Shelter Tool, Shovel, round point, Y handle

Last updated: 03 Oct 2022

Overview

Specifications
Item code	4000000008
Unit weight	N/A

Description

Shovel - Round point - Y Handle
Material	Pressed carbon-steel, hardened and tempered
Corrosion protection	Black paint
Quality of make	No excess metal in the eye, no dents, no cracks, soft edges.
Hardness Rockwell C	35 minimum to 48 maximum HRC
Carbon content	0.4% to 0.6%
Manganese content	0.5% to 1%
Silicone	0.37% maximum
Phosphorus and sulphur	0.06% maximum
Dimensions, full piece	295 x 225mm +/-15mm
Hole diameter	Front side 36mm, backside 40mm, +/-5%
Weight	1kg +/- 50g, without handle
Strength testing	Using a fitted, standard hardwood handle, clamp the blade of the shovel near the handle in a horizontal position. Gradually apply a load of 45kg and maintain it for 2 minutes. This should not result in any damage to the blade or a loosening of the handle, and no permanent set in excess of 25mm. With one centimetre of the end of the blade secured in a clamp, move the handle back and forth 30degrees. There should be no permanent set greater than 25mm. With the shovel held in a digging position, a 37mm in diameter piece of wood is hit hard against it. The blade should not buckle or break.
Handle	No chips, rough surfaces, cracks, holes or knots. Smooth, polished varnish surface. Dry, strong and flexible wood. Moisture minimum 10%, maximum 15%. Handle adapted to head so that it can be blocked and secured with a nail. Total length 1070mm +/-50mm (head included). The other end of the handle is made in a Y-shape with same quality of wood. The branches of the Y handle must be made of good-quality iron, securely fitted to the handle.

Contacts

For further information, contact sheltersupport@iom.int.