A-A-1995
February 8, 1983
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
SPECTACLES, INDUSTRIAL
(PLASTIC FRAMES)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description in preference to Federal Specification GGG-S-620, type II, styles A, B, C, and D.
This description covers spectacle for the protection of personnel engaged in occupations where small flying particles of relatively light impact are encountered; such as in light grinding and polishing, metal and wood burning and drilling. In addition, spectacles with absorptive lenses provide protection from the harmful effects of Intense light in the vicinity of gas or electric welding and other sources of intense glare. Spectacle frames and lenses shall be one of the following types, styles and classes, as specified:
Frames:
Plastic
Style A- without side shields
Style B- with perforated clear plastic side shields
Style C- with green plastic side shields
Style D- with clear semi-side shields
Style E- with gree semi-side shields
Lenses:
Type I- Glass, plano, impact-resistant
Class A- clear
Class B- absorportive, shall be available in shade numbers 1.7, 2.0, 2.5, and 3.0, as specified.
Type II- Polycarbonate, plano, impact-resistant, mar-resistant coated
Class A- clear
Class B- absorptive. Shall be available in shade numbers 1.7, 2.0, 2.5, and 3.0, as specified.
Salient characteristics:
Lens Shape- S-7
Lens Sizes- 44, 46, 48 and 50 mm, as specified. A tolerance of + 0.1 mm applies.
Frame sizes- 44, 46, 48 and 50 mm, as specified. Shall accommodate S-7 lenses.
Glare Protection- Side shields used in Class B lens spectacles when used to enhance glare protection, shall have transmission to incident radiation (visible, ultra-violet and infrared) less than or equal to the lens in the front. Side shields shall be solid with no perforations or openings.
Bridge Sizes- From 18 to 26 mm, as specified. A tolerance of + 1.0 mm is permitted.
Temples- Shall be cable or spatula type, as specified.
Nose pads- Shall be equipped with adjustable rocking-pad type, or an integral, rigid pad. A universal fitting bridge may be furnished.
Conformance. Spectacles and lenses furnished under this specifications shall comply with the applicable requirements of ANSI Z87.1, except as otherwise specified herein.
Workmanship. The spectacles shall be constructed in a thoroughly workmanlike manner, and shall be free of defects which may impair their appearance, durability, or serviceability.
The issue of ANSI Z87.1 in effect on the date of the solicitation shall be used to determine compliance with these requirements.
Note. Purchaser to specify type, class, style, lens size, frame size, bridge size, and whether temples are to be cable or spatula type.
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