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4.7.1.1 Style C and F seals. Inspect and evaluate as specified in ASTM F 1158 for group 2 seals.
4.7.1.2 Style B, type 5, and style E seals. Inspect and evaluate as specified in ASTM F 1158 for
group 3 seals.
4.7.1.3 Style B, type 4 and 5 seals. Inspect and evaluate as specified in ASTM F 1158 for group
5 seals.
4.8 Packaging inspection. The preservation, packing, and marking of the seals shall be inspected
to determine compliance with the requirements of section 5 of this specification.
5. PACKAGING
5.1 Packaging requirements: The preservation, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the
contract or order.
6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but
is not mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. For the purpose of this document only a antipilferage seal is a passive device
used to detect tampering or entry. A seal is not expected to present a serious obstacle to entry or
tampering. The passive nature of seals is indicated in that inspection is required to determine
whether entry or tampering has occurred.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following:
a. Title, number and date of this specification.
b. Issue of DoDISS to be cited in the solicitation, and if required, the specific issue of
individual documents referenced (see 2.1.1).
c. When first article is required (see 3.1, 4.3 and 6.4).
d. Type of metal desired for strap (see 3.5.7.1).
e. Lithography and marking if different (see 3.6).
f. Diameter of cable required (see 3.5.11.1 and 3.5.12.1).
g. Whether marking is required on seals (see 3.6).
h. When seals shall be marked other than as specified (see 3.6.1).
i. Serial number required (see 3.6.2).
j. When alpha numeric characters are prohibited (see 3.6.2).
k. Finish and color required if other than manufacturers option (see 3.7).
l. When certificate of compliance is acceptable (see 4.7).
6.2.1 Sampling procedures.
6.2.1.1 First article. 10 Sample units should be provided for inspection. When the requirement
for bid samples is not required or waived, 20 samples should be provided for inspection. The first
article unit(s) should be selected from the first 100 standard production units or from the
contractor's current inventory or should be exactly the same as accepted bid samples set aside for
production samples (see 6.3). Unless otherwise specified in the contract, first article units, after
inspection, should be handled as specified in 3.1.4.
6.2.1.2 Examination. Recommended inspection level is S-3 and AQL level is zero percent
defective for major and critical defects, and 4.0 for minor defects. A lot will be all units offered
for delivery at one time not to exceed 100 units per lot.
6.2.1.3 Tests. Recommended inspection level is S-2 and AQL is zero percent defective.
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