1、A-A-550bb 83 9999974 00813b2 1TO I 0 4 NEEDLES, EXCEPT SURGICAL, HAND 8 A-A-5506 6 15 July 1992 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION This Commercial Item Description is authorized for use in preference to FF-N-180. Abstract. This commercial item description covers hand needles, except surgical, used in sewin
2、g, and for packaging and packing various items. Classification. The needles shall be in the following types, classes, and styles: Type I - Straight. Class 1 - Round point. Class 2 - Three square point, glovers. Class 3 - Diamond point, packing. Class 4 - Harness, blunt point. Style B - Upholsterers
3、(double point). Type II - Bent (at point only) packing. I Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: Defense Personnel Support Center, Clothing and Textiles Directorate, Attn: DPSC-FSSD, 28
4、00 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101-8419, by using the Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter. AMSC N/A FSC 8315 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Provided by IHSNot for
5、ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-550bb 83 9999974 0083363 037 A-A-55 066 Type III - Curved. Class 1 - Round point (regular). Class 2 - Three-square point. Construction. Each hand needle shall have a ground point as indicated in Tables I through VI1 and s
6、hall blend in shape with the body of the needle directly in back of the point. The spreading edges of the triangular and diamond sections (when applicable) shall be ground and rounded in a manner to prevent material fibers from being cut when pierced by the needle in the normal sewing operation. The
7、 eye of the needles shall be centered between the lateral edges and shall be designed to prevent cutting of the thread or cord in ordinary use. Type I and II needles shall not break or take a permanent set when subjected to horizontally applied force as described under “Deflection Test“. Type III ne
8、edles shall not break or take a permanent set when a force is applied simultaneously to the eye and point. The force is measured by bending the eye and point simultaneously to reduce its length when bent by 25% (see figures 6 and 7). Material. The material used in the manufacture of hand needles cov
9、ered by this Commercial Item Description shall be of tool steel normally used in commercial practice. The needles shall be hardened and tempered in accordance with the best commercial practice for this type of commodity. Size and dutv. The size and duty (extra, light or heavy) of the hand needles sh
10、all be as listed in Tables I through VI1 under the respective types, classes, and styles. Table I. Type I, class 1, style B, straiaht, round point, double, upholsterers * Inches 8 10 12 14 16 2 Size Section BB diameter (+/- 0.005 inch) (length L) Extra - + 1/8 Inch light I Light Inch O. 080 . O80 .O
11、80 .O80 - Inch O. 080 .O92 .O92 .O92 .lo4 Inch O. 092 .lo4 .lo4 ,104 .116 * Style B needles shall be similar to Figure 1. . I, 1 , Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55066 3 W 9999974 OO3364 T73 = A-A-55 O 6 6 Table II. Tvpe I, class
12、 4, straiqht, blunt point, harness * Comme r c i a 1 size Length L Section BB diameter (- + 0.005 inch Inches O 2-1/4 - 2-1/2 2 2-1/16 - 2-3/16 3 2 - 2-1/8 4 1-13/16 - 1-15/16 6 1-9/16 - 1-3/4 Inch O. 048 .040 .040 . O36 . O32 * Class 4 needles shall be similar to Figure 2. Table III. Type I, class
13、2, straiqht, three-sauare Doint, qlovers * Commercial size O00 O0 O 1 2 3 4 6 8 Length L Section BB diameter (- + 0.005 inch Inches 2-1/16 - 2-1/8 2-1/16 - 2-1/8 1-7/8 - 2 1-13/16 - 1-15/16 1-13/16 - 1-7/8 1-9/16 - 1-11/16 1-5/8 - 1-11/16 1-1/2 - 1-5/8 1-1/4 - 1-3/8 Inch O. 064 .051 . O51 . O48 . o4
14、3 . O40 . O36 .028 . O24 * Glover needles shall be similar to Figure 3. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55066 83 9999974 00813b5 90T A-A-5506 6 Table IV. Type I, class 3, straiaht, diamond point, packinq * Size (length L) Section
15、BB diameter I- + 1/8 inch (- + 0.005 inch) Inches 6 Inch O. 144 * Class 3 needles shall be similar to Figure 4. Table V. Tvpe II, bent, packinq * Size (length L) Section BB diameter + 0.005 inch) + 1/8 inch (- Inches 3 4 5 6 7 Inch O. 080 ,104 .128 .144 .160 * Type II needles shall be similar to Fig
16、ure 5. Table VI. Type III, class 1, curved, round point, reqular * L s Size (length L) - + 1/8 inch Inches 2-1/2 4 4-1/2 5 8 W (approx- imate) Section BB diameter (+/- 0.005 inch) Extra light I Light Inches 1-3/4 2-3/4 3 3-3/8 5-1/4 Inch O. 036 .O48 Inch O. 048 .O64 .O64 .O64 .O72 Inch 0.072 . O72 .
17、 O80 * .O92 - * Class 1 needles shall be similar to Figure 6. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-550bb 83 9 9999974 0083366 846 9 A-A-5506 6 t Table VII. Type III, class 2, curved, three-square point * Size W Section BB diameter f+ 0
18、.005 inchL (length L) (approx- Extra - + 1/8 inch imate) light 1 Light Heavy Inches 3 5 Inches 2 3-3/8 Inch O. 040 - Inch O. 064 . O80 Inch O. 048 . O64 * Class 2 needles shall be similar to Figure 7. Finish. The needle surfaces shall be nickel plated in accordance with standard commercial practice
19、for this type of commodity. Workmanship. After completion, the finished needles shall be smooth and free of burrs, slivers, nicks, pitholes, and scratches. Product Demonstration Model. When required, offerers shall submit samples of their intended production. The Product Demonstration Model will con
20、sist of units independently developed. Product Demonstration Models will be analyzed and evaluated by the government. Evaluation criteria and basis for award are contained in the solicitation. Product Demonstration Models will be retained by the government. One (1) Product Demonstration Model approv
21、ed by DPSC under the resultant contract will serve as a manufacturing standard for the corresponding production items delivered under this contract. Offerers are advised that the Product Demonstration Model does not relieve the successful offerer of his responsibility to perform in accordance with t
22、he Commercial Item Description specified above. Qualitv Assurance Certification. offered meets the salient characteristics of this description and that the product conforms to the producers om drawings, specifications, standards and quality assurance practices. The government reserves the right to r
23、equire proof of such conformance prior to the first delivery and thereafter as may be The contractor shall certify that the product . otherwise provided for, under the provisions of the contract. 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-
24、550bb 83 W 9999974 008L3b7 782 A-A-5506 6 Examination. Lots of needles shall be inspected in accordance with “Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes“, ANSI/ASQC 21.4, published by the American Society for Quality Control. Visual Examination. The inspection level for visual exami
25、nation shall be II and the AQL 2.5 expressed in terms of defects per hundred units. The sample unit is one needle. # Dimensional Examination. The finished needles shall conform to the dimensions specified. Any dimension that is not within the established tolerance shall be classified as a defect. Th
26、e sample unit shall be one needle; the inspection level shall be S-2 and the AQL shall be 2.5 expressed in terms of defects per hundred units. Packaqinq Examination. The fully packaged shipping containers shall be examined in accordance with defects listed below. The lot size shall be the number of
27、shipping containers in the inspection lot. The inspection level shall be S-4 and AQL shall be 2.5 expressed in terms of defects per hundred units. Examination Defect Material Missing, damaged, not as required. Content Number of needles per shipping container is more or less than required. Defects. T
28、he needles shall be examined for the following defects: surface (including periphery of the eye) is not smooth; evidence of imbedded foreign matter; does not have fine sharp point; edge of triangular or diamond section (when applicable) not ground and rounded; eye not centered between lateral edges;
29、 eye is closed; eye is partially closed; sharp edge at eye (inside or outside); burrs or slivers not removed; needle is cracked, broken or fractured; evidence of pitholes, nicks or scratches. End Item Performance Testinq. Needles shall be tested a minimum of 3 times as specified in the deflection te
30、st. Any deviation shall constitute a defect. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-550bb 83 7777774 008L3b bL7 m A-A-55 066 Deflection test. Type I and II needles UP to and includinq 7 inches in lenqth. Needles up to and including 7 inc
31、hes in length shall be deflected a linear distance with Table VIII. Table VIII. Deflections for needles up to and includinq 7 inches in lenqth * (Part 1 ) Size (length L) inches 1-5/16 1-9/16 1-5/8 1-11/16 1-7/8 2 2-1/16 2-1/8 2-3/8 2-1/2 3 4 5 6 7 O. 024 1/8 ef lect O. 028 5/32 3n for .O. O32 3/16
32、7 sectio O. 036 5/32 7/32 al BB 0.040 1/8 1/4 1/4 inches .0.043 3/16 .O. O48 5/32 9/32 5/16 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55066 83 999997Li 008L369 555 D A-A-55 O 6 6 Table VIII. Deflections for needles UD to and includina 7 inc
33、hes in lenqth * (Part 2 ) Size (length L) inches 1-5/16 1-9/16 1-5/8 1-11/16 1-7/8 2 2-1/16 2-1/8 2-3/8 2-1/2 3 4 5 b 7 O. 051 5/32 3/16 ?f lect O. 064 5/32 3n for .O. O80 9/32 sectio O. 104 3/8 31 BB O. 128 1/2 inches . o. 144 21/32 .O. 160 13/16 * Needles shall also be in accordance with Figure 8.
34、 TvPe I needles from 8 inches UP to and includinu 16 inches in lenuth. Needles from 8 inches up to and including 16 inches in length shall be deflected a linear distance with Table IX. Table IX. Deflections for needles of 8 inches UP to and includinu 16 inches in lenuth * Size ( length LI inches 8 1
35、0 12 14 16 Deflection 0.072 0.080 1-7/32 1-1/16 1-15/16 1-29/32 2-5/16 2-23/32 for sectional sizes BB (inches ) 0.092 1 5/16 1-9/32 1-21/32 2 O. 104 1-1/8 1-7/16 1-25/32 2-3/16 O. 116 a * t a * Needles shall also be in accordance with Figure 9. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or network
36、ing permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-550bb 83 = 7777174 O081370 277 A-A-55 O 6 6 Tvpe II needles. Needles shall be reduced in length “W“ (see Figure 6) of at least 25 percent to determine compliance. Packaqinq, Packinq, Markinq, and Palletization Packaging, packing, marking and palletizati
37、on shall be in accordance with ASTM-D 3951, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging, as specified for shipments to the Department of Defense, including Section 7. Note: Each shipping container shall contain only one National Stock Number (NSN). Unitized loads, placing boxes on pallets, shall be u
38、sed whenever total quantity for shipment to one destination exceeds 250 pounds (excluding the pallet) or 20 cubic feet. Pallets shall have a length of 40 inches and a width of 48 inches. Pallet loads, including the pallet, shall not exceed 54 inches in height, 43 inches in length and 52 inches in wi
39、dth. The containers shall be bonded onto wing type commercial 4-way entry pallets. Note: All palletized loads shall contain only one NSN, to the maximum extent possible. When there is less than a pallet load per NSN, pallets may have containers not of the same NSN, but the pallet shall be clearly ma
40、rked “mixed“ and each applicable NSN shall be listed together with its total quantity. Source of Government Documents. Copies of Military and Federal documents are available from: Standardization Documents Order Desk Bldg. 4D 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094 9 Provided by IHSNot for Re
41、saleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-550bb 83 = 9999774 0081371 103 A-A-55 O 6 6 Sources of Nonuovernment Documents. ANSI/ASQC 21.4 - Sampling Procedures and Tables For Inspection By Attributes (Applications for copies should be addressed to American National
42、Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018- 3308. ) ASTM-D 3951 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging (Applications for copies should be addressed to American Society For Testing and Materiais, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.) Custodians: Army - GL Navy - NU Air Force -
43、45 Review Activity: Air Force - 45 Civil Agency Coordinating Ac tivi ty : GSA - FSS Preparing Activity: DLA - CT Project No. 8315-0359 e f O User Activity: Navy - MC 10 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55066 83 m 7779974 0083372 04
44、T m A-A-55 O 6 6 B C - Section B- A AA =O Section BB = 0 Section CC = O Figure 1. Type I, class 1, style B, straight, .round point, double, upholsterers. I I I I l I r 01 A Section AA = o 8 Section BB =o Figure 2.Type I, class 4, straight, blunt point, harness. A Section AA =Q I B Section BB =o Figu
45、re 3. Type I, class 2, straight, three- square point, glovers. o Section BB =o Section AA = Figure 4. Type I, class 3, straight, packing. 11 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-550bb 83 9 9997774 0083373 T8b A-A- 5 5 O 6 6 8 I A CO IL
46、% B A Section BB =O 1 O Section AA = Figure 5. Type II, bent, packing. Section BB =o Section hA O Figure 6. Type III, class 1, curved, round point, regular. Section AA =Q Section BB =O Figure 7. Type III, class 2, curved, three- square point. I 12 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or netw
47、orking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55066 83 = 7777774 0081374 712 A-A-5506 6 7“ 32 - Y SECTION AA for each cross section) (Method af grip Figure 8. Deflection test for needles up to and including 7 inches in length. 13 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitt
48、ed without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55066 83 qTqYq74 0083375 859 A-A- 5 5 O 6 6 7“ 32 - SECTION AA. Hettod of grip for each cross section) Figure 9. Deflection test for needles of 8 up to and including 16 inches in length. 14 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
