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DEFSTAN 81-073/4(2016) : 2016

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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GUIDE ON USE OF CAPTIVE FASTENERS

Superseded date

01-03-2023

Published date

07-11-2016

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

Gives 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; and d) Quarter turn

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes DEFSTAN 81-73/3(2007). (11/2016)
DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
UK Ministry of Defence Standards
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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