FF-P-110J
ASTM
ASTM B86 - Standard Specification for Zinc-Alloy Die Castings
ASTM D3951 - Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
ASTM F883 - Standard Performance Specification for Padlocks
(Private sector and civil agencies may purchase copies of these voluntary standards from the
American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA
19428-2959.)
(DoD activities may obtain copies of those adopted voluntary standards listed in the DoD Index
of Specifications and Standards free of charge from the Standardization Document Order Desk,
building 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)
2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this specification and the
references cited, the text of this specification shall take precedence. Nothing in this specification,
however, shall supersede applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been
obtained.
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Padlock samples.
3.1.1 Bid samples. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), each bidder shall furnish, with the bid,
10 sample units they propose to furnish under the contract for inspection as specified (see
4.3.1.1). One unit of the selected product shall be kept by the testing agency and one returned to
the selected bidder to be used as a guide in manufacturing the first article and production quantity
(see 3.1.2). Deviation is not acceptable without formal written approval from the contracting
officer. The term "unit" shall hereinafter mean a completely assembled padlock with associated
tools, parts, and instructions.
3.1.2 First article. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), seven units shall be furnished for the first
article test and approval (see 4.4.1, 4.4.3, and 6.3). If the requirement for bid samples is waived,
10 padlocks (units) shall be furnished for the first article test and approval. If a product meets
requirements, one unit of the selected product shall be kept by the testing agency and one
returned to the selected bidder to be used as a production sample. Deviation is not acceptable
without formal written approval from the contracting officer.
3.2 Description. The padlock consists of a case or body, shackle, a dial, locking parts, and means
for combination changing and combination scrambling when locked. The padlock is not required
to resist forced entry with tools but shall be so designed and constructed to resist the effects of
normal everyday use and abuse. The padlock is intended for use indoors but must resist high
temperatures (+150 degrees Fahrenheit (°F)) (+66 degrees Celsius (°C)), low temperatures (-40
°F) (-40 °C), and high humidity (80 percent relative humidity), from shipboard use in ocean
marine environment.
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