How can I fix the pivoting buckle clamp plate on my M50 pro mask, which won't stay locked when trying to tighten the head harness?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 13:48:34 -0500

Pivoting buckle clamp Plate on my M50 pro mask wont stay locked when trying to tighten the head harness. Can anybody help me out?

Response by PVT Mark Brown made Mar 7 at 2018 2:25 PM

PVT Mark Brown — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 14:25:58 -0500

That does not compute in my main spring housing group.

Response by SGT Ej P. made Mar 7 at 2018 3:45 PM

SGT Ej P. — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 15:45:15 -0500

You can always tape it after you've set the strap.. You can't get a replacement for that one small part sorry...

Response by SGT Ej P. made Mar 7 at 2018 3:46 PM

SGT Ej P. — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 15:46:36 -0500

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2018 4:18 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 16:18:11 -0500

The only thing I can think of would be to take a pair of pliers and slightly squeeze across the axis of the pin that allows the clamp to close. It might make it tight enough to remain closed.

But, if you break the clamp, then you could Dx the mask.

Better check with someone before you try

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2018 4:24 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 16:24:06 -0500

That mask needs to be turned in to the Company CBRN NCO and exchanged, unfortunately there is not a way to replace that locking part, they will need to get it exchanged through supply, hopefully you are not at fault for this breakage, if you are you will have to pay to replace the mask.

Response by SFC Jim Ruether made Mar 12 at 2018 4:10 PM

SFC Jim Ruether — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 16:10:34 -0400

Obviously a faulty mask harness. You could make it work maybe with some mod's of your own but do you want to trust your unauthorized repairs and test them with your life when a new harness can be gotten from your CBR/NCO?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2018 2:54 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 14:54:08 -0400

If the mask can't be fixed at a company level it needs to be sent to the CSMS.

This is not equipment you want to try and fix yourself if you don't have the proper tools. You are dealing with a mask that may potentially save your life.

Get with your supply Sgt and put in a work order so it's fixed properly.

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Mar 13 at 2018 8:41 PM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 20:41:19 -0400

Try reading the operator's manual or asking your NCO.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 14 at 2018 4:52 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 May 2018 16:52:21 -0400

Definitely DO NOT try and fix this yourself. This is something that your life depends on. If it doesn’t work properly then the mask won’t seal. You can put in a work order or speak to your CBRN NCO and get the whole mask replaced. I definitely wouldn’t trust it the way it is. Once again,this isn’t something that you want to even think about doing yourself. It’s a job for the pros. If you have to pay then who cares, if it saves your life it was worth the money. I really don’t see a reason why you would have to pay anyway, it’s not like you’ve done anything to cause this. I’ve seen it happen a lot. It’s just that it wears out over time and different soldiers need to have it to fit properly. No two people are exactly the same. Take it in ASAP.