A-A-306 Thread Cutter, Receding Segmental Die (Self Contained Ratchet Threader)

October 12, 1979

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

THREAD CUTTER, RECEDING SEGMENTAL DIE (SELF-CONTAINED RATCHET THREADER)

The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description in lieu of Federal Specification GGG-T-581.

Salient characteristics:

Type. Self-contained ratcheting with renewable, segmental, taper pipe dies.

Length overall. 25 to 60 inches

Thread Capacity. 1, 1-1/4, 1-1/2, 2 inch NPT RH

Case. A suitable wood or metal case for carrying and storing the thread cutter shall be furnished.

Marking. Thread cutters shall be permanently and legibly marked with the manufacturer’s name or trademark.

Workmanship. Thread cutters shall be free from imperfections which may affect their appearance, serviceability or durability.

Certification. The contractor shall certify that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this commercial item description and that the product conforms to the producer’s own drawing, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices and is the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. 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.

Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking. Each thread cutter shall be preserved and packaged in accordance with normal commercial practice and packed to 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 National Motor Freight Classification and Uniform Freight Classification. Marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.

Note: Assigned National Stock Number (NSN) 5136-00-555-8912.