A-A-54503
Construction. The scissors shall be of three piece construction consisting of two scissor sections locked together by a screw, which is permanently set in a fixed position. The screw lock and scissor sections shall be properly assembled to provide a cutting portion which shall be free of both excessive stiffness and looseness. The inside of the cutting portion of each scissors shall be ground to properly mate with the opposing scissor during cutting procedures. The cutting edges of the blades shall be properly sharpened.
Finish. The scissors shall have a bright finish, except for the ground inside portion of the blades which shall have a crocus finish.
Cutting Performance. The Beebee and Quimby design scissors shall cut a continuous length, along the blade to the tip. The Universal scissors shall cut stainless steel wire as specified. In addition, the Quimby design shall also properly cut a copper band as specified.
Corrosion resistance. All scissors shall meet the boil and copper sulfate tests in accordance with ASTM Designation F1089.
Identification markings. The scissors shall be marked with the word “stainless”, manufacturer, and the country of origin. As an alternate to the word “stainless”, the use of a registered trade name identifying the steel as stainless shall be acceptable, provided prior approval is received from the cognizant contracting officer. All markings shall be permanent and legible.
Individual packaqe. Each scissors shall be wrapped in neutral tissue or other suitable anticorrosive material. Each scissors shall be packaged, in a sturdy close fitting box or in a rigid plastic container having a suitable closure, to prevent opening during shipping and handling.
Workmanship. Each pair of scissors shall be free from pits, cracks, burrs, coarse grind marks, nicks, feathers or any other defects which detract from their appearance or impairs their serviceability.
Unit. Each (EA). One pair of scissors of each design specified, constitutes one unit.
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