A-A-83 Dispenser, Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Tape (Counter Type For 5.08Cm (2-Inch Tape))

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 [METRIC]

A-A-83B

Jabuary 16, 1996

SUPERSEDING

A-A-83A

February 25, 1992

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

DISPENSER, PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE TAPE

(COUNTER TYPE FOR 5.08 cm (2-INCH TAPE))

1. SCOPE.             This description covers counter top, manually operated tape dispensers which are used to dispense pressure-sensitive adhesive tape.

2. SALIENT CAHARACTERISTICS:

2.1 Tape dispensers shall be capable of dispensing single or multiple rolls of tape with the following dimensions:

Maximum Tape Width                   Maximum Outer Tape Diameter                               Inner Core Tape Diameter

5.2 cm (2-1/32 inches)                    12.7 cm (5 inches)                            7.62, + .16,-0cm (3+1/16,-0 inches)

2.2 Have a firmly attached, serrated or corrugated metal blade suitable for manually cutting pressure-sensitive tape.

2.3 Have a space of at least 1.6 cm (%/8 iniches) in diameter between a full roll of tape, dispenser body and the tape holding platform to allow the extended tape to be easily grasped and detached.

2.4 have either a revolving reel of sufficient diameter to hold the tape roll securely during operation, or a non-revolving drum which permits the unhindered revolution of the tape roll around it.

2.5 Have a body constructed of a commercially appropriate metal, no less than .8 mm (1/32 inch) thick, or a commercial appropriate plastic capable of meeting the performance requirements of this document.

2.6 Have feet or rubberized base permanently attached to the bottom of the body to prevent any damage and marring of work surfaces (e.g. wood, glass or metal). Feet/base shall provide lateral stability.