TM 55-1680-317-23&P
2-7.
SEWING REPAIRS- Continued
Table 2-2. Sewing Machine Code Symbols
Code
symbol
Sewing Machine
LD
SEWING MACHINE, INDUSTRIAL (Light Duty): General sewing; power driven; lock stitch; single
needle; flat bed; with rigid table stand; 10- to 13-inches depth of throat; 31-15 or any equivalent model
MD
SEWING MACHINE, INDUSTRIAL (Medium Duty): General sewing; power driven; lock stitch; single
needle; flat bed; with rigid table stand; 111W155 or any equivalent model.
DN
SEWING MACHINE, INDUSTRIAL (Light to Medium Darning): Darning; power driven;
lock stitch; single needle; 6-7/8-inches depth of throat; cylinder bed; with rigid table
stand; 47W70 or any equivalent model.
BT
SEWING MACHINE, INDUSTRIAL(Light Duty): Bar tacking; with rigid table stand; 69-8
or any equivalent model.
Table 2-3. Stitching Specifications.
Recommended
sewing machine
Component
(code symbol)
Stitches per Inch
Thread size
Individual Hot Climate Survival Kit
Outer Case
MD
7-9
FF
DN
Darn
FF
Grommet reinforcement
MD
7-9
FF
DN
Darn
FF
Pocket tie tape
MD
7-9
FF
Carrying handle
MD
7-9
FF
Slide interlocking fastener
MD
7-9
FF
Inner Case
MD
8-11
E
Slide interlocking fastener
MD
8-11
E
Attaching strap
MD
8-11
E
Connecting strap
MD
8-11
E
Connecting strap reinforcement
MD
8-11
E
Tarpaulin
LD
7-11
E
First Aid Kit Case
MD
8-11
E
DN
Darn
E
Tool Kit Carrier
MD
7-11
FF
Canned Drinking Water Test Pad
LD
7-11
FF
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