Update_five_Questions_and_Answers.docx

Questions and Answers Question 1. In order to provide maximum protection to the Swivel MK-9 Assemblies during transit and storage, we prefer to properly pack via standard practices the 16 Swivel MK-9 Assemblies in a solid wooden box 1/2" thick wood with runners, see attached Sketch Bx1. This 1/2" thick solid wooden box will afford a greater safeguard to the equipment rather than placing the assemblies in only fiber board containers and placing them on "PALLETS" as indicated on drawing 6375216 Rev -H [ Packing/Boxing] Each Swivel Assembly will be packed in its own fiber board container and that fiber board container will be properly and securely placed within the wooden shipping box.

Answer 1. A wooden (needs to be plywood) box will be fine. If they are going to package them like this have then package them in 4 wooden boxes, 4 per box (we're actually buying 4 ship sets).

Question 2. Drawing 6916017 Rev-B Sheet 1 of 5.

Parts list: Find # 7 Seal # 116 325-GFP, one required per assembly.

Our potential suppliers [3] for this seal cannot locate it by the part # 116 325-GFP as given on the noted drawing. Is it possible to obtain additional information such as the manufacture, etc. so we can locate the same?

Answer 2. Item #7 has cage 09055 listed as the manufacturer. They

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Question 3. Drawing 6916017 Rev-B Sheet 1 of 5.

Parts list: Find # 11, Ball bearing #7206 BECBM, 3 required per assembly.

This is "SKF" angular contact ball bearing. Are we allowed to use[Quote] an equal bearing, manufactured by another brand maker?

Answer. I would stick with SKF to make it standard and fair. Opening for alternate brands without an approved change can make this go longer than needed.

Question 4. Can you recommend magnetic testing laboratories?

Answer 4. No, we cannot recommend business entities to interested parties. Outside of private laboratories, interested vendors may contact universities or other public entities that may be able to conduct the testing.