A-A-1610
February 2, 1984
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
STAY, METAL, PAPERBOARD BOX
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this
Commercial Item Description in lieu of Federal Specification PPP-B-665, 8 four prong eyelets.
This commercial item description covers requirements for metal stays used in the assembly of paperboard boxes.
Salient characteristics.
Metal stays shall be manufactured of cold steel with a hardness of B-83 to 87 Superficial Rockwell 15T scale. They shall be 1-inch by .009 + 0002 with 8-four prong eyelets per 1-13/16 inches of length.
Stays shall be coated on one side with an enamel as specified over phosphate. The coating shall have a 7H pencil hardness when tested as specified in ASTM D 3363.
The steel shall be capable of three 180o bends across the length and 1-180o bend with the length without fracturing.
Stay shall be suitable for use with paperboard of 0.06 to 0.09 inch thickness.
The issue of the ASTM Test Method in effect on the date of solicitation shall be used to determine compliance with these requirements.
Workmanship. Stay shall be manufactured in accordance with good commercial practice, free from imperfections which may affect their utility.
Certification. The contractor shall certify that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this description, and that the product conforms to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices and is the same product offered for sale in the commercial marketplace. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract.
Regulatory requirements. The manufacturer shall utilize recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable.
Packaging, packing, and marking. The packaging and packing shall be in accordance with normal commercial practice and shall assure acceptance by common carrier and provide product protection against loss and damage during multiple shipments, handling and storage. The shipping container shall be in compliance with the National Motor Freight Classification and Uniform Freight Classification. Marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.
Note. Purchase shall specify color of stays and length of roll.
ASTM standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
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