1、A-A-55197 9999974 0143647 778 I AMSC N/A I INCH-POUND I A-A-55 197 08 April 1993 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION BELT, MANS, WAIST, BLUE 334 (ARMY BAND UNIFORM) The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description in preference to MIL-B-43515. Abstract. This des
2、cription covers the requirements for belts that are intended for wear by enlisted men of the Department of the Army as a component of the army band uniform. Classification. The belt shall be of one type in the following lengths : Short - 42 2 1/2 inches (1067 2 13 mm) Long - 51 2 1/2 inches (1295 2
3、13 mm) Salient Characteristics. The belt shall be made from a strip of webbing ornamented with two stripes of braid; one stripe flush with the top edge of the belt and one stripe flush with the bottom edge of the belt. The braids shall be double stitched to each edge. Ends of all stitching, except w
4、hen caught in other seams or stitching, shall be backstitched or overstitched 1/2 inch (13 mm) minimum. The finished belt shall be equipped with two belt keepers. One belt keeper shall be placed at each end of the belt to secure the belt buckle and buckle catch. Keepers shall be of the same braid as
5、 the ornamentation but shall be double thickness to fit snugly over the belt ends. 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 Directo
6、rate, Attn: DPSC-FSSD, 2800 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, FA 19101-8419, by using the Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. O FSC 8405 Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Provi
7、ded by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-*, A-A-553197 = 9999974 OL43b48 604 A-A-55 19 7 Each keeper shall consist of a strip of braid cut 10 2 1/8 inches (254 5 3 mm) long. The strip shall be folded on itself and the side edges stitched not more t
8、han 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) from edge. Ends of strip shall be superimposed on each other and stitched 1/2 2 1/16 inch (13 2 1.5 mm) from end across the width of the braid. Fold ends back at the seam and stitch each end 1/8 - + 1/16 inch (3 1.5 mm) each side of seam through the keeper. Turn keeper inside
9、out, with ends to inside of the keeper, and thread one keeper over each end of belt. Do not stitch keepers to belt. Materials. Webbinq, cotton. The basic material for the belt shall be multiple weave cotton webbing, 1-3/4 inches (45 mm) wide conforming to the following requirements; the weight (min.
10、, oz. per length) shall be 2.75; the yarns per inch (min.) shall be 333 warp and 100 filling; the thickness (inches) shall be 1/8 2 1/64; the breaking strength (min., lbs.) full width shall be 1000; the yarn sizes (+ 5%) 12/3 warp and 12/3 filling. The color shall be Blue 334 and shall show fastness
11、 to accelerated weathering equal to or better than a rating of “fair“ when tested as specified in Table I. The dyed webbing shall show fastness to crocking equal to or better than a AATCC Chromatic Transference Scale rating not lower than 3.5 and shall show fastness to laundering (after 3 cycles) eq
12、ual to or better than a rating of “good“ when tested in accordance with Table I. Braid. The braid for the belt ornamentation shall be a rayon or nylon braid containing a braided cotton stuffier for each vellum and one cotton stuffier end at each edge of the braid. The color shall be Goldenlite, Cabl
13、e No. 17425. The width (inches) shall be 9/32; the weight (oz. per gross yd.) shall be 15 and picks per inch shall be 34 when tested in accordance with Table I. The dyed and finished braids shall show fastness to perspiration, wet dry-cleaning and light equal to or better than a rating of “good“ and
14、 shall show fastness to crocking equal to or better than a AATCC Chromatic Transference Scale rating not lower than 2.5. Thread. The cotton thread used for seaming and stitching shall be Type IC2, Ticket No. A, Goldenlite AJ, C.A. 66051, conforming to A-A-52094. 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo rep
15、roduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55197 m 9999974 0143b49 540 m 24 A-A-5 5 19 7 Table I. - Test methods Characteristic Test method Weight Yarns per inch Thickness Breaking strength Colorfastness to: Accelerated weathering Crocking Laundering Perspiration Wet dry-clea
16、ning Light Picks per inch ASTM-D 3776 Option C ASTM-D 3775 ASTM-D 1777 ASTM-D 1578 FED-STD-5671 L/ AATCC 8 AATCC 61 AATCC 15 AATCC 132 AATCC 16 FED-STD-5050 - i/ Time of exposure shall be 40 hours. Label/markinq. stamping, or stenciling. The contents shall consist of size, stock number (when applica
17、ble), contract number, and name of contractor and shall be applied to the inside of the belt, centered toward the end of the belt. The size of the characters shall be a minimum 18 point, approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm) and shall show fastness to laundering. The label/marking shall be direct printing,
18、Workmanship. After completion, the finished belt shall be thoroughly cleaned, and all loose thread, lint, and foreign matter removed. Product Demonstration Model. When required, offerers shall submit samples of their intended production. The Product Demonstration Model will consist of units independ
19、ently developed. 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 approved by DPSC under the resultant contract will serve as a manufacturing st
20、andard 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 the Commercial Item Description specified above. Product Demonstration Mo
21、dels will be analyzed and 3 I Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55197 999997i1 01i13650 262 A-A-55 19 7 Quality Assurance Certification. The contractor shall certify that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this
22、 description and that the product conforms to the producers own drawings, specifications, standards and quality assurance practices. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to the first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for, under the provision
23、s of the contract. Reliance on contractor QA systems shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility of ensuring that all products or supplies submitted to the government for acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract. Examination. Belt lots shall be inspected in accordance with
24、“Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes“, ANSI/ASQC 21.4, published by the American Society for Quality Control. Visual Examination. The belts shall be examined for the defects listed below. The lot size shall be expressed in units of belts. The sample unit is one belt. The insp
25、ection level shall be II and the acceptable quality level (AQL), expressed in terms of defects per hundred units, shall be 2.5. Defects. The belts shall be examined for the following defects: any hole, cut, tear, not firmly or tightly woven, abrasion mark affecting appearance or serviceability; colo
26、r not as specified, appearance affected by shading or dye streaks; any spot or stain (outside); edges frayed or scalloped, thread ends not removed; marking missing, incorrect, or illegible; measurement of item not as specified; any component part omitted. Dimensional Examination. The finished belt s
27、hall conform to the dimensions specified. Any dimension that is not within the established tolerance shall be classified as a defect. The sample unit shall be one belt; the inspection level shall be S-3 and the AQL, expressed in terms of defects per hundred units, shall be 2.5. 4 Provided by IHSNot
28、for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55L97 = 9999974 OL43b5L IT9 c A-A-5 5 19 7 Packaqinq Examination. The fully packaged shipping containers shall be examined in accordance with defects listed below. The lot size shall be the number of shipping containe
29、rs in the inspection lot. The inspection level shall be 5-2 and AQL, expressed in terms of defects per hundred units, shall be 2.5. EXAMINE DEFECT Marking (exterior and interior) Omitted; incorrect; illegible; of improper size, location, or method of application Materials Workmanship Content Palleti
30、zation Any component missing, damaged, or not as specified Inadequate application of components, such as: incomplete closure of container flaps, loose strapping, improper taping, or inadequate stapling Number of items in container is more or less than required NSN shown on one or more items not as s
31、pecified on shipping container Length, width, or height exceeds specified maximum requirements Pallet type not as specified Load not bonded as specified the maximum extent practicable. Preservation, Packinq, and Markinq. The preservation, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or
32、 order. 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-,* A-A-55197 m 9999974 01143b52 035 m A-A-55 19 7 Source of Government Documents. Copies of Military and Federal documents are available from: Standardization Documents Order Desk Bldg. 4D 700
33、 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094 Sources of Nonaovernment Documents. ANSI/ASQC 21.4 - Sampling Procedures and Tables For Inspection By Attributes (Applications for copies should be addressed to American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018- 3308. ) ASTM-D 3776 -
34、 Weight ASTM-D 3775 - Yarns per inch ASTM-D 1777 - Thickness ASTM-D 1578 - Breaking strength (Applications for copies should be addressed to American Society For Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.) AATCC 8 - Colorfastness to Crocking: AATCC Crockmeter Method AATCC 15 -
35、Colorfastness to Perspiration AATCC 16 - Colorfastness to Light AATCC 61 - Colorfastness to Laundering, Home, and Commercial: Accelerated AATCC 132 - Colorfastness to Dry-cleaning (Applications for copies should be addressed to American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215) Custodian: Army - GL 6 Civil Agency Coordinating Activity : GSA - FSS Preparing Activity: DLA - CT Project No. 8405-0217 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
