February 26, 1991
SUPERSEDING
A-A-247
October 22, 1979
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
FASTENERS (PRONGG TYPE)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description.
This commercial item description covers round head, prong type fasteners, and washers, for holding papers together.
1. Salient Characteristics
A. Fastener and its accompanying washer (if required, SEE SECTION 6) shall be constructed of a solid brass.
B. The head shall appear perpendicular to the prongs, when viewed by the “naked eye” (corrective lens may be used”), SEE FIGURE 1 and 2. The diameter of the head shall conform with the applicable size specified in Table I.
C. The short prong shall be between 1/16 and 1/8 inch shorter than the long prong length indicated for each size specified in Table I (SEE FIGURE 1 and 2).
D. Washers, when specified, shall be round and serviceable with the size fastener specified (SEE TABLE I and FIGURE 3)
E. The fasteners shall show no evidence of cracking or breaking, when subjected to the bending test (SECTION 2E).
Workmanship. Fasteners and washes shall have a smooth finish and shall be free from any defects that may injure the user or may affect serviceability or appearance. All parts shall be clean and be free from oil.
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