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ASTM International Committee B01 on Electrical Conductors has approved a new standard for tin-coated annealed copper wire. The standard, B965 , Specification for High Performance Tin-Coated Annealed Copper Wire Intended for Electrical and Electronic Application for Solderability, was developed by Subcommittee B01.04 on Conductors of Copper and Copper Alloys . Stephen Childers, process engineer,…
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The main purpose of any grounding product is to provide a low-resistance path for fault currents to follow to the ground, which will ultimately protect the integrity of the power system and maintain a safe operating environment. ASTM International Committee B01 on Electrical Conductors is developing a proposed new standard to annealed concentric-lay-stranded copper-clad steel conductors. While…
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Skatepark owners and operators, as well as equipment designers and manufacturers, will be the users of a new ASTM standard recently approved by ASTM International Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities. ASTM F2334 , Guide for Above Ground Public Use Skatepark Facilities, was developed by Subcommittee F08.66 on Sports Facilities. Randy Watermiller, director of product development,…
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While all athletes need to protect their eyes, different sports present different challenges in keeping players safe. ASTM International Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities has now approved a new standard that addresses the unique aspects of eye safety for field hockey players. ASTM standard F2713 , Specification for Eye Protectors for Field Hockey, was developed by Subcommittee F08.…
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Subcommittee F08.57 on Eye Safety for Sports is continuing its work to develop and maintain eyewear standards for a variety of sports. The subcommittee, part of ASTM International Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities, is currently at work on developing a new standard for motorcycle/moped/snowmobile goggles and revising an existing standard for skier goggles. According to Charley…
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At any given moment, millions of bicycles are being ridden throughout the world. Developing standards for bikes, and keeping current standards up to date is the responsibility of Subcommittee F08.10 on Bicycles, part of ASTM International Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities. Recently, F08.10 has published an important revision to one of its key standards, and the subcommittee is…
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Drainage failures are one of the major problems confronting owners and operators of synthetic turf sports fields. A proposed new standard that provides a test for vertical permeability of synthetic turf will be useful to designers, testing agencies and contractors in minimizing problems associated with field drainage. According to John J. Amato, JJA Sports and a member of ASTM Committee F08 on…
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Two new ASTM International standards for steel core wire will be useful in providing transmission cable that will make the most of the existing infrastructure in gaining electrical transmission efficiency. “The products in these standards allow electrical utilities and transmission cable designers more flexibility to increase electrical transmission capacity with minimal investments,” says Dale…
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ASTM International Committee D27 on Electrical Insulating Liquids and Gases is continuing its work on standards for natural esters with the development of a proposed new standard, WK21616 , Test Method for Oxidation Induction Time of Natural Ester Insulating Fluids by Pressure (PDSC) or Regular Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). The proposed standard was submitted under the jurisdiction of…
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All interested parties are encouraged to participate in the development of a proposed new ASTM International standard, WK20460 , Specification for High Performance Tinned Coated Annealed Copper Wire Intended for Electrical and Electronic Application for Solderability. The proposed standard is being developed by Subcommittee B01.04 on Conductors of Copper and Copper Alloys, which is part of ASTM…