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DEFSTAN 81-73/3(2007) : 2007

Superseded
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GUIDE ON USE OF CAPTIVE FASTENERS
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

21-09-2016

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2007

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Warning
3 Normative References
4 Definitions
5 Selection
6 Types of Fastener
  6.1 Captive Screw
  6.2 Strap Bolt
  6.3 Toggle Catch
  6.4 Quarter-turn
7 Fastener Characteristics
8 Information to be supplied by the Designer
9 Drawing Identification
Annex A Captive Screw with Insert
  A.1 Uses
  A.2 Application
Annex B Captive Screw Fasteners (Angle Plate)
  B.1 Uses
  B.2 Application
Annex C Captive Screw Fastener (Metal Nut Insert)
  C.1 Uses
  C.2 Application
Annex D Captive Screw Fasteners (Riveted Nut Plates) for
        Cases Def Stan 81-28 and Def Stan 81-21
  D.1 Uses
  D.2 Application
Annex E Captive Screw Fastener (Self Centring Insert)
  E.1 Uses
  E.2 Application
Annex F Strap Bolt
  F.1 Uses
  F.2 Application
Annex G Toggle Catches
  G.1 Uses
  G.2 Application
Annex H Quarter-turn Fastener (Plastic Insert 38 mm Diameter)
  H.1 Uses
  H.2 Application
Annex I Quarter-turn Fastener (Plastic Insert 48 mm Diameter)
  I.1 Uses
  I.2 Application
Annex J Quarter-turn Fasteners (Metal Securing Devices)
  J.1 Uses
  J.2 Application

Provides guidance on the use of the following types of commercially available captive fasteners recommended for the closure of reusable containers for transit and storage of materiel for the Services: a) Captive screw, b) Strap bolt, c) Toggle catch, d) Quarter turn.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes DEFSTAN 81-73/2(2000). (06/2007)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
34
PublisherName
UK Ministry of Defence Standards
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

DEFSTAN 81-71/5(2015) : 2015 CASES, WOOD, PACKING, REUSABLE
DEFSTAN 81-41(PT2)/8(2015) : 2015 PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 2: DESIGN
DEFSTAN 81-41(PT2)/7(2014) : 2014 PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 2: DESIGN

DEFSTAN 81-21/4(1999) : 1999 CASES, FIBREBOARD AND WOOD
DEFSTAN 81-41(PT2)/6(2005) : 2005 PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 2: DESIGN
BS 1210:1963 Specification for wood screws
DEFSTAN 81-41(PT1)/6(2006) : 2006 PACKAGING OF DEFENCE MATERIEL - PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO DEFENCE PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS
DEFSTAN 81-86/2(2000) : 2000 CORR 2000 METAL FITTINGS FOR WOODEN CONTAINERS
BS 7195(1989) : 1989 GUIDE FOR PREVENTION OF CORROSION OF METALS CAUSED BY VAPOURS FROM ORGANIC MATERIALS
DEFSTAN 81-28/4(2001) : 2001 CARTONS, FIBREBOARD, FIXED JOINT, MULTI-WALLED, CORRUGATED, FOR MILITARY LEVEL PACKAGING, GRADES A AND B
BS 4933:1973 Specification for ISO metric black cup and countersunk head bolts and screws with hexagon nuts
BS 4464:1969 Specification for spring washers for general engineering and automobile purposes. Metric series
BS 3692:2001 ISO metric precision hexagon bolts, screws and nuts. Specification

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