A-A-480
September 10, 1980
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
BOLT, CHAIN
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this
Commercial Item Description in lieu of Federal Specification FF-H-111C.
This commercial item description covers chain bolts for use in securing doors.
Salient characteristics:
1. Shall be of wrought steel.
2. Shall have a US2C, US4, US1B finish in accordance with BHMA Product Standard No. 1301- Section M.
3. Shall have a round or square case.
4. Shall have regular (surface) and angle (reverse bevel) strikes.
5. Lengths 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, or 10 inches, as specified.
6. Shall be spring action.
7. Screw size as recommended by manufacturer.
8. Shall withstand 2 impacts of 25 ft-lbf each when tested in accordance with Section 21 of ANSI/ASTM F476.
Workmanship. Chain bolts shall be free of sharp edges, and be free of defects which may affect appearance or serviceability.
The issue of ANSI/ASTM F746 and BHMA Product Standard No. 1301 in effect on the date of the solicitation shall be used to determine compliance with stated requirements.
Certification. The contractor shall certify that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this description and that the product conforms to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and is the same product offered for sale in the commercial marketplace. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract.
Recovered materials. The manufacturer shall utilize recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable.
Packaging, packing, and marking. The packaging and packing shall be in accordance with normal commercial practice and shall assure acceptance by common carrier and provide product protection against loss and damage during multiple shipments, handling and storage. The shipping container shall be in compliance with the National Motor Freight Classification and Uniform Freight Classification. Marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.
Referenced documents are available as follows:
ANSI/ASTM F476- Security of Swinging Door Assemblies, Standard Test Method for
American Society for Testing and Materials
1916 Race Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
BHMA Product Standard No. 1301- Section M- Materials and Finishes
Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association, 60 East 42nd Street
New York, New York 10017.
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