MIL-DTL-87161F
SAE INTERNATIONAL
SAE HS-1086
- Metals and Alloys in the Unified Number System (DoD
adopted).
SAE AMS-STD-66
- Steel: Chemical Composition and Hardenability
(DoD adopted).
(Copies of these documents are available from https://www.sae.org/ or from SAE International,
400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.)
2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and
the references cited herein, 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 Qualification. Wire strand furnished under this specification shall be products that
are authorized by the qualifying activity for listing on the applicable qualified products list
the continental United States or Canada (see 4.1). The qualifying activity will be advised of any
plant relocation, changes in key personnel, or major process change(s) (e.g. changes in lubricant
and/or jacketing material, changes in the lubricant application process, etc.) for requalification
testing determinations.
3.2 Materials and protective coating.
3.2.1 Steel for composition A. High carbon steel in accordance with SAE AMS-STD-66
shall be used for composition A wire strand and shall be of one type. The carbon steel shall be
capable of meeting the requirements of this specification.
3.2.2 Steel for composition B. Corrosion resistant steel UNS S30200 or UNS S30400 in
accordance with SAE HS-1086 shall be used for composition B, types I and II wire strand.
3.2.3 Protective coating. Composition A wires shall be thoroughly and uniformly coated
by the methods specified in 3.2.3.1.
3.2.3.1 Zinc coating for composition A. Zinc coating of composition A wires shall be by
the hot dipped or electroplated process and shall conform to the following:
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