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3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.
3.1 Materials. (see 5.1).
3.1.1 Cover. The Type I packing weight cover shall be constructed of heavy woven tubular textured nylon. The Type II packing weight shall be constructed of a laminated vinyl-nylon cloth that is of high strength and flexible. Materials shall be of the quality normally used by the manufacturer in his standard commercial products, provided that the completed item complies with all provisions of this document.
3.1.2 Lead shot. The pellets will be 0.1 to 0.15 inches in diameter and have a total weight of approximately 5 pounds.
3.1.3 Thread. The thread will be nylon.
3.2 Design and construction. The design and construction of the packing weights shall conform in all respects to the requirements specified herein. (see 5.1).
3.2.1 Shape. The type I packing weight will have a single tubular compartment filled with lead shot (see 3.1.2). The Type II packing weight will have two parallel tubular compartments with the lead shot (see 3.1.2) equally divided into each compartment.
3.2.2 Dimensions. The Type I packing weight will be approximately 19 inches in length and 1 1/2 inches in diameter. The Type II packing weight will be approximately 20 inches in length and 2 3/8 inches wide. The depth or thickness of the weights is determined by the lead shot in the compartments.
3.2.3 Stitching. The stitching will be standard commercial or "zig-zag". Standard stitching seams will have a minimum of 2 rows of stitching.
3.2.4 Searing. After sewing, the ends of the tubular nylon for the Type I weight will be seared to prevent fraying. There will be no sharp edges or ridges.
3.3 Color. The packing weights will be red, orange, yellow or any of the similarly bright “neon” colors.
3.4 Cleanliness. The packing weights shall be free of dirt, stains, grease or lubricants.
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