100° C
8 .336 lb
Rankine Scale :
1 cu ft water weighs 62 .4 lb (15°C)
R= F+460
1 slug (mass) weighs 32 .2 lb (where
Kelvin Scale :
g = 32 .2) °K=°C+27 3
F=9/5C+32
Veloci ty ° C = 5/9 (° F - 32)
60 mph = 88 ft/aec
1 mph = 1 .467 ft/sec
1 knot = 1 .152 mph
1 ft/sec = 30 . 48 cm/ae c
1 rpm = 0 .1047 radians/a-
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MATHEMATICS
• TRIGONOMETRY
The trigonometric functions most often used are the sine, cosine, end tangent. It is
convenient to define the functions of an acute angle in terms of the sides of a right
triangle .
In any right triangle, the sine of either acute angle is equal to the length of the
side opposite that angle divided by the length of the hypotenuse . The cosine of
either acute angle is equal to the length of the side adjacent to that angle divided
by the length of the hypotenuse . The tangent of either acute angle is equal to the
length of the side opposite that angle divided by the length o£ the side adjacent to
that angle .
If A, B, and C are the vert ices of any right triangle (C is the right angle) and a,
b, and c the sides opposite respectively , as shown in the diagram, then
opposite side
sin = din A=g
hypotenuse c
cos =
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cos d =b 5053, a
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Note that sin A = cos B ; in other words, the sine of any angle equals the cosine of
its complementary angle .* For example ,
It is advisable to remember the numerical values of the sines end cosines of the
following angles : (Note that the sine of any angle equals the cosine of its
complementary angle .*)
* Two angles are complementary when their sum = 90° . Two angles are supplementary
when their sum = 180° .
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These two laws give the relations between the sides and angles of any plane triangle .
In any plane triangle with eagl es A, B, sad C and aides opposite a, b, sad c respec-
tively, the following relations apply :
B
Law of cosines : a2 = b2 + c2 - 2bc coa A
D2 = a2 + c2 - Sac cos B
o = a2 . b2 - tab cos c
These two laws apply to any triangle , right-angled or oblique . If angle O as in the
case of angle C in the diagram above is between 90° and 180°, the n
1 . In the right triangle ABC, given a = 8 and b = 6 . Find the valves of the sine,
cosine, sad tangent of angle A and of angle B .
B
c2 =_J82 +62 = 64+36 = 100=10
sin A = oppositeside _ 8 6
hypotenuse 10 =0 .80 sin 8 = 10 = 0.60
adjacent side __ 6 _ 8
cos A .60 cob B = 10 = 0.80
= hypotenuse 10 - 0
opposite side 8 6 A ! b C
tea A = ad3acent side S ` 1 .33 Lan B = $ = 0 .75
2 . Given a right triangle with one acute angle = 40° and hypotenuse = 400. Find
the other sides and angles .
From the table of nattnal- trigonometrie functions , w find then Cis, 40° a 0 .6428 end
cos to° = 0 .7660 .
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a2 =b
2 -2bc
+ o cos 48°
= 25 + 64 - 2(5)(8)(0.6691) = 25 + 64 - 53 .5 = 35 .5
a = 35 .5 = 5 .96
c2 = 49 + 16 - 2(7)(4)(- 0 .6428)
6 . Find, to the nearest degree, (a) the angle whose sine is 0 .3907, (b) the 1
angle whose cosine is 0 .438, ( c) the angle whose tangent is 6 .314 . Ia (a), sin
0 .3907 means " the angle whose sine is 0 .3907•" In the table of natural trigonometric
functions , under Sine, we find that 0 .3907 corresponds to 23° . Therefore :
Sin 1 0 .3907 = 23 °
In (b), cos-1 0 . 438 means " the angle whose cosine is 0.436 .° In the table of natural
trigonometric function, under Cosine , we find that 0 .438 corresponds most nearly to
640 . Therefore :
Cos-1 0 .438 = 64 °
In (c), tan 1 6 . 314 means " the angle whose tangent is 6 .314 ." Is the table of satura .
trigonometric functions , under Tangent , we find that 6.314 corresponds most nearly to
81° . Therefore :
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opposite side = 12 = 0
sin A • .8
hypotenuse 1 5
From the table of natural trigonometric functions, we find that the angle whose sine
is 0 .8 lies between 53' and 54° . We interpolate (compute intermedia ry values) as
follows to find the nearest value of the angle whose sine is 0 .8 :
B
Sin 54° - sin 53° = 0.8090 - 0.7986 = 0 .0104
Then
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The logarithm of a number is the exponent, or power, of the base that is require d to
produce that number . For example, since 1000 = 103, 100 = 102, 10 = 101, 1 = 10°,
then the logariths of 1000, 100, 10, 1, to the base 10 are respectively 3, 2, 1, 0 .
The system of logarithms whose base is 10 ( called the con or Briggsian system) is
used in all nto erical computations .
It is obvious that 101 .5377 will give some number greater than 10 (which is 101) but
smaller than 100 (102) . ActuaU .y, 101 .53777 = 34 .49; hence log 34 .49 = 1 .5377• me
digit before the decimal point is the characteristic of the log, and, the decimal
fraction part is the mantissa of the log . Ia the above exempie, the characteristic
is 1 and the mantissa is .5377 •
TSE CHARACTERISTIC
1 . For a amber greater than 1, the characteristic is positive and is one less
than the mmber of digits befo re the decimal point . For example :
2 . For a number less than 1, the characteristic is aegative and is one more than
the number of zeros bmnediately following the decimal point . The negative
sign of the characteristic is written in either of two ways : (a) above the
characteristic . as 1, 2, etc . ; (b) as 9 . - 10, 8. - 10 etc . Thus the •
characteristic of 0 .3485 is 11 or 9• - 103 of 0 .0513 is 2 or 8 . - 10 .
THE [R42TISSA
The mantissa of the log of a numher is found is tables, ignoring the decimal point of
the comber . Each mantissa in the tables is understood to have a decimal point
preceding it, and the mantissa is always considered positive .
wi mn G LOGARivmti
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To find the logarithm of a number, use the tables of logarithms which appear in this
section . Suppose , then, it is necessary to find the complete log of the number 728 .
In the table of logarithms, glance down the x column to 72, then horizontally to the
right to column 8 and note the figure 8621 which is the required mantissa Since the
characteristic is 2, log 728 = 2.8621 . (This means that 728 = 102.8621 . )
The mantissa for log 72. 8, for log 7 . 28, for log 0.728, for log 0.0728, etc ., is
.8621, but the characteristics differ . Thus :
To find log 46.38, glance down the it column to 46, then horizontally to column 3 and
note the mantissa 6656 . By interpolation the re quired mantissa is .6656 + .0007
_ .6663 . Since the characteristic is 1, log 1, 6 .38 = 1.6663 .
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Interpolation
The mantissa of a comber of nore than three sigiificant figures can be found
approximately by assuming that the msatisaa varies directly as the comber in th e
small interval not tabulated . Thus if N has four digits, sod f is the fourth digit of
N, the mantissa (m) of N i s
where ml is the mantissa corresponding to the first three digits of N, and m2 is the
next larger mantissa in the table .
FINDING ANTII.OGABITB
The antilogarithm is the number cor re sponding to a given logarithm . The "antilog of
3" means the "number whose log is 3" ; that nether is obviously 1000 . Antilogs are
found by reversing the process used in obtaining the logarithm o£ a num ber .
Suppose it is necessary to find the sntilog of 2 .6747 ; i .e ., the number whose log is
• 2 .6747 . The characteristic is 2 and the mantissa is .6747 .
Usiag the table of logarithms, look Sa the body of the tables for the mmtissm 6747 .
In column 2 opposite 47 in the N cols is found mantissa 6739, which corresponds to
mmber 472 and in column 3 is found mantissa 6749 corresponding to comber 473 . Since
the given logarithm was 2 .6747, the required comber must be between 472 and 473. By
interpolation it is found to be 472 .9 . (The characteristic 2 of the logarithm 2 .6747
placed the decimal point . )
USING LOGARITBAS
Since logarithms are exponents , all, properties of exponents are also properties of
logarithms . Thus
1 . The logarithm of the product of two numbers is the sun of their logarithms .
2 . The logarithm of the quotient of two numbers is the logarithm of the numerator
minus the logarithm of the denominator .
3 . The log of the nth power of a number is a times the log of the numher .
4 . The log of the nth root of a number is the log of the comber divided by n .
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2. Find x =
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log x = log 136 .3 - log 65 .38 = 0 .3191 log 136 .3 = 2 .1345
x antilog 0 .3191 2 .084 log 65.38 = l (sub )
log x = 0 .3191
3. Find x =
log 1 = 0 = 10.0000 - 10
10 logloogg.o = l.. O2 (sub)
log x = log 1 - log 22 .1 = 8 .6498 - ..
x = antilog 8 .6498 - 10
= 0 .04465 or 0 .0446 (three significant figures )
Adding or subtracting 10 .0000 - 10, 20.0000 - 20, ete ., from any 10-logarithm does
not change its value .
= 17 . x 1.91
4. Find x 0 .283 x 0 .03114
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log x = (log 17 .5 + log 1 .92) - (log 0 .283 + log 0 .0314 )
5 . Find x = (6 .138) 3
log x = 3 (log 6.138) = 3(0.7881) = 2 .3643
x = antilog 2 .3643 = 231 . 4
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log x = 1/2(log 7514) = 1/2 (3 .8758) = 1 .9379
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MATHEMATICS
These slide rule parts will be referred to in the course of the instruction . Kee p
then in mind .
MJLTIPLICATIO N
To find the product of two numbers , disregard the decimal points . Opposite either
number on the D scale, set the index of the C scale . Push the hairline of the
indicator to the other number on the C scale , and read the answer under the hairline
on the D scale . The decimal point is placed in accordance with a rough calculation .
To multiply 1 .5 x 3 .5 :
0 \
B
So
' C
D 1 15 1
0 52 5 /
DIVISION
To find the quotient of two numbers, disregard the decimal points ; opposite the
numerator on the D scale set the denominator on the C scale ; opposite the index of
the C scale read the quotient on the D scale . The decimal point is placed by rough
calculation.
A. division is the i verse of multiplioatiom , the came factors apply and the same
scales, C and Dare used .
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DIVISION CONTIIVOED
•
To divide 9 by 2 :
6
I
I 45 I
I 45
10
PROPORTIONS
TIOMPrR Y
PIE FIGURES
Rectangle
h
Area =bh
2 b
Diagonal d = b2 h
Right Triangle
Area = 2
g
Hypotenuse = c = s + b 2
A°+B°+C° = 180 °
Any Triangle
h
Area = Z
(h is perpendicular to b)
A° + B° + C° = 180°
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Parallelogram
Area = his
(b is perpendicular to b)
A° + B° . C° I D° = 360 °
Trapezoid
(a parallel to b )
Area = a 2 b h
(b is perpendicular to a end b )
Circle
Circumference = IT d
= 27T r
(.?= circumference
diameter
Area = 7Tr2
=7d2
= o.T854d2
IT = 3 .1416
Ell ipse
r (AB) x (CD )
ctor
_ r arc AB
Area 2
= iTr2 AOB
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SOLID FIGURES
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Sphere
3
Volume = 3 7r r3 = 7r
Area = 4 7r r2 = 7 . d2
Cylinder
V.I. = 7f r2 L = 0 .785442 L
C.rliader
Area of cylindrica l
surface = (perimeter base) h
Cow
Cube •
Vol. = a3
Diagonal = d = a Y 3
Rectangular Prism
Diagonal = d = e2 + b2 + a
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INTRODUCTION
Pipe and tubing are used for the transfer of fluids between vessels and other equip-
ment . Pipe is distinguished from tubing by the fact that the nominal size refers to
the approximate inside diameter of the pipe . The outside diameter of the various
sizes of pipe is constant, and therefore as pipe wall thickness increases the flow
passage most decrease in size . Pipe sections may be joined by screwed , welded, or
flanged jbints .
Tubing size is specified by outside diameter and comes in various wall thicknesses .
The difficulty of obtaining good quality flares with 0 . 100 inch and heavier walled
stainless steel tubing makes its use impractical . Tubing in use at the Field Labora-
tories varies in size from 1/8" to 2" in diameter . Tubing connections are made with
MS or AN screwed fittings .
Figures 3 .1 and 3 .2 show the allowable pressure for different kinds of pipe . The
selection of pipe for a given installation should be based on these tables . The
design pressure of the system should always be equal to or less than the allowable
pressures shown in the tables .
Pipe fittings are designed to have a bursting strength that is not less than pipe of
the same material and schedule number . Therefore, fittings should be selected with
the same schedule number as the pipe which is to be used for a given service .
• Where a fitting is stamped with a pressure rating by the manufacturer, this pressure
represents the maximum allowable working pressure of the fitting .
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Nominal O .D . 5 10 40 80 160 %X
Figure 3 .1 Maximum Allowable Working Pressure for Seamless Stainless Steel Pip e
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Nominal O .D . 5 10 40 80 160 XX
Figure 3 .2 Maximum Allowable Working Pressure for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe
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PIPE FITTING S
Flanges and flanged fittings are rated for a primary service at a temperature in the
range of 500 to 1125 F. The rating also depends on the type of gasket . The majority
of items at the field laboratories are rated at 100 F service temperature . Ratings
of Standard ASA flanges are shown in Figure 3 .3 .
300 720 61 5
NOTE : These are maximum ratings based on usage of beat type gasket .
For pressures above 6000 psi, Grayloc type flanged fittings should be used .
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1 4500
1-1/2 2000
2 1000
For pressures above 6000 psi, superpressure tube and fittings should be used .
NPTF : American Standard - taper pipe thread (for fuel and oil )
The dry seal threads have a closely controlled truncation of the crest and root of
the threads to minimize spiral leakage in the joint .
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1 8 17040 21610 -- - - - -
3/16 10130 12490 14460 20190 -- -- --
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SEAMLESS ALTMfii1M TUBING (6061T6)
Wa11 Thickness , Inches
Tube O .D .
Inches 0 .010 0 .016 0 .020 0 .025 0 . 028 0 . 032 0 .035 0 .042
1/8 1370 2260 2900 3740 4270 5010 5590 7030
3/16 890 1460 1860 2370 4680 3120 3450 4270
1/4 660 1080 1370 1730 1860 2260 2500 3060
5/16 530 860 1080 1370 1540 1780 1960 2390
3/8 440 710 890 1130 1270 1460 1610 1960
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The as fitti ngs are rated at a maximum working pressure of 10 , 000paig through the 2-
inch sizes, They utilize a lens-ring gasket seal and are available in carbon steel,
low alloy steels, and stainless steel, (304 otainleae fittings are stock items .)
Fittings are available in nominal pipe sizes of 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1-1 /4, 1-1/2, and 2 inches
for usage with, schedule 80, 160 , and double extra-strong pipe .
The high-pressure fittings , while rated at 10,000 psig when installed in a system,
are limited to the pressure rating of the pipe . In no case can the pressure rating
of the system exceed the pressure rating of the pipe .
Special adapters are available to connect systems utilizing the fittings to equipment
or ayatems having tapered pipe threads, ring joint flanges, and weld fitting . .
OODY
IMM
INNER GLAND
SLEEVE LENS-RING NUT
GASKET
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FLANGED PIPE CONNECTIONS
The ASA standard flanges are suitable for use with presaure systems to 6000 psi .
Flanges are avail ble in many types and facings as shown in Figure 3 .9 .
The Grayloe pipe connection consists of two hubs , a seal, and two or three cl amps
depending on the design .
The seal ring combines flexible tapered lips on each side of a rigid rib ; the lips
we the elements that actually seal against the mating hubs . The angle of taper of
the seal lips is slightly less than the mating hub, thereby forming a line to line
seal as soon as the components touch . As the connection is brought together, the
lips deflect (within the elastic limit) changing the line seal to a surface- seal .
Figure 3 .8 shows a typical Grayloc connection .
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CLAMP
SEAL RIN G
HUB
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TUBE FITTINGS
Flared Fittings
The AN/MS fitting consists of three pieces : a coupling nut (AN818), a sleeve
(M820819 ) , and a connector . The sealing occurs between the wee of the fitting and
the inside or the flare on the tubing . AN819D aluminum sleeves are not used at the
field laboratories since the aluminum work hardens and tends to crack . See Figure
3 .10 .
AND specifications and AN parts are in many instances being replaced by ME specifica-
tions and parts . In some cases the AN and MS parts are interchangeable . Check the
Rocketdyne Standards Manual for applicable specifications .
Stainless steel and AN/MS fittings are structurally limited to the following pres-
sures ( based on a 4 :1 safety factor) :
Where possible , tube and fitting material shall be alike to reduce the possibility
of scratching , distortion , and galvanic corrosion associated with the use of dis-
similar materials .
•
Where flares are damaged or otherwise defective ; the flare shall be removed and a
new flare made . Tubing shall not be reflsred .
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SLEEVE SUPPORTS
TUBE AND PREVENTS
WIPING OF NU T
ON FLARE
OUTER EDGE
OF FLARE
MUST PASS
FLARE PER INNER EDGE
AND 10061 OR OF SLEEVE
MS 33584 BUT NOT
EXCEED
OUTER EDGE
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AN and MS Fittings Threads
AN and MS fittings employ two types of thread, the AN or MS straight thread which
uses the American National Fine Thread Series and 12 thread series ; and the American
Standard Taper Pipe Thread ( NPT) . The straight thread is always used for tubing
fittings and often on other fittings . The NPT is used on fittings other than tubing
fittings .
The two thread types are not identical , and though some of the sizes appear to be
interchangeable , joining the two will form an imperfect joint . See Figure 3 .11 .
• 1 16 1-5/16 - 12 UN - 38
1-1/4 20 1-5/8 - 12 N - 3B
1-1/2 24 1-7/8 - 12 N - 3B
1-3/4 28 2-1/4 - 12 UN - 3B
2 32 2-1/2 - 12 UN - 3B
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Fittings have two types of connector thread ends , straight thread ends, and pipe
thread ends .
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AN 783 AN 784 AN 804
MS24388 MS24389 M52439 0
~ I
AN 806 AN 81 4 AN 81 5
MS24391 MS24392
' 4`071
MS20823
AN 821 M3 20822
MS2440I
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nl
TEE TEE TE E
,WAN 827
AN 832 , AN 833
MS24393 MS24394
Eg ~s,. ~ ~ I
' 1Ni~MYr~ _ ~
_
UNION ELBOW
CROSS
j CE
REDUCE R
-f TEE ELBOW BUSHIN THREAD
AN 894 AN 910 AN 91 1
NS24398
„I
I~
EXPANDER
BUSF4NG-STRAIGHT THREAD COU PLING--PIPE THREAD NIPPLE
PIPE THREA D
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AN 91 6
Ar
ELBOW-PIPE THREAD
AN 924
• M82440 0
AN 937
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AN939 •
REDUCER
NUT COUPLING
STRAIGHT THREAD •
AN 742
(O
D
CLAMP
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RD Fitting Designation
Rocketdyne has found it necessary to design a number of fittings which deviate in one
way or another from the AN or 115 Standard counterpart . The 'deviation might be that
of :
1 . Finish
2 . Size
3 . Configuration
6 . Other deviation s
The Rocketdyae design numbering system for fittings is shown in Figure 3 .14 . For
further information refer to the Rocketdyne Standards Manual .
BD 000-0000-0000
L END CONNECTIONS
0 1 Indicates type and size
02 of threads . (These numbers
03 are not indicative of the
04 same thread type and size
Etc . when used with a different
• part number . )
MATERIAL
OOCD . S
01 Aluminum Alloy
02 Stee l
SEVERAL CATEGORY
111 Bolts
112 Screws
273 Fittings
Etc,
STANDARD
BD-Rocketdyne Design
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Superpressure Fittings
•
Smperpressure , union-type fittings consist of four parts : a male tube , a female con-
ueotioe in valve or fitting , a gland nut, aad en toner sleeve . The male tube has a
59 degree conical seating surface that mates with a corresponding 60 degree female
conical seat in the body . The male tube and loose sleeve have left -hmd threads ;
the gland nut and opening in the valve or fitting body have right-hand threads . As
the gland out is slipped over the al . eeve and screwed into the opening is the body,
the sleeve is tightened on the tubing at the same time as the conical seating sur-
faces are sealed . A typical fitting is shown in Figure 3,15 .
BODY
GH>Z~AL
Inatallatios of pipe snd tubing should be dune in a neat and orderly manner . Groupe
of parallel tubes should be aligned, and uniformly spaced . Where possible a common
rack or strut should be provided to support the entire group of tubes . Similarly,
pipe should be run in an economical manner between the start and finish point . Where
several pipes are rua in the same location, they should be parallel and at the same
elevation so that a common pipe rack may be used to support them . It is not neces-
sarily an economy to run diagonal lines between two points, since the layout must
allow for piping expansion and contraction . By judiciova layout of a system, it . is
usually possible to : provide flexibility without the need of flexible hose or ex-
pension joiots, minimize connections and fittings, provide heat shielding by use of
structural members end optimize drainage of the system .
When a piping system expands (or contracts ) under the influence of a change in tem-
perature of the contained fluid or surrounding atmosphere, each individual run in-
creases (or decreases ) in length . If only one point of the line were kept in a fixed
position when the line is expending , growth radially outward from this point could
take place with perfect freedom and not stresses would be set up . Actually , however,
piping systems have more than one fixation ; they are nearly always restrained a t
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• their terminal points by the equipment they connect, and often also at intermediate
points by anchors , guides, stops , rigid hangers or way braces ; these restraints de-
velop resistance to expansion and thereby put the line under stress and cause it to
deform .
Copper 0 .4
Aluminum 0 .4 9
Longer lines will have a proportionately greater contraction . If the line is not
flexible enough to provide this contraction , the material will be permanently dis-
torted , and may possibly fail . Every installation must be evaluated on the basis of
its normal service . If the line is heated, it will expand rather than contract .
Figure 3 .17 shows some typical Field Laboratory service conditions , and the expansion
or contraction that would be expected .
Inche s
TUBING SOPPOIIT S
Reeommended maximum spacing for rigid line tubing assemblies is given in Figure 3 .18 .
Tubing supports in a test area , or where subjected to vibration , should be placed
adjacent to fitting such as unions , tees , etc . in addition to the spacing given in
Figure 3 .18 . Supports should be placed as close to bends as possible .
Valves and similar components such are not supplied with mounting holes may be sup-
ported by the tubing, provided a tube support is placed as close as possible on each
side of the component.
Straight tubes should not be used between two rigid coactions , because of the high
stresses imposed when the tube expands or contracts . Supports must be located to
allow for expansion and contraction .
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Where tubes of different diameters are connected , average spacing may be used . Sup-
ports should be placed as close to each side of valves , regulators , etc, as practical .
Overhang should be minimized by placing supports as close to beads as conditions viii
allow .
Tube
OD, inch Aluminum Stainless Steel Aluminum Stainless Stee l
1/4 13-1/2 16 48 48
5/16 15 18 48 48
3/8 16- 1/2 20 48 48
1/2 19 23 60 72
5/8 22 25-1/2 60 72
3/4 24 27-1/2 60 72
1 26-1/2 30 84 108
1-1/4 28-1/2 31-1/2 84 108
1-1/2 31 34 84 108
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2 36 38 84 108
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PIPE SUPPORT S
Supports must be fabricated and assembled to permit the free movement of piping
caused by thermal expansion and contraction or by other causes .
Spacing of supports must prevent excessive sag, bending and shear stresses in the
piping, with special c sideratiou given to those piping sectiooe where flanges,
valves, etc, impose concentrated loads . Where calculations are not made suggested
spacing of hangers or supports for piping operating at 100° F and lower are gives
in Figure 3 .19 .
1 S 8 5
1-1/2 9 9 6
2 10 10 6
2-1/2 12 11 7
3 13 12 S
3-1/2 12, 13 8
4 15 14 9
5 16 15 10
• 16 to
6 18
8 19 17 11
10 22 18 13
12 23 20 14
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Minimum Bend Radii for Stainless Steel sad Alumin um Alloy Tubin g
(All measurements in inches )
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PIPE TEREADS
The most commonly used pipe thread in this count ry is the American Standard Taper
Pipe Thread , also known as National Pipe Thread (NPT) .
A variation of the NPT is the Dry seal thread used on pipe threaded AN and MS parts .
These threads are eomPletely interchangeable and will mate without interference .
Dryseal pipe threads NPTF ) (the F indicates fuel ) permit less leakage than
Americ an Standard Taper Pipe Thread (NPT)_ However , either can be made to seal with
the other . A sealing compound must be need when either of the threads is not D ry seal .
Thread Assembl y
It is advisable to lubricate all pipe threads before assembly . When any tapered
threads except Dryseal pipe threads are mated, a sealer or a thread compound must be
used . The thread compound must be compatible with the fluid in the line .
It is important that the threads of both parts of screwed pipe joints be thoroughly
cle an ed before they are joined . The lubrican t reduces the friction , allowing the two
parts to be pulled up further and resulting in a more effective pipe joint .
Apply lubrican t in streak across the male threads only . See Figure 3 .21 .
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A wide variety of pipe flanges and couplings are used at the Field Laboratories .
Care must be used to assure that the flanges match the facing of the equipment to
which it is connected , and to assure that the proper gasket is used .
Flange faces should mate evenly and should not be bent -to-match with the flange bolts.
The flange bolta can cause distortion and permanent damage to the flange if they are
not loaded evenly.
Flat face flanges and full gaskets suet be used with cast iron pump flanges to pre-
vent cracking of the pump flange .
Flange facing should be protected during installation to prevent scratching and pos-
sible leakage .
It is absolutely necessary that open ends of tubing and fittings be kept capped until
they are connected into the system . If they are disconnected at any time , they most
be capped at once . Expensive units can become contaminated or permanently damaged by
dirt and chips if this is not done .
Flace the tube in position , making certain that it is nut scratched during installa-
tion, and see that the tube flares or tube ends meet the fittings squarely and fully .
Never use an AN not to draw the tube to the fitting as the flare or sleeve might be •
opus off or damaged .
Using fingers only, start the nut on the fitting and turn it until flares or sleeves
are firmly seated . Never use a wreaoh until the nut is finger-tight .
After the nut is firmly in place , tighten the AN nut with a torque wrench , using the
valves shown in the torque tables . Use a second wrench en the hex of the body to
eouaterast the torque of the wroaeb oa the ant . See Figure 3 .23 through 3 .27 .
If the fitting leaks, correct the defect if possible , and replace if necessary .
NOTB : Do not tighten the AN or MS nut over the maximum torque recommended .
Never attempt leak correction with pressure in the system .
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STEP 1
Fitting
Install the fitting into the AND10050
boss and, at the same time , keep the
AN6289 out turning with the fitting until
1146289 Nu t the MS28778 gasket contacts the AND10050
boon, as shown in step 2 . This poin t
MS28778 Gaske t can be determined by a sudden increase
in torque . With the fitting in this
position , put a wrench on the AN6289
AND10050 Bos s nut to keep it from turning and, at the
same time , turn the fitting in 1-1/2
turns . Position the fitting by turning
• it in not more than one additional turn .
STF,P 2
Step 3
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Step 2
Step 3
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• u~~uuu
Requires 511901 Washer
for use in pressurize d
bulkhead
Bulkhead
Style E Shoulder
similar to A11832
AN924 Nut
Union
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NOTE : Use AN901 Aural washers (maximum temperature 400 F ) for both pressure end
nonpressure applications . The 2(17 washer is used for temperatures over
400 F through 1200 F ( nenpressure ) . Dural washers are used on the not side
•
if bulkhead thicknesses Are below the minimum thickness specified. In a
pressure application , these washers must be replaced when the fitting is
removed .
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SUPERPRESSURE FITTING INSTALLATION
Supplier - furnished tools shall be used to prepare the tube end for fitting into the
cmriunoinevolvcs end fittings (1/4 - 9/16- inch size . Preparation of tubing con-
sists of coming and threading operations .
Care should be taken to avoid nicking or scratching the tubing during coning and
threading operations . The pressure rating of the tubing may be greatly affected if
tubing is nicked or scratched .
1 . Clamp tubing in a smooth - jaw machinist ' s vise, with. soft material or wood
over jaws .
3 . Slide forming tool over tubing until tubing sod butts against cutting edge .
4 . Tighten setscrew to hold forming tool firmly on tubing . See Figure 3 .28 .
CLAMPING
RIN G
Tl1BING
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LL)
GrrTING
EDGE
sE75Cfa W
HANDL E
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6 . Rotate crank at approximately one turn per second while rotating feed handle
clockwise until tubing has attained the required cone tip diameter ( figure
3 .29) .
NOTE
Cutting edge will last longer when a uniform , light feed, just heavy
enough to keep the cutting edge cutting continuously , is employed .
If to light a cut is taken , surface will work-harden and make a
smooth cut difficult ; too heavy a cut may break the cutting edge .
7 . Bold feed handle still at end of cut and make several turns with crank to
ensure smooth finish on cone .
1 . Select proper size tubing guide bushing for tubing to be threaded, and
insert it into threading tool, aligning curved slot with retaining screw
hole .
3 . Partially unscrew three die retaining screws, and insert appropriate button
•
die, adjusted for two- thirds of required thread depth .
NOTE
The surface on which the thread size is marked shall face the
guide bushing end of the threading tool .
4 . Align button die until two conical recesses and slot of die line up with
three die retaining screws .
1 . Slide threading tool (guide bushing end first ) over rigidly held coned
tubing .
2 . Lubricate tubing and die freely with an approved sulphur-base cutting oil .
4 . Rotate threading tool clockwise until die disengages from tubing , and remove
tool from tubing .
5 . Aemovebutton die from threading tool and adjuat for full thread depth, or
replace with different die set for full thread depth .
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•
Length .f Thread Diamete r
(Tip oc Cone to of
DD and ID of Left-Hand End of Thread ) Cone Tip
Tubing ( Inch) Thread ( Inch ) (Inch)
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CLEANING
•
Prior to the installation of pipe end tubing assemblies into a system, the assemblie s
shall be thoroughly cleaned and dried free from all foreign material , chips, and
rust .
After cleaning, all fittings and the open ends of tubing shall be capped or sealed
with a suitable plug or material . Tubing and fittings shall remain capped until
immediately prior to being connected into the system .
HYD1a0sTATIC TESTS
Following assembly of the piping or tubing system , the system should be given a
hydrostatic test . Hydrostatic tests of tubing systems without welded parts is not
required .
IDENTIFICATION OF SYSTEMS
Piping and tubing systems shall be identified with color coded tape in accordance
with existing procedures . These tapes shall indicate :
1 . The name of the material in the system (e .g . LOX, NTO, GN2, etc .)
2 . Direction of flow
3 . Pressure
VACEIM PIPIN G •
GENE$AL
Vacuum systems which provide a condition of almost complete lack of atmosphere are
videly used in providing vacuum insulation and providing enviroumental chambers for
space simulation . Because of the special and sometimes ertreme requirements of
vacuum system components a brief coverage is made .
The most fsmillar unit of pressure or vacuum is the mllllmeter of mercury (mm of Hg) ;
however it is now called the torr . Some of the commonly used vacuum pressure units
ere liated .ia Figure 3 .31 .
1 0 14 .7 760 760,00 0
0 .068 6 . 1 r 10 4 1 52 52,000
1 .32 x 10-3 1 .5x 105 1 .93 x102 1 1,00 0
1 .32 x 10-6 3 .1 X 10 5 1 .93 x 10-5 10'3 1
1 .32 x 10-9 9 . 2 10 5 1 . 93 : 10-8 10-6 10'3
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The degree of vacuum attainable depends on the type of pump used . Ranges of pumps
VACUUM SYSTEMS
In vacuum systems Figure 3.32 there are three important factors to consider :
1 . The importance of providing lines which are as short and large in diameter
as possible . As a rule the system pressure drop should not exceed 20 per-
cent of the desired operating pressure . Line size becomes extremely im-
portant at pressures in the 1 to 10-3 torr since gas flow which is viscous
at pressures above 1 torr changes to a diffusion type flow at pressures
below 10-3 torr . In this range line sizes must be large to get any pumping
speed at all .
PIPING COMPONENTS
Pipe
Nearly all the common structural metals may be used for vacuum lines . Stainless and
carbon steel and aluminum are widely used . Ordinary carbon steel is not often used
in vacuum insulation linen where the part becomes cold (low temperature embrittle-
ment) ; but it is often used for the outer room temperature enclosure .
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Pumps
Mechanical Pimps - are included in most vacuum systems to rough -evacuate the system
-
in the range from atmospberic to 10 2 tore . These pumps are of two general types,
the rotary vane and the rotary piston .
Most pumps have Check valves which prevent flow of oil into the vacuum system when
the pump is stepped . However, these sometimes leak, so it is safest to close the
valve between the mechanical pump mad the rest of the system and have a valve to let
air into the mechanical pump when it is stopped . To avoid damage to large pimps
with oil separation reservoirs it is advisable to turn the pump over by hand before
turning on the motor so that any ercess oil in the vorking volume of the pump is
gently discharged jots the reservoir .
Diffusion Amps - are most frequently used in pressures below 10-3 torr . Since this
type of pump cannot discharge to atmosphere , mechanical pimps are required to reduce
the pressure to the operating range of the diffusion pimp . The mechanical pimp re-
mov s bout 99 .P9 percent of the gas while reducing the pressure to 10-1 torr or bees.
The eremaining pressure from 10-3 torr or lower is removed by the diffusion pump dis-
charging into the mechanical pump.
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•
The lowest pressure attainable by the diffusion pump is determined in part by the
vapor pressure of the oil at the temperature of a ail ble cooling water . Oil dif-
fusion pumps should never be opened to the atmosphere when the oil is hot, as this
might cause decomposition of the oil .
Valves
Vacuum valves differ from more conventional valves in the following characteristics :
Leaks in joints that are kept at room temperature are sometimes sealed by painting
with a varnish such so Glyptal .
Leaks in gaskets usually require renewing or regressing gasket . Where soft metal
gaskets are used , a leak can sometimes be cured by annealing the gasket .
The most sensitive, reliable , and convenient instrument used for leak detector tests
is the helium mass-spectrometer leak detector . A typical setup for leak detection is
shown in figure 3 .33 . After the equipment being leak -tested has been evacuated,
helium is sprayed over the outside of the equipment . If a leak is present, helium
will enter the equipment and be transferred to the mass spectrometer by its vacuum
pump . The cold trap shown is provided to protect the mass- spectrometer from volatile
substances that may be evolved by the test object . The mass-spectrometer indicates
any helium ions preseot inside the equipment . Leaks as small as 10-10 cubic centi-
meters per second can be located by u of this procedure . When spraying the helium
over the outside of the equipment it is important to start at the top of the equip-
ment because helium , being light , will rise, as that a leak may apparently be dis-
covered at the bottom of the equipment when the helium is actually entering throug h
a leak higher up .
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EQUIPMENT REINS
TESTED-,
VALVE S
VALVE
COLD
TRAP S
LEAN DETECTOR
Another, more sensitive , method of using the helium mass - spectrometer is to com-
pletely inclose the equipsest being tested in a hood or inclosure and fill this area
with an atmosphere of pure helium . This method will not show the specific location
of the leak but will localize it to a small area . A joint or suspected leak area
may be tested by wrapping the joint or covering the area with a blanket of rubber or
other airtight flexible material . Insert small tube under the blanket . Seal the •
edges of the blanket to the system with tape and induce helium .
The third method of using the helium mass-spectrometer is to fill the area being
tested with helium at a pressure greater than atmospheric and use a aaiffer probe
that is connected to the leak detector . The sniffer is a fine valve at the end of a
probing tube that admits gas very slowly so the leek detector can be kept in its
operating range of 10 -1 Corr . This method is not as sensitive as the two previous
methods because a large amount of air is always taken into the probe along with the
small amount of helium escaping from the leak .
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PIPE, TUBE AMID FITTIM S
.f'w✓ ~,n
O-RING
VACUUM LINE
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SECTION 4
CONTEST S
Page
Introduction 4-1
Equipment Laboratory Procedures 4-1
Valve Rules 4-1
Valve Nomenclature 4- 1
Valve Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Gate Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Globe Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 3
Annie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Seat Seal Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Needle Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Solenoid Valves, 3-Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Marotta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Barksdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Solenoid Valves, 4-Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
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Barksdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Empaasible Tube Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Check Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Relief Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Ball Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Burst Diaphragms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 1
Pressure Regulators and Pressure Regulation Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Large Volume Pressure Regulator (Grove Dome) . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 4-25
a.°1 l Volume Pressure Regulator Grove Bandleader ) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Pressure Regulator (Grove Mity Mite ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Pressure Regulation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Control Valve Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
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VALVES AND REGULATORS
•
INTRODUCTIO N
All valves procured for use at the Field Laboratories pass through the Equipment Lab-
oratory (E.L .) for inspection , lubrication , and identification . At the same time,
they are hydrostatically or pneumatically roof ffijxd to 1-1/2 times their maximum
working pressure a ag is then attached to a va ve o esig a
sp v ve should not be used for service other than that specified .
All valves at the Field Laboratories are rated at 100 F and the maximum working pres-
sure at this temperature is stamped on the valve body . This maximum working pressure
incorporates a safety factor of 4 . The pressure marked on the valve should never be
exceeded .
VALVE RULES
2 . Relief valves are tagged with check due dates and must be checked annually .
3 . High-pressure hand valves are precision instrnmants and care should he ex-
ercised to avoid damage by over-tightemimg .
• 4 . Valves should be used only under the pressure nod service conditions stamped
on the valve body .
5 . Packing gland nuts and flange nuts sbouiu sot be tightened while the eystem
is pressurized .
6 . Safety wire should never be cut and the lead seal should never be removed
from valves by other than qualified personnel .
VALVE NOMENCLATt1EE .
The following illustration (Figure 4 . 1) shows the parts of a typical valve . Terms in
common see inelade :
Trim---The plug and seat combination . Metal to metal , 0-riag to metal, and soft
seat ore common applications .
Plmg ---The movable portion which contacts the seat to form a seal . Different
shapes are used to produce different opening characteristics .
Seat---The orifice through which the fluid flows . It is either all metal or is
metal with a plastic insert which contacts the plug (soft seat) .
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ANNIN)
FIG 4 .1 NORMALLY CLOSED-PNEUMATIC CYLINDER ,OPERATED _VALVE (
(WITH COOLING FIN FOR CRYOGENIC OR HOT GAS SERVICES
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VALVES AND REOVIATORS
•
Stem --- The connector between the actoetor and the plug .
Body---The main part of a valve . The part to which lines are attached by means
of flanges or threaded bosses . (Both AN straight thread and NIT threads
are in use . )
VALVE TYPES
The many pneumatic and hydraulic systems used at the Field Laboratories require many
types of valves . Each valve type has some characteristic which makes it suitable for
a particular s e The different valve types very in operation and the care re-
quired for reliable service .
The following descriptions and illustrations represent the most used valves, their
particular characteristics , and any special precautions necessa ry for reliable opera-
tion .
GATE VALVES
The major advantage of a gate valve is that it allows unrestricted fluid flow . The
valve gate seals by a wedging action . (See Figure 4 .2 . )
This gate valve uses Kel-F 0-rings and a parallel sided gate rather than the usual
Rel-F to metal seat and wedge gate to form the seal . The use of neoprene 0-rings
•
makes it unusable in liquified gas service because of the low temperatures involved .
This valve is in the 6000 psi pressure range . Sealing is independent of shutoff
forces . (See Figure 4 .3 . )
GLOBE VALVES
Ami n
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LOCKING SLUG
KEY, HANDWHEEL
GREASE FITTING
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VALVES AND REBITLATORS
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PNEUMATIC CYLINDERS
-~ OU T
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MECHANIC'S HANDBOOK
In addition to the 0-ring seat seal , an 0-ring seal is used around the stem, elimi-
nating stuffing box difficulties . (See Figure 4 .6 . )
Needle Valve
This valve is a modification of a globe valve and is designed for high-pressure use
(10,000 psi) . The stem is tapered to form a plug and the seat is built with a very
small plug contact area . This small contact area in the trim results in high seat-
ing pressure from a relatively small force on the stem . Any undue force applied to
the valve handle will damage the trim . Two-finger shutoff is sufficient for this
type of valve . ( See Figure 4 .7 . )
Solenoid valves are actuated by electrical energy . A direct- acting solenoid valve Is
one in which the opening and closing are controlled osly by the solenoid . A pilot-
operated solenoid valve i one in which the solenoid eontrols the flow of a small
pcrtion of the fluid which is in torn used to operate the main valve . The pilot-
operated vnlve , however , requires a certain minimum fluid pressure before it will
open or close (usually 30 psi) . •
Marott a
Barksdale
The Barksdale solenoid valve is pilot- operated . It uses a solenoid to control fluid
flow to a piston which opens or closee the valve . This valve is limited to 250 psi
and is used to control flow to the basin pneumatic cylinders . The Barksdale is
furnished in two types . N .O, and N .C . (See Figure 4 .9 . )
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VALVES AND REGULATORS
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VALVES AND REGUTATORS
•
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N IIANIC S ILANDBOOI{
PILOT
PRESSURE
SEAL
PILOT
EXHAUST
SEAL
PISTON
PILOT CHAMBER
SUPPLY
PASSAGE MAIN
VALVE
MEMBER
PRESSURE
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VALVES AND UEGinATOR S
The 4-way type valve can be used in place of two 3-way valves for control of a pneu-
matic air cylinder-operated valve . The ports are arranged so that one set is venting
while the other is pressurizing . (See Figure 4 .10 . )
Barksdale 4-Way
The Grove Flexflo is an example of the expansible tube type of valve . It is designed
to be operated by pressure from the upstream supply pressure , a solenoid valve being
used to control the upstream fluid pressure which actuates the Flexflo valve . The
pressure i equal on both sides of the expansible tube , but greater area is exposed
to fluid pressure on the outside surface . The valve will stay closed while control
pressure is on . Venting the control pressure allows the tube to expand and the valve
to open . (See Figure 4 .12 . )
CFI£TIS VALVE S
Check valves operate on differential pressure and allow flow in one direction only .
All restrict flow to some extent . The most common check valves used are the Split-
• Flapper type and the Poppet type .
The Split-Flapper type consists of two semi - circular discs hinged to a pin . Flow
through the valve in the forward direction moves the discs , parallel to the flow
stream and into the center of the valve . This type in more common in the larger
sizes ( 3° and up ) and has the advantage of minimum pressure drop per given size .
(See Figure 4 .13 .) -
The Poppet type consists of a sliding poppet which is closely guided in the valve
body and the head of which seals against an 0-ring or metal seat . Flow through the
valve in the forward direction forces the poppet off the seat and permits flow around
the poppet and through the valve . Because of close tolerances within the valve, con-
tamination or dirt can cause sticking end leakage . (See Figure 4 .14 . )
RELIEF VALVE S
The typical direct operating relief valve utilizes a preset spring load to prevent
valve opening . These valves have a set pressure tolerance of 2 psi for set pressures
through 70 psi, and 3 percent for set pressures over 70 psi . They must reseat before
the pressure falls below 90 percent of set pressure . The trim consista of 0-ring,
plastic or metal seat and metal nozzles . (See Figure 4 .15• )
The pilot operated relief valve (AGCO ) differs from the direct acting relief valve
primarily due to the application of a separate direct operating relief valve ( pilot)
for control of pressure forces acting on the main valve piston . ( See Figure 4 .16, )
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VEN T
CYLINDER 2 .
PRESSURE
CYLINDER I .
PRESS. PRESS .
MM".MRS: _"
111-'_1 oi/ :11;11;11,1 ;
WE"
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EXH. 4EXH .
L.2 )CYL 2
OIN 'IN Cn.i
VALVE PARTS
OPERATIO N
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BACK-UP RING
OUTLET POR T
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VALVES ANT REGULATORS
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PU
O
SCRFW, DRIVE
NAME PLATE
--- CONNECTOR
TUBE , SUPPLY
NIPPLE
CAP, BOLT
CAI 600 N 0
j- SCREW - LIFT STOP RET
N0621FLAT MEA D
SEAL,LINE R
SEAL, BONNET
STOP, LIFT
NOZZLE, NIGH PRESS
SPRING CAGE
SEAL, NOZZLE PRESSURE RING
LOCKWIR E
LOCK NUT SEAL, PISTON
NEEDLE ADJUSTING
SEAL
WELOMEN T. BODY
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VALVES AND REGULATORS
• BALL VALVES
Ball valves are used as shut-off valves in lines where a low pressure drop across the
valve is desired . The ball valve, like the gate valve, allows unrestricted fluid flow
with the additional advantage of eliminating the turbulence usually caused by the
large body cavity of the gate valve . However, a e ball valves tend to leak at low
inlet pressures due to the fact that the ball " floats" between two seat seals . Ther e
of stopping seat leakage by tightening down the handle as with a globe or
gate ovalve . ( See Figures 4 .171 and 4 .18 . )
BURST DIAPHRAGMS
The burst diaphragm or safety head is a device used to prevent excessive pressures or
to allow flow at predetermined pressure . The diaphragms are fragile and care most
Is used en installation to prevent creases , bends, or cuts ; and clamping surfaces
must be kept free of dirt or grit . Diaphragms are installed so that pressure is
against the concave side . Since they are rated at a particular temperature (usually
72° F), the burst pressure must be redetermined for use at other temperatures . Burst
diaphragms should be operated at 66 percent of the design burst pressure for normal
burst , diaphragm life . Vent lines must be positioned so that fluids are carried away
from personnel . ( See Figure 4 .19 . )
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VALVES AND REGULATORS
WASHER-SPRING LOCK
PLATE-BASE
O-RIN G
• INSERT-SCREW THD
FLANGE-BODY
SEARING- NEEDLE
RACE, INNER
WASHER, BEARING
WASNER,THRUST
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FLOW
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VALVES AND PARUL4TORS
PRESSURE REGULATORS
AND
PRESSURE RRIIJI .ATION SYSTEMS
GENEML
An orifice regulates flow under dynamic conditions, but it does not function under
static conditions . Automatic valving incorporating a diaphragm and plug to regulate
pressure under dynamic or static conditions is a satisfactory method used in most
mechanical regulators .
This regulator is of the diaphragm type and is made in 3 basic sizes (series 200, 300,
400) with additional valve trim variations in each series . The dome, which controls
the pressure on the diaphragm, can be either internally loaded or externally loaded .
External loading is usually with a Grove small volume hand regulator . This allows
easy settiug of the downstream regulated pressure . In operation the trapped pressure
within the dome moves the large flexible diaphragm, forcing the reverse acting plug
off its seat . The supply pressure entering the regulator is then permitted to flow
through the open valve and into the reduced pressure line . An internal sensing
passage transmits this pressure to the underside of the diaphragm . When the delivered
pressure in the downstream line approximates the loading pressure in the dome and the
unbalanced forces are equalized , the plug is closed . With the slightest drop in
downstream pressure , the pressure trapped in the dome instantly forces the plug open
allowing sufficient flow to return the delivered pressure to the set point . (See
• Figure 4 .20 . )
The Grove small volume high pressure regulators or "handloaders " as they are famil-
iarly known, . are most commonly used to maintain a constant pressure within the domes
of the grove dome regulators . The pressures coming from these regulators are subject
to temperature variations . The handloader is stocked in several models which deter-
mine the inlet and outlet pressure ranges . Inlet pressures are either 3000 psi or
6000 psi, while the regulated pressure is available in a wide variety of ranges from
0 to 6000 psi .
The sensitivity of this handloader is a function of the bleed adjustment, which cor-
rects minor deviations beyond the scope of the main diaphragm spri This bleed is
adjustable by a small screw under the acorn nut . (see Figure 4 .21.
)
NOTE : Raudloaders should aot be used in gaseous hydrogen service . The hydrogen
bleed presents a fire hazard .
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FIG . 4 .20 LARGE VOLUME PRESSURE REGULATOR (GROVE DOME)
0
VALVES AND EMULATORS
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MECPANIC' S RAIID000&
The small volume pressure reducing and relief regulator regulates the static pressure
to the dome of the large volume regulator . The pressure in the dome actuates the
large volume regulator valve which maintains a constant pressure downstream of the
regulator . Increasing dome pressure opens the large volume regulator valve and in-
creases downstream pressure . Decreasing dome pressure closes the large volume regu-
lator valve but will not decrease the downstream regulated pressure . To decrease
downstream regulated pressure , the manual vent valve must be opened .
It i important to note that only the downstream pressure gauge indicates the regu-
lated pressure . The dome loading pressure gauge does mot read regulated pressure .
(See Figure 4 .23 . )
The three-way solenoid valve shown between the small volume regulator and the large
volume regulator (Figure 4 .23), may or may not be plumbed into a system . The three-
way solenoid is used for remote control of a regulation system .
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PRESSURE
RELIE F
(TOP VIEW)
PR
URE
(SIDE VIEW )
•
VALVES AND REGULATORS
T
+28 VDC
150 PSI (MAX)
GNa SUPPLY
PRESSURE -WA
VY
VALL . CONTROL
SWITCH
CLOSING
PORT
The opening and closing control valves for the Annin valve installation shown below
are plumbed as follows :
U
~~ The Normally Open (N .O .) - 3-way control valve (Marotta) is plumbed to the Armin
valve closing control port.
..•!' The Normally Closed (N .C .) 3-way control valve (Marotta) is plumbed to the Annia
valve opening control port .
The two 3-way control valves are operated with one switch . By closing the switch the
Armin valve is opened, by opening the switch the Annin valve is closed .
When the Annin valve is in the closed position ( as shown), the opening control pres-
sure below the piston is vented to atmosphere through the normally closed control
valve's normally open port .
When the Annin valve is open , the closing control pressure above the piston will be
vented to-atmosphere through the normally open control valve's normally closed port .
This Annin valve is plumbed Fail Safe Closed . In case of an electrical power failure
the Annin valve will return to the closed position . In case of GN2 control pressure
failure, the spring installed above the piston in the Annin valve will return the
Armin valve to the closed position .
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MECHANIC'S HANDBOOK
150P$1 (MAX)
GNZ +28VDC
SUPPLY
PRESSURE 3-WAY MAROTTA
VALVE CONTROL
SW ITCH CLOSING PORT
•
The opening and closing control valves for the Annie valve installation shown below
are plumbed as follows :
The Normally Open (N .D .) 3-way control valve (Marotta ) is plumbed to the Annin valve
opening control port .
The Normally Closed (N .C .) 3-way control valve (Marotta ) is plumbed to the Annie
valve closing control port .
I,
The two 5-way control valves are operated with one switch . By closing the switch the
Antic valve is closed , by opening the switch the Annie valve is opened .
When the Annie valve is in the open position (as shown ), the closing control pressure
above the piston is vented to atmosphere through the normally closed control valves
normally open port ,
When the Annin valve is closed , the opening control pressure below the piston will be
vented to atmosphere through the normally open control valve ' s normally closed port .
This Annie valve is plumbed Fail Safe Open . In case of an electrical power failure
the Annie valve Will return to the open position . To casof GN2 control pressur e
o failure, the spring installed below the piston in the Annie valve will return th e
Annie valve to the open position .
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•
150 PSI (MAX) GNz 4-WAY
1 VALVE
SWITC H
CLOSING
FXH,j PORT
9r
IN SPRING
OPENING
PORT PISTON
CYLI 'I YCYL' 1r
# c2
VALVE
POSITION
INDICATOR
4-WAY(CRESCENT)
PLAT E
SOLENOID VALVE
(DE-ENERGIZED POSITION )
}
FLOW
The Crescent Pilot-operated 4-Way Solenoid Valve requires a minimum operating pres-
•
sure of 30 PSI . It is used to control a pneamatically- operated valve in place of two
3-Way control valves .
The opening and closing control pressures for operation of the Annin Valve are plumbed
as follows :
A supply pressure of 150 PSI (Max.) is plumbed to the IN port on the 4-Way valve .
The 4-Way valve in a de-energized state with pressure up will have a flow path from
the IN port to the CYL. port .
The 4-Way valve in an energized state with pressure up will have a flow path from
the IN port to the CYL, 1 port .
The 4-Way valve CYL, #2 is plumbed to the closing control port on the Amin Valve,
so that with pressure up and the 4-Way valve de-energized a constant supply of pres-
sure is holding the Annin valve closed .
The 4-Way valve CYL . 1 is plumbed to the opening control port on the Annin Valve,
so that with pressure up and the 4-Way valve de-energized the opening control pres-
sure is vented to atmosphere through the Exhaust port on the 4-Way valve .
When the 4-Way valve is energized the pressure in the CYL . #2 is vented to atmosphere
through the Exhaust port and CYL . 1 i opened to pressure . When the 4-Way valve is
energized, the Annin Valve will open if plumbed as shown .
This Armin Valve is plumbed Fail Safe Closed . In case of an electrical power failure
the Annin Valve will return to the closed position from an open position . In case of
GN1 control pressure failure, the spring installed above the piston in the Annie
valve will return the valve to the closed position .
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FASTII HIS
CONTETTS
Page
General . 5-1
Instellatios of Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Torquing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 1
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
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FASTIIJII.S
•
FASTENOZS
G1N18AL
AN bolts are generally used to fit through a hole rather than to thread into one .
Bolts are classified by size, configuration, and tensile strength under an AN speci-
fication heading . Alt is the Air Force-Navy symbol for a specification standard .
Make certain that the bolts to be used and installed are the ones called sot on the
drawing ( or other doocment ) . Do not substitute bolts unless proper authorization has
been secured .
Screws are generally used in applications where they are screwed into a threaded hole
rather than fitted through a clearance bole . Screws are also categorized and identi-
fied by AN numbers . Care must be taken to use the recommended configuration, size
and, strength for a particular job .
Nuts are generally used to secure or immobilize some component or assembly . The AN
prefix, as well as other means of identification , are uoed to classify nuts at
Recketdyne .
Washers are generally used as a seat for bolt heads and nuts . The function of a
washer may be to keep a bolt or nut from untbreading , to act as a spacer , or serve
as a device which will allow a bolt to be stressed to its proper torque value with
a minimum of frictioual resistance .
Pins are used in fastening parts together . Pins are usually designed for close fit
end may be designed to be forced into contact with mating parts .
Safety wiring is a method of securing nuts, bolts, screws , and other fasteners to
• keep them from vibrating or shaking loose . Methods of securing fasteners are accom-
plished in a number of ways, such as safety wiring and tack welding .
INSTALLATION OF FASTENamS
All threaded parts shall be installed as shown on the drawing . Lubrication shall not
be used ( except as shown on the drawing ) where both threaded parts are bare corrosion-
resistant steel . Tightening shall be accomplished by rotating the nut if possible .
Dceessive tightening of nut will overstress the fastener, causing distortion or strip
ping of the threads , while insufficient tightening results in loose joints . Fas-
teners which have been bottomed or the threads otherwise damaged shall be replaced .
Structural bolts or screws one dash number above that called out on the Facility
Drawing may be used provided the thickness of the thinner flange at the joint as
called out on the drawing at the bolt bole location is 0 .125 inch or greater.
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MECHANIC'S HANDBOON
When the drawing calls out an application as being nonstructural , bolts or screws
three dash numbers above or below that called out on the drawing may be used, pro-
vided no interference occurs as a result .
Bolts used with self-locking nuts and inserts must be without cotter pin holes in
threaded shank .
Bolts and screws shall run free enough to engage the threads of threaded parts by
hand without using a wrench .
Caution : There have been mishaps caused by substituting bolts of a different (and
weaker ) material, even though the correct size bolt was used . Do not interchange
bolts made of different materials .
Some typical fastener head styles are shown in Figure 5 .1 . For more detail see the
Standards Manual .
Socket Head . . . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Countersunk Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Elevator Bolt Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Figure 5 .1 Fastener Head Styles (Sheet 1 of 2 )
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H DMSp01659542
FASTENS .S
Flat head
Round Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Oval Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e
Fillister Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Binding Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Truss Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e
Pan Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e
• Jackson Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e
Knurled Head
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MECHANIC'S 5552)800K
BOLTS
•
Bolt numbers consist of a basic number followed by a dash member . Sonic number s
indicate the type, diameter of shank, and thread size . Dash numbers indicate the
length . As bolt lengths are not consistent betwees AN designations , the specific AN
designation should be consulted for the dash number of the length required . Complete
tables of AN designations are available in the Standards Manual . Basic numbers and
dash numbers of both are interpreted as follows :
SCRbWS
Serew numbers consist of the basic number followed by two dash numbers . The basic
number indicates the head shape . The first dash number indicates the diameter of the
screw. The second dash number indicates the length of the screw .
The absence of a letter before the first dash number indicates a carbon steel screw .
The letter "C" before the first dash number indicates a corrosion - resistant steel
screw. The letters " Dl' before the first dash number indicates an aluminum alloy
screw .
The letter 'R" between the first and second dash number indicates a recessed head .
The absence of a letter between the first and second dash number indicates a slotted •
head screw.
Screw head markings such as dashes or crosses indicate screw material . The symbols
used 0e5 7 among the different screw types . Cousult the Standards Manual for specific
infcrmation .
Example :
A N 5 0 7- 4 2 8 R 20
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H DMSp01659544
FASTENERS
• NUTS
Nut numbers consist of the basic number followed by a dash number . Basic numbers
indicate the type of nut ; dash numbers indicate the diameter in 1/16ths . Nuts are
steel unless otherwise coded (except 111311) .
The addition of the letter C before the dash number indicates corrosion -resistant
steel . The letter D before the dash number indicates aluminum alloy . The absence
of a letter before the dash number indicates carbon steel . The letter L after das h
umber indicates a nut with a left-hand thread . The letter R after dash number in-
dicates a nut with a right-hand thread . A complete list of nuts and their specifica-
tions can be found in the Standards Manual . This numbering pattern does not apply to
Bocketdyme Standard Nuts . .
Ercmple :
All 315 C 7 TR
L.Aight-hand thread
WASHERS
Washers are available in a variety of types, sizes, and materials . Washer numbers
consist of a basis number , which indicates the type of washer, followed by a dash
•
comber , which indicates the size of the washer .
Additional letters before the basic number or before or after the dash number refer
to variation of shape, material , or thickness . The symbols msed vary am ong the dif-
ferent masher types . Consult the Standards Manual for specific information .
Example :
PINS
Pin types and sines are identified by part numbers . The part number consists of the
basic nomber followed by one or two dash numbers . The basic number indicates the
type of pin ; for flat head pins it also indicates the length . If there are two dash-
numbere , the first dash comber indicates the diameter and the second dash comber in-
dicates the length .
Example :
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MECHANIC ' S HAM)B00H
SAFETY WIRING
APPLYING FASTSIIERS
•
Where lockwire is specified and aluminum seals are shown on the drawing each lockwire
pigtail shall be sealed .
Lockwire and cotter pins shall be installed only one time ; destroy if removed for any
reason . Avoid sharp bends (kinks ) and picking in both lockwire and cotter pins .
Lockvire shall be as short as possible and attached in the most direct manner . The
double-twist method of safety wiring shalt be used as the common method of safety
wiring . The single -wire method of safety wiring may be used on small screws in a
closely spaced closed geometrical pattern (triangle , square, rectangle , circle, etc .) .
on parts in electrical systems and is places that are difficult to reach that would
make the single -wire method more advisable .
When safety wiring widely spaced multiple groups by the doable - twist method, three
units shall be the maximum number in a series . When safety wiring closely spaced
multiple groups, the number of units that can be safety wired by a 24-inch length of
wire shall be the maximum number in a series .
Parts shall be safety wired in such a manner that the safety wire shall be put in
tension when the part tends to loosen . A pigtail of 1/4 to 1/2 inch ( 3 to 6 twists)
shall be made at the end of the wiring and shall be bent back or under ( in a direction
to iacrease the tension ) to prevent it from becoming a snag . If an attach point to
the structure is required ( as when safetying a single bolt it shall be made only
where shows on the drawing .
Safety wire shall always pass around the fastener head except on MS type internal
wrenching tapered head bolts , is which case the wire shall pans over the head .
Figure 3 illustrates typical examples of these two variations . In safety wiring
Nullin grooved-head type screws the safety wire shall pass around the head and be
contained within the grooves provided . (See Figure 5 .2 . ) •
Threaded fasteners in propellant feed systems shall be lock wired ( i£ they are not
tack welded ) per new FLao06 _
5-6
Figure 5 . 2 Lockwiring
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H DMSp01659546
p&srqans
I cori PINS
There are two methods of installing cotter pins . ( 1) Where one end of the cotter
pins goes over the top of the nut and (2) where ends go around the flats of the nut
(ace Figure 5 .3 ) . The first method is preferred and should be osed -whenever possible,
except for human safety precautions , interference with clothing or equipment, and
flat head pins . (See Figure 53 .)
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rf CRAHIC ' S h ANDBOOK
•
ALLOWABLE TILT UND TAE BEAD OF BOLTS AND SCREW S
Maximum a eepteble tilt under the bead of bolts end protruding head screws end the
maximum axxeptable gap under the head of flush head fasteners shall net exceed
0.105 inch . (See Figure 5 .4 )
A. 8.
•
LOCATION OF BOLT HOLES
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FASTENERS
S
ROD INSTALLATION
PUSH PULL
In push-pull rod installation, the threaded end of the rod should extend into the rod
end until at least one-half of the inspection hole in the rod end in filled . (See
Figure 5 .6 . )
CASTELLATED NUTS
SBSUR NO
When securing castellated nuts , the center of the hole in the fastener shall not
extend beyond the end of the nut . (See Figure 5 .7 . )
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H DMSp01659549
MECHANIC ' S EAND1300K
When feasible , a minimum of two tabs of a ny lock washer shall be bent over for lock-
ing purposes , one in each direction . If the tab is not at a direct right angle to
the surface over which it is to be bent, extreme care must be taken to make the bend
in the direction tending to tighten the adjustment . Backing off on the adjustment
to suit the tabs is not permitted . Installation is illustrated in Figure 5 .8 .
ILLUSTRATIONS SHOWN
ARE FOR RIGHT HAND THREAD ;
REVERSE PROCEDURE FOR
LEFT HAND THREAD .
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FASTENERS
0
COUNTOR SUNK WASHER APPLICATION
Installation of cocatersunk washer with high tensile bolt is shown in Figure 5-9-
COUNTERSUNK WASHER,
USED WITH HIGH TENSILE
BOLTS (160,000 PSI )
AND OVER .) INSTALL
WASHER WITH COUNTER
SINK ADJACENT TO BOLT
FILLET.
TORQUIN G
GENERAL
Torque values listed on the drawing or work order should be used . The torque values
listed in Figure 5 .10 and 5 .11 should be utilized in all cases not covered by speci-
fic drawings or work orders .
The correct torquing procedure is to initially torque to the values listed in Figure
5 .10 and retorque to the awe values 15 minutes after initially torquing and leak
check the system .
The torque values given are based upon the presence of a smooth , scratch free uni-
form, tubing flare . See Section 10 for instructions in preparing a flare .
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DIEGHANIG I s HANDBOO K
l/8 20 25
3/16 25 35 30 70
*For combinations of tempers or materials use the applic able values shown for th e
atarial of the tubing flar e Where aluminum alloy cut e or fittings are used wit h
steel tubing, torque values for 6061-T6 tubing shall ap p ly . •
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H DMSp01659552
FASTENU1S
•
RECOMM ED TORQUE VALUES (IN INCH/LBS)
Fittin g
Nom . Tube Thread AN924 Net AN814 AN6289 Alum inum Stee l
O .D . Size AN815 Union Plug Nut (Lb . In.) (Lb .In . )
Min . Max . Min . Max . Min . Max . Min . Max . Min . Max .
1/8 5/16-24 25 35 10 16 25 35 35 50 -- --
3/16 3/8 -24 50 75 30 40 50 75 65 so 70 90
1/4 7/16-20 55 80 40 65 75 100 90 105 110 130
5/16 1/2 -20 75 100 60 80 90 120 105 125 140 160
3/8 9/16-18 100 150 80 120 150 200 125 145 225 275
1/2 3/4 -16 180 230 150 200 200 250 240 280 400 450
5/8 7/8 -14 250 350 200 350 275 400 330 370 550 65 0
3/4 1_1/16-12 420 600 300 500 450 650 540 660 800 960
1 1-5/16-12 600 840 450 600 650 900 840 960 1000 1200
1-1/4 1-5/8 -12 720 960 600 720 800 1000 960 1200 -- --
1-1/2 1-7/8 -12 940 1080 600 800 900 1100 1200 1440 -- --
• ,"or use with 0-rings and aluminum , asbestos , leather, tefl on , et c ., gaskets or
washers .
-For combinations of material s ( either jam nut, fitting, or boss ) use the lowest
applicable values shown .
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H DMSp01659553
MECHANIC ' S BANDBOOI
Cross torque all bolts following a numerical sequence similar to the patterns shown
in Figure 5 .12 and continue as shown until all bolts are-torqued to one third of the
total torque to be applied . Repeat this procedure torquing the bolts in one-third
increments until the total specified torque is obtained .
•
SINGLE ROW SINGLE ROW
•
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H DMSpO1659554
FASTENERS
•
Torque Value s
Torque values listed on the engineering drawing, IRE or specification must be used .
The total installation bolt force most be great enough to properly seat the gasket .
This force comes from the actual tightening of the bolts and is not a design valua .
As an example , the ASME Code for Unfired Pressure Vessels gives design bolt stress
values ranging from 7000 to 20, 000 psi depending on the bolt material . In actual
practice the bolts are s tressed on installation from 15,000 to 60,000 psi depending
on the size of bolt and method of tightening .
The ASME Code procedures take into account the operating temperature while gaskets
are installed at ambient temperature . A design s tr ess of 20,000 psi does not allow
for joint stress decay at operating temperature . At installation the bolts are
actually s tr essed to a much higher value . As the equipment goes into operation,
stress decay takes place , and the installation bolt stress drop . off towards the
design value .
The following torque values may be used where the torque is not specified :
1 . Aircraft Type Nuts and Bolts - Use values listed in Figures 5 .13 and 5 .14
2 . Standard ASA and Grayloc High Pressure Carbon Steel Systems - The ASTM 193
bolt-stud and ASTM 194 out combination is recommended . Stress in bolts for
various loadings is tabulated in Figure 5 .15 . These values are for lubri-
cated bolts (non-lubricated bolts have an efficiency of approximately 50
percent of well lubricated bolts ) . Where possible , it is recommended that
the initial bolt stress be approximat e
3 . Machine Bolts and Cold Rolled Steel Stud Bolts - Values listed in Figure
• 5 .16 are for lubricated bolts .
4 . Stainless Steel Standard ASA and Orayloc flange bolts should be torqued
from 15,000 to 20,000 psi tensile stress .
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H DMSp01659555
Torque Values in ]noh-0unoes ( 1) for Tightening Nuts (2) (3 )
Bol t
Torque Values For
Stud
Shear Bolts Torque Values for Tensile Bolt s
or
Screw 55,000 To 90, 000 psi 55,000 To 90,000 To 125,000 To 160,000 ps i
Size 89 , 000 psi and Up 89,000 psi 124,000 psi 159,000 psi and Up
(2) When it is necessary to tighten the fastener from the head aide , the torque shall be within ±10 percent
of the high side of the selected torque range listed in Table I , unless otherwise shown on the drawing .
(3) Maximum torque values are to be used oonlg when materials and surfaces being fastened together hav e
sufficient area, thickness , or streng resist breaking , warping or other damage ; e .g ., no attempt
should be made to reach the maximum torque value when bolting through very thin sections of glass,
plastic or metal .
40
• • •
Data for Use With ASTM A193 Bolt-Stud and ASTM 193 Nut Combinatio n
Load in Pounds on Stud Bolts when Torque Loads are Applied
Figure 5 .16 Torque Values for ASTN 193 and ASTM A194 Nut and Bolt Combinations
b
MECHINIC ' s HANDBOOK
several torque wrench types are shown in Figure 5 .17 . Their use and limitations are :
2 . Torque wrenches are precision tools ; they should not be subjected to abuse
or misuse .
3 . Do not put the torque wrench at the bottom of your tool chest and pile
tools on top of it . A special storage place is supplied for it; always
put it there when you are finished with it .
4 . Never use a torque wrench to break nuts loose . It is not a working wrench
but a precision tool used to obtain accurate measuring .
5 . Torque readings should be taken only while tightening the fastener . Do not
overtighten and then loosen to the desired torque value .
6 . Never jerk a torque wrench . Force most be applied slowly for an accurate
indication of the torque being applied to a fastener .
8 . All bolts and studs should be cleaned thoroughly before being tightened .
The "thread drag " caused by rusted or dirty threads makes it impossible
to torque accurately .
9. Sockets and/or adapters must be installed fully on the nut or bolt . Main- •
taining a slight inload on the wrench will lessen the chances of damage to
the fastener .
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H DMSp01659558
• • •
1-5/8 5-1/2 1 .389 1 .515 300 11363 600 22725 1200 4545 0
1-3/4 5 1 .490 1 .744 390 13080 775 26160 52320
1550
1-7/8 5 1 .615 2 .049 525 15368 1050 2100
30735 6147 0
2 4-1/2 1 .711 2 .300 563 17250 1125 34500 2250 69000
Figure 5 . 15 Torque Values for MaohineBolts and Cold Rolled Steel Stud Bolt s
is
•
0
FAST N RS
T
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H DMSp01659561
K501ANIC ' 5 HANDBOOK
2 . In Figure 5 .18 the lever length of the wrench from the center of the not to
the center of the hand applying the force is represented by "L" . The ap-
plied force is indicated by "F" . Since torque "T !' is the product of the
applied force multiplied by the effective lever length, it can be calculated
by using the formula : T = F X L .
3 . Because the applied force usually is measured in pounds , while the lever
length is measured in inches or feet, the resulting torque is measured i n
och-pounds or foot-pounds . Thus if "L" is one foot and F" is 30 pounds,
T" equals 30 foot-pounds . •
"
4 . As show in the figure above , "F" must be applied at a 90 'degree angle to
the lever . When the force is applied in any other direction , a lesser
torque than that calculated is exerted by the wrench .
T x L
Formula : S-
L+ E
90°
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H DMSp01659562
FASTENIES
• 7 . The letters in the formula have the following meaning : (See Figure 5 .19.)
S = Dia1 reodiog . This is the unknown factor . You vent to know what it
should be when you use an adaptor .
L = Distance from the square drive of the torque wrench to the center of
the operator' s hand on the handle of the torque wrench . The pull must
be at right angles to the centerline of torque .
Example : L = 12 "
s = Unknown
T = 360 in . lbs
360 1320
S = LL + EE or S = 12 x 32 = 15 = 288 in . lb s
288 12 = 2 4 It lb s
8 . The example explained above gives a very simple conversion using a straight
extension . However, there are many types of adaptors and extensions . A few
are shown in the following figures, but in each case it is obvious that only
• the added extension from the square drive of the torque wrench increasing
its length will change the readings . It is also well to note that an ex-
tension which is perpendicular to the torque wrench , regardless of length"
does not affect the readings .
10 . This handle extension does not affect the dial reading although it does
increase the torque . No correction is necessary because factor "E" is
not changed . (See Figure 5 .20 . )
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H DMSp01659563
K
MAGcINZST' S HANDBOO
11 . This adaptor doubles the length and leverage of the torque wrench . The dial
will read only 1/2 of the torque . Note "L" and "E" are equal . (See Figure
•
5 .21 .)
12 . This adaptor or wrench affects the dial reading . Factor " E" is involved and
therefore a correction is necessary . Note that "E" is not the length of the
adaptor but only the increase in length parallel to the torque wrench . (See
Figure 5 .22 . )
•
13 . Here again we have a wrench which adds length . Note that only the distance
parallel to the torque crouch is used to get Factor "E" . (See Figure 5 .23 . )
5-24 •
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SECTION 6
CONTENT S
Page
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 1
Definitions and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Boss Sealing Recommendations for Hot Gas and Cryogenic Applications . . . . 6-6
Boss Sealing Limitations for Hot Gas and Cryogenic Applications . . . . . . 6-6
O-Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
• MS28778 0- Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
AN6227B 0- Rings (MS28775 Equivalent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
AN6230B 0-Rings (MS28775 Equivalent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Conical Seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Good Practice Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
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LUBRICANTS, GASKETS,
SEALS AND PACEAGING
•
LUBRICANTS .
The general term lubricants includes the following specific terms and functions :
APPLICATION OF LUBRICANT S
The number of application points will vary with the size of the fitting . ( See Figure
6 .2 .)
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H DMSp01659566
MECHANIC ' S HANDBOOK
Lubricate interior and exterior thrust surface of tubing sleeve (See Figure 6 .3 )
•
1 . Pack one-quarter the distance around the groove with the required lnbricant prior
to installing the 0-ring ( see Figure 6 .4) .
2. Spread lubricant evenly within the groove . This may be accomplished by hand o r
by installing the 0-ring and then rotating it several times around the groove .
1 . Apply lubricant 'to dry static 0-rings . Distribute uniformly over the surface of
the 0-ring and remove excess by drawing the 0 -ring through the finger tips .
3• Flat seals used between flat surfaces without grooves should be coated on both
sides with the sealing compound .
•
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H D M Sp01659567
LUBHICANPS , GASKETS ,
SEALS AND PACKAGING
• Johns -Manville A general use sheet gasket of rubber compound and asbesto s
(Number 76 ) composition . Will handle Kerosene , water and LN2 .
2 . Use Flurogold ( glass filled Teflon) wherever possible for LH2 systems baying
concentric serrated flanges .
3 . Bolts must be cross torqued to effect even gasket loading and to prevent over-
compression of gasket sections .
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MECHANIC ' S HANDBOOK
SEAL S
The following limitations end recommendations are made for boss seals :
1 . Recommended increased torque values for the above seals used in copjunctioq with
standard fittings are as shown in Figure 6 .6 .
1/4 300 25 ,
-6 3/8 600 50
1/2 840 70
-10 5/8 1250 104
2 . Do not use AN900 series copper crush washers or AN901 series asbestos filled
copper gaskets in AN10050 boss seal applications .
3 . Do not use elastomer 0-rings above or below their rated maximum temperatures--
not even for a short time .
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H DMSp01659569
LUBRICANTS , GASIIETS,
SEALS AND PACKAGING
S 4 . Sealant for flat mating surfaces , without a gasket type seal, should be spread
uniformly on both surfaces . Wipe off excess prior to joining the parts .
5- Flexitallic gaskets should be thoroughly wetted on both sides with the sealing
compound . Sealant should be worked into the gasket grooves with moderate finger
pressure .
3 . Parts should not be touched by bare fingers after cleaning . Clean cotton gloves
should be worn .
5 . Lubricant should be rubbed onto the surface to be lubricated with a clean, lint-
free nylon cloth .
Application Method I
Application Method I I
1 . Follow the same procedure as for method I, except apply the dispersion
only to the gasket , seal, or washer rather than the groove , flange ,
or mating surfaces .
Application Method II I
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MECHANIC'S HANDBOOK
•
GASKETS
General
Flat Gaskets
Several types of flat gaskets and their limitations are listed in figure 6 .5•
These gaskets are available in the oval or octagonal cross-section . They are made
of soft carbon steel or stainless steel . High pressure gas and cryogenic systems
are equipped with this type gasket .
Pressure-Energized Gasket s
The Naflex and Pneuflex seals are the two common gaskets in use at the Field Lab-
oratories . Since the fluid pressure tends to provide the seal, only light bolt
loads are required . Metallic pressure-energized seals have a "U" shaped cross-
section with relatively flexible members that are deformed by the flange . The fluid
pressure inside the "U" acts on the flexible member to produce a contact stress at
the seal contact interface . •
Because of the relatively high cost and the surface finish requirement it is essen-
tial that cleanliness and careful handling be exercised with this type seal .
NOTE : All gasket types should be carefully handled to prevent damage to sealing
surfaces . Most gaskets depend om a hair line seal and only a slight scratch
or nick may cause leakage . -
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H DMSp01659571
LUBRICANTS , GASKETS,
SEALS AND PACKAGING
5 . Boss seals should never be reused unless they can be leak-checked per system
pressure requirements . Retorquing is permissible provided that the seal fitting
combination has not been subjected to zero torque conditions , which disrupts the
original continuity between the contacting surfaces . In this situation, leek-
check after retorquing .
6. The use of bulkhead fittings i not recommended for high temperature or cryogenic
applications ; however , in special installations where bulkhead fittings must be
incorporated , elastomer 0-rings should be replaced with metal NATOR9 bulkhead
seals, VD261-0006-XXXX ,
7 . Teflon 0 - rings are not recommended for cryogenic or high temperature applications .
The cold flow properties of Teflon combined with a noscaptivating seal cavity
will allow the initial seal preloading to relax .
0-RINGS
General
5 . 21528778, AN6227B, and 1016230 0-rings are stocked at the field laboratories .
•
6 . Bung-N 0-rings are not suitable for use at cryogenic temperatures .
11828778 0-Ring s
21528778 (Gasket-straight thread tube fitting, boss) 0-rings are required for gasket
applications on A2Dl0056 and A21210057 straight thread tube fittings in AND10050
bosses for port connections of pumps, valves, end other units in hydraulic and pneu-
matic systems (see MIL-6-5510) . They are also used with three-piece tube fittings
for mounting in straight thread bosses .
11528778 0- ring sizes are indicated by dash numbers which refer to tubing size in
1/16-inch increments . For example, tubing measuring 1/4 inch uses a Dash-4 fitting
which requires a Dash -4 0-ring .
Although MS28778 and 1216227B 0-rings are apparently the same, they are not inter-
changeable . A216290 0-ring dash numbers are not comparable to 10f6227B 0-ring dash
numbers .
MS28778 O-rings are supplied in Buna-N material and are identified by a 1/32-inch-
wide nonpermanent blue stripe around the outer circumference .
Installation of an 0-ring with a fitting requires the fitting to have a hex shoulder
of sufficient width to cover the entire 0-ring . Some AN fittings are not suitable
for use with 0-rings . For use with AND10057 bulkhead flared tube connections in
pneumatic or hydraulic systems to 3000 psi, the installation required an 1016289 nut
and an 1016291 leather ring . For use in fuel systems, an 121924 nut is used in lieu
of an A016289 nut and 1216291 leather rings .
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.0116227E 0-rings ( Packing 0-ring hydraulic ) are designed for hydraulic service (ref .
MI1 -F-5516) . They are suitable for moving or nonmoving seala . The usual application
is with hydraulic pistons, valve stems, or other installations involving recipro-
cating , rotary, or oscillating movement . Provisions moat be made for lubrication
when they are metalled as moving seals in pneumatic systems . .01162278 0-rings are
not designed for use with fittings .
These 0-rings are furnished in a rasge of various erase-section widthg and diameter
sixes to fit standard 0-ring gland dimensions per MIIrP-5514 . For use with pressures
from 1500- 3000 psi, the gland desige has provisions for backup rings of leather, Tef-
lon, Kel-F, or other materials to prevent extrusion of the 0-ring . A116227B dash nine-
hers do not represent size increments but must be chosen according to the required ID
and the cross- sectional width of the groove dimension .
AN62270 0- ringa can be identified by two or three oolored data on the outer diameter,
the number sod color of the dots varying between manufacturers . They are supplied in
Buae a-N material .
AN62308 0- rings (Gasket 0-ring hydraulic ) are designed for nonmoving gasket applica-
tions in hydraulic service (MIL-P-5516) . This 0-ring is comparable to .01162278 but •
is limiied to static applications . It is furnished in ID dimenaions of 1-5/8 inch
through 4-5/ 0 inches an d is available only in a 1 /S-inch cross -section size . A1162300
dash numbers are not comparable to .01162278 or .0016290 dash numbers .
Installation of AN62300 0-rings is the same as .0062278 0- rings except that for pres-
sures from 1500 to 3000 psi the A016230B 0-ring requires an A116244 backup ring .
Conical Seal s
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LUBRICANTS , GASKETS,
SEALS AND PACKAGING
1 . Do not use a lubricant if doubt eriato concerning its compatibility in the system .
3. Lubricants contaminated with dirt , grit , metal chips, or other foreign matter
must be discarded .
Doe lubricants from original marked cans only . Do not return excess to the con-
tainer .
5. Some lubricants have a shelf life . De aware of the date on the container .
7 . Do not lubricate female threads or flares . Interior and exterior thrust surfaces
of the tubing sleeve must be lightly lubricated to prevent galling during torqu-
ing of B-nuts .
PACKAGING
PACKAGING METBOD S
Where specific requirements are sot called out on the controlling document the fol-
lowing methods are recommended :
•
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tdFCEANIC' S MAM)BOOK
7 to 10 1 1/4
1o to 15 - 3/8
15 to 20 - 1/2
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I
SECTION
AND SOLVENTS
CONTENTS
Page
•
NOTES :
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LIQUID PROPELLANTS
PRESSURANTS AND SOLUINTS
•
LIQUID PROPELLANT DEF INITIONS
Ambient
Anhydrou s
Free of water . ,
Atmosphere
The lowest temperature at which a substance in contact with air ( or other oxi-
dizer if specified) will ignite spontaneously and continue to support combustion .
Bo line Poin t
The temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid becomes equal to the
pressure of the ambient atmosphere . Boiling point varies with the pressure of
the liquid .
Any substance which, by virtue of its presence , affects the rate of a chemical
reaction and which may be recovered practically unchanged at the end of the
reaction .
•
Compatible
Saving no undesirable effect with or upon another material under specified con-
ditions of use.
Corrosive
A material which acts upon another material in such a way as to destroy or dam-
age it permanently . Example : Acid destruction of the interior of a pipe or
tubing installation .
Critical Pressure
The existing pressure at the critical temperature .
Critical Temperature
The highest temperature at which a gas can be liquified without regard to the
pressure applied .
Cryogenic Temperature
Decomposition
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MECHANIC' S ItOIWBOOlt
Density
•
Conceotration of material either liquid or solid , measured by the weight per unit
volume .
Disc ti l c
Able to stand deformation under a load without fracture . Also, pliant or flexi-
ble . In rocket testing we arc concerned with the ability of certain materials to
remain pliant or flexible at test temperatures .
Flammabl e
Plash Point
Freezing Point
The temperature at which a material changes from a liquid state to a solid state .
The freezing point is slightly dependent upon pressure .
Fuel
•
Any combustible material which can burn with an oxidizer .
IIvgroscopic
Capable of absorbing moisture from the air .
Ilvaergol i s
A term applied to describe self-ignition of a fuel and oxidizer upon contact with
each other .
Imaerv i ous
Inert
Inhibit
Liquid Propellan t
A chemical in liquid form used as a fuel, oxidizer, or monopropellant to provide
the combustion necessary for the production of thrust by a rocket engine .
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LIQULD PROPELLANTS,
PRESSOJOANTS AND SOLVENTS
The maximum amount of a toxic gas or vapor that the body can stand for an 8-hour
period in one day, for as indefinite number of days, without causing any effect
to health . It is expressed in parts per million (ppm), by volume, of the gas or
vapor in air . The majority of rocket propellants are toxic by naure .
Monooropellant
A single material , usually utilized with a catalyst to cause it to react for pur-
poses of powering a rocket engine or some component thereof .
Padding ( or Blanketing )
Filling the void or ullage of a closed container with an inert gas ( usually
nitrogen ) to prevent oxidation of the chemical contained therein, and to avoid
the formation of flammable or explosive mixtures by excluding air from the con-
tainer .
Passivation
•
The treatment of metals to render them inert to the action of a particular cliemi-
cal or mixture by the formation of an imperv ious film on the contact surface .
soda
Pounds per square inch absolute (14 .7 psia 1 atmosphere at sea level ; 0 psia =
a complete absence of pressure or a vacuum) .
ns1C
Pyrophorie
Any fuel or other material which will ignite spontaneously upon contact with air .
Pyrotechnic
A mixture of an oxidizing agent and solid fuel designed to preduee light, heat or
perform some other non-propulsive function . Usually used as igniters .
Solid Propellant
A solid mixture consisting of a fuel and oxidizer cured in the form of a block or
"grain" which fits into the combustion chamber of the rocket for the production
of thrust .
Specific Gravity
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•
Stability
State of balance . A condition in which opposing forces exactly balance or equal
each other . In rocket usage , thermal and shock stability are important . Thermal
stability refers to a material ' s ability to remain stable when a change of tem-
perature occurs, and shock stability refers to a material ' s ability to remain
stable when subjected to shock .
Storable
Refers to liquid propellant s which may be stored over a period of time at or near
ambient conditions without chemical or physical change ( e .g., NTO, N49I , IAPNA,
etc .) .
Toxi c
Ullame
Unfilled space above the liquid in a container .
Snecific Gr vity-Vapor
Is the relative density of a vapor as compared with the density of air which is
taken as 1 . Example : Acetone vapor density is 2 .00, air density is 1 .00 . •
Acetone vapors are twice as heavy as air .
Vapor Pressur e
The pressure exerted by the evaporation of a liquid at any given temperature,
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0
Monomethylhydrezine (MMH) CH3N}H1N2 189 -62 1 .59 54 .86 7 .334 @ 68°F 61-63
Hydyne Amine Mixture 148 - 120 Heavier than Air 53 .21 7 .113 10 68°F 46
Hy drocarbo n 350-
Jet Fuels, RP-I , JP-5 -40 heavier than Air 50 .568 6 .76 @ 68°F 110
Mi xtures 525
Trichloromonofluoromethane
cc13 F 75 -168 heavier than Air 92 .902 12 .42 @ 6s°F Non e
(Freon MF)
Trichlorotrifluoroethane
(Freon TF) CCI2FCCIF2 118 -3 1 Heavier than Ai r 98 .43 7 13 .16 @ 68'F Non e
Tetrachlorodifluoroethane
(Freon BF) CCI2FCC12F 19 9 10 4 Heavier than Air 102 .02 7 13 .64 @ 68°F Non e
• •
• i •
Appearanc e
Flammable Limits ,
Name Percent by Volume Liquid Vapor Odor Vapor Hazar d
Nitrogen Tetroxide (NTO) Nonflammable Brown Brown Pungent Supports Combustion, Toxi c
Hydrogen Peroxide ! 98l)(H2O2 ) Nonflammable Colorless Invisible None Supports Combustion, Toxi c
Chlorine Pentafluoride (CPF) Nonflammable Greenish Nearly Colorless Pungent Supports Combustion, Toxi c
Chlorine Trifluoride (CTF) Nonflammable Greenish Nearly Colorless Pungent Supports Combustion, Toxi c
Unsymmetrical -
2 .3 - 80 Colorless Invisible Ammonia Fire, Toxi c
dimethylhydrazine (UBDBI)
Triethylaluminumbaro n Combustion
Pyrophoric Colorless Invisible Pyrophoric
ro horic,, Toxi c
- 85% rEB , 15% TEQ byproducts y P
onofluoromethan e
Nonflammable Colorless Invisible Irritating Toxi c
(Fr
ricoaorom
MF)
Tr i triflueroethane
(FreonoTF ) Nonflammable Colorless Invisible Irritating Toxi c
odifluoroethnn e
Nonflammable Color] . .. Invisible Irritating Toxi c
,(Freon IF)r
etrachio
is
•
0
LIQUID PAAPELLANIS ,
PRESSURANTS AND SOLVENT S
•
CRYOGENIC S
*For the proper lubricants to be used in this system check the appropriate process
specification and/or specification drawing .
**9 percent nickel limited to -320e F (LN2 )
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STORABLE OXIDIZERS
is
Service Metals Nonmetals Lubricants
*For the proper lubricants to be used in this system check the appropriate
process specification and/or specification drawing .
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LIQUID PROPELLANTS,
PR.ESSURANTS AND SOLVENTS
STORABLE FUELS
*For the proper lubricants to be used in this system check the appropriate
process specification and/or specification drawing .
H DMSp01659587
MECHANIC ' S HANDH00K
PYROPHORIC FUELS •
Service Metals Nonmetals Lubricants
*For the proper lubricants to be used in this system check the appropriate
process specification and/or specification drawing .
•
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•
Cryogenics
Non e
LOX Hard Ha t Face Shield (a ) Work Clothes Asbesto s Work
Hard Hat Face Shield )) Work Clothes Asbestos Work Yes b
LN2
Hard Fiat Face Shield a} Work Clothes Asbestos Work Yes b
Life
Neoprene Yes d
LF2 Gra-Lite Ileod(e ) Gra-Lite I1oedSe) Gra-Lite Suit(c) Neoprene
Gra-Lite lloggdlle Ora-Lite Suit(c) Neoprene Neoprene Yea d
FLOX Gra-Lite Hood(c)
Work Clothes e) Asbestos Work Yes b
LH2 Hard Hat Face Shield la)
Storable Oxidizers
Gra-Lite Hood Gra-Lit . Ho d Gra-Lite Suit Vinyl-Coated Neoprene Yes Id )
NTO
H202 Hard Hat Face Shield a) Vinyl Apron Vinyl-Coated Neoprene Yes f
IRFNA Gra-Lit. Hood Gra-Lite Hood Gr-Lite Suit Vinyl-Coated Neoprene Yea d
CTF Gra-Lite Hood ( e ) Gra-Lit e Ileod(e) Gra-Lite Suite) Neoprene Neoprene Yes d
Storable Fuel .
Pyroohoric Fuel s
PB Gra-Lite Hood Gra-Lite Ho ggd Gra-Li a Suit Vinyl Coated Neoprene Yes (d)
TEA Hard Hat Face Shield(a) Apron g) Asbestos Heavy Rubber Yes d 1{
T ED Nerd Hat Face Shield lj 2 Apron g Asbestos Heavy Rubber Yea d/
TEAB Bard Hat Face Shieldla / Apron g! Asbestos Heavy Rubber Yes d )
Solvents
Acetone Hard Hat Face Shield(a) Plastic Apron Neoprene Work Yes (d)
Freons Hard Hat Face Shield a2 Plastic Apron Neoprene Work Yes Sd
Trich Hard Het Face Shield a / Plastic Apron Neoprene Work Yes ld ~
(a) Safety glasses must be used when face protectors are used .
((d Required when DISC value is exceeded .
g Impregnated asbestos open-back jacket or apron .
•
• •
LIQUID PROPELLANT'S,
PRESSURANPS AND SOLVENT S
ALL MATERIAL S
SKIN CONTACT :
Flusb with large quantities of water for purposes of dilution, warming the affected
area in the case of cryogens , cooling the affected acne in the case of pyrophoric
fuels , and generally washing the area off to remove the material .
EYE CONTACT :
Hold the eyes open and flush with water to wash the liquid out for a minimum period
of 15 minutes .
INHALATION :
Remove the person from the contaminated area . Do not allow the person to walk ; carry
him .
INGISTION :
BREITHINO STOPS :
Cryogenics
LOX Na No Yes No No No
152 Nat Flammabl e
Ae Not Flammabl e
LF2 No No Possibly(a) No No No
FLOX No I No Possibly(a) No No No
LH2 Yes Yes Yes Yes(b) Yes No
(a) Fluorine FLOE and CTF react with water ; therefore , it cannot be used to put out
a fluorine- fed fire, but a controlled fog stream c an supstantially reduce toxic
effluent by controlled reaction .
(b) CO2 is not as effective as water because of the high temperatures involved .
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Storable Oxidizer s
Storable Foe s
(a) Fluorine PLOX aad COP react with water ; therefore, it cannot be used to put out a
fluorioe -fed fire , but a controlled fog stream can substantially reduce toxic ef-
fluent by controlled reaction .
`c) Large amounts of water can effectively dilute peroxide .
{d) Large amounts of water on IRPNA can cause an increase in vapor preasure in an
enclosed area .
e) Dry chemicals can be used to decontaminate spills .
C) Foam tends to break down rapidly due to the high temperature of bydrasine-fed
fires . C02 is effective in most cases involving small fires especially for pro-
tection of personnel .
(g) Pyrophoric fuels react violently with water , therefore , water cannot be used to
put out a fire , but a controlled fog can be sand to burn up the fuel faster while'
providing cooling for the surrounding area .
(h) CO2 . dry chemical , and foam are effective as long as they cover the fire, once
removed, the fire may reignite .
i Foam and water deluge are the most effective control .
j At the present time , Freon solvents are considered to be nonflammable .
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SECTION 8
RIGGING
CONTOYfS
Page
Introduction . 8-1
Estimation of Safe Loads . 8-1
Estimating Load Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Lstimating Center of Gravity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Plow Steel Wire Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Inspection of Wire Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Co mmon Causes of Wire Rope Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Manila hope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Knot Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Hoisting Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Slings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 2
Chain Slings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Wire Rope Slings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-14
•
Sling Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-15
Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 5
Lifting Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Wire Rope Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Lye Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Shackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Cable Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 9
Pull Lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
Additional Rigging liquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8_23
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Skids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Hoisting Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Fork Lifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Block and Tackle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Inclined Planes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Chocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Hand Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
H DMSp01659593
RIGGING
RIGGING
INTRODUCTION
Rigging consists of the ropes, cables, chains , slings, pulleys, winches, and related
materials used in moving heavy equipment . Safe rigging operations require observance
of correct procedures and knowledge of the materials used . hoisting equipment is
made according to rigid standards of manufacture . It is tested and its limits veri-
fied by such national societies as American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) .
Thus the user i ared that an individual item is suitable for use within certain
load limits . These limits are indicated in various tables in this section . Great
personal harm and extensive property damage can result from failure to observe the
design limitations of hoisting equipment or from failure to recognize evidence of
wear , weakening, or damage .
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•
ESTIMATING LOAD WEIGHTS
Frequently , the rigger has to compute loads in order to make the best use of his
equipment and assure safety of personnel and protection of equipment . Both the load
limit of the equipment being used and the approximate weight of the material being
bandied must be known .
Determine what the object is made of and its weight in pounds per cubic inch or foot
(see Figure 8 .2), Multiply the weight per cubic foot or inch times the object's
volume . This will give the approximate weight of the object . As an extra margin of
safety , overestimate the object ' s weight a little .
Steel plate weighs approximately 10 pounds per square foot for each 1/4-inch of thick-
ness . Alomimum weighs approximately 1/3 as much as steel . The relationship of the
weight of steel to the weight of other materials can be see in the table above .
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RIGGING
•
ESTIMATING COMIR OF GRAVITY
The rigger has to determine the approximate locations of the center of gravity of a
load he intends to lift . The center of gravity is the point where the entire weight
of the object is theoretically concentrated . This point , when the object is freel y
suspended from a hook , will always hang directly below the hook . Finding the exact
center of gravity requires mathematical calculations , but for the average rigging job
it can be estimated closely enough . Figure 8 .3 below shows some familiar and some
irregular-shaped plane figures representing , say, the length or cross section of the
object and showing the approximate locations of their centers of gravity Most
centers of gravity are within the ob j ect, but some are located outside .
X
x
D
Figure 8 .3 Approximating the Location of the Center of Gravity of Plane Figures
•
A simple bnt near-exact method of locating the center of gravity of a plane figure
of irregular shape is to cut out a similar figure, at any convenient scale, from a
piece of cardboard (see Figure 8 .4) . Punch pinholes near two adjacent corners of the
cardboard and suspend it freely from one pinhole by a pin or nail stuck into a wall .
Suspend from the nail or pin a small weight attached to a string, and draw a line on
the card along the string . Remove the cutout and place the nail in the other hole
and draw another line . Where the two pencil lines cross is the center of gravity .
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MECHANIC' S HANDBOOK
Plow steel rope is more flexible than standard wire rope and is made of wire drawn
from specially selected high strength steel to produce a finished rope of great
strength and toughness capable of resisting severe abrasion . Plow steel rope is
recommended for all types of hoisting ( see Figure 8 .6) and for all rough uses requir-
ing maximum strength and toughness . See figure 8 .5 for safe loads .
Small loops often develop in the slack portion of wire rape during handling ( Figure
8 .7) . If tension is applied to the rope when loops exist in it, sharp kinks (Figure
8 .8) will form resulting in "unlaying " of the rope (Figure 8 . 9)• It is impossible to
remove a kink which has been formed in a rope , and serious weakening occurs at the
kinked point. Further damage can be inflicted upon a wire rope by rust or abrasion .
No wire rope which has been subjected to weakening by kinking , rust, or abrasion
should be used where the possibility of damage to personnel or material exists .
Figure 8.5 Safe Load in Founds for Plow Steel Hoisting Rope
(Six Strands of Nineteen Wires , Hemp Center )
NOTE : Slings may be covered only with clear protective coating through which any
defects can be readily seen .
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RIGGING
• THIS IS A 6 a 7 ROPE
(6 STRANDS OF 7 WIRES EACH)
INV
Figure 8 . 8 Sharp Kink
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MECAANIC~S AACDBOOK
•
INSPECTION OF WIRE RAP E
Frequency : Wire rope should be inspected before each use . Frayed , kinked , worn, or
corroded rope should be replaced .
Procedure : The weak points in the rope , or the points where the greatest stress
occurs , should be inspected with extreme care .
1 . Worn spots will show up as shiny flattened spots on the wires . Measure some of
these shiny spots . If the eater wires have been reduced in diameter by one-
fourth, the worn spot is unsafe .
2 . Broken wires : When 4 percent of the total number of wires is the rope are found
to have breaks within the length of one rope lay , the rope is unsafe .
5 . Permitted to untwis t
7 . Kinks •
11 . Scuffed and damaged when the rope slides as the lift or turn is made
13• Damaged by putting sails or other sharp objects through the strands
15 . Kinked by not removing small loops formed in a slack rope before applying
tensio n
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RIGGING
•
CHAINS
The safe load limits of chain can be obtained from Figure 8 .10 and Figure 8 .12 .
These tables suppose a new or like- new condition and that the chain has not been
overstressed . A chain may also be damaged by abrasion and rust . Careful inspection
of a chain should be made periodically regardless of the frequency of its use . If it
is stretched , worn or rusted , it should not be used . Stretching can be detected by
small checks or cracks in the links , by links binding on each other , and by elongation
(Figure 8 .11 ) . Useful chain life can be extended by prevention of overloads , protec-
tion from rust and by protecting the chain from sharp corners or abrasive applica-
tions .
Diameter of Link Stock, Safe Load Diameter of Link Stock , Safe Load
Inch Pound Inch Poun d
Figure 8 .10 Table of Safe loads for Standard Carbon Steel Chai n
Chain Terminology :
NORMAL
20%-
WORN
STRETCHED AFTER
BEING OVERLOADE D
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Choker Has et
Hitch Hitc h
Size , Vertical
loads are Given for Each Leg
Vertical Vertical
Inch Load 60e Angle 455 Angle 30° Angle Load Load
MANILA ROPE
Manila rope requires caution in its use because of the difficulty encountered in
determining its condition and because of its lower resistance to weathering than
other hoisting materials . It is subject to abrasion and must be protected from rough
surfaces and sharp corners . Moisture affects rope adversely and special care must be
obse rv ed in handling and storage . It should not be stored wet, and , even when dry ,
it should be stored in loose coils with provision for free circulation of dry air .
Damage by aging or moisture may be detected by twisting a rope against the lay to
uncover the center of the rope . A dry powdery condition indicates deterioration . A
rope in this condition should not be used . Rope should also be examined for frayed
strands or fibers or variations in color , which indicate that sections have been
subjected to unequal weathering . Examination of used or aged rope against new rope
will reveal its condition . Safe loads for the most commonly used manila rope sizes
are listed in Figure 8 .14 .
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• Diameter Circumference , Feet per Weight 100 it Breaking Strength , Working Load ,
Inch Inch Pound Pound Pound Pound
IINOT STRENGTH
•
A manila rope will separate first at a point where it is subjected to unnatural
stress , sharp corners and turns being common points of separation . Figure 8 .15 illus-
trates various knots and their effect upon the strength of lines follows . It should
be used in conjunction with the Manila Rope Data, Figure 8 .14 .
scv
(75%)
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MECHANIC ' S HANDBOOK
Long splic e
(68% )
HOISTING HOOKS •
There are two types of hoisting hooks co mmonly used at the Field Laborato ry on hoist-
ing equipment . These are the slip hook with a safety latch , and the grab hook (see
page 8 .11) .
The slip hook , with a safety latch , is the most commonly used hook . Slip hooks with
their large throat opening permits easy installation of such lifting equipment as
slings, shackles , etc . The safety latch is not designed to hold rigging equipment
in the hook under load conditions but only when under slack or no-load conditions .
While hitching to a part, the slings, shackles , etc ., will stay on the hook with the
safety latch in the closed position . A wide sling angle will cause the sling to
slide up the point of the hook, distorting the safety latch and allowing the sling to
slip off the hook . Slip -hooks are also used on wire rope and chain slings .
The grab hook has a narrow throat opening and is generally used with alloy chain
slings . The small opening allows the hook to be positioned between the links of a
chain , making it useful for hitching the sling to any desired length and preventing
slippage .
The maximum throat opening ( spread ) of a hook should not exceed 35 percent beyond the
designed opening . See Figure 8 .18 , for the designed opening dimensions for slip
hooks .
Hooks are designed for operation within established load limits . These limits can be
computed readily by reference to either the formula or the table . on next page .
A hook is designed to fail by straightening before its chain is overloaded . Because
of this design feature , a type or weight of hook other than that originally installed
should not be used without full knowledge of the load limits of both book and chain.
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SAFETY
LATCH
become AT "C*E%CEEDS
10% REPLACE
The safe working capacity ( SWC) of a book can be approximated in tons by squaring the
diameter of the book in inches at the point where the inside curve starts its arc
(dimension A in Figure 8 .17) . Thus, when A = 1-1/4 inches, SWC = A2 or SWC - 1-1/4 z
1-1/4 = 1-9/16 tons . Safe working loads can be computed in this manner or can be
determined from Figure 8 .18 .
Dimensions, Inch
Safe Load in Pound s
A B C D
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SLINGS
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There are many types of slings in use , some of which are illustrated below . The
choice of sling will depend on the materials being handled , s slings being mo
secure or less apt to damage the load than others . Slings are made of improved plaw
steel wire rope , chain , or web belts . Information as to the strength and care of
these materials can be found elsewhere in this section .
Slings most be inspected and tagged for maximum working loads every 6 months, It is
the responsibility of the user , however , to use the appropriate equipment in the
prescribed manner and make more that the equipment is in a safe condition .
NYLON STITCHED
80 PERCENT
EFFICIENT
1,000 ter
WOVEN NYLON
0 RIN G
Woven nylon belt type slings are used to lift objects that are easily crushed or
damaged , such as thin-wall vessels or thrust chambers . The belt sling, being wider
than a rope or chain, spreads the force that tends to crush the object during lifting
over a larger surface area . Thus there is less concentrated pressure against the
object and less chance of c ru shing or damaging it .
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CRAIN SLINGS
Chain sling is not used for making heavy lifts for two reasons : ( 1) flaws are more
difficult to detect in chain than in wire rope ; and (2 ) the links in a chain big
enough to carry our larger assemblies would be difficult to snake in and around
some of the complex shapes that must be handled . Although chain slings have their
limitations , they are useful for rigging in particular applications where beat and
acids are present . One advantage of a chain which makes it very useful as a sling,
is that it may be shortened by merely positioning a now link in the grab hook throat .
Never place the point of the hook through the center of the link ( see Figure 8 .20
• for correct attachment) .
For lifting and turning use, a wire rope must be made into a sling . This is done by
forming a loop at each end and splicing the wire rope together , a job for the
Maintenance Department . Onee the sling is put to use it is the rigger ' s responsi-
bility to keep it from becoming damaged . Most slings are damaged through careless-
ness : using too small a cable for a lift, using the wrong hitch , setting the work
on the sling , not straightening the rope before attaching it to the hook, and fre-
quently, not using a cable guard when wrapping the sling around a sharp corner .
Wire rope is used for most of our slings because of the limitations of other materials .
Wire rope is strong--much stronger than manila rope and equally as strong as chain ;
it is flexible no that it can be laid in and around a complex assembly or casting ;
it has good resistance to abrasion ; and wire damage can be readily detected .
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Safe load in pounds for new improved plow steel wire rope slings under different
loading conditions (6 strands of 19 wires, hemp center )
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SLING STRDNGTE
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The tension on sling depends on the load and on the angle of the sling to the 1--d-
A vertical sling is the strongest , while a widely spread sling can develop tensions
greatly in excess of the acteal load being lifted . Sling load angles of lees than 45
degrees should be avoided since they result in high sling tensions which can lead to
sling failure or. crushing of the material being lifted . The following illustrations
show the relationship of sling load angle to sling tension .
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10 0 100
2 ENDS DOWN
HOOK CABLE
Figure 8 .23 Commonly Used Hitches and Approximate Load Carrying Capacity of Hitche s
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LIFTING ACCESSORIES •
WIRE ROPE CLIPS
Use of Crosby clips is probably the most common method of securing a loop in wire
rope . These clips should be spaced at least six rope diameters apart, and all clips
must be placed on the rope with the U-bolts bearing upon the short or "dead" end of
the rope . A heavy-duty thimble should be provided for every eye . When properly made,
a clipped eye develops about 80 percent of the strength of the rope . Do not use
malleable iron clips or brass clips .
To install Crosby clips, first hind the rope on itself at the toe of the thimble .
Then apply the clip farthest from the thimble, at about 4 inches from the dead end
of the rope , and thoroughly tighien it . Next, put on the clip nearest the thimble
and screw the nuts on hand tight . Then put on the intermediate clips hand tight .
Apply tension to the rope , and while the rope is under tension , thoroughly tighten
the rest of the clips . ( See Figure 8 .24 and 8 . 25 for details .)
Diluleter o f Distanc e
Rope, Inch Number of Clips Between Clips Efficiency
Figure 8 .25 Number of Clips and Distance Between Clips for Safety
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LYE BOLT S
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If a casting or housing has threaded holes, eye bolts s wed into the holes can be
very useful in the making of lifts . Two precautions concerning eye bolts should be
considered : all threads of the eye bolt should be fully engaged , and slings running
between eye bolt and hook should be as close to a vertical attitude as possible . In
other words, maintain as great a load angle as possible . Manufacturers of eye bolts
guarantee the safe working load in pounds for the bolts they manufacture . By refer-
ring to the manufacturer ' s catalog the safe working load for each individual eye bolt
may be found . Recommended working loads for various points of hitching are shown in
Figures 8 .26 and 8 .27 .
PULL
Size, _
Inch
SIZE
F 4/
/
/,/
,
1/4 250 40 30
1/2 1,100 50 40
5/8 1,800 90 65
3/4 2,800 135 100
7/8 3,900 210 150
1 5,100 280 210
1-1/4 8,400 500 370
• 1-1/2 12,200 770 575
1-3/4 16,500 1 , 080 800
2 21,800 1,440 1,140
PUL L
Size,
Inch
SIZE
1/4 300 30 40
1/2 1,300 140 150
3/4 3,000 250 300
1 6,000 500 600
1-1/4 9,000 800 900
1-1/2 13,000 1,200 1,300
2 23,000 2,100 2,300
2-1/4 37, 000 3,800 4,300
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SHACKLES •
Shackles are very useful accessories in rigging operations, and when correctly used
can very often make what might have been a poor hitch a very efficient one . For
example, shackles can be used to hitch slings to stationary eyelets which provide
flexibility to the hitch during a turning operation . If a shackle had not been used
the sling might have been scuffed by the eyelet when a turn was performed . Shackles
may also be used to prevent point loading crane hooks by slipping a shackle over the
hook and passing the sling through the shackle .
1 . They should be of the threaded -pin type . The pin should thread into the mating
part easily .
2 . Shackles are not proof loaded (except as a sling assembly ) by the Maintenance
Department and one hould calculate the approximate safe working load by using
the formula (SWL = D2 x 6) prior to selection and use of the shackle (see
Figure 8 .28) .
5 . Do not use anything other than the designed pin in a shackle . If pin is missing,
replace pin with like type, or replace shackle .
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CABLE GU4RDS
Many months of se rv ice can be added to the life of a sling or cable if a few simple
rules are followed , one of which is the protection of cables over sharp edges or
sharp bends . This can be accomplished by the use of cable guards . Cable guards are
designed to fit . over the contour of the part . One side of the guard is a near match
to the contour ; the other side is shaped to allow the cable to pass over a curving
surface , therefore protecting the cable from the sharp edge . (See Figure 8 .29 . )
RADIUS
RADIUS
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PULL LIFTS
Probably the most widely used piece of hoisting equipment at the Field Laboratory
next to the sling, is the pull lift . There are many types, sizes, and capacities .
The s i'x s range anywhere from 3/4 ton to 15 ton . Each size will have the load
capacity stamped on the side of the roller housing .
Before making a lift with a pull lift, one must always verify its safe working con-
dition . Pull lifts should be thoroughly inspected .
Examine the chain to see that the links and rollers work freely, and that the chain
not bent or twisted . The chain should also be checked for elongation . Should
the pull lift ever get splashed with water or oil, it should be sent to Maintenance
for serv ice . Under no conditions should the pull lift be serviced by anyone except
Maintenance personnel .
On chains with unsecured dead ends a safety ring shall be attached to prevent running
the chain through the housing .
Inspect the top and bottom hooks for correct suspension and application of loads .
The load must be carried in the center of the hook , not on the tip because books are
only efficient when the load is carried in the center . If the load is incorrectly
applied so that it is carried out at the tip, the hook will open at approximately
one-half the rated capacity . The maximum opening of the hook, for safety sake,
should not exceed 35 percent beyond the normal opening . Make sure the hook nut is
tight and riveted or pinned .
With Load ,
To lift a load, turn the pawl lever "A" so that the marking "UP" is visible, and the
lever seats in the handle slot . Operate the handle " B" with a pumping action .
To lower the load , turn the pawl rod lever "A" so that the marking "BN" is visible
and the lever seats in the handle slot . Operate the handle-"13" with a pumping action .
The pumping action in hoisting or lowering should be with the force applied on the
downward movement of the handle , and with the upward movement free . The opposite
action is obtained by reversing the movement of the handle .
Without a Lead :
Turn the pawl rod lever "A" to the neutral position . To raise or lower the empty
hook to the desired position, turn hand wheel "C . "
To pull the chain, hold the two lines of the chain tightly with one hand , turn the
hand wheel "C" to free the load brake, and pall the chain book towards the roller
housing . Always use the band wheel instead of the handle when operating without a
load .
Raising the lower hook to a point where it jams against the housing, or excessive
overloading of the pull lift, may "freeze" the load brake . If this occurs, the
brake can be released by setting the pawl rod lever "A" to the "DN" position, tapping
the handle with a hammer , and lowering with the handle .
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LOA D LOAD
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(LIFTING A LOAD) (LOWERING A LOAD) Figure 8 .30 Pu11 Lift Operation
MIJCHANIC ' S HANDBOOK
Manufacturer 's instructions on the operation of the pull lift state that when the
handle gets hard to pull, you havereached the maximum safe working load . The maxi-
mum safe load of a pull lift can be exceeded through normal use and without the aid
of a "cheater" . Unknown loads should be checked before the, lift is made .
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JACKS
When jacks are used , blocks should be placed under the load during lifting in case
the jack should fail . No part of one's body should e r be exposed to a situation
in which it would be dangerous if the equipment failed .
ROLLER S
For moving heavy loads across a floor or ground , hardwood rollers ( usually maple)
7-1/2 inches in diameter and 10 feet long are co mm only used . Pipe rollers may also
be used . Under no circumstances should an oxygen cylinder or any other gas cylinder
be used as a roller . Cylinders when full may be pressurized in excess of 2,000 psi,
and constitute a high pressure gas hazard if mishandled .
SKIDS
Skids are commonly used under heavy machinery or other equipment that is being moved .
The skids can be used as stationary rails or can be used as a sled .
HOISTING EQUIPMENT
Cranes, derricks, hoists, and such auxiliary equipment as chains, wire rope, slings,
hooks, and clips are designed for specific jobs and loads and should not he used in
other than design serv ices or at greater than design loads .
0 Tags on hoisting equipment or on supporting structures show the maximum load capacity
and the color code tape of the last proof-load test . Proof-load tests are conducted
by Maintenance every 6 months . Hoisting equipment not bearing the current color code
tag should not be used, and this condition should be reported to responsibl e
supervision .
FORK LIFT S
The use of fork lifts is limited to those who have been granted operator' s licenses
by the Safety Department . These are granted only after a demonstration of ability
to handle the equipment .
Tackle is an assembly of ropes and blocks used to multiply force . The rope is reeved,
or threaded , through blocks which may have one or several sheaves . Simple tackle
consists of one or more blocks reeved with a single rope . Compound tackle is com-
prised of two or more blocks reeved with more than one rope . The pulling force is
applied to a single rope leading from the tackle system . The rope called the fall
line may be led through a leading block which is an additional block used to change
the direction of pull .
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INCLINED PLANES
•
Inclined planes furnish a simple means of mechanical advantage . The mechanical
advantage is equal to the length of the inclined surface divided by the rise . The
grade is expressed in percentage of the rise divided by the horizontal length .
M. A. - A
A
A
GRADE 1%) z DO
CHOCKS
Chocks are used to prevent cylindrical objects from rolling . The effective height of
the chock is the highest point of contact with the cylinder . For safe design of
chocks the rule of thumb is : the effective height of the chock in inches should equal
the diameter of the cylinder in feet . For a 2-foot tank diameter , the effective height
the chock is 2 inches ; for 2 3-foot tank diameter , the effective height of the
chock is 3 inches .
HAND SIGNALS -
Hand signals are used in winch and crane operation because of the distances and the
noise conditions of operation . Safe operation depends upon clear signaling by the
person directing and full understanding by the crane or winch operator . Figures 8 .34
and 8 .35 illustrate commonly accepted hand signals for crane and winch operation .
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ELECTRICITY
CONTENTS
Page
Voltmeter 9-1
A®eter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Ohmmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-i
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ALEGTIIIC I1T
Meters , or sections of combination meters , are also graduated for given ranges (milli,
mince, or units ) . The proper range must be used for the value to be measured . Where
the expected range is unknown , the meter should be set to read the highest values
likely to be encountered . If the first reading is too low to be measured on the scale
used, further readings may be taken by switching to a lesser scale on multi-range
meters or using a separate meter of lower range .
Before taking a reading , check the zero adjustment of the scale, especially if the
meter is moved from a horizontal to a vertical position . If the meter does not indi-
cate zero prior to use , the necessary- adjustment may be made by setting the adjusting
screw on the face of the meter. Meters should be read from directly in front of the
scale . Because of the size and arrangement of the scale graduations , errors can
occur if the meter is read at an angle .
VCLTMETE 1
OE ME°DB
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There are f ive scales on the volt ohm milliammeter . The top red scale is used t o •
measure ohms . This scale is marked from 0 to 1K ( at left side ) . With the switch
knob turned to(1 x 1, the ohms scale is read exactly me it is marked . With the
twitch knob turned to 60 x 10 , the numbers on ohms scale must be multiplied by 10 .
Likewise , 11 x 1000 and 11 x 100 , 000 mean to multiply by 1000 and 100,000 respectively .
The second scale doom (black ) is used to read all d-c voltages . The third scale
(red) is used for all a-c voltages except the 3-volt range . The latter is read as the
bottom red scale (marked 3 at full scale) .
The lowest scale is used for all decibel measurements . The chart near the lower
right-hand corner of the dial is used in conjunction with the 103 scale as explained
under the heading Measuring Output Volts .
Below the meter dial is a small bakelite screw which can be rotated with a small
screwdriver to adjust the meter pointer to zero . For greatest accuracy the pointer
should always be on zero before making a measurement .
The large knob in the lower center of the panel is used to select all ranges . The
markings are self-explanatory .
Left of the knob is a recessed ADJ control used when making resistance measurements .
The jacks marked CON and V - Q - A are used for most measurements . (COM is negative)
The 630-A meter is accurate to within 1-1/2% of full scale reading on all DC ranges
except the 6000 volt range . The 6000 volt range is accurate within 3% . AC ranges,
except 6000 volt ranges , are accurate to within 2-1/2% when used on 60 cycle sine
wave voltages . The 6000 ACV range is accurate to within 3%. The resistance ranges
are accurate to within 1-1/2% of the scale length . Precision , non-aging resistors
insure lasting accuracy . All units are calibrated at 775 F. •
AC ranges are calibrated on a 60 cycle sine wave . Ranges should be chosen so that
readiega fall in the upper (right-hand) half of the scale . For greatest accuracy,
the instrument should be in the horizontal position wires it is read .
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SERVIC E
CAUTION ON IIGH VOLT S
6000
• 1200
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The selector switch is rotated to the appropriate range for d-c volts, starting with
the highest range if there is doubt as to the approximate voltage . For greates t
racy, ranges should be hosen as that readings fall in the upper (right hand)
half of the scale . (Figure 9 .3• )
For all ranges up to the 6000/1200 volts range , the black test lead most be plugged
into the CON jack and the red lead into the V- IZ -A jack . When 1200 to 6000 volts
are to be measured , the selector switch must be set on the 6000/ 1200 range , the red
lead most be plugged into the jack marked 6000 DCV, and the black lead plugged into
the jack marked CON.
The test prods are then connected across the voltage source . The red lead is,positive ;
if the seter reads backwards, polarity has been determined in error and the lead s
must be reversed .
NOTE :
Do not handle either tester
or leads when they are con-
nected to high voltages .Make
certain that no condensers
are charged to a high voltage .
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To measure e- voltage up to 300 volts, the black test lead is plugged into the CON
jack and the read lead into the V -fl -A jack . The selector switch is rotated to the
appropriate range, starting with the highest range if there is doubt as to the approxi
mate voltage . For greatest accuracy, readings should fall in the upper (right-hand
half of the scale . (Figure 9 .4 . )
When 1200 to 6000 volts are to be measured , the selector switch is set on the
6000/1200 range, the read lead is plugged into the jack marked 6000 ACV, and the black
lead is plugged into CON .
The test prods are then connected across the voltage source . As there is no polarity
on a-c, the red and black leads may be interchanged without causing the meter to read
backwards .
NOTE :
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Do not handle tester
or leads when they are
connected to high
voltages .
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The black test lead is plugged into the CON Jack and the red lead into the V- 2 -A
jack .
The test prods are shorted together and the ADJ knob adjusted until the meter pointer
reads 0 on the top red ( (2 ) scale . (The 0 for the ohms scale is at the eztrem e
right side of the scale .) The 0
netting should be checked each time
an ohm range is changed .
Metal parts of the circuit should not be touched when high ohm ranges are being used
since body resistance can cause serious error . •
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The test prods are then connected in series with the circuit to be measured . Con-
necting the prods in parallel with any part of the circuit may burn of the meter and
the shunt . If, in the initial reading the meter reads backwards , polarity has been
determined in error . This is corrected by reversing the leads . The electrical
power must be connected to the circuit . Neither the meter nor the leads should be
handled while they are attached to high voltage circuits .
All current ranges ( including microamperes , milliamperes , and amperes ) are read on
the upper black scale . When the 1 .2 ma range is required , the 0-12 scale is used and
divided by 10 . When the 120 ma range is required , the 0-12 scale is used and multi-
plied by 10 .
• turbances .
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Measuring Capacity
The 630-A meter can be used to measure capacity by the arrangement shown in the
accompanying figure where it is set up as an a-c voltmeter . The following chart can
be used to determine the correct a-c voltage range . The selector switch must be
initially set on the 300 volt range since, if the condenser is shorted, serious
damage may result to the meter on a low recge setting . ( see Figure 9 .8 . )
To Set Deflectio n
measure selector i n
Irfd switch to a-c volt s
.002 .4 5
.004 .8 3
.006 3 ACV 1 .2 5
.008 1 .6 5
.010 2 .1 0
.020 4, 3
.04 12 ACV 7.7
.05 9.7
.08 14 . 5
.10 17 . 5
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.2 60 ACV 30 . 0
.4 45 . 0
.6 57 . 0
1 .0
2 .0
5 .0
10 .0
.s
i NOTE :
300 ACV
65 . 0
75 . 0
85 . 0
95 . 0
100 . 0
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output volts (DB) the selector switch is rotated to the appropriate a-c
To measure
chart on the meter dial . The higbest range should
volt range indicated by the small number of decibels .
be selected initially if there is doubt as to the approximate
the plate circuit or speaker voice coil .
The test prods are then connected across
by plugging the black
When d-c voltage is present in a circuit, output is measured
jack. The d - c current is then
lead into the 1015 jack end the red lead into the output impedanc e
which is installed in series . This condenser
blocked by a .1 pfd condenser
is disregarded in most measurements .
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Figure 9 .9 Measuring Output Volts (DO
Operation Char t
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To Set selector Plug red* test lead Read Each scal e
measure switch to in jack marked on div . equal s
Decibels Xl .1 .2 .5 1 5 50
-30 to +4 3 ACV Output 1(10 1 2 5 10 50 50 0
-18 to +16 12 ACV Output 1(1000 100 200 500 1K 5K 50 K
-4 to +30 60 ACV Output 1(100,000 1011 20K 50K 100K 500K 5 Meg
.1 0 to + 44 300 ACV Outpu t
+22 to +56 1200/6000 ACV Output *Blaek test lead plugged in CO M
+36 to +70 1200/6000 ACV 6000 ACV jack for ail measurement s
0 is 0
ELECTRICITY
The Simpson 260 Multi-Meter is used in circuit analysis to measure voltage, current,
and resistance . Figures 9 .11 and 9 .12 show the meter and the correct usage of the
meter .
SERVICE DU E
ICY .
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AC-DC •
Value to switch Range selector
be read Plug positions pos . switch pos . Scale to read
3 V AC Common & + AC 10 V 0 to 10 V AC
26 V AC Common & + AC 50 V 0 to 50 V A C
DB Values Co mm on & + AC 1 of 5 DB - 12 to +3 9
0
Position s
1 . Circuit power must be off before checking for continuity or measuring resistances .
2 . Always connect the meter in series when reading milliamperes or amps .
3 . When doubt exists as to the values to be measured , set the range selector switch
to the highest value first .
4 . Report a defective meter immediately to instrument laborato ry.
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RESISTORS AND CAPACITOR S
The color of the bands or dots on a resistor or capacitor are codings which reveal
resistance in ohms ( Il ) or capacitance in micromicrofarads ( R gfd ) . The voltage
rating of a resistor or capacitor can be determined only by referring by part number
to manufacturers ' specifications .
The colors of the first two bands (or dots) represent the first and second digits of
the resistance or capacitance . The following RETMA color code (Figure 9 .13) shows
the values of the different colors . Thus a green band (5) and a red band (2) repre-
sent the number 52 .
The color of the third band ( or dot ) represents the value of the multiplier used with
the first and second digits . If a green band ( 5) and a red band (2) were followed
by a third yellow band (10K), the velne represented would be 52 x 10 K or 520,000 .
The fourth color band indicates the tolerance . The absence of the fourth band indi-
cates a tolerance of 20K .
Fifth and s ix th color bands are employed on capacitors only . They give the voltage
in hundreds of volts . Thus if the colors of these bands were red and orange, they
would represent the digits 2 and 3 . As these colors represent voltage in hundreds of
volts, red and orange represent 2300 volts .
Additional bands , represented by the letters G, R, I, and J in Figure 9 .14 are manu-
facturer ' s endings . They indicate classes and temperature coefficients . These
values are not shown on the Table and must not be considered when the color bands of
ceramic radial lead, axial lead, and standoff capacitors are being interpreted .
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Resistors Molded paper capacitors Molded mica capacitors Ceramic capacitors
Color Digit Multiplier Tolerance Multiplier Tolerance Multiplier Tolerance Multiplier Toleranc e
±20%
Black 0 1 1 ±20% 1 ±20% 1 r 2 .0 pF fd -
Brown 1 10 10 10 10 ±1 %
Red 2 100 100 100 ±20% 100 ±2%
Blue 6 1000K
Violet 7 10,000 K
Resulting value . are in ohms for resistors , "K" indicates thousand . *Capacitence less than
and in µµfd for capacitors 10 p1if d
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ABCD DD AT CS 8
GDOT
TUBULAR: RADIAL LEAD:
RETMA; JAN :
A J_
AB AB
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ABCD EF 00 00
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SOLDERING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Soldered joints are often used in electrical and electronic circuits and if properly
made , make more reliable connections than most mechanical devices . An acceptable
soldered join ,,, however , requires proper techniques and correct materials .
Surfaces to be soldered or tinned must be free of oxides , scale , oil, and other for-
eign matter . This cleaning should be performed just before flux is applied . Rosin
is the only flux acceptable for use in instrumentation work . It may be either a
liquid rosin flux or a rosin core solder . Eventual corrosion of circuit components
will occur if acid fluxes are used because of the difficulty of removing all traces
of flux from the finished joint . In a few instances , acid flux may be required but
may be used only with permission of the Instrumentation Engineer in charge .
Solder is always applied to the work , not to the soldering iron . Before the solder-
ing operation is attempted , the iron should be clean, properly tinned, and heated to
the proper working temperature . The iron should be held against the parts to be
joined until the solder flows smoothly and envelope the work . Movement of the parts
before the solder has solidified will result in a "cold joint ," which has a white
appearance rather than the normal shiny silver . Cold joints tend to be of high
resistance and may have a bad effect on the circuit . See Figure 9.15 for proper
application of solder to contact pins .
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0 WIRE PREPARATION
When stranded conductors are stripped , the strands have a tendency to unwind . If this
condition occurs, the strands should be twisted back into their former position prior
to tinning . After wire has been stripped and all frayed strands twisted back into
place , it is ready for tinning .
A small amount of solder should be applied to the tip of the iron . The wire is then
placed on top of this solder and allowed to heat . When the wire has reached the tem-
perature of the iron , solder will flow into its strands . At this time a small amount
of solder is applied to the wire , not the iron . Solder is then allowed to flow until
the wire has absorbed enough to tin eve ry strand . Only enough to accomplish this
purpose must be used . Too much solder will increase the diameter of the wire and will
prevent it from passing through the hole in the lug . Too much solder will also make
it hard to form around the lug . Too little solder will allow the strands to fray and
will result in a poor connection .
To prevent the wire from separating from the terminal under vibration and shock con-
ditions, the following precautions should be observed :
1 . The wire lead must be protected from damage during installation . Sharp bends
should be avoided .
2 . The lead must be wrapped sufficiently around the terminal . The lead wrap should
• be at least three-quarters turn but not in excess of one complete turn .
3 . The lead must allow a small degree of flexibility .
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Hook terminal .
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Shielded wire is often used in instrumentation circuits and requires special prepara-
tion, i .e ., one end of the shield of this type of wire being grounded by pigtailing,
while the other end is terminated by insulating it from possible grounding .
In the pigtailing operation , the outer covering of the shielded wire carefully
removed, care being taken not to damage the shield . The shield is then pushed back
from the conductor or conductors and the strands of the shield carefully separated
with a scribe . The inner conductor is then worked through the shield at the point
where the strands are most separated , and the shield is bent to one side . The shield
is next cut to approximately 3/8 in . Using a heat shunt, the shield is them soldered
to the ground wire .
As shown in Figure 9 .17, a piece of Temflex is inserted over the conductor or con-
ductors and tied . A larger piece of feistier is installed over the entire connectio n
and tied .
CUTBACK SHIELD
CUTBACK INNER
CUTBACK OUTER NYLON JACKE T
NYLON JACKET- cCONDUCTO R
_ 7/8a APPRO X
SHIELD PUSHED BACK
OVER OUTER JACKET
SLEEVING
SPOT TIE
SPOT TI E
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CONNECTOR PREPARATION
The most commonly used connectors in electronic assemblies are Cannon and Winchester
plugs and receptacles . The major cause of failure in these connectors is poorly
soldered wires . Special care should be taken to fill the solder pots of these con-
nectors and to prevent the rosin flux from sinking to the bottom and taking up space
that should be filled with solder . A poorly filled solder pot is subject to crackin g
under vibration. The wire may come loose , resulting in a poor electrical connection
which might ultimately result in the failure of a whole unit . To obtain a correctly
filled solder pot, solder must be fed slowly . See figure 9 .19 for correct method of
preparing connector for soldering .
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Figure 9 .19 Preparation for Soldering on Connector s
1 . Strip the wire and insert it in the pot - when bottomed , approximately 1/j2" o f
the wire should be exposed above the pot, (see figure 9-20) . Cut wire to fit .
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Figure 9 . 20 Joining Cables to Connector s
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3. Tin the entire length of the stripped wire that is to be i erted in the pot of
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the connector . The insulation must not be discolored or curled by this opera-
tion .
5 . Place the iron tip on the back of the pot . When the solder melts and bubbles ;
insert the conductor into the pot until it is bottomed . If necessary, apply a
small amount of solder to the joint ( see Figure 9 .19) .
6 . Remove the iron and hold the conductor steady until the solder cools and hardens .
The contour of the individual strands of wire should be easily seen when the
solder has cooled .
7 . Clean the joint using an axid brush dipped in Isopropyl Alcohol to remove flux
residues .
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CONTENTS
Page
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Hacksaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Drills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
Micrometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
Chisels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Hammer . . .
Shears and Pliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Screwdrivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Wrenches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Open -End Wrenches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Box Wrenches 10-35
Combination Box and Open -End Wrenches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Striking Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Set Screw Wrenches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Socket Wrenches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Adjustable Wrenches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Pipe Wrenches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 9
Protractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 1
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INTRODUCTION
Tools are the mechanic ' s best friend . Regardless of the type of job to be done, a
mechanic should choose and use the rr c ect tools . Particular care should be take n
to preserv e them if they are to last . Improper use of tools can cause personal
injury , damage to equipment , or damage to the tools .
HACKSAWS
FRAME TYPES
1 . Solid
2 . Adjustable ( 8 to 16 inches )
BLADE TYPES
B . Raker
Every third tooth is straight up and down . Used on material where clog-
ging of teeth is a problem .
C . W-
Teeth curv e from side to side . Used mainly on 32-pitch blades where a
precision cut is needed .
Note : The set of a blade is for the blade ' s clearance in cutting .
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CORRECT INCORREC T
14 TEETH
FOR MILD MATERIAL
LARGE SECTIONS
18 TEETH
FOR TOOL STEE L
HIGH CARBON
24 TEETH is
FOR ANGLE IRON, BRASS,
COPPER, IRON PIPE, ETC.
COARSE PITCH
MORE ON SECTION STRADOLES WORK
STRIPPING TEETH
32 TEETH
FOR CONDUIT 8
OTHER THIN TUBING,
SHEET METAL
TWO TEETH OR COARSE PITCH
MORE ON SECTION STRADDLES WOR K
THE BEST RESULTS ARE OBTAINED BY SELECTING THE CORRECT PITCH FOR
GENERAL PURPOSE WORK, IB TEETH PER INCH IS RECOMMENDE D
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USE OF RACKSAW
1 . Teeth should face away from handle when blade is in frame . (See Figure 10.2)
4 . Rule of Thumb :
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FILE S
Files are hardened steel tools used for cutting , removing , smoothing or polishing
metal . The tang is the only part of a file not tempered . ( See Figure 10 .3 . )
TERMS
1. Coarse
2. Bastard
3. Second cut
4. Smooth
5. Dead smoot h
CLASSIFICATIONS
3 . When filing cast iron, start with a bastard cut file and finish with a second
cut file .
4 . When filing soft steel, start with a second cut file and finish with a smooth
cut file .
5 . When filing hard steel, start with a smooth cut file and finish with a dead
smooth file .
6 . When filing brass or bronze , start with a bastard cut file and finish with a
second cut file .
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DOUBLE CUT
SINGLE CUT
DIFFERE NT SHAPE S
L~J l CABINET
KNIFE EDGE 3-SQUARE CROSSING
PILLER
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1 . Before attempting to use any file, it should be equipped with a tight fitting
handle . Using a file without a handle could result in a painful injury , should
the file meet am obstruction forcing the sharp end of the tang into the hand .
2. To put a handle o a file ; first, make s re the handle is the right sr and
that the hole is large enough for the tang . Insert the tang into the hole in
the handle then tap the back end of the handle on the bench . Make sure the
handle is on straight . ( See Figure 10 .4 . )
3. To remove a file handle ; hold the handle in your right hand, hold the file with
your left hand, and give the ferrule end of the handle a sharp rap against the
edge of the bench . The ferrule is the metal sleeve on the hole ead of the
handle .
6 . Don't throw files around an a bench or into a drawer with other tools and expect
them to stay sharp .
9 . Never hammer on a file . This is dangerous because it may shatter with chips
flying in eve ry direction .
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DRILLS •
C . Poin t
A . Number drills :
1 . No . 80 ( smallest diameter ) .0135-inch diameter
2 . No . 1 ( largest diameter ) . 228-inch diameter
B . Fractional drills :
1 . 1/64-inch increasing in 64ths up to one inch .
C . Lettered drills : •
1 . A to Z
2 . A = .234-inch diameter
3 . 2 = .413-inch diameter
7 . Suggested speeds and feeds for high speed drills . (Refer to Figure 10 .10
through 10 .12 . )
9 . Drilling Tips :
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Drilling Tips : (Continued )
D . Hand held drills 3/8" and larger should always be used with extra side grip
to avoid having drill motor wrenched from the hand if the drill seizes .
E . A drill is not a satisfactory tool for making large holes in sheet metal .
Fly cutters, chassis punches or special thin metal hole cutter should be
used .
F . Remember that drilling, especially hand held drills do not produce accurate
holes either in regard to location or hole diameter . Accurate diameter
holes (to within a thousandth) are usually produced by drilling with a drill
1/64-inch undersize and finishing with a reamer to size .
CUTTING EDGE OR LI P
LIP CLEARANC E
DEAD CENTE R
CUTTING EDGE OR LI P
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Figure 10 . 6 Parts of a Dril l
Lip clearance--Lip clearance is the relief which is given the cutting edges of the
drill to allow them to cater the metal without interference , The heel is ground
away from the cutting lip at an angle of 12 to 18 degrees for drills pointed for
aluminum and 10 to 14 degrees for drills to be used on stainless steel and titanium .
Length and Angle of the Lips--The lips are of equal length and at the same angle
with the axis of the drill .
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Central Locations of Point and Center of the Drill--If 1 and 2 have been correctly
ground, the point and dead center will be centrally located on the axis of the drill .
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EXCESSIVE INSUFFICIENT
LIP CLEARANC E LIP CLEARANC E
TAP DECIMAL
DRILL SIZE S EQUIVALENTS
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Recommended Recommende d
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Material SFPM Material SFFM
Feed Fee d
Drill per Drill pe r
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Diameter Revolution Diameter Revolution
Inches Inches Inches Inche s
Note : It is best to start with a moderate speed and feed , increasing either
one, or both , after observing the action and condition of the drill .
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Size Surface Feet Per Minut e
Decimal 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Frao ti ana l Equivalent
Revolution. Per Minute
1/6h .015625 2448 3672 4890 6112 7334 9779 12224 14669 17114 19558 22003
1/32 .03125 1222 1834 2445 3056 3667 4890 6112 7334 8557 9779 11002
1/16 .0625 611 917 1222 1528 1834 2445 3056 3667 4278 4890 550 1
3/32 .09375 407 611 815 1019 1222 1630 2037 2445 2852 3260 3667
1/8 .125 305 458 611 764 917 1222 1528 2139 2445
1834 2750
5/32 .15625 244 367 489 611 733 978 1222 1467 1711 1956 2200
3/16 .1875 204 306 1,07 509 611 815 1019 1222 1426 1630 1831,
7/32 .21875 175 262 349 437 524 699 873 1048 1222 1397 1572
1/4 .250 153 229 306 382 458 611 764 917 1070 1222 1375
5/16 .3125 122 183 244 306 367 489 611 733 1100
056 978
3/8 .375 102 153 204 255 306 407 509 611 713 815 91 7
7/16 .4375 87 131 175 218 262 349 431 521, 611 699 786
1/2 .500 76 115 153 191 229 306 392 458 535 611 668
9/16 .5625 68 102 136 170 204 272 340 407 475 543 61 1
5/8 .625 61 92 122 153 183 244 306 367 428 489 55 0
11/16 .6875 56 83 111 139 167 222 278 333 389 445 500
3/4 .750 51 76 102 127 153 204 255 306 357 407 45 8
13/16 .8125 47 70 91. 118 141 188 235 282 329 376 42 3
71/8 .875 44 65 87 109 131 175 218 262 306 31,9 39 3
15/16 .9375 41 61 81 102 122 163 204 244 285 326 36 7
1 1 .000 38 57 76 96 115 152 191 229 267 305 34 4
0 0 0
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Decimal 100 125 150 175 200 250 300 400 600 1000
Fractional Equivalent
Revolutions Per Minut e
1 64 .015625 24448 30528 3667 2
5/32 .15625 2445 3053 3667 4275 4890 6112 7334 9779 1466 9
3/16 .1875 2037 2544 3056 3563 4075 5093 6112 8149 1222 4
7/32 .21875 1746 2181 2619 3054 3493 4366 5239 6985 1047 0
1/4 .250 1528 1908 2292 2672 3056 3820 4584 6112 9168 1527 6
5/16 .3125 1222 1526 1834 2138 241,5 3056 3667 4890 7334 1222 1
3/8 .375 1019 1272 1528 1781 2037 2547 3056 4075 , 6412 1018 4
7/16 .4375 B73 1090 1380 1527 1746 2183 2619 3493 5239 872 9
1/2 .500 764 954 1146 1336 1528 1910 2292 3056 4584 763 8
9/16 .5625 679 848 1019 1188 1358 1698 2037 2716 4075 678 9
5/8 .625 611 763 917 1069 1202 1528 1834 2445 3667 611 0
11/16 .6875 556 694 833 972 1111 1389 1667 2223 3334 555 5
3/4 .750 509 636 764 891 1019 1273 1528 2037 3056 509 2
13/16 .8125 470 587 705 822 940 1175 1410 1881 2821 470 0
7/8 .675 437 545 655 763 873 1091 1310 1746 2619 436 5
15/16 .9375 407 509 611 713 815 1019 1222 1630 2445 407 4
1 1 .000 382 477 573 668 764 955 1146 1528 2292 3820
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Figure 10 .12 Operating Speeds--Fractional Sizes ( Sheet 2 of 4)
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Aluminum an d its alloys : Soluble oil ; kerosene and lard oil compounds ;
light, non- viscous, neutral oil ; kerosen e
and soluble oil mixtures .
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Intermittent cooling of hardened steel should be avoided , as it may caus e
small checks or cracks which will result in tool failure .
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MICROMETERS
The micrometer is the most commonly used precision tool in use . It is used far
accurately measuring dimensions . A micrometer divides the inch into 1000 parts .
It has a screw with 40 threads per inch which advances through a nut at .025 of
an inch per revolution . (See Figure 10 .16 for typical readings . )
2 . Never tighten clamp ring when spindle is removed . To do so may damage the
clamping mechanism .
TYPES
1 . Inside micrometer
2 . Outside micrometer
3• Depth micrometer
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PRINCIPAL PARTS OF A MICROMETER (Figure 10 .15)
1 . Frame
2 . Anvil
3 Spindle
4 . Barrel
5 . Thimbl e
O'LOER GAUGES
1 . Radius gauges ------Used to find radius of bend on parts you are copying .
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I .2 5 I .0312
3 .75 3 .0937
8th .. 5 .1562
I .12 5 7 .2187
3 .375 9 .281 2
3 .625 I I .343 7
7 .67 5 13 .4062 A-ANVIL I-ADJUSTING NUT FOR
6 the . 15 .4687 B-SPINDLE THREAD WEA R
1 . .062 5 17 .531 2
19 .5937 C-CLAMP RING J-THIMBLE SLEEVE
35 131 2 5
7 .4375
21 .656 2
23 7187 D-F RAM E K-LOCK NUT FOR THIMBLE
9 .5625 25 .7812 E-BARREL SLEEVE AND MEASURING
II 667 5 27 643 7
13 .6125 29 .9062 F-THIMBLE SCRE W
15 .9375 31 .9687 6-MEASURING SCREW L-THIMBLE CAP
H-FIXED NUT WIT H M-RATCHET STOP
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VERNIER CALIPER
Direct readings of both outside and inside measurements can be obtained on Vernier
Calipers . The front side is graduated for outside measurements and the reverse
side for inside measurements . ( See Figure 10 .17 . )
The bar of the tool is graduated in twentieths of an inch ( .050 inch) . Every second
division represents a tenth of an inch and is numbered . On the Vernier plate there
is as space divided into 50 parts and numbered 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, etc, to 50 . The
fifty divisions on the Vernier occupy the same space as 49 divisions on the bar .
To read the tool, note hoe many inches, tenths (or .100) and twentieths (or .050)
the 0 mark on the Vernier is from the 0 mark on the bar . Then note the number of
divisions en the Vernier from 0 to a line which exactly coincides with a line on
the bar .
Erample :
In the figure below the Vernier has been moved to the right one and four hundred
fifty thousandths (1 .450), as shown on tho bar and the fourteenth line on the
vernier coincides with a line, as indicated by the stars, on the bar . Fourteen
thousandths of an inch arc therefore to be added to the reading on the bar and the
total reading is one and four hundred and sixty-four thousandths inches (1 .464) .
Caution :
It is important for the bar to be wiped before moving the slide so that all dirt or
other particles are removed, thereby preventing possible damage to graduations and
interference with operation of the tool .
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ofliC il GRINDFRS
•
Bench grinders are used by the mechanic for hand grinding operations , such as sharp-
ening chisels o s drivers , grinding drills, removing excess metal from work ,
etc . They are usually fitted with both a medium grain and a fine grain abrasive
wheel . In so cases v,ire brush wheel i substituted for one of the abrasive
wheels . The medium wheel is satisfactory for rough grinding . For grinding to close
huts for size , eharpeniug tools, or when a smooth finish is desired , the fine
wheel should be used .
7 . Replace the wheel when it gets too small . (80 percent of its original diameter
or when ftcu 2 above is unattainable . )
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HOLDING DEVICE S
Vises and clamps are tools used for holding work of various kinds on which some
operation is being performed .
CLASSIFICATIONS
1 . Machinist vise
2 . Utility bench vise ( most common )
3 . Drill press vise ( usually has to be clamped to drill press table)
6 . Pipe vis e
Note : On bench vises soft jaws are sometimes needed to protect part . (See
figure 10 .19)
Punches ore used to locate centers for drawing circles, to start hole for drilling,
to punch holes in metal sheets , and to drive out pins or bolts . ( See figure 10 .19 1
CLASSIFICATIONS
CHISELS
Chisels are tools used to cut , chip, or remove metal . They are made of good grade
tool steel , hardened at the point and sharpened to a cutting edge . They will cut
any metal softer than themselves . Never use a chisel with a mushroomed head . See
figure 10 . 20 for "before" and "after" dressing .
CLASSIFICATIONS
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PIN PUNCH
DRIFT PUNC H
CENTER PUNCH
ALIGNING PUNC H
WITHOUT 71 CENTER
CENTER PUNC H
PUNCH MAR K
MARK KEEP S
THE
DRILL
FROM
WANDERIN G
TO DRIVE OUT
A PIN OR BOL T
PUNCH MARKS MAKE IT EASY
TO RE-ASSEMBLE TWO PARTS
IN THEIR ORIGINAL POSITIO N
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HAMMERS
Hammers a classified as cmmon , soft and sledges . Each has its special u The
followingr information will aid in selecting the right hammer for the particular work
at hoed . (See figure 10 .21 )
CLASSIFICATION S
1 . The common ( ball-peen ) hammer is used for sheet metal work, driving rivets,
general purpose work, and the peen does a good job of cutting out holes for
cap screws or studs .
2 . The soft hampers have heads made of lead , copper and babbit . These hammers
used when force i needed but you do not want to damage the part bein g
struck . Frequent dressing of the head is necessary due to the mushrooming
effect from hard usageSoft hammers a also made o t of plastic and raw-
hide . These should be used on parts where damage to part cannot be toler-
ated .
3. Sledges are used for heavy work, where great force is needed , such as : slug
wrench applications, driving stakes or breaking up rock . ( See figure 10 .27 )
Note : Hammer handles should always fit head tightly . Do not use the end of the
hammer handle for bumping purposes , this will split and ruin the handle .
Never use the handle for prying .
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BALL PEE N
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FACE
PLASTIC HAMMER
BRASS HAMMER
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Shears, pliers and nippers are tools used to hold, turn , cut, shape or bend light
work by hand . (See Figure 10 .22 )
PLIERS
SHEARS
1 . Shears are used for cutting sheet metal of various materials and thickness .
2 . Pliers are used principally for bolding or beading thin material, or cutting
electrical wire .
3 . Diagonal cutters are used for cutting off small stock, such as cotter keys and
electrical wire .
4 . Avoid using pliers on a hardened surface as this dulls the teeth and will cause
loss of grip .
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5 . Lang nose pliers often help a mechanic out of a tight spot in recovering a washer
or a nut which gets into a hard-to-reach spot, and in safety wiring applications
where the wire has to be pushed or pulled through a hole .
6 . Mechanics sometimes use pliers for loosening or tightening nuts . Always use
wrenches on nuts, NEVER PLIERS . In fact , don't use pliers when any other tool
will work .
DUCKBILL PLIERS
DON'T USE PLIERS ON NUTS
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1 . Screwdrivers for general purpose are classified by size according to the length
of the shank and blade - Various sizes are : 2-1/2, 3, 4, 5, 6 , 8, 10, and 12
inches . The blade tip is proportionate to the length of the shank and blade .
A . Select the right size screwdriver for the screw slot . This not only pre-
vents the screw slot from becoming burred and the blade tip from being
damaged , but reduces the force required to keep the screwdriver in the slot .
B . Screwdrivers are not designed to be used as a pry or pinch bar , and if muc h
force is applied when so used, it might bend or the blade may break . The
tip of the blade is hardened to keep it from wearing , and the harder it is
the easier it will break if a heavy beading strain is applied .
C . Don't hammer on the end of a screwdriver . It is not to be used in place of
a cold chisel , a punch , or a drift punch .
If one has to remove a rusty screw and the slot is full of rust ; tap gently
on the handle of the screwdriver , holding it at an angle to the slot of the
screw . After the slot is cleared sufficiently one can tap on the screw-
driver with a hammer to seat it well into the slot before t ry ing to loosen
the screw .
D . Don't use pliers on a screwdriver .
1 . First grind the tip straight and at a right angle to the shank .
Note : Never bold the screwdriver against the eme ry wheel more than
several seconds at a time . Keep dipping the blade in water to
keep it cool .
2 . After the tip is ground square , dress off a little at a time from each
face . Be careful to keep the blade thick enough to make a fairly tight
fit in the slot of the screw for which the screwdriver is intended .
3 . Keep the faces parallel for a short distance or have them taper in a
slight amount . Never gr ind the faces so they taper to a sharp edge at
the tip . ( See figure 10 .23 )
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PHILLIPS
The tips of these screwdrivers have two points which c s at the cen ter . These
points correspond to the slots in the head of the screw . s The correct size screw-
driver most be used for each different size screw . The sizes most commonly used
at the Field Laboratories are : No . 1, No . 2, and No . 3 .
The advantage of Phillips head screws over screws with standard slots is that the
screwdriver can't slide sideways outs of the slot and mar a surface . However, more
downward pressure must be exerted an the Phillips screwdriver to keep it in the
cross-slot .
OFFSET
The offset screwdriver has one blade forged in line with the shank or handle and the
other blade at right angles to the shank . With such a arrangement, when the swing-
ing space for the screwdriver is limited , the mechanic can change ends after each
swing and thus work the screw in or out of the threaded hole . The tips of the blade
can be either Comm on or Phillips or a combination of both .
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GROUND U f GROUND
A - SHOWS HOW LT RIGHT WRONG
A SCREWDRIVER
SHOULD FIT THE
SCREW SLOT
REED 9 PRINCE
E
OFFSET SCREWDRIVER L
MR
PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW AND SCREWDRIVE R
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WRENCHES
ORE-END WRENCHES
1 . Solid non -adjustable wrenches with openings in each end are called open-end
wrenches . The average set in a tool kit numbers about 10 wrenches with openings
that range from 5/16 to 1 inch . This combination of size . will fit most of the
nuts , cap-screws and bolts normally used . ( Figure 10 .24 . )
2 . The size of the openings between the jaws determines the size of the wrench .
The openings actually measure from five to fifteen thousandths of an inch larger
than the nominal sizes marked on the wrenches , no that they can easily be slip-
ped onto the nuts or bolt heads .
3 . The smaller the openings in the wreath , the shorter its overall length . The
larger the opening the longer its overall length . This proportions the lever
advantage of the wrench to the size of the bolt or nut . This helps reduce the
possibility of the mechanic applying too great a force on the bolt or nut .
4 . It takes practice to know whether you are using enough or too much force on a
wrench . Experience develops a sense of "feel" which enables a mechanic to know
whether a not or cap- screw is tightened the right amount .
5 . There are a few simple rules for the correct use of open -end wrenches :
A . Be sure that the wrench fits the nut or bolt head .
B . When one has to put a hard pull on a wrench , make sure the wrench seats
squarely on the sides of the nut .
C . Always PULL on a wrench----don't PUSH . If one pushes on a wrench and the
nut breaks loose, you will invariably strike your knuckles . ( Figure 10 .24 .)
• D . If one most push on the wrench , use the base of the palm and-hold your hand
open . This will avoid injury to your knuckles .
E . When the jaws on an open- end wrench become spread , replace the wrench .
F . Do not use a cheater ( extension) on a wrench .
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BOX WRENCHES
1 . Box wrenches are ve ry popular with mechanics . One reason for this is that they
can be operated in ve ry close quarters . They are called " box" wrenches because
they box or completely surround the at or bolt bead . (Figure 10 .25_ )
2 . Box wrenches commonly are either 6 point of 12 point . A 12 point wrench can be
used to continuously loosen or tighten a out with a minimum swing of the handle .
3 . Still another advantage of the box wrench is that there is practically no chance
of the wrench slipping off the nut and it can't spread on the nut .
4 . The sides of the opening in a box wrench are thin and it is ideally suited for
nuts which are hard to get at with an open-end wrench .
5 . Some, box wrenches have the heads set at an angle of 15 degrees to the handle .
This tips the end of the wrench which is not on the nut upward and provides
clearance for the mechanic ' s hand .
6 . The same rules for use shown for open-end wrenches hold true for box wrenches .
BOX WRENCH
USING
Box
WRENCH
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STRIKING WRENCH
1 . You never should liaomer on a wrench, but there is one exception . There is a
type of box wrench made for this purpose . These wrenches are heavy and strongly
made . The handle is short and has a pad on which the hammer blows are struck .
These box wrenches are known as "slugging" or "striking" wrenches . These
wrenches are especially useful on large size nuts .
SET-SCREW WRENCHE S
1 . The trade name for this type is an Allen wrench . All of them are L-shaped bars
o f tool steel . The most common type is hexagonal to fit the hexagon socket i n
the set screw .
2. These set screw wrenches wary in size according to the size of the socket in the
set screw . These wrenches usually come in a set when they are purchased . The
erect size must be used or the screw socket will be rounded out and next to
impossible to remove .
ALLEN WRENCH
SET SCREW
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SOCKET WRENCHES
1 . The type of wrench which has done most to moke the mechanics work easier and
save time is the socket wrench .
2 . The socket is detachable and may be attached to so-cal different types of
handles for many different applications . ( See figures 10 .29, 30 , 31, 32, and 33)
4 . Socket wrench sets also contain extra deep sockets for use on nuts which are a
long way down on the bolt , or for bolts that are in recessed holes . (Figure
10 .30 . )
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WSIGNET ENO OF
HINGED OFFSET HANDL E
S ING AT RIGHT
ANGLE FOR GREATEST
LEVERAGE
1 . The head can be positioned at the end or at the center of the handle . The slid-
ing offset and an extension bar can be made up as a "T" handle . ( Figure 10 .32 . )
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SPEED HANDLE
1 . Speed handles sometimes called "speeders" or "spinners " are convenient for many
jobs . The speed handle is worked like a brace which the woodworker uses with a
bit to bore holes . A speed wrench will help you get nuts off in a hurry after
they are first broken loose . (Figure 10 .33 . )
SPEED HANDLE
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ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES ( Not to be used unless approved by supervvisor . )
1 . Adjustable wrenches are shaped somewhat similar to open-end wrenches but have
one jaw adjustable . (Figure 10 .34 . )
3 . Although adjustable wrenches are convenient , they are not intended to take the
place of standard open-end wrenches , box wrenches , or socket wrenches .
4 . Adjustable wrenches aren't intended for hard se rv ice , treat them gently .
5 . There are two important rules to remember :
A . Always place the wrench on the nut so that the pulling force is applied to
the stationary jaw side of the handle . (Figure 10 .34 . )
B . After placing the wrench on the nut , tighten the adjusting knurl so that the
wrench fits the nut snugly . (Figure 10 .34 . )
6 . Adjustable wrenches , like all other tools , should be kept clean . Give them a
bath in cleaning solvent and apply a little light oil to the knurl and the sides
of the adjustable jaw where it slides in the body .
7 . Inspect them for cracked knurls or jaws which may result in failures .
BAD PRACTICE
DON'T PULL ON AN
ADJUSTABLE WRENCH
UNTIL IT HAS BEEN
TIGHTENED ON THE NU T
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GINLNAL INFOIZNTION
Toro types of threads ""T"' Y used a , National Coarse (NC) and National Fine
(NP) . NC threads range Irom 6 to 64r threads per inch, NP from 12 to 80 per such .
3 . In cutting threads two measurements must be Known - the dsonic ter and piteb .
Machine screws have their diameter indicated by a number, No . 0 being the small-
est and No . 12 the largest, to this number is always added the number of threads
per inch as No . 10-24 . Larger sized screws or bolts have their diameters indi-
cated by actual measurement as 5,16-24 .
4 . Use of Taps :
A . Taps are tools used for cutting in side or female threads ii: holes i, metal .
fiber or other material . The top should always be cleaned before use .
5. Use of Dies :
Dies are used for cutting male or external threads .
A . Clean die before use .
B . Die adjustment screw started loosely and then adjusted tighter, in steps .
while making threads .
C . Die inserted in handle (stock) with tapered thread side down or towards
the work .
D . Set screw in handle inserted in recess hole in die and securely tightened .
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COMBINATION SQUIRE
2 . Blade is usually 12 inches long . The handle can be moved to any position on
the blade . The handle i usually fitted with one or twc level glasses, and
a scratch awl screwed into handle .
3- Graduations on the blade are in 8ths , 16ths, and 32nds . Handle can be locked
to the blade at any position by a knurled knob .
4 . Common uses for the combination square are shown in Figure 10 .37 .
PROTRACTOR
GRADUATED BLADES
CHECKING ALIGNMENT
OF CYLINDER BORE WITH
V-EDGE BLADE
MEASURING
ANGLES
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• TUBE CUTTERS
To provide a good tube joint the tube must be cut off square . This is best accom-
plished by the use of a tube cutter which is shown in Figure 10 .38 . Cut tubing as
follows :
2 . Rotate cutter towards . its open side , gradually feeding cutting wheel downward by
turning adjustable screw . Do not feed wheel too rapidly . The cutting wheel
should be fed only while the cutter is being rotated , as dente will be caused i
tubing when the wheel is fed while the cutter is not moving . Moderate or light
tension on the adjustable screw will maintain an even tension on the cutting
wheel . This prevents bending and avoids excessive burrs on soft tubing .
TUBE Bl'NDLRS
Tubing installations requiring bends must he accomplished with minimum distortion and
restriction of the tubing . Attempts at tube bending with improper tools or by in-
• correct methods will result in constricted sections of bend with a reduction of fluid
flow .
When correct equipment and methods are used , bends with little or no flattening are
produced . Common defects in bending are flattening , kinking , or wrinkling .
Flattened bends result from not having the mandrel far enough forward in the tube, by
bending thin -walled tubes without a mandrel, or when too short " a radius is attempted .
A kinked and flattened bend is caused by slipping of the tube in the bender . Tubes
must be firmly clamped by the clamp block to prevent slippage during the bending
process .
Wrinkled bends result when thin-walled tube is bent without a supporting mandrel .
When hard tubing is beat, breakage will sometimes occur when the mandrel is too far
forward in the tube or when too short a radius is attempted .
A typical hand tube bender is shown in Figure 10 .39 . A bench iustalled tube bende r
is shown in Figure 10 .40 .
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Figure 10 .39 (band Tube Bender Figure 10 . 40 Bench Tube Bender
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The flared-type grip die consists of two steel blocks placed side by side and held in
alignment by steel pilot pins pressed into one block end extending into corresponding
holes in the other block . A number of countersunk holes are drilled along the grip
die section of the tool, the holes varying in size to correspond with the tubing size .
The grip die is designed to grip the tubes tightly without damaging them . The flar-
ing tool for this die consists of a cylindrical bar tapered at one end to correspond
with the angles of countersunk holes . ( See Figure 10 .41 . )
1 . Insert tube into correct diameter hole of flaring tool die and clamp block dies
tightly together . Allow tubing to extend upward through die approximately one-
half outside diameter of tube, secure assembly , place tapered end of flaring tool
into centerline of tubing , and tap lightly with hammer until walls of tube are
forced to assume shape of countersunk hole in die . Avoid cracking tube ends .
2 . Check flare by placing an AN819 sleeve over tube . The outside diameter of the
flare should extend approximately 1/16-inch beyond the end of the sleeve but
should not be longer than the largest outside diameter of the sleeve .
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FLARING MACHINE
The flaring machine is designed for efficient production flaring of pressure tubing .
It co ists of an electric driven motor which drives a spindle inserted with a 37-
degree s flaring center tool or squaring and burring tool ; the rpm of this spindle is
regulated by the variable speed control rotor handle, and the horizontal movement of
the spindle is manually operated by a hand lever . The moving jaws which contain the
flaring dies will clamp and secure the tubing . The jaws are operated by a compressed
air actuator and controlled by a foot pedal air valve . It i s necessary to depress
the foot pedal air valve and move the operating lever to therigh(approximately one
mch) in order to close the movable jaws . ( See Figure 10 .42 . )
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2 Adjust calibrated ring on spindle for number which is tube OD , to align with
marked groove , by use of an Allen-type screwdriver .
3 . The die adapter is installed in the movable jaws and the matched flaring dies of
the correct tube OD size are placed in these adapters . All foreign matter in the
grooves of the jaws , adapter , and dies will be removed prior to assembly of these
parts .
4 . The tube stop finger on the fixed jaw should be allowed to drop to dead center of
the flaring die by means of the two - stage stops . The finger adjusting screw
should be turned to adjust the amount of tube length which sticks through the die
to determine the correct flare diameter .
5 . Slowly operate hand lever of horizontal spindle toward flaring die ; then adjust
and lock positive spindle stopscrew , located on top of machine casting , to keep
flaring center from coining tube and yet bringing tube flaring to correct diam-
eter .
7 . Position tube into rear flare die and against finger stop .
S . Depress and hold foot pedal air valve and move operating lever slowly until mov-
able jaws close and clamp tube .
9 . Continue to use manual operating lever to flare tube until completed ; release it
and remove flared tube . •
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CONTENTS
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Compressed Gas Bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11- 1
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COMPRESSED GAS BOTTLE S
Compressed gas bottles o cylinders ar used to transport and store such gases a
nitrogen , helium, oxygen, acetylene, argon, hydrogen , carbon dioxide, fluorine, and
refrigerants at . pressures up to 3000 psi . Careful handling of these containers is
essential to prevent serious accidents from the high pressures or dangerous gases
involved . The following rules should be observed :
Storage
3 . Store at temperatures of less than 125 F, and preferably out of the direct sun-
light . In freezing weather keep valves dry.
Transport
4 . Keep acetylene bottles upright . (The contain liquid acetone in a porous filler .
The liquid may cause a fire if it gets into the regulator . )
• Use
1 . Open valves slowly and observe systems for leaks . If containers or cylinder
valves leak, do not attempt repair . Return the cylinder to the vendor, clearly
marking it as defective .
2 . Regulators and pressure gages provided for use with a particular gas most not be
used with other gases .
3 . Do not use a wrench to close valves equipped with hand wheels .
4 . Release the adjusting screw of the regulator before opening a cylinder valve ;
close the cylinder valve and release the pressure from the regulator before
removing it .
5 . Never lubricate bottle fittings . Lubricants can cause explosions upon contact
with oxidizers .
6 . Left-hand threads are indicated by a groove around the circumference of the nuts .
7 . Leave at least 25 psi in empty bottles to prevent contamination .
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Abbreviations . 1-6
Ammeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
-B-
-C-
Capacitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
•
Center of Gravity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Chisels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Chocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Combination Open-Ibsd Box Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Conversion Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 1
Fractions of an Inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Weights end Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 3
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Definitions
General .- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Liquid Propellants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Drills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
Diffusico Pumps, Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
-F-
Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Applying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Bolts 5-4
Head Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Screvs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Torquing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
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Item
-H-
Hacksaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Hammers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Hand Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Hoisting Hand Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Hoisting Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-if
Holding Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
_I_
-J-
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
-K-
Knot Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 9
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-0-
Chmmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
C-Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 1 •
l paneiom and Flexibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Flanged Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Mammon Allowable Working Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Support Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Threaded Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Vacwm 3-36
Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Pipe Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Pliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Pressurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Pressure Regulators (see Regulators) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Protractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Punches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Pumps, Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
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Resistors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Rigging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
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Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
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Shackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Skids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
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Slings
Sling Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.16
Solvents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7_5
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Piping System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
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Leak Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Piping Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Pressure Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
System Leak and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
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Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
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Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
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Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
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Globe . . 4-3
Expansible Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Solenoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 8
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Waahera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Welding Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Wire Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
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