UU-F-1206 Folder, FileThis specification covers file folders for use in drawer and shelf files. Measurements provided herein are in the U.S. customary system i.e. inches & pounds. Offerors are encouraged to provide metric equivalent products. To facilitate the use of metric equivalent products, see Table VIII. For acceptance purposes, U.S. customary units take precedence.

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UU-F-1206C

3.3.2 Styles 3 & 4. The height of leaves for both the front and back leaf shall be 9-½ inches. The width of the back leaf shall be 12 inches (including the tab) for the style 3 folders; and 15 inches (includes the tab) for style 4 folders. The width of the front leaves shall be 11-3/8 inches for the style 3 folders, and

14-3/8 inches for the style 4 folders.

3.3.3 Style 5. The height and width of the front and back leaves shall be as specified in the ordering document.

3.3.4 Tolerances. A tolerance of plus or minus 1/16 inch applies to the dimensions cited in 3.3.1, 3.3.2, and 3.3.3.

3.4 Tabs.

3.4.1 Drawer and Shelf. Tabs shall be either self tabs, plastic tabs, or metal tabs, as specified (see 6.2).

3.4.1.1 Self Tabs. For drawer folders, all types, the tab shall be a vertical extension of the back leaf, and, for shelf, the tab is the horizontal extension of the back leaf. The tab corners shall be rounded.

3.4.1.2 Plastic Tabs. Plastic tabs shall be fabricated from cellulose acetate, polyvinyl chloride, or other suitable plastic, having a film thickness not less than 0.01 inch. The plastic tab shall envelope the self tab to within 1/16 inch of the curve side of the self tab. The plastic tab shall accommodate paper inserts which are in accordance with the requirements of 3.4.1.4 and shall hold the insert supplied with the folders when tested per 4.4.7, tab insert test. The full labeling width of the insert shall be visible when inserted. The plastic tab shall be attached firmly to the folder by solvent or heat sealing, so that its removal results from paperboard failure and not from sealing failure.

3.4.1.2.1 Angular Plastic Tabs. When the tab is viewed from the side, the front portion of the plastic tab shall form an angle of 45° plus or minus 10° with the self tab. The point where the front of the plastic tab extends furthest from the surface of the self tab shall not be less than 1/8 inch (outside dimension). The title insert window of the tab shall have a 3/8 inch, minimum, face height.

3.4.1.2.2 Straight Plastic Tabs. When the tab is viewed from the side, the front portion of the plastic tab shall form an angle of 12° plus or minus 5° with the self tab. The point where the front of the plastic tab extends furthest from the surface of the self tab shall not be less than 3/32 inch (outside dimension). The title insert window of the tab shall have a 3/8 inch, minimum, face height.

3.4.1.3 Metal Tabs, General. The metal tabs shall be made of steel 0.0128 to 0.0141 inch thick (29 gage, manufacturer’s standard gage) All corners shall be rounded, and there shall be no sharp projections. The tabs shall be treated or coated so as to present a black eggshell finish. The coating shall be smooth,

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