1、 AMSC N/A FSC 5999 INCH-POUND A-A-59466C 22 September 2011 SUPERSEDING A-A-59466B 6 January 2006 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION CLIPS, ELECTRICAL, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description (CID) as a replacement for “Clips,
2、Electrical, General Specification for” of W-C-440 for all federal agencies. 1. SCOPE. This commercial item description (CID) covers the general requirements for electrical clips covered by this CID are intended for commercial/industrial applications. 2. CLASSIFICATION/PART OR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (
3、PIN). This CID uses a classification system which is included in the PIN as shown in the following example (see 7.1). AA59466 - 001CID Number Dash number 2.1 Types. Electrical clips shall consist of the following types. Type PC - Power clip Type PCL - Power clip with lug Type NC - Needle clip Type T
4、CM - Test clip, miniature Type CC - Crocodile clip Type TCI - Test clip, insulated Type TC - Test clip Type TCC - Test clip, clamping ears Type BC - Battery clip 3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS. Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc., and any data that may improv
5、e this document should be sent to: DLA Land and Maritime, Columbus, ATTN: VAT, P.O. Box 3990, Columbus OH 43218-3990, or email relaydla.mil. Since contact information can change you may want to verify the currency of the address information using the ASSIST Online database at https:/assist.daps.dla.
6、mil. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59466C 2 3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS. 3.1 Interface and physical dimensions. Electrical clips supplied to this CID shall be as specified herein (see figure 1 through figure 9, inclusive). When a
7、 definite material is not specified, material shall be used which will enable the electrical clips to meet the performance requirements of this specification. Acceptance or approval of any constituent material shall not be construed as a guaranty of the acceptance of the finished product. 3.1.1 Rubb
8、er. Rubber shall conform to Class III A, grade 50 of A-A-59588 and shall not contain reclaimed rubber. 3.1.2 Polyvinyl chloride. Polyvinyl material shall be opaque nonrigid vinyl chloride-acetate having a durometer hardness not over 60 shore type “A” test and the dielectric strength shall be 250 vol
9、ts per mil of thickness minimum. After aging in oil for 8 hours at 100C 1.1C (212F 2F), polyvinyl material shall not be tacky nor show signs of decomposition, and when flexed, shall not crack nor split. 3.1.2 Metals. 3.1.2.1 Brass. Brass shall conform to ASTM-B134/B134M. 3.1.2.2 Phosphor bronze. Pho
10、sphor bronze shall conform to ASTM-B159/B159M. 3.1.2.3 Copper. Copper material as specified herein shall be commercially pure copper or copper alloyed with 3 percent to 5 percent zinc. 3.1.2.4 Copper-beryllium alloy. Copper-beryllium alloy shall conform to ASTM-A194/A194M, ASTM-B196/B196M, or ASTM-B
11、197/B197M. 3.1.2.5 Steel. Steel shall be of such materials, construction, and quality to ensure the clips meet the performance requirements of this specification. AMS-QQ-W-428 Type I and ASTM-A228/A228M have been enabled electrical clips meet the requirements of this specification. 3.2 Design and co
12、nstruction. Electrical clips shall be of the design, construction, and physical dimensions specified (see 3.7). 3.2.1 Insulator sets. When specified (see 6.1 and table I), clips shall be furnished with an insulator set molded of a polyvinyl or silicone rubber material having dimensions that will pro
13、vide a suitable fit. When required, insulator sets shall be installed. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.1 and table I), these insulator sets shall be furnished half red and half black for polarity identification purposes. 3.2.2 Threaded parts. All threaded parts shall be in accordance with FED-STD-
14、H28 or equivalent ANSI or ASME requirement. 3.2.2.1 Engagement of threaded parts. Threaded parts shall engage by at least two full threads. 3.2.3 Attaching hardware. Unless otherwise specified, machine screws and rivets shall be fabricated from carbon steel which enable the electrical clips to meet
15、the requirements of this specification except Bessemer compositions (55,000 lbb/in2minimum ultimate strength). Brass screws shall be fabricated in accordance with ASTM-B134/B134M. 3.2.4 Finish. Electrical clips shall be unplated, except that ferrous materials shall be suitably plated to resist corro
16、sion. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59466C 3 3.2.5 Spring. The spring or clip shall be designed so that the spring will not become dislodged when clip is fully compressed. 3.2.6 Minimum metal thickness. Copper parts of electrica
17、l clips shall be of minimum thickness as specified in detail requirements for individual clip types. 3.2.7 Jaws. There shall be free jaw openings. In designs where jaws mesh, all teeth shall enter the mating trough. In designs where jaws pass, the front turn-over portions of the jaws shall not cause
18、 binding, and the maximum space between the end of the outer jaws turn-over portion and the inner jaw turn-over portion shall not exceed twice the thickness of the metal. 3.2.8 Shunt (where applicable). The shunt shall be placed in such a manner that one coil of the spring shall rest on each end of
19、the shunt so that the shunt will not become dislodged. 3.2.9 Wire crimping ears. The wire crimping ears shall be of sufficient size that they will accommodate a wire capable of carrying the maximum current for which the clip is intended. 3.2.10 Hinge pins. Only solid rivets shall be used for hinge p
20、ins. 3.3 Spring pressure. The minimum opening force required shall be as specified on the applicable figure. 3.4 Salt-spray (corrosion). When electrical clips with attaching hardware are subjected to salt spray, there shall be no exposure of the plated base metals or blistering of plated surfaces of
21、 the hardware. 3.5 Marking. Electrical clips supplied to this CID shall be marked with the manufacturers (MFRs) standard commercial PIN, and if space permits, the current rating (amps). (NOTE: The part number marked on the unit pack shall be the CID PIN.) 3.6 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally
22、preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs. 3.7 Workmanship. Electri
23、cal clips shall be processed in such a manner as to be uniform in quality and shall be free from other defects that will affect life, serviceability, or appearance. 3.7.1 Electrical clips. Electrical clips shall be free from burrs, sharp edges, flaws, fractures, or cracks in the metal. The clips sha
24、ll be free of grease, oil, metal filings, chips, and other foreign material. They shall be uniform in quality and free from defects that will affect life, serviceability, or appearance. 3.7.2 Insulator sets. The interior shall be free from mold flash congestion. They shall be uniform in quality and
25、free from defects that will affect life, serviceability, or appearance. Insulator sets shall not restrict free jaw opening of the clips. 3.8 Detail requirements for individual clip types. Detail requirements applicable to individual types of electrical clips shall be as specified on the applicable f
26、igure. In the event of any conflict between the general requirements of this specification and the detail requirements, the latter shall govern. 3.8.1 Type TCM electrical clip. Type TCM electrical clips shall be of the design, construction, and physical dimensions specified on figure 1 and shall be
27、furnished with a conductor bridge or hole and insulation clamping ears. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59466C 4 Item number A (max) B (max) Jaw opening (min) Spring pressure (lbs-min) Nominal current rating (amp) Material Metal t
28、hickness (min) 1 1.12 (28.45) .28 (7.11) .19 (4.83) 2 5 Copper .0140 (.36) NOTES: 1. Dimensions are in inches. 2. Metric equivalents are given for general information only. 3. Millimeters are in parentheses. 4. Drawing depicts only general design characteristics and is not intended to limit specific
29、 manufacturing processes. 5. Teeth shall mesh. FIGURE 1. Type TCM clip, electrical. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59466C 5 3.8.2 Type TC electrical clip. Type TC electrical clips shall be of the design, construction, and physica
30、l dimensions specified on figure 2 and shall be furnished with a screw-type wire accommodation, conductor bridge, and a banana plug facility. Item number A (max) B (max) C Attaching hardware D (min-max) Jaw opening (min) Spring pressure (lbs-min) Nominal current rating (amp) Material Metal thickness
31、 (min) 1 2.00 (50.80) .34 (8.64) 6-32 UNC or 6-40 UNF 2A x 5/32 LG. .153-.163 (3.89-4.14) .31 (7.87) 3 1/2 10 Copper .0186 (.47) NOTES: 1. Dimensions are in inches. 2. Metric equivalents are given for general information only. 3. Millimeters are in parentheses. 4. Drawing depicts only general design
32、 characteristics and is not intended to limit specific manufacturing processes. 5. Teeth shall mesh. FIGURE 2. Type TC clip, electrical. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59466C 6 3.8.3 TCI electrical clip. Type TCI electrical clips
33、 shall be of the design, construction, and physical dimensions specified on figure 3 and shall be furnished with a screw-type wire accommodation, conductor bridge, and a banana plug facility. 3.8.3.1 Insulated portions. Insulated portions shall be cellulose acetate or nylon. Item number A (max) B (m
34、ax) C Attaching hardware D (min-max) Jaw opening (min) Spring pressure (lbs-min) Nominal current rating (amp) Insulator color MaterialMetal Thick-ness (min) 1 2.38 (60.45) .41 (10.41) 6-32UNC OR 6-40UNF-2A X 5/32 LG. .153-.163 (3.89-4.14).31 (7.87)3 1/2 10 Red Copper .0186 (.47) 2 Black NOTES: 1. Di
35、mensions are in inches. 2. Metric equivalents are given for general information only. 3. Millimeters are in parentheses. 4. Drawing depicts only general design characteristics and is not intended to limit specific manufacturing processes. 5. Shaded area indicates insulated portion. 6. Teeth shall me
36、sh. FIGURE 3. Type TCI clip, electrical. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59466C 7 3.8.4 Type TCC electrical clip. Type TCC electrical clips shall be of the design, construction, and physical dimensions specified on figure 4 and sh
37、all be furnished with a screw-type wire accommodation, conductor bridge, and insulation clamping ears. Item number A (max) B (max) C Attaching hardware Jaw opening(min) Spring pressure(lbs-min)Nominal current rating (amp) Insulator color MaterialMetal thickness (min) 1 1.75 (44.45) .34 (8.64) 6-32UN
38、C OR6-40UNF-2A X 5/32 LG. .31 (7.87) 3 10 Red Copper .0186 (.47)2 Black NOTES: 1. Dimensions are in inches. 2. Metric equivalents are given for general information only. 3. Millimeters are in parentheses. 4. Drawing depicts only general design characteristics and is not intended to limit specific ma
39、nufacturing processes. 5. Teeth shall mesh. FIGURE 4. Type TCC clip, electrical. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59466C 8 3.8.5 Type CC electrical clip. Type CC electrical clips shall be of the design, construction, and physical d
40、imensions specified on figure 5 and shall be furnished with a screw-type wire accommodation and insulation clamping ears. Item number A (max) B (max) C Attaching hardware Jaw opening (min) Spring pressure (lbs-min) Nominal current rating (amp) Material Metal thickness (min) 1 2.19 (55.63) .38 (9.65)
41、 6-32 UNC or 6-40 UNF-2AX 5/32 LG. .31 (7.87) 4 1/2 10 Copper .0260 (.66) NOTES: 1. Dimensions are in inches. 2. Metric equivalents are given for general information only. 3. Millimeters are in parentheses. 4. Drawing depicts only general design characteristics and is not intended to limit specific
42、manufacturing processes. 5. Item number 1 shall have a phosphor bronze spring and a brass screw. 6. Interlocking neck construction is required. FIGURE 5. Type CC clip, electrical. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59466C 9 3.8.6 Typ
43、e PC electrical clip. Type PC electrical clips shall be of the design, construction, and physical dimensions specified on figure 6 and shall be furnished with a screw-type conductor accommodation for wire. 3.8.6.1 Hinge life (PC clips only). Hinge shall be constructed in such a manner that no damage
44、 will result nor will hinge become loosened or disassembled when opened and closed (100 operations). Item number A (max) B (max) C Attaching hardware Jaw opening (min) Spring pressure (lbs) (min) Nominal current rating (amp) Material Metal thickness (min) 1 1.62 (41.15) .31 (7.87) 6-32 UNC or 6-40 U
45、NF 2A x 5/32 LG. .25 6.35) 4 10 Copper .0238 (.60) 2 2.12 (53.85) .38 (9.65) 6-32 UNC-2A x 3/16 LG. .44 (11.18) 4 20 Copper .0260 (.66) 3 2.44 (61.98) .50 (12.70) 6-32 UNC-2A x 3/16 LG. .62 (15.75) 7 40 Copper .0310 (.79) 4 3.12 (79.25) .69 (17.53) 8-32 UNC-2A x 1/4 LG. .75 (19.05) 9 50 Copper .0345
46、 (.88) NOTES: 1. Dimensions are in inches. 2. Metric equivalents are given for general information only. 3. Millimeters are in parentheses. 4. All items have crimp ears. FIGURE 6. Type PC clip, electrical. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-
47、,-,-A-A-59466C 10 5. Design of pivot is optional. 6. Item number 1 shall have a phosphor bronze spring and a brass screw. 7. Item number 4 shall incorporate a solid copper shunt positioned to prevent overheating of the spring. 8. Drawing depicts only general design characteristics and is not intende
48、d to limit specific manufacturing processes. 9. Interlocking neck construction is required. 10. Insulator sets (see 3.2.1 and Table I). FIGURE 6. Type PC clip, electrical - Continued. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59466C 11 3.8.7 Type PCL electrical clip. Type PCL electrical clips shall be of the design, construction, and physical dimensions specified on figure 7 and shall be furnished with a screw-type conductor accommodation for wire or terminal lug (see table on figure 7). 3.8.7.1 Hinge pin. The upset end shal
