A-A-336 Wedge, Steel (Splitting)

December 5, 1979

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

WEDGE, STEEL (SPLITTING)

The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this

Commercial Item Description in lieu of Federal Specification GGG-W-220.

This commercial item description covers wedges used for splitting timber.

Salient characteristics:

Type: Commercially known as square head or truckee wedge.

Material: Carbon steel.

Design: Similar to Figure below; head-square or round with chamfered corners.

Size: Per table below.

Hardness: Rockwell C 30-43.

Finish: Suitable rust preventative coating.

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Wedge, steel (splitting)

TABLE I. Wedge, steel, splitting

Wedge	Nominal size (overall length)
5120-00-293-0303	7-1/2 inches
5120-00-555-8097	9 inches

Workmanship. All wedges 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 wedges shall be preserved and packaged in accordance with normal commercial practice and packed to assure acceptance by common carrier and provide product protection 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.