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FF-S-2738A
March 30, 1999
SUPERSEDING
FF-S-2738
June 7, 1990
FEDERAL SPECIFICATION
SEALS, ANTIPILFERAGE
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this specification by all
Federal agencies.
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This specification covers 14 types of antipilferage seals. These seals are not intended
to resist a forced entry attack. Special purpose seals, such as fiber optic, sophisticated electronic
seals, and pressure sensitive label seals are not covered by this specification. The generic
classification of seals utilized in this specification is based on American Society for Testing and
Materials (ASTM) standard F832-90, Standard Classification for Security Seals. This is not to
imply that other seals do not exist. Other seals for use in higher antipilferage security applications
fall outside the scope of this specification. Users of this document are reminded to refer to their
individual agencies' Physical Security Manual and the Department of Defense manual 5100.76-M,
as appropriate.
1.2 Classification.
1.2.1 General. For the purpose of defining the most appropriate configuration by which to
evaluate a security seal in subsequent tests, a seal shall be classified as an initial step.
1.2.2 For the purpose of comparing the physical properties of security seals, seals are grouped in
accordance with ASTM F 1157:
Group 1 - Flexible cable and wire seals.
Group 2 - Strap and cinch seals.
Group 3 - Rigid bolt and rod seals, including heavy duty metal padlock type (keyless).
Group 4 - Twisted rod or wire seals.
Group 5 - Padlock type seals, scored seals, metal or plastic base.
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Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc. and any data
which may be improve this document should be sent to: Officer in Charge (Code 462), Seabee
Logistics Center, 4111 San Pedro St., Port Hueneme, CA 93043-4410.
AMSC N/A FSC - 5340
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