Attachment 2_Salient Characteristics Sheet.pdf

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Attachment 2 is a Salient Characteristics Sheet for a ball burst compression fixture required by the USDA Agricultural Research Service's CQI Research Unit in New Orleans. The document specifies a procurement for one (1) ball burst compression fixture compatible with an existing Instron frame, to be used for tensile evaluations of newly developed cotton bale bags. The preferred model is Instron 2810-195, with "equal" items required to meet specific technical characteristics including a puncture test type, compatibility with woven and knitted textiles, temperature range of 10-40°C, minimum accessory height of 305 mm, minimum accessory width of 133 mm, 10 kN capacity, specific upper fitting specifications, and compliance with ASTM standards D3787, D6797, and 191A.

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Attachment 2- Salient Characteristics Sheet

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, CQI Research Unit in New Orleans requires one (1) ball burst compression fixture for an existing Instron frame. The fixture will be used to expand testing capabilities, allowing for tensile evaluations of newly developed cotton bale bags.

The Contractor shall provide one (1) ball burst compression fixture with the salient characteristics listed below. The “Brand Name” item that will satisfy the Government's needs is model Instron 2810-195.

The “equal” item, in accordance with the “Brand Name or Equal” provision of this solicitation must meet or exceed the following characteristics:

• Type of test: Puncture

• Specimen material: Woven and knitted textiles

• Temperature range: from 10 to 40 °C (50 to 100 °F)

• Accessory height of at least 305 mm

• Accessory width of at least 133 mm

• Capacity of at least 10 kN

• Upper fitting: 6 mm Clevis Pin (Type 0m)

• Upper fitting: 0.5 in Clevis Pin (Type Dm)

• Testing standards of ASTM D3787, D6797, 191A

• Compatible with existing Instron frame model no. 5567

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