A-A-307 Pick, Drifting (Without Handle)

November 10, 1979

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTTION

PICK, DRIFTING (WITHOUT HANDLE)

The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this

Commercial Item Description in lieu of Federal Specification GGG-H-506

Salient characteristics:

Material:              Carbon steel, forged.

Design:                 Similar to figure below.

Size:                       5 lb.

Eye No.10

Hardness:            Rockwell C 45 to 52

Finish:                   Suitable rust preventative coating.

Workmaship.     All picks shall be free from imperfections which may affect their appearance, serviceability, or durability.

Certification.      The contractor shall certify that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this commercial item description and that the product conforms to the producer’s own drawing, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices and is the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. 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.

Recovered materials.     The manufacturer shall utilize recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable.

Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking. The picks shall be preserved and packaged in accordance with normal commercial practice and packed to 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 National Motor Freight Classification and Uniform Freight Classification. Marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.

Note:    The assigned National Stock Number is 5120-00-919-4576