Specifications include, but are not limited to: Line Item No. 1: Aluminum - Conversion coated aluminum for Motor Vehicle License Plates Packaging Specifications: A. Coils of Aluminum substrate shall be wound to a nominal weight of 2,000 lbs. The coils shall have 20" inside diameter cores with an O.D. of 48" to 58" and shall be packaged on individual skids with a total weight of not more than 2,000 lbs. No more than 10% undersized in weight will be accepted. B. Coils shall be packaged on a pallet. They shall be packaged and wrapped with reinforced waterproof paper (no tar paper) sufficiently to insure protection against environmental hazards. Pallets should allow 4" clearance for pallet truck and have 4" X 4" parallel runners at 28". Pallet coils may be double stacked for shipping and storage. C. Each coil shall be securely banded around and through the eye of the coil to prevent telescoping. D. Coils shall be free from edge damage caused by cable marks. Forklifts, dull cutting dies, rough separator discs, or other causes that result in rough, wavy, or damaged edges. Coils shall be coiled straight and fairly tight with no more than 1/16” interweave. E. Printed on tag attached to each or on a tape used to tie the coil, shall be the name of the producer that performed final processing or finishing operation prior to making the product along with the applicable lot number and net weight of the coil. Product Specifications: It is the purpose of these specifications to define a conversion coated aluminum substrate material suitable in the manufacture of reflectorizes multi-year Motor Vehicle License Plates. The Aluminum must be produced to the following properties: A. Alloy Temper: 8112-H111, 7069-H111, or 3105-H21 B. Thickness: .027 (+/- .015”) C. Width (standard size): 12-1/8” + 1/32” – 0 D. Ultimate Strength: 17,000 to 23,000 KSI...
