A-A-1293A
Fiberglass bending moment test: Hammers with fiberglass handles shall be subjected to the test below in lieu of the static force test found in ANSI B173.3. Samples of the assembled striking tool shall not break, chip, or crack when subjected to the applicable load and distance listed below. The distance shall be measured from the top of the tool head. The striking tool head shall be locked securely in the test fixture with the striking face down and with the handle extended in the horizontal plane. The load shall be applied gradually and in a vertical direction.
BENDING MOMENT TEST LOAD FOR FIBERGLASS HANDED HAMMERS
|
Head Weight |
Distance |
Applied load |
|
(ounces) |
(inches) |
(pounds minimum) |
|
7 |
10 |
100 |
|
13 |
10 |
200 |
|
16 |
10 |
300 |
|
20 |
10 |
325 |
Workmanship. All hammers shall be free from imperfections which may affect their safety, appearance, serviceability, or durability.
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise stated in the contract, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection as specified herein. Except as stated otherwise in the contract, the contractor may use his own or any other facilities available for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform the inspections set forth in the commercial item description if deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to the prescribed requirements.
Sampling for inspection and testing. Sampling for inspection and testing shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-105 at the inspection levels and AQL’s specified below. The low shall consist of all hammers of the same nominal head weight presented for inspection at the same time. The sample unit shall be one hammer.
Visual and dimensional characteristics, and workmanship. The inspection level shall be S-4, with an AQL of 4.0 expressed in terms of percent defective.
Testing of the end item for hardness. The inspection level shall be S-3 with an AQL of 4.0 expressed in terms of percent defective.
Testing of the end item (all other tests). The inspection level shall be S-3 with an AQL of 4.0 expressed in terms of percent defective.
Regulatory requirements. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials in accordance with Public Law 94-580, as amended, the maximum extent practicable.
Preservation, packaging, packing, labeling, and marking. The preservation, packaging, packing, labeling, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or purchase order. Notes.
The issue of referenced documents in effect on the date of invitation for bid or request for proposals shall be used to determine compliance with the stated requirements.
ANSI standards are available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc., 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.
ASTM standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street., Philadelphia, PA 19103.
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