1、O I* DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for Dublic release: distribution is unlimiteq A-A-2748A 75 9999974 0087309 762 INCH-POUND A-A-2 748A June 29, 1992 SUPERSEDING A-A-2748 April 8, 1992 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION ENVELOPE, TRANSLUCENT I The General Services Administration, Federal Supply Servic
2、e, has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description. CLASSIFICATION: This description covers the requirements for translucent envelopes used as a protector of postage stamps, in the following sizes: Size 1. 9 1/2“ x 1111 Size 2. 4 1/2“ x 11“ Size 3. 4“ x 711 I. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: A.
3、Construction: Envelopes shall be of side seam construction with overlapping flaps of either inside or outside design adhering to Figure 1 of this Commercial Item Description. There shall be an ungummed square flap on the long dimension. The seam adhesive shall be of such quantity and consistency as
4、to provide firmly bonded seams without curling the envelope. The sealed seams shall not adhere to the inside of the envelope. Dimensions shall conform to Table 1. 0 - B. glassine. 36 - 500) 2 5%, tested in accordance with TAPPI method T-410. Paper used in the fabrication of the envelopes shall be tr
5、anslucent The minimum basis weight of the paper shall be 30 lbs. (24 X C. The glassine paper shall have a minimum average bursting strength of 18 points; the tear resistance shall be 12 grams minimum average in the weakest direction; and the total machine direction plus cross direction shall be 25 g
6、rams minimum average when tested in accordance with TAPPI methods T-403 and T-414, respectively. D. Testing for grease resistance shall be conducted in accordance with Tappi .method T-454. average of not less than 900 seconds, with no individual test less than 600 seconds. The paper shall withstand
7、penetration for an E. The glassine paper shall be made from clean, bleached, chemical wood pulp and such additives necessary to conform to the requirements of this Commercial Item Description. The paper shall be untreated, transparent, grease and scuff resistant. t FBC 7530 Provided by IHSNot for Re
8、saleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-2748A F. Printing: The envelopes shall accept printing and ink writing without feathering,. smearing, or penetrating to the reverse side. Printing shall be as specified in the contract or order. G. Workmanship: pinholes, te
9、ars, cuts, sharp creases, wrinkles, folds, and ink smears. The glassine envelopes shall be cleanly cut without nicks or ragged edges and shall be free from any other defects which may adversely affect their utility for the purpose intended, or their appearance. The glassine envelopes shall be clean
10、and free from 1I.QUALITY ASSRANCE: A. contract, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. specified in the contract, the contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specifie
11、d herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure that supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements. B. to the requirements of this Comme
12、rcial Item Description. inspection purposes, a lot shall consist of all waxed wrapping paper manufactured under the same conditions. be in accordance with TAPPI T400 for paragraph 1; and MIL-STD-105 for paragraphs 2, 3 and, 4. Responsibility for Inspection - Unless otherwise specified in the Except
13、as otherwise Each lot of glassine envelopes shall be inspected for conformance For Sampling and acceptance shall 1. with all the requirements of referenced specifications and standards. Physical Properties and tests - Shall be inspected in accordance PHYSICAL PROPERTY METHOD REQUIREMENT LOCATION Bas
14、is Weight TAPPI T410 Para. IB Bursting Strength TAPPI T403 Para. IC Tear Resistance TAPPI T414 Para. IC Grease Resistance TAPPI T454 Para. ID 2. Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) of 4.0 percent defective. The sample unit shall be one package. Dimensional C,haracteristics - Inspection Level S-1 with an
15、3. Visual Characteristics - Inspection Level S-2 with an Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) of 2.5 percent defective. The sample unit shall be one package. 4. Packaging, Packing, Marking, and Palletieation - Inspection Level S-2 with an Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) of 4.0 percent defective. The sample
16、 unit shall be one fully prepared shipping container. I 2. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-2748A 75 9999974 0087111 310 A-A-2 7 4 8A III rn PACKAGING, PACKING, LABELING. MARKING, AND PALLETIXATION: Packaging, packing, labeling, ma
17、rking and, palletization shall be as specified in the contract or order. IV. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials in accordance with Public Law 94-580, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, to the maximum extent practicable. Vrn REFERENCED DOCUME
18、NTS: The issue of each document in effect on the date of the solicitation or invitation to bid shall be used to determine compliance with these requirements. TAPP1 test methods are available from: Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry Technology Park/Atlanta, P.O. Box 105113 Atlanta,
19、GA 30348 (404) 446-1400 MIL-STD-105 is available from: Standardization Documents Order Desk Building 4D 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094 Public Law 94-580, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, is part of U.S. Code, Title 42, and is available from: The Congressional Sales Office U.S.
20、 Government Printing Office Washington, D.C. 20402 VI. ORDERING DATA: A. Ordering activities should specify the size, printing, packaging, packing, labeling, marking and, palletization requirements. CIVIL COORDINATING ACTIVITY: PREPARING ACTIVITY: USPS GSA-FSS MILITARY INTEREST NONE 3. Provided by I
21、HSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-274A 75 m 7777974 0087LL2 257 m A-A-2748A TABLE 1, TOLERANCES - +/- 1/16“ FIGURE 1, Et I A I NOTE: THE FLAP AND SIDE FLAP ANGLES ILLUSTRATED ARE FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY, t C B a 4. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
