MIL-DTL-23806B
2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents for 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.
ASTM INTERNATIONAL
ASTM B566
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Wire, Aluminum, Copper-Clad.
ASTM D1248
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Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion Materials for Wire and Cable.
(Copies of these documents are available online at https://www.astm.org or from the ASTM International,
P.O. Box C700, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.)
2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of 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 sheets. In the event of any conflict between requirements of
this specification and the specification sheet, the latter shall govern.
3.2 Materials. The materials used in the construction of the cable shall be as specified herein and as in
the detail specification sheet. When a specific material is not specified, suitable materials for the intended
application shall be used and shall be such that the cable meets the requirements specified herein.
3.2.1 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.
3.2.1.1 Inner conductor. The inner conductor of the cable shall conform to type S, uncoated, solid
except that sizes shall be as specified in the detail specification sheet. For purposes of testing in
accordance with A-A-59551 or ASTM B566, nonstandard sizes specified in the specification sheet shall
meet the tensile strength and elongation requirements of the next largest standard size.
3.2.1.2 Inner conductor joints. There shall be no joints in solid conductors made subsequent to the last
drawing operation. Joints shall be brazed or silver soldered, using a no acid flux. The overall specified
conductor dimension tolerance shall be maintained and the tensile strength of the joint shall be equivalent
to or greater than that of the inner conductor itself.
3.2.2 Dielectric material. The core material shall be continuous homogeneous, unicellular foam
polyethylene extruded on the inner conductor.
3.2.3 Outer conductor. The outer conductor of the cable shall be smooth seamed or seamless tubular
aluminum with an electrical resistivity of 0.077 ohm maximum at 20°C. Joints shall be within the specified
dimension and tensile strength limits for the conductor itself.
3.2.3.1 Surface integrity. The outer conductor shall be round, smooth and free from grooves, marks or
scratches or any other deformities greater than .004 inch in depth.
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