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BS 4F 120:1993

Superseded
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Specification for continuous filament nylon sewing threads for aerospace purposes
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

11-07-2002

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-10-1993

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1. Scope
2. References
3. General requirements
4. Yarn
5. Construction and properties
6. Finish
7. Type tests
8. Identification
Annexes
A. Method for determination of boiling water shrinkage
     of sewing thread
B. Method of test for sewing properties (threads of
     length per unit mass not less than 9000 m/kg)
C. Method of test for sewing properties (threads of
     length per unit mass less than 9000 m/kg)
Tables
1. General requirements (given in BS F 100)
2. Construction and properties
3. Loop breaking load
Figures
A.1 Thread loop and tensioning weight suspended on
     testing frame
B.1 Test piece for threads of length per unit mass not
     less than 9000 m/kg
C.1 Test piece for threads of length per unit mass less
     than 9000 m/kg
List of references

Specifies requirements for a range of continuous filament nylon sewing threads for aerospace purposes. Coverage includes yarn, finish, and construction and properties. Also gives detailed tables, annexes and diagrams.

Committee
ACE/65
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 3f120: 1987. DRAFT FOR COMMENT 92/78453 DC
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
12
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS 4F 118:1990 Specification for 50 g/m<sup>2</sup> nylon parachute fabric
BS 2F 129:1991 Specification for woven polyester narrow fabrics for aerospace purposes
BS 2010:1963 Method for determination of the linear density of yarns from packages
BS 2648:1955 Performance requirements for electrically-heated laboratory drying ovens
BS 3F 124:1991 Specification for woven nylon 6.6 narrow fabrics for aerospace purposes (nominally 940 dtex yarns)
BS 5F 100:1991 Procedure for inspection and testing of textiles for aerospace purposes
BS 2085:1973 Method of test for determination of twist in yarns, direct counting method

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