MIL-DTL-17376F
2.3 Non-government publications. The following documents form a part of this
document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these
documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract (see 6.2).
COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION
CGA TB-17
- Test Methods for Evaluating Paints and Coatings on
Refillable Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders.
(Copies of these documents are available at https://www.cganet.com/ or from the
Compressed Gas Association, 4221 Walney Road, 5th Floor, Chantilly, VA 20151-2923.)
2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and
the references cited herein (except for related specification sheets), the text of this document
takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and
regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Specification sheets. The individual item requirements shall be as specified herein
and in accordance with the applicable specification sheet. In the event of any conflict between
the requirements of this specification and the specification sheet, the latter shall govern.
3.2 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered,
or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided
that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements and promotes
economically advantageous life cycle costs.
3.3 Material. Material shall be as specified herein and as in the applicable specification
sheet (see 1.2).
3.4 Cap weight and thickness. The cap shall weigh less than 3-1/2 pounds. The thickness of
the cap shall be not less than 0.100 inch. All caps less than 0.134 inch in wall thickness shall be
reinforced longitudinally by being hexagonal or octagonal shaped or by having not less than four
rolled beads or indentations when cylindrically shaped for adequate protection against impact.
3.5 Threads. Threads shall be in accordance with FED-STD-H28.
3.6 Cleaning, treating, and painting. The treatment and painting of cylinders shall be by
any method or system that will provide a finish that will meet the requirements of CGA TB-17.
The cylinders shall be color coded and stenciled in accordance with the requirements of
MIL-STD-101 for the designated gas for which the cylinder is designed.
3.7 Workmanship. All parts of the caps and flanges shall be clean of harmful extraneous
material such as sand, dirt, pits, spurs, scale, and flux. Rework shall be limited to procedures
that do not reduce strength or affect function.
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