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 |
|---|---|
| 57163 | L.S. STARRETT COMPANY, THE DIV TOOL |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | FIRST 12 IN. GRADUATED IN 32NDS |
| MATL | MATERIAL | STEEL |
| CNJN | PLUMB BOB | NOT INCLUDED |
| AKNA | INCLOSURE TYPE | CASE |
| ABGL | WIDTH | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL |
| CMWM | TAPE SMALLEST GRADUATION UNIT | 1/16 IN. |
| APGF | DESIGN TYPE | GENERAL PURPOSE DISTANCE MEASURING |
| BTHJ | NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS CERTIFICATION | NOT PROVIDED |
| APTD | END TYPE | NONBUTT |
| CMWK | STANDARD GRADUATION UNIT | INCHES AND FEET |
| AQRE | WINDING METHOD | PULL-PUSH |
| CMWL | MEASURING CAPACITY | 8 FEET |
| CMWC | READING DIRECTION | LEFT TO RIGHT |