Specifications include, but are not limited to: ITEM SPECIFICATIONS TC "3. ITEM SPECIFICATIONS" \f C \l "1" Unless otherwise specified in this ITB, reference to a specific manufacturer or a specific product or model in the bid specifications does not restrict bidders to that manufacturer, product or model. This method is used to indicate the functional requirements (e.g., type, design, characteristics, quality) of the article desired. Bids may be considered on other manufacturer’s products or other models determined by the Purchasing Division to be the functional equivalent of the product or model referenced. BLADE: The blade shall be flat hot rolled finished steel minimum SAE 1020 or equal with a minimum thickness of ¾” and width of 5” and 6”. Is Steel SAE 1020 or approved equal? ________YES NO________ Specify Minimum Thickness __________” Length x Width _____________” The groove for the carbide inserts shall be milled in the center of the blade edge. Punching shall be 11/16” square holes with counter sink to receive 5/8” diameter plow bolts. Location and spacing of holes shall be AASHO standard punched except one additional bolt hole may be added at the ends of each section to give greater support. Center of holes shall be in line within 1/32” of established centerline. TUNGSTEN CARBIDE INSERTS: The inserts shall be a high shock WC grade of tungsten carbide with 11 to 12-1/2 percent cobalt content. Specify Cobalt Content _______________ % Density: Minimum density of 14.1 Hardness: Minimum hardness of 87.5 measured on Rockwell “A” scale Transverse Rupture Strength: Minimum rupture strength of 300,000 psi Specify Density __________________ Hardness _______________________ Specify Transverse Rupture Strength ________________________________ Prior to award, apparent successful bidder will be required to supply certification that inserts meet specifications as set forth above. Certification to be supplied as required? ____ YES NO_____ The inserts shall be of a trapezoid design of the following dimensions: Height: .635” ± .005 (long side)
