A-A-1737
April 27, 1981
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
BUCKET, MOP
(PLASTIC)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description.
This commercial item description covers commercially available plastic mopping buckets, in two regular commercial sizes, 35 quart and 26 quart.
Salient characteristics:
The bucket shall be constructed to accept mounting of commercially available metal mop wringers of the appropriate size for the bucket.
The bucket shall have a bail (handle)
The bucket shave a four rubber wheel ballbearing swivel casters, not less than 2-inches in diameter.
The bucket shall meet the requirements of the below test:
Bucket, rim, and sidewall test. Remove the casters from the bucket. Using a wringer designed for use with the size of the bucket to be tested, mount the wringer to the bucket rim in the bucket rim in the conventional manner. Place a block of wood or other suitable material of sufficient thickness in the mop compartment so that the pressure plate of bars, as applicable, bottom on the block when the handle is in the horizontal position. Apply the test load of 425 + 5 pounds perpendicular to the handle where the handle normally grips and hold the load for 5 to 10 seconds. The wringer may be modified if necessary to be able to be used in this test. If the top rim or bucket walls show any readily apparent visual permanent deformation the bucket fails the test.
Workmanship. The bucket shall be free from any defect that may affect its serviceability, durability, or appearance.
Certification. The contractor shall certify that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this description, and that the product conforms to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and is the same product sold in the commercial marketplace. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract.
Regulatory requirements. The manufacturer shall utilize recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable.
Packaging, packing, and marking. The items shall be packaged in accordance with normal commercial practice and packed to assure acceptance by common carrier and provide product protection against loss and damage during multiple shipments, handling, and storage. The shipping container shall be in compliance with National Motor Freight Classification and Uniform Freight Classification. Shipping containers shall be marked as specified in the contract or order.
The following meet the minimum criteria of acceptability:
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Sizes |
35-QT |
26-QT |
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Continental Manufacturing Company 1101 Wasson Road St. Louis, MO 63132 |
Models |
CYR 305 |
CYR 206 |
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White Mop Wringer Company PO Box 277 Fultonville, NY 12072 |
Models |
VIP 30 |
VIP 20 |
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Geerpres Incorporated 1780 Harvey Street Muskeegon, MI 49443 |
Models |
435 |
426 |
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Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Inc. 3124 Valley Avenue Winchester, VA 22601 |
Model |
6113 |
6111 |
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