[METRIC]
A-A-1916B
February 1, 1994
SUPERSEDING
A-A-1916A
February 8, 1990
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
TAG, SHIPPING (STOCK, CIRCULAR)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description.
1. SCOPE: This description covers the requirements for standard commercial metal rim tags.
2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
A. Construction and materials. Materials used in the production tag of stock tags shall be made from stock, and shall be in accordance with the requirements as specified below.
TABLE I
|
Requirement |
Test Method |
Thickness |
0.360-0.508 mm (0.0142-0.200)” |
TAPPI T 411 |
Basis weight |
311-439 g/m2 (142-200 lbm *) |
TAPPI 410 |
Bursting Strength |
790 kPascals (100 psi) |
TAPPI T 403 |
* Base on (22-1/2” x 28-1/2” – 500 sheets)
The tag shall have a metal binding that will not rust. The tags shall be strung with twine passing through the tag hole and knotted at the end. The knot shall be at least 11.11 cm (4-3/8”) from the tag hole, measured from the nearest points, with the twine fully extended. Sizes and colors of the tags shall be as specified. A tolerance of + 1.59 mm (+1/16”) shall be permitted for size of tag.
Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc. and any data which may improve this document, should be sent to: General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service, 26 Federal Plaza, New York N.Y. 10278 ATTN: Engineering Branch (2FYEE). |
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. |
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