MIL-PRF-61002B
3.9 Application temperature. The adhesive being utilized must conform to the
characteristics of the specified grade and style (see 1.2) between 40 degrees F and 110 degrees F. If
the labels are to be applied at temperatures lower than 40 degrees F or higher than 110 degrees F,
the procuring activity will specify the application, surface, and overall environmental temperatures
as to meet the performance objectives of this specification (see 6.2).
3.10 Backing sheet. The backing sheet shall be coated with a suitable release coating
that will provide adequate converting and dispensing of the pressure-sensitive adhesive coated
facestock.
3.11 Dimensions.
3.11.1 Labels. The length and width dimensions of the individual labels shall be as
specified in the contract or order (see 6.2). The tolerance on dimensions up to and including 3.0
inches (76.2 mm) shall be +/- 0.0312 inch (0.794 mm). Dimensions over 3 inches the tolerance
shall be +/- 0.0625 inch (1.58 mm). All tolerances shall be maintained unless otherwise specified.
3.11.2 Sheets. When the labels are furnished in sheet form, the length and width
dimensions of the individual sheets or labels shall be specified in the contract or order (see 6.2). If
not specified, the contractor shall make the decision based on standard commercial manufacturing
practice.
3.11.3 Rolls. When the labels are furnished in roll form, the paperboard core of the roll
shall have a minimum inside diameter of 3.0 inches (76.2 mm) with a tolerance of +/- 0.625 inch
(15.88 mm), unless otherwise specified in the contract or order (see 6.2). The width of the core
shall have a tolerance +/- 0.625 inch (15.88 mm) or as specified in the contract or order (see 6.2)
and shall be no smaller than the width of the roll.
3.12 Color. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order (see 6.2), the labels shall
have a white background with black printing. In all cases, the bar reflectance and print contrast
signal of the bar code symbol shall conform to symbology specifications exemplified and defined
in documents such as MIL-STD-130, ISO/IEC 15394, and MHIA MH10.8.1.
3.13 Workmanship. Labels shall be free of adhesive on the printable surface. Label edges
shall be smooth and clean cut. The labels shall be free from lint, dust, grit, spots, wrinkles, folds,
holes, tears and other imperfections. The backing sheet shall be free of die-cuts, slits, or any other
defect that may affect serviceability.
3.14 Storage markings. All packages of labels shall be marked with the type of storage,
temperature range, and shelf-life (to include last usable date) that is required to ensure proper storage
of the label stock(s). Also, due to some adhesive's short shelf-life, the contractor shall specify for
each delivery the date when the adhesive was purchased. Labels, with adhesive that were purchased
more than three months prior to the date of delivery, will not be accepted unless the procuring
agency is prepared to use the labels before the expiration of the shelf-life date.
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