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12-5. GENERAL REPAIR–Continued
b. Searing and Dipping Tape and Webbing.
(1)
(2)
Searing. Ends of nylon webbing may be seared by pressing the ends lightly against a hot surface until
the nylon has melted sufficiently to prevent fraying. Care must be exercised to avoid forming a sharp
edge or creating a lumped effect by oversearing.
Dipping. Ends of all cotton or nylon tape and webbing maybe dipped in a melted mixture of 50 percent
beeswax and 50 percent paraffin. Dip ends to a depth of 1/2-inch (1.27 cm) unless otherwise specified.
Make certain that paraffin-beeswax mixture is fully melted before dipping tape or webbing.
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12-6. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF PACK (NSN 8465-00-753-6547)
a. General.
(1) The hexagonal-shaped pack (Fig. 12-3) consists of a Type I cotton duck body, which is lined with 1/4-
inch (0.635 cm) felt, and a network of Type Vlll cotton-nylon webbing suspender and securing straps.
The straps are reinforced and are equipped with quick-fit reversible adapters of 750-pound (340.5 Kg)
breaking strength. The pack is folded at the top and each side is held to the top by a rivet. When the
container body is fully extended, its maximum dimensions are 53 inches by 75 inches (135 by 190
cm).
(2) Prior to repair, each item will be inspected to determine the amount of repair necessary. Repairs will
be made as fully as skills, facilities, funds, and local conditions permit.
b. Repairing Duck and Felt Fabrics.
(1)
(2)
General. The cotton duck fabric of the pack body maybe restitched, darned, and patched. The felt
lining may be restitched and plugged.
Restitching. Restitch loose or broken stitching on body of Container directly over old stitching, using
Model 111W155 sewing machine or equivalent with size FF nylon thread. Make 7 to 9 stitches per inch
(2.54 cm), and Iockstitch at least 1/2 inch (1.27 cm).
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