[METRIC]
A-A-1588D
July 24, 1997
SUPERSEDING
A-A-1588C
January 23, 1990
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
SACK, SHIPPING, PAPER
(CUSHIONED WITH CLOSED CELL PLASTIC FILM)
This proposed commercial item description has been approved by the General Services Administration.
1. SCOPE. This description covers paper sacks that are cushioned with a closed cell plastic film liner. They are intended for shipping items weighing not more than 4.5 kg (10 pounds).
2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.
2.1. Construction. Sacks shall be fabricated from a composite material consisting of kraft paper bonded to closed cell plastic film cushioning material. The composite material shall have a thickness of not less than 3.3 mm (0.131”) over the entire area. The sacks shall be fabricated so that the kraft paper forms the outside surface of the sack. The weight and test volume for each size sack shall be as specified in Table I. The fabricated sacks shall pass the impact resistance test and the creep test. Unless otherwise specified, sack opening shall be on the short side.
2.1.1. Sealing flap. The open end of the sack shall be provided with an adhesive sealing flap extending the entire width of the sack. The sealing flap shall have a strip of pressure sensitive adhesive, protected by a liner. The liner shall extend across the width of the flap to within 12.7 mm (1/2”) of the edge on each side. Alternatively, the liner may extend up to 12.7 mm (1/2”) over the edge of the flap on each side.
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Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc. and any data which may improve this document, should be sent to: General Services Administration Federal Supply Service, 26 Federal Plaza, New York N.Y. 10278 ATTN: Engineering Branch (2FYEE). |
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