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Accession Number:
AD0773644
Title:
Lightweight Outsoles for Combat Footwear
Corporate Author:
UNIROYAL INC MIDDLEBURY CT
Report Date:
1973-05-01
Abstract:
A compound formulation having good abrasion resistance and flex crack resistance was developed for a combat boot outsole. The lightweight polyurethane has a specific gravity of 0.55. To fabricate the outsole, liquid injection molding equipment was used. In an attempt to improve flex cracking resistance a modified chevron outsole was designed. To facilitate quality control, a Polyair flex tester was evaluated.
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 24 Jun 1971-17 Feb 1973
Pages:
0045
Distribution Statement:
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Document partially illegible.
Contract Number:
DAAG17-71-C-0152
File Size:
4.57MB
