[INCH-POUND]
A-A-55424A
15 December 2000
SUPERSEDING
A-A-55424
30 May 1993
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
RETAINER, CAPACITOR
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this
commercial item description (CID) for all federal agencies.
1. SCOPE. This CID covers the general requirements for wraparound retainers for capacitors. Retainers covered by
this CID are intended for commercial/Industrial applications.
2. CLASSIFICATION. This CID uses a classification system which is included in the Part Identification Number
(PIN) as shown in the following example (see 7.1).
A-A-55424
-
01
A
CID number
Dash number
Configuration
(see figure 1
(see figure 1)
dimensions)
3.
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.
Interface and physical dimensions. The retainers supplied to this CID shall be as specified herein (see figure 1).
3.2 Material
a. Configuration A. Material shall be .030 steel spot welded to feet of .060 steel (three-piece construction).
b. Configuration B. Material shall be .035 steel (one-piece construction).
3.3 Finish. Finish shall be zinc plated.
3.4 Workmanship. Retainers shall be free of burrs and sharp edges.
3.5 Marking. Retainers supplied to this CID shall be identified and marked with paper labels with the manufacturer's
standard commercial PIN.
Beneficial comments recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications etc. and any data which may
improve this document should be sent to: Defense Supply Center, Columbus, ATTN: DSCC-VAT, Post Office
Box 3990, Columbus, OH 43216-5000, or telephone (614) 692-0563, or facsimile (FAX) (614) 692-6939.
AMSC N/A
FSC 5910
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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