Part Number
Definition:
A NARROW STRIP OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL GRADUATED WITH MARKINGS TO INDICATE A SPECIFIC TYPE OF MEASURE SUCH AS ARITHMETIC, GEOMETRIC, METRIC, OR THE LIKE. ALL TAPES ARE USED PRINCIPALLY IN MEASURING DISTANCES AND DIMENSIONS TOO LONG TO BE MEASURED BY A RULER, ARE USUALLY ENCLOSED INTO A CASE WITH ACCOMMODATIONS FOR REWINDING AND MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE A RING AT ONE END. INCLUDES DRESSMAKER TAPES TO HEAVY-DUTY TYPES SOMETIMES CALLED SURVEYOR'S CHAINS, USUALLY MOUNTED IN REELS WITH HOLDING HANDLES.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 37163 | COOPER INDUSTRIES INC LUFKIN/COOPER |
Federal Supply Class
Title
MEASURING TOOLS, CRAFTSMEN'S
Inclusions:
INCLUDES CALIPERS; LEVELS; MICROMETERS; PLUMB BOBS; PRECISION TAPES; SQUARES; ANGLE GAGES; CENTER GAGES; DEPTH GAGES; DRAW GAGES; DRILL POINT GAGES; FILLET AND RADIUS GAGES; GLAZIERS' GAGES; HEIGHT GAGES (VERNIER); PLANER GAGES; RIVET SELECTOR GAGES; SAW TOOTH SET GAGES; SCREW PITCH GAGES; SURFACE GAGES; TELESCOPING GAGES; THICKNESS GAGES; TUBE BEAD GAGES; TUBE FLARE GAGES; TWIST DRILL GAGES; TWIST DRILL AND ROD GAGES; TWIST DRILL AND TAP GAGES; TAPER-WIRE-THICKNESS GAGES; WIRE GAGES; TOOL SETTING PLANER AND SHAPER GAGES; GAGE BLOCKS.
Exclusions:
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| CMWL | MEASURING CAPACITY | 300 FEET |
| CMWK | STANDARD GRADUATION UNIT | FEET |
| MATL | MATERIAL | STEEL |
| CNJN | PLUMB BOB | NOT INCLUDED |
| APGF | DESIGN TYPE | GENERAL PURPOSE DISTANCE MEASURING |
| BTHJ | NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS CERTIFICATION | NOT PROVIDED |
| AKNA | INCLOSURE TYPE | REEL |
| AQRE | WINDING METHOD | HAND CRANK |
| CMWM | TAPE SMALLEST GRADUATION UNIT | 1/10 AND 1/100 FT |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | RAILROAD HALF-GAGE MARK 2 FT, 4-1/2 IN. FROM ZERO END; BLANK SPACE AT EACH END; EXTRA FOOT BEFORE ZERO GRADUATED RIGHT TO LEFT IN 10THS AND 100THS; BALANCE GRADUATED EVERY FOOT EXCEPT LAST FOOT OF EACH 100 FOOT LENGTH GRADUATED IN 100THS; BLACK BLADE WITH SATIN CHROME GRADUATIONS |
| ABGL | WIDTH | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL |
| AKYD | ACCESSORY COMPONENTS AND QUANTITY | LEATHER THONGS, 2 |
| CMWC | READING DIRECTION | LEFT TO RIGHT |