A-A-1353A
3.8.2.2 Alternative Coatings. Alternate coatings maybe used in lieu of nickel - chromium and shall be subjected to the Alternative Coating Test as specified below.
3.8.2.2.1 Alternative Coating Test.
The test consists of an adhesion, abrasion, and corrosion test specified below:
Test Preparation. The quantity and condition of the wrenches used for the following testing shall be per the manufacturer’s standard practice or as mutually agreed to by the manufacturer and the General Services Administration.
Adhesion Test. Sample wrenches shall pass the file or grind-saw test of ASTM B 571.
Abrasion Test. Sample wrenches shall have no base material exposed after being subjecting to 100 liters of falling sand per ASTM D 968 Method A.
Corrosion Test. The exterior surfaces of sample wrenches shall be tested for corrosion resistance by exposure to a 72-hour salt spray test, as specified in ASTM B 117, without falling below the ASTM B 537 rating of 6.
4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
4.1Recovered Material. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with paragraph 23.403 of the Federal acquisition Regulation (FAR).
5. PRODUCT CONFORMANCE.
5.1 Product Conformance. The product provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this Commercial Item Description, conform to the producer’s own drawing, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.
5.1 Responsibility for Inspection. Unless otherwise specified the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and may use any commercial facilities (including the contractor’s own facilities) suitable for performance of the inspection requirements, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections deemed necessary to assure the item conforms to the specified requirements.
6. PACKAGING. Preservation, packaging, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.
7. NOTES. This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that is not mandatory.
7.1 Source of Documents.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Manuel Gutierrez, Managing Director, 3 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016.
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), 100 Barr Harbor Dr., W. Conshohocken, PA, 19428-2959.
For Parts Inquires call Parts Hangar, Inc (727) 493-0744
© Copyright 2015 Integrated Publishing, Inc.
A Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business