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Two proposed ASTM International standards aim to help manufacturers more easily use seamless copper-iron tubes in air conditioning and refrigeration (ACR) systems that use carbon dioxide. Supermarkets, cold storage facilities, ice rinks, mobile A/C systems and more could benefit, according to members of the copper and copper alloys committee ( B05 ). According to member Florian Hudelmaier,…, About ASTM International, Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovative services to improve lives… Helping our world work better., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, tel +1.610.832.9694; jrodgers@astm.org Release #10847
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ASTM International’s committee on fasteners ( F16 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Kevin Menke, director of engineering, Fastenal, in Winona, Minnesota, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Menke for meritorious and dedicated…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10802
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Rory Montgomery, former quality assurance manager with Revere Copper Products, Inc., in Rome, New York, USA, was honored with the Copper Club Award by the ASTM International committee on copper and copper alloys ( B05 ). Montgomery was honored for his outstanding service to the committee and for standardization through consistent leadership on chemical analysis methods and high-quality technical…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10786
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ASTM International’s committee on copper and copper alloys ( B05 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Horace Pops, president of Horace Pops Consulting, Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Pops for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10777
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Recently-approved revisions to three footwear standards align them with each other, helping test laboratories and users have greater confidence that product conformance reports will include the most current corresponding data for both testing and performance. One of the revised standards covers test methods for foot protection ( F2412 ). The remaining two are specifications for performance…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #10670
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A new ASTM International standard will help determine how suitable a gaseous fuel is for use in internal combustion engines in both mobile and stationary applications. ASTM’s committee on gaseous fuels ( D03 ) published the new standard, which will soon be published as D8221. The new standard will be used to determine the calculated methane number (MNc) of gaseous fuels to be used in internal…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #10649
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ASTM International President Katharine Morgan announced that four graduate students each won $10,000 scholarships for their graduate studies in fields where technical standards play a crucial role. This year’s winners were chosen from a competitive pool of 25 applications. “These students will use standards to expand scientific knowledge in a wide range of fields: additive manufacturing,…, , studying materials engineering. He is engaging with topics related to two committees: aerospace and aircraft ( F07 ) and fasteners ( F16 ). Anthony Marletta of Indiana University of Pennsylvania is an aspiring occupational health and safety expert. He plans to help develop standards through the pedestrian/walkway safety and footwear committee ( F13 ). Materials science student Andrew Tonigan of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10607
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ASTM International’s committee on pedestrian/walkway safety and footwear (F13) recently held a four-day workshop to test instruments that measure the risks of people slipping while walking on various surfaces. According to organizers, this could help researchers, manufacturers, and others looking to improve walkway safety. The instruments – called walkway tribometers – assess slip resistance of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #10595
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Tyler Olson, engineering manager, materials, with the Fastenal Company, Winona, Minnesota, USA, was recently awarded the 2018 ASTM International James A. Thomas President’s Leadership Award. Katharine Morgan, ASTM International president, presented Olson with the award during standards development meetings last week in San Diego, California. The President’s Leadership Award recognizes…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10559
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ASTM International’s committee on copper and copper alloys ( B05 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Charles “Chuck” Blanton of Mueller Industries, Inc., of Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. Blanton was recognized for outstanding…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10545