MIL-DTL-17587C(SH)
CONTENTS
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PARAGRAPH
1. SCOPE......................................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Scope.................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Classification.....................................................................................................................................................1
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS ................................................................................................................................1
2.1 General..............................................................................................................................................................1
2.2 Government documents ....................................................................................................................................1
2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks ................................................................................................1
2.3 Non-Government publications ..........................................................................................................................2
2.4 Order of precedence ..........................................................................................................................................2
3. REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................................................2
3.1 Specification sheets...........................................................................................................................................2
3.2 Qualification .....................................................................................................................................................2
3.3 General design, construction, and performance requirements ..........................................................................3
3.3.1 Drawout-mounted construction ................................................................................................................3
3.3.2 Creepage and clearance distances ............................................................................................................3
3.3.3 Insulation..................................................................................................................................................3
3.3.4 Endurance/manual cycling .......................................................................................................................3
3.3.5 Calibration................................................................................................................................................3
3.3.6 Inclination ................................................................................................................................................3
3.3.7 Temperature rise.......................................................................................................................................3
3.3.8 Short-time current duty cycle performance (withstand rating).................................................................3
3.3.9 Interrupting current duty cycle performance ............................................................................................3
3.3.10 Shock......................................................................................................................................................3
3.3.11 Vibration ................................................................................................................................................3
3.3.12 Electromagnetic interference (EMI).......................................................................................................3
3.3.13 Voltage spike..........................................................................................................................................3
3.4 Additional design, construction, and performance requirements ......................................................................3
3.4.1 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials ................................................................3
3.4.2 Safety........................................................................................................................................................4
3.4.2.1 Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ................................................................................................................4
3.4.3 Ambient temperature................................................................................................................................4
3.4.4 Special tools .............................................................................................................................................4
3.4.5 Mounting and dimensions ........................................................................................................................4
3.4.6 Current carrying connections ...................................................................................................................4
3.4.7 Electrical arc enclosures...........................................................................................................................4
3.4.8 Thermoplastic parts ..................................................................................................................................4
3.4.9 Painting ....................................................................................................................................................4
3.4.9.1 Powder coating ................................................................................................................................4
3.4.9.1.1 Selection .................................................................................................................................4
3.4.9.1.2 Appearance .............................................................................................................................4
3.4.9.1.3 Color .......................................................................................................................................4
3.4.9.1.4 Thickness ................................................................................................................................4
3.4.9.1.5 Acceptance..............................................................................................................................5
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