A-A-270 Brush, Scrub, Plastic

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November 4, 1997

SUPERSEDES

A-A-270

November 15, 1979

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

BRUSH, SCRUB, PLASTIC

The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description by all Federal agencies.

1. SCOPE.

1.1 Scope. This commercial item description (CID) covers an all-plastic scrubbing brush for use in cleaning large cooking vats.

2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

2.1 Materials. The handle and block shall be composed of plastics suitable for cleaning cooking vessels using hot water and strong cleaning solutions. The filaments shall be composed of nylon or polyester, straight or crimped, 0.022 inch (0.51 mm) minimum diameter.

2.2 Design. The brush shall meet the dimensional requirements of table I and be configured similar to Figure 1. The handle shall have a grip. The block shall be cylindrical and of one-piece construction. The handle shall connect to the block equidistant from each end. The filaments shall fan around the block similar to figure 1 and shall be evenly distributed and cleanly trimmed.

Table I, Dimensional requirements

Block
Length	4-3/4 inch (12.1 cm) minimum
Diameter	2-1/4 inch (5.7 cm) minimum
Tuft numbers
On cylinder face	112 minimum
On each end	41 minimum
Handle
Length out of block	36 inches (91.4 cm) minimum
diameter	15/16 inch (2.4 cm) minimum

2.3 Workmanship. The brush shall be clean and free from defects that may affect serviceability, durability or appearance.

2.4 Metric Products. Products manufactured to metric dimensions will be considered on an equal basis with those manufactured using inch-pound units, providing they fall within tolerances specified and all other requirements of this document are met.

Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc. and any data which may improve this document should be sent to: General Services Administration, Engineering Branch (7FXEE), 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102.