GGG-T-00570 Torch Kit, Soldering \(Propane Gas\) \(S/S By A-A-51128\)

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GGG-T-00570a(GSA-FSS)

Military Specification:

MIL-P-116 - Preservation, Methods of.

Military standards:

MIL-STD-105 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes.

MIL-STD- 129 - Marking for Shipment and Storage.

(Copies of Military Specifications and Standards required by contractor in Connection

with specific procurement functions should be obtained from the procuring activity or as

directed by the contacting officer.)

2.2 other publications. - The following documents form a part of this specification. Unless

otherwise indicated, the issue in effect on date of invitation for bids shall-apply.

National Bureau of Standards Handbook:

H28 - Screw-Thread Standards for Federal Service.

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Superintendent of Documents, Government

Printing Office, Washington, D. C. 20402)

Code of Federal Regulations:

49 CFR 71-90- Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) Rules and Regulations for the Transportation

of Explosives and Other Dangerous Articles.

(The Interstate Commerce Commission Regulations are now a part of the Code of Federal Regulations

available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, D. c. 20402.

Orders should cite "49-CFR-71-909".)

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Materials.- Materials used in the construction of the soldering torch kits shall be as

specified herein. When materials are not definitely specified, they shall be of good quality normally

used for the purpose in commercial practice. All materials shall be new and unused, and free from

any defects or imperfections which might affect the appearance or serviceability of the soldering

torch kits.

3.2 Design and construction. - The torch kits shall be so designed and constructed as to be

convenient to operate and entirely adequate for the purpose intended. All parts subject to wear

shall be readily accessible for adjustment or repair. Construction shall be free from any defects

or characteristics that may render the torch kits unsuitable or inefficient for the purposed Intended.

3.3 Interchangeability. - All replaceable parts shall be manufactured to definite standards,

tolerances, and clearances in order that any such part may be replaced without requiring modification.

3.4 Identification marking. - `Me torch kit unit and carrying case shall be marked in a plain and

permanent manner with the manufacturer's name or trademark of such known character that the source of'

manufacture can be readily determined.

3.5 coating and plating. - All major components hating corrosive metal surfaces shall be provided

with a protective coating or plating.

3.6 painting. - The torch kit carrying case and propane gas cylinder shall be properly cleaned

and one coat of good grade of enamel or lacquer shall be applied as a finish coat. The color of the

paint shall be the manufacturer's standard shade.

3.7 Soldering torch kit. - The soldering torch kit shall consist essentially of l disposable

fuel cylinder (fully loaded), burner unit, pencil burner head, utility burner head, soldering tip,

flame spreader, flint lighter and carrying case.

3.7.1 Cylinder. - The fuel cylinder shall be of the disposable type (nonrefillable). The

cylinder shall conform to 49-CFR-71-90 Interstate Commerce Commission Rules and Regulations for the

Transportation of Explosives and Other Dangerous Articles, or shall be made in accordance with special

permit issued by Interstate Commerce Commission for use with liquefied petroleum gas. The cylinder

shall be furnished with a sufficient quantity of propane gas to last up to 14 hours on pencil-flame

and up to hours on blow-torch flare?. The neck of the cylinder shall be provided with a l-inch

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