Part Number
Definition:
A CLAMP IN WHICH THE BODY (BAND OR WIRE) COMPLETELY ENCIRCLES AN ITEM AND DISTRIBUTES A RELATIVELY EVEN AMOUNT OF PRESSURE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE 360 DEGREES (6.282 RADIANS) OF THE PERIPHERY OF THE ITEM TO BE COMPRESSED. ITS COMPRESSION QUALITY IS DEPENDENT UPON AN INTEGRAL SCREW MECHANISM, (SCREW, BOLT SPRING COMPRESSION AND THE LIKE MECHANICAL FASTENERS), OR IT MAY BE APPLIED BY A DEVICE NOT INTEGRAL WITH THE CLAMP ITSELF. IT IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO PREVENT LEAKAGE BETWEEN A HOSE AND ITS ATTACHING CONNECTION(S) WHEN THE BODY OF THE CLAMP IS ROUND OR CIRCULAR. FOR SQUARE, RECTANGULAR, OR IRREGULARLY SHAPED ITEMS, SEE CLAMP, HOSE, SPECIAL-SHAPED. EXCLUDES CLAMP, ELECTRICAL; CLAMP, LOOP; CLAMP, FIRE HOSE, SHUTOFF; FERRULE (AS MODIFIED); AND HAND SCREW.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| FAFH7 | SOFRAME |
Federal Supply Class
Title
HOSE, PIPE, TUBE, LUBRICATION, A
Inclusions:
INCLUDES ADAPTERS; BENDS; CAPS; CLAMPS; CONNECTORS; COUPLINGS; CROSSES; ELBOWS; EXPANSION JOINTS; FERRULES; FLANGES; LATERALS; LUBRICATION FITTINGS; MANIFOLDS; NIPPLES; NOZZLES; OUTLETS; PLUGS; REDUCERS; SWING AND SWIVEL JOINTS; TEES; TRAPS; UNIONS; WYES.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES AIR CONDITIONING-HEATING FITTINGS (FSC 4520); BITUMINIZED FIBER AND CONCRETE FITTINGS (FSC 5630); CONDUIT BOXES AND FITTINGS (FSC 5975); DOWNSPOUT FITTINGS (FSC 5670); MEDICAL AND SURGICAL FITTINGS (FSC 6515); LABORATORY FITTINGS (FSC 6640); POST CAPS AND RAIL ENDS (FSC 5660); MACHINE THREAD BUSHINGS AND PLUGS (FSC 5365).
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| MATT | MATERIAL | STEEL OVERALL |
| ABMK | OVERALL WIDTH | 13.0 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL |
| AARX | INSIDE DIAMETER | 25.0 MILLIMETERS MINIMUM AND 40.0 MILLIMETERS MAXIMUM |
| STYL | STYLE DESIGNATOR | BAND |
| AXWJ | FASTENING DEVICE TYPE | SLOTTED HEXAGON HEAD SCREW |