Hi Dave
That is what it was meant to do, I hope everyone takes it that way.
We need more humour in our lives.
We certainly cover, a lot of topics here.
Regards
Ray
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Oh Ray, you just gave me a huge laugh, thank you.
David Ferrin
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From: Ray Boyce
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Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 5:14 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Did you Know
Hi All
We cover everything on the Blind Handy Man List.
What is required to stretch beyond 1.5 cubic feet, about the
size of a
watermelon,and has the tensile strength
of 15,000 pounds
psa
and
elongation
before
breakage read on and find out.
. After a curing period of several days, the condoms are sampled
by batch
and tested for leaks and strength. The first such test is the
inflation
test,
in which the condom is filled with air until it bursts. Condoms
are required
to stretch beyond 1.5 cubic feet, about the size of a
watermelon,
before bursting. This test is considered most important because
the
elasticity of the condom keeps it from tearing during
inter-course.
. In the water-leakage test, the condom is filled with 10
ounces
(300 ml) of water and inspected for pin-sized holes by rolling
it along
blotter
paper.
. Condoms are also tested electronically. This involves mounting
each condom
on a charged stainless steel mandrel. The mandrel is passed over
by a soft,
conductive brush. If pin holes are present, a circuit will be
established
with the mandrel, and the machine will automatically reject the
condom.
Packaging
. Condoms that have successfully passed these tests are rolled
by a machine.
Rolling the condom makes it easier to package and use. Lubricant
and
spermicide
may be applied by a metering pump just before the top wrap is
added in the
foiling process.
Quality Control
Condoms are classified as Class II Medical Devices. According to
the Medical
Device Amendments of 1976 of the FDA, the FDA is required to
inspect each
condom
manufacturing plant at least once every two years. All
electrical and
mechanical equipment must be impeccably maintained.
Condom-dipping machines
are designed
to operate continuously; if they remain
idle,
their mechanisms can get clogged and
rust.
During any downtime, partially cured compound cannot be left in
the dip tank
because it could
contaminate
future production.
All condoms sold in the U.S. must
comply
to specifications that were
voluntarily
developed by condom manufacturers and adopted by the FDA. Condom
measurements can range from 5.8-7.8 inches (150-200 mm) in
length, 1.8-2.1
inches (47-54
mm) in width, 0.001-0.003 inches (0.03-0.09 mm) in thickness
(although most
condoms range between 0.002 and 0.0024 inches), and the weight
cannot exceed
0.07 ounces (2
grams).
Additionally, physical characteristics must include a minimum
tensile strength
of 15,000 pounds
psa
and
elongation
before
breakage
of 625%.
The FDA reviews U.S. company records and spot checks batches for
cracking,
molding, drying, or sticking latex. The organization also tests
every lot of
imported condoms. Upon sampling, lots will not pass inspection
if they
reveal greater than 4% failure with respect to the above
dimensions, 2.5%
failure
with respect to
tensile
strength and elongation, and 0.4% failure due to
leakage.
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