PPP-P-1134D.Specifications.pdf

PPP-P-1134D

October 28, 1983

SUPERSEDING

Int. Fed. Spec. PPP-P-001134CJGL) September 23, 1981 and, Fed. Spec. PPP-P-1134B’ October’4, ‘1974

FEDERAL SPECIFICATION

PAcKAbINc OF COTTON AND ‘dOTTON-SY~HiTIC

FIBER BLEti FABRICS”(EXCLUDINGDUCR.FABRICS) ... , This specificationis approved‘by the Assistant.Ad@ini.strator,Office.Of j~d~r~l ‘ Supply and Services, General Services Administration,for the use of all Fede’ral agencies.

1.

SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This specification”,covers the preservation, packing, and rnark~ngof cotton and cotton-syntheticfiber blend fabrica for shipment and‘,storage,.

2. APPLICABLE.IM3CUMSNTS

2.1 The following dncumenta, of the issues in sffect on date

bids or request for proposal, form a part of this specification spacified herein:

Federal Specifications:

A-A-203 V-T-276

OQ-S-781

CCC-C-429

CCC-C-467

PPP-B-576

PPP-B-591

PPP-B-601

PPP-B-640

PPP-F-320

PPP-P-291

PPP-S-760

PPP-T-45

PPP-T-60

Paper, Kraft“,Untreated Thread,,Cntton Strapping, Steel, and Scala Cloth, Oanaburg, Cntton Cloth. Burlau. Jute (or Kanaf) of invitation for to the” extent

Boxes: Wood,-Cleated,~ Veneer, Paper Overlaid Boxes, Shipping, Fiberboard,’Wnod-Cleated Boxes, Wood, Cleated-Plywood Boxes, Fiberboard, Corrugated, Triple-Wall Fiberboard; Corrugated and Solid, Sheet Stnc”k(Cnnta>ner Grade), and Cut Shapes , Paperboard, Wrapping and Cushioning Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Connectors)’ Tape, Gummed,,Paper, Reinforced and Plain, for Sealing and Securing Tape, Packaging, Waterproof

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Federal Standards:.

FED-sTD~lOl’ - Test Procedures for Packaging Materials FED-STD-123 ~- Mirkiqg for Shipment (Civil Agencies) FSD-STD-191 - Textile Test Methods FED-STD-751 - Stitches, Seams,..and Stitchings

(Activities outside the.Federal Government may obtain copies of Federal specifi-cations, standards, and commercial item descriptions as:outlined under General Information in the Index of Feder+ Specifications,Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions. The Index, which includes cumulative monthly supplements as issued, is for sale on a subscript~on baais by the Superintendentof Documents, US Government Printing Office,,Wash,ingt6n,,fi 20402.

(Single copies of this specification,other Federal specifications,standards, and commercial item descriptions required by activities outside the Federal Government for bidding purposes are available without charge from General Services Administration Business Service,Centers in Boston,’MA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL;””,Xansa:City,‘MO; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Los Arigeles,CA; aid Seattle, WA.

(Federal Government activities may obtain copies of Federal’standardization, documents and the Index of,Federal Specificationa, Standards and Commercial Item DascriptiQhs”from established distribution po’intsin their agencie”s.), ,, Military Specifications:— ● MIL-B-121 - Barrier Material, Greaseproofed,Waterproofed, Flexible MIL-L-10547 - Liners, Caae, and Sheet,,Overwrap; Water-VapOrprOOf or Waterproof, Flexible MIL-T-40625 - Tubing, Bias Sewn (Burlap or Osnaburg), Clnth

Military Standards:

MIL-sTD-1,05‘- Sa&plirig‘ProcedQ,resand Table”sfn> Inspection by Attributes

MIL-STD-,129 - Markirigfor”Ship~ent and Storage,,, ,.

(Copies of Military specifications,andstafidards,required by contractors in a connection with specific procurement ‘fim.iti-onssho,uldbe obtained from the procuring activity or a directed by the ‘contracting,officer.)

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2.2 ‘Other’publications. The’following d“ocumeritsform i part of this’specification to the extent specified herein. Unless a specific‘issueis identified, the issue in effect on date of invitation for bids ok “requestfor proposal‘shallapply.

AMERICAN

D 3951 -socIETY FOR TESTING ANO MATERIALS (ASTM)

Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging

(Applicationfor copies,sho,uldbe addressed.to the American Society for”Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia,PA. I9103.)

ANERICAN IRoN,AND STEEL INSTITUTE (AISI)

Type number 304 ,- Stainless and Heat Resistant Stiel”

Type number 316 - Stainless and Heat Resistant Steel

(Appl:icatioifor,copies of Steel Product:N&& should be addressed to the

American Iron and Steel Institute; 150 East 42nd St., New York, NY, 10017..)

(Industry association specifications and standards a~e generally available for reference from libraries. They are also distributed among technical groups and using Federal agencies.)

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General.

3.1.1 Naterial. The material shall.be as hereinafter specified.

3.1.2 Identification. Each roll nr flat folded piece shall have a piece ticket (identificationtsg) attached to the selvage with not finer than 5-ply cotton string dnubled to not less than 8 inches long or a plastic tag hanger 5-inch minimum length. T@e piece ticket shall be made nf not less than 15 point paper stnck and the finished surface shall nnt be calendered,or pigmented to the degree which would cause the obliteration of printed, stamped.,or typed markinga. The piece ticket-, shall have.a reinforced eyelet for attaching the ,tying cord or hanger, and shall be legibly printed with water insoluble ink yith the markings shown nn figure 1.

Entries on piece tickets (tags) shall,be printed, stamped, or typed. The entries shall be complete and responsive with respect to the information required by the piece.ticket legend (see figure 1). Hand lettered entries are permitted, but hand written entries are not permitted.

3.2 Put-up. Put-up shall be level A or Commercial as specified (see 6.1).

3.2.1 Level A flat-folded pieces (bolts).. Fabrics shall be folded, ripen-width, in approximately l-yard folds with the face inward. Pieces shall then be folded

. in half with the crease at right angles tn the warp. The put-up shall be completed by using the free end nf the fabricto encircle the piece. Each piece shall then be tied with cntton tape or string placedapproximately 6 inches from each,edge. Tying with cottnn tape or string is not required when each flat folded piece (bolt) is wrapped in accordance with 3.3.2.

3.2.1.1 Rolls. Fabrics shall be rolled open-width with the face to the inside on a convnlute or spiral-wound chipboard tube. The tube shall have an outer cover of kraft paper glued to the surface or an equivalent smooth finish surface that will prevent the fibers nf the chipboard from transferring to the fabric. The tube shall have a minimum wall thickness of O.1875 inch with a minimum inside diameter nf 1.5

● 3 inches. The ends of the tube shsll be flush tith or extend not more than l-inch beyond each side of the maximum width of the rolled fabric (see figure 2). Rolls of fabric shall be restrained from unwinding by securing the fabric with cloth tape, cotton tape, stainless steel (AISI type number 304 or number 316, see 2.2) pins, tin or nickel plated brass pins, aluminum clips, or plastic fasteners. Rolls 36 inches or less in width shall be secured approximately 1/6 the distance from each end.

Rolls exceeding 36 inches shall have an additional fastening at the center of the roll. Nhen two or more pieces are put-up in a roll, the ends shall be lapped or butted, single-ply through-out. Nhen specified (see 6.1), the kraft paper wrapping shall not be required for each roll of fabric. There shall be no splices unless otherwise specified in the fabric specification. Unless otherwise specified in the fabric specification,the weight of each roll shall not exceed 125 pounds, except when the weight of the specified yardage in one continuous piece exceeds 125 pounds.

3.2.2 Commercial. Fabrics shall be put-up in flat folds or roll form in .

accordance with the industry’s standard practice.

3.3 Preservation. Preservation shall be level A, B or Commercial as specified (see 6.1).

3.3.1 Level A.

3.3.1.1 Flat-folded pieces (bolts). No preservation is required.

3.3.1.2 Rolls. Each roll of fabric, except as specified in 3.3.1.2.1 and 3.3.1.2.2, shall be wrapped with 70 pounds per ream (24 x 36 - 500) minimum basis ●weight kraft paper conforming to A-A-203. The roll shall be wrapped so that the paper shall completely encircle the roll at least once’with a minimum overlap of 3 inches, and the width of the paper shall be sufficient to fold over and protect the ends of the roll. Gummed paper tape, 2-1/2 inches minimum width conforming to type III, grade C of PPP-T-45, shall be applied on the overlap seam the full length of the roll, across each end, and extend along the side opposite the overlap seam 2-1/2 inches. Strips of tape shall be applied crosswise over the ends and shall extend a minimum of 2-1/2 inches along the length of the roll (see figure 2).

3.3.1.2.1 Alternative unit packing of rolls.

a. Each roll of fabric shall be inclosed within a double-wall (2-ply) paper tube or bag fabricated of 50 pounds per ream (24 x 36 - 500) minimum basis weight kraft paper conforming to A-A-203. The tube shall be of sufficient size to effect ...”

top and bottom closures specified herein. Bottom closure of the bag or tube shall , be effeeted by folding 1-1/2 inches (single turnover) on one end and sewing approximately 3/4 inch frOm the bOttOm Of the fOld. The bag or tube bottom closure “ mav also be made bv evenly folding a strip of paper tape Over the Open end and sewing through all-from the bag end.

walls of paper a minimum of 3/8 inch to a maximum of 3/4 inch The tape shall be a minimum 2-1/8 inches wide made from creped or uncreped kraft paper having a minimum basis weight of 70 pounds and shall extend across the bag to protrude not less than 1/2 inch beyond both edges of the”bag.

Sewing thread shall De ticket No. 12, 4-ply, type IAl conforming to V-T-276.

Stitching shall,be spaced not less than 3 nor ..rntiiethin”6 stitchestO the”inch using a lock or chain stitch. Top closure shall be effected by folding over and securely sealing by the application.of gummed paper t?pe 2-1/2.inches minimum ~dth , conforming’to type III, grade C .ofPPP-T-45; 2-inch tape conforming to “ppp-T-60,Or by sewing as specified for bottom closure.(see.figure.2).

or

b. Uch roll of fabric shall be inclosed in a clOse-fitting,plyethylene film tube with a minimum thickness of 0.004 inches.’ The tube shall be secur$d by heat-sealing, or by means of a mechanical tie (paper or Plastic cOvered sOft steel wire or aluminum band), or by plastic tieawith a lock end.

3.3.1.2.2 Fabrics exceeding a width of 48 inches and weighing 100 pounds or less. Rolls of fabric exceeding a width of 48 inches and weighing 100.poundaor less shall be individually enclosed in a one-piece wrap of paperboard cushioning conforming to type.III, style 1 of PPP-P-291. The wrap shall be applied with the cushioned surface inward and shall have a minimum circumferential overlap of 3 inches. The end overlap shall be equal to 1/2 the diameter of tbe roll plus 3 inches. The overlap along the length of the roll shall be completely sealed with a strip of 3-ipch minimum width reinforced gummed paper tape conforming to type II, class 2 of PPP-T-45 evenly applied over the,’seam area. The overlapon each end shall.be formed into a full pleat fold and shall be secured with three strips of 3-inch minimum width tape. The tape shall be applied over the end and each of’the two diagonals of the pleated fold with the end of each tape extending not less than 4 Inches along the length of the roll.

3.3.2 Level IIflat-folded pieces (bolts) (Civil agencies). Each bolt shall be wrapped. in 50 pound minimum basis weight kraft paper conforming to A-A-203. The kraft paper wrap shall be secured with gummed paper tape. Alternatively, the wrap shall be a plastic film not less than 0.002 inch thick (~ 20 percent tolerance).

3.3.3 Commercial. Fabrics shall be preserved in accordance with ASTN D 3951.

3.4 Packing. Packing shall be level A, B, or Commercial as specified (see 6.1).

3.4.1 Ceneral. Only one style or type of container shall be used for the fabric of one description, width, weight, finish, and shade on any specific contract or order. The inside length of shipping containers shall be the length of the roll or folded pieces and the inside width of the containers shall be the sum of the diameter of the rolls (see figure 4) or the width of the folded pieces, as applicable. Rolls or folded pieces packed per container shall be of a sufficient auantitv to Droduce a full and even heizht Dack. Insofar as quantity permtts, shippin~ con~ainers shall be same number of rolls or flat uniform in’”size folded pieces.

and shall contairiapproximately the

3.4.2 Level A packing.

3.4.2.1 Flat-folded pieces (bolts). Flat-folded pieces of fabric, put-up as specified, shall be packed in a snug-fitting wood-cleated plywood, wood-cleated fiberboard,or wood-cleated veneer container constructed, closed, and strapped in conformance with PPP-B-601, overseas type, grade A, type 3 load. Each shipping container shall be provided with a type 1, grade B case liner conforming to MIL-L-10547, except that the barrier material shall be type 1, class 1, grade A of MIL-B-121. The net weight of contents in shipping containers shall not exceed 250 pounds.

3.4.2.2 Rolls, weighing 250 pounds or’less. Rolls of fabric, weighing 250 pounds or less, preserved as specified, shall be packed in snug-fitting wood boxes constructed, closed and strapped in conformance with overseas type, grade A, type 3 load of PPP-B-601; class 11, type 3 load of PPP-B-591; or wood-cleated veneer box conforming to style A or B, class 2, type 3 load of PPP-B-576. Prior to packing, the rolls of fabric shall be overwrapped with one of the’following waterproofed barrier materials:

(a) 0.004-inch thick (~ 20 percent tolerance) polyethylene film or tubing.

(b) Barrier material with outside portion of the liner made from kraft paper having a basis weight of not less than 60 pounds per ream (24 by 36-500) creped in one direction with not less than 7 percent minimum stretch. The inside portion of the kraft paper shall be coated with polyethylene not less than 1-1/2 roils(22-1/2 pounds per ream) in thickness. The coating shall be uniformly applied to the kraft ●paper and shall be free from defects that may impair the function of the barrier material.

All seams and joints of the overwrap shall be sealed with minimum 2-inch width tape conforming to PPP-T-60 or by heat sealing. Alternatively, each shipping container may be provided with a type 1, grade B case liner conforming to MIL-L-10547, except the barrier material shall be type I, class 1, grade A of MIL-B-121. The net weight of contents in shipping containers shall not exceed 250 pounds.

3.4.2.3 Rolls exceeding 250 pounds. When a single roll of fabric, preserved as specified, exceeds 250 pounds, it shall be otierwrappedwith one of the waterproof barrier materials specified in 3.4.2.2 and packed in bias-sewn tubing aa specified in 3.4.2.3.1;nr it shall be packed in laminated tubing as specified in 3.4.2.3.2.

When such outer coverings are used, no additional packing is required.

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3.4.2.3.1 Bias’-sewntubing. Bias-sewn tubing shall be made from cotton osnaburg cloth conformingto class 2 of CCC-C-429; jute (or kenaf) burlap clotticonforming to class 3 of CCC-C-467,or woven polypropylenefabric. Cotton osnhburg or.burlap tubing shall conform to MIL-T-40625. Woven polypropylene tubing shall be made from minimum 2.1 ounces per square yard material and shall conform.to.‘thefollowing requirements. Tensile breaking strength of the fabric shall be 90 pounds minimum in the warp direction and”70 ~pounds”minimum in the filling direction. me fabric shall retain 70 percent of the original minimumtensile breaking strength in each direction‘after150 hours exposureto ultraviolet light when tested as specified in

4.3.3. The tubing shall have a continuous sewn side seam. Fabric edges not incorporated into a seam shall be finished by a selvage; a heat seal, or a heat cut to prevent ufiravelling. Stitching shall be straight and continuous. Ends of stitches shall’be ef’feetively secured. Seams ‘formedat fabric edges which are not selvaged shall be compound seams conforming to type .EFb-l, SSn-1, or SSae-2 of FED-STD-751. “U’ternat”ively,the cotCon, burlap, or polypropyleriefabric tubing may be in bag form ‘with.one end ‘presewn. Each open end of the tubing or’bag”shall.be closed tittitwo wire ties. At least..5inches of surplus wrapping, measured from the center !ofthe-roll base”;shall be gathered together with the first wire tie applied as close to “the’base of the “rol~as possible. The“secondwire tie shall he applied approximately’1-itichfrom the’first wire ‘tiewith the twisted ends ~sitio”ed OPPOS”itethe “ends’of the-ff.rst~re tie. Wire ties shall be not less than 6 inclies long, 0.072-inch thick galvanized soft iron or steel wire with a l/2-inchdiameter formed eye ‘at“eachend.

3.4.2.3.2 IAminated tubing ‘(laminatedtubing fabricated from 10 ounce burlap laminated’to kraft paper coated with polyethylene). The burlap shall be continuously and uniformly laminated to the kraft paper with an average of not less than 60 pounds of asphaltum per ream (24 by 36-500).- The kraft paper-shall have a minimum b’asisweight of 40 pounds per reaq (24 by 36-500).,and the polyethylene coating shall have a minimum basis weight of 20 pounds per ream (24 by 36-500). The tubing shall be formed from one piece of material folded, and the superi,nposededges stitch-seained‘with’i single’row of stitches. Prior to stitch seaming, the superimposed edges shall be folded back over the body of the material approximately 3/4 inch. The ,sewingline shall be indented approximately 3/8 inch from the edge of the tubing: The’thread for seaming the.tubing shall be IA1 conforming to V-T-276.

Needle thread shall be ticket No. 12, 4-ply and’looper thread shall be ticket No. 16, 4-ply. Stitching shall be spaced not less than 3 nor more than 6 stitches to the inch. Tubing shall be closed as specified in 3.4.2.2.1.1.

3.4.3 Level B packing.

3.4.3.1 Flat-folded pieces (bolts). Flat-folded pieces of fabric, put-up as specified,”stiallbe””packed .in? snug-fittin,qdouble-wall fiberboarri(see figure 3), wood-,cleatedplywood, wood-cleated solid fiberboard, or triple-wall fiberboard container as specified in ‘3.4;3.1.1, 3.!.3.1.2, 3.4.3.1.3, or 3.4.3.~.4, respectively. Each shipping container shall be linedwith 60 pounds per ream

(24 x 36 - 500) minimum baais weight kraft All aeama, joints, and.folds shall overlap paper conforming to type’I of A-A-203. ● not less than 3 inches. The net weight of contents in all fiberboard type containers shall not exceed 325 pounds and in plywood containers 425 pounds. Shipping containers shall be strapped as specified in 3.4.3.1.5, as applicable.

3.4.3.1.1 “Double-wallfiberboard container. Double-wall fiberboard containers shall be of the type known as double cover and shall consist of a bndy, or joined liner, and two covers, and shall conform to the material requirements of PPP-F-320, type CF, class domestic, variety DW, minimum grade 500. Any combination of flutes may be used, except BB. The body joint shall be lapped not less than 1-1/2 inches, shall be stitched or stapled with metal fastenera not more than 2-1/2 inches between centers, and shall be double stitched at each end of the joint. The metal fasteners shall be centered on the overlap with a permissibleninue tolerance of 1/8 inch from the edge. The lap joint shall be formed on the inaide. The corrugations shall run parallel to the score. When neceaaary, the body or joined liner may be fabricated fran two pieces of fiberboard with the body joints positioned at opposite diagonal corners. Each cover shall consist of a scored and slotted sheet with the flaps positioned as shown on figure 3. Each cover flap shall be fastened with five metal fasteners positioned and spaced as showm on figure 3. Cover corrugation shall run parallel to the width of the cover. The depth of each cnver shall be not less than 6 inches. Metal fastenings shall be either steel staples or steel stitching wire at the option of the contractor. The covers shall fit the body in a snug tight-fitting manner. Prior to closure of the containers, the packed cloth shall project above the top of the container body not less than 1-112 inches and not more than 3-1/2 inches. Folded pieces shall be packed with folded edges of the pieces positioned alternately on each aide of the container. ●

3.4.3.1.2 Wood-cleated plywood containers. Wood-cleated plywood containers shall conform to PPP-B-601, domestic type, style A, grade B.

3.4.3.1.3 Wood-cleated solid fiberboard containers. Wood-cleated solid fiber-board containers shall conform to PPP-B-591, class I, style A.

3.4.3.1.4 Triple-wall fiberboard containers. Triple-wall fiberboard containers shall conform to PPP-B-640, class 1, style E.

3.4.3.1.5 Strapping.

3.4.3.1.5.1 Double-wall fiberboard containers. Double-wall fiberboard containers measuring less than 24 inches in length shall be strapped with three flat metallic straps not less than 1/2 by 0.020-inch conforming to finish A or B of OQ-S-781 or three flat non-metallic strapa not less than 7/16 by 0.030-inch’conforming to type II of PPP-S-760 or 7/16 by 0.023-inch conforming to type 111 of PPP-s-760. TWO straps shall be applied girthwise over the sides, top and bottom, approximatelyfour inches frnm each end of the container. The third strap shall be applied lengthwise centered over the ends, top and bottom. Containers which exceed 24 inches in length shall have an additional strap applied girthwise, positioned midway between the two end straps.

● 3.4.3.1.5.2 Wood-cleated containers.

fiberboard containers shall be strapped applicable container specification. At shall completelyencircle the corit.ainer

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Wood-cleated plywood and wood-cleated in accordance with the“appendix:“ofthe least three metal straps (flator round) .girt.hwise. Containers shall::havetwo straps placed ov& “the”cleats on the ends“Of the panel.and one .+ii,apin the c+t.er over,’t~e center cleats. Flat strapping shall be 3/4 inctiby (1.020’inciiand round a’tiappiiig shall be 0.0915 inch in diamete,r.(No. 13 gage)., ,.

3.4.3.1.5.3 Triple-wall fiberboard containers. .Triple-wallfiberboa~d,iontaingr:

shall be’closed with flat strapping in accordance with the appendii of the container specification.

3.4.3.2. Rnlls. rolls of fabric’,preserved aS specifiid (when.applicable),’shal1 be packed in a snug-fitting double-wall fiberboard“(see,figures .3and “’4),woo,d-cleated plywood, wood-cleated sol’idfiberboard, or triple-will fiberboard’container as sp.ecified,in 3.4.3.1.1, 3.4.3.1.2, 3.4.3.1.3, and 3.4.3.1.4, respectively.,, shipping ~ontainer$ packed with unwrip~ed (unpackagdd)‘roll+ili~ll,“be-lined,Wiih kraft paper as specified in 3.4.3.1. .~e ,getweight,Of contents,,in all fiberboard’:

type containers shallnot exceed 325 pounds and in plywo,od..coritaineis425”pounds.

Shipping containers shall be ‘strappedas specifiedin 3.4..3~1.5, ai,apPlic+?le.

No packing is,required when individual rolls,are ilte:nativelyunit packed,within a’ double-wall (2-ply) paper tube or‘bag as specified i? 3.3.1.2.1.

3.4.3.2.1 Mlls exceeding 48 inches in ‘ti”dthandweighing 100 PO~n~s‘Orlesi. NO

● packing is required when individual rolls are packaged within a wrap of,paperboard cushioning as specified in 3.3.1.2.2.

3.4.4 Commercial packing. Fabrics, preserved as specified, shall be packed in accordance with AS’llf D 3951.

3.5, Ma~king..—

3.5.1 Rnlls and flat folded pieces (bolts). Each roll and flat,fOlded Pi’~Ce”

(bolt) shall have a Diece ticket (tag) affixed containing identification.iif6irnation., -. -, as specified in 3.1.2 and figure 1.

3.5.2 Uriitpacked rolls and flat folded pieces (bolts). Each

wrapped roll or flat folded piece shall be clearly marked on the where the identificationtag is attached as.follows:

yrapped or over-wrapping at the end

“TAG HERE”

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3.5.3 Shipping containers.

3.5.3.1 General. In addition to the marking requirements specified below for specific shipments, tbe following precautionarymarkings shall be applied so aa not to interfere with the shipment markings.

3.5.3.1.1 Shipping container inscription. Each shipping container (including the double-wall paper tube or bag and the one-piece paperboard cushioning wrap) shall have the inscription “DO NOT”STAND ON,END’:stenciled in l-inch black block letters on each side or side panel.

3.5.3.2 Civil agencies. In addition to any special marking required by the contract or ‘order,shipments shall.be marked (includingbar code marking, see figure

1) in accordance’‘tithFED-STD-123 or AS~ D 3951, as applicable.

3.5.3.3 Military requirements. In addition to any special marking required by the contract or order, shipments,shall be marked (including bar code marking, see figure 1) in accordance with MIL-STD-129 or ASTM D 3951, as applicable. The cover roll identificationmarking shall include the fabric piece number. Labels may be used on double’cover fiberboard containers. Both the gross and net yardage shall be indicated on all shipping containers. In addition, each shipping container shall be clearly marked on bot”hside faces with the legend “USE NO HOOKS” in letters not less than 1-1/2 inches in height and alao with the corresponding symbol aa outlined in MIL-STD-129. If the required exterior markings for rolls cannot be ‘appliedbecause of reatrtcted marking area, ma;kings Shai 1 be ‘shownon a tag’securely affixed to one end of the roll ●

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE’PROVISIONS

4.1 Responsibilityfor inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirementsas specified herein. .Exceptas otherwise specified in the contract or purchase’order,’the contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the spec.ifica,tionwhere such inspections are deemed necessary t6 assure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.

4.1.1 Certificate of compliance: Where certificates of compliance are submitted, the Government reserves the right to check test such items to determine the validity of the certification.

4.2 @ality conformance inspection. Unless otherwise specified, sampling for inspection shall be performed in accordance with MIL-STD-105.

4.2.1 Component and material Inspection. In accordance with 4.1, components and materiala shall he inspected in accordance with all the requirements of referenced specifications,drawings, and standards unleaa otherwise excluded, amended, modified, or qualified in this specificationor applicable purchase document.

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4.2.1.1 Component and material certification. Comp.onentaand materiala listed below shall be acceuted on the basis of a contractor’a certificationof compliance with the indicated requirements:

Requirement

Characteristic paragraph Test method

Barrier material:

Basis weight of kraft paper 3.4.2.”2 Method 5022 1/ Stretch of creped kraf,tpaper 3.4.2.2 Method 2038 i/ Basis weight of polyethylene 3.4.2.2 Method 5022 ~/—

Polypropylene tubing:

Material identification .3.4.2.3.1 Laboratory analysis

Weight 3.4.2.3.1 Method 5041 2/

Breaking strength 3.4.2.3.1 Method 5100 ~/

Ultraviolet light resistance 3.4.2.3.1 Method 5804 ~1

Edge finish 3.4.2.3.1

Visual

Laminated tubing”:

Asphaltum weight pe,rream 3.4.2.3.2 Basis weight of kraft paper 3.4.2.3.2 Method 5022 1/ Polyethylene coating baais

● weight 3.4.2.3.2 ,- Burlap weight 3.4.2.3.2 Method 5040 2/ ‘—

~/ FED-STD-101

~/ FED-STD-191

4.2.1.2 Examination of double-wall fiberboard containers (applicable to level B container..described in 3.4.3.1.1.)..When containers are In accordance with 3.4.3.1.1 an examination shall be performed,to determine conformance to requiramenta aa concerns style and construction of the box. The sample unit shall be one complete box. The sample size shall be the number of boxes indicated by inspection level S-2. The acceptable quality level (AQL), expressed in terms of defects per hundred units, shall be 2.5. Defects shall be scored in accordance with the following list:

Examine

Style of box

Type of board (check edges where fluting, etc. is visible)

Construction

L!efect

Not in accordance with figure 3.

Not a double cover with joined liner.

Not double-walled corrugated fiberboard.

Body joint lapped lese than 1-1/2 inches.

Lapped joint not formed on the inside.

Corrugations in body section not parallel with the scores.

Fasteners not as specified, less than number specified, or positioned incorrectly.

Depth of covers less than 6 inches.

Covers fit loose.

4.2.2 Examination of the end item for preservation, packing, and marking.

The preserved, packed, and marked products shall be inspected for conformance in accordancewith the material specification or contract. When the material specificationdoes not contain inspection provisions for the packing, the following shall apply: An examination shall be made to determine compliance with the put-up, preservat##istedbelow shall be examined on shipping containers or rolls fully packaged. The lot size shall be the number of shipping containers or rolls in the end item inspection lot. The inspection lwel shall be S-Z and the AOL, expressed in terms of defects Per h~dred units, shall be 2.5.

Examine Defect

Marking (exterior Omitted; incorrect; illegible; of improper size, and interior) location, sequence, or method of application.

Bar code marking not machine readable.

Piece ticket Missing.

(identification tag)

Materials Any component missing, damaged or not as specified.

Examine

Workmanship

Defect

Inadequate.application of components, su~h as:

incomplete closure of container flaps, loose ‘.

strapping, improper taping, inadequate nailing and stapling, incomplete closure of rolls, inadequate securing or sealing of wrapping materials, insecure sewing, or loose tire ties.

Bulged or distorted container or roll.

Net weight Net weight not as specified (see 3.4.2 and 3.4.3).

Seams of polypropylene Not type specified.

fabric wrapping Stitching not as specified.

5. PACKAGING

5.1 Aa specified herein.

6. NOTES

6.1 Ordering data. Purchasers should select the preferred options permitted herein and include the following information in acquisition documents:

(a) Title, number, and date of this specification.

(b) Whether fabric shall be put-up in flat folds or roll form

(see 3.2).

(c) Selection of applicable levels of put-up, preservation and packing

(see 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4).

(d) Information required on the piece ticket (identificationtag)

(see 3.5.1).

(e) When kraft paper wrapping is not required for rolls of fabric

(see 3.2.1.1).

MILITARY INTERESTS:

Custodians

Army - GL Navy - SA Air Force - 99

Review Activities

AnrIy- MD, SM Navy - AS, till Air Force - 82

DIA - GS

User Activities

Navy - CG, MC

CIVIL AGENCY COORDINATING ACTIVITIES:

GSA - FSS

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PREPARING ACTIVITY:

Amy - GL

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