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The growth of parasailing as an amusement activity has led to calls for standardization. A new ASTM subcommittee, F24.65 on Parasailing , will be developing standards for operations, crew proficiency and equipment. F24.65 is under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices . Because weather, particularly gusty wind, has been a variable in parasailing…, ASTM Committee F24 Next Meeting:, Oct. 24-26, 2013, Scottsdale, Ariz., Technical Contact:, Larry Meddock, Water Sports Industry Association, Orlando, Fla., Phone: 407-620-7992; info@wsia.net , ASTM Staff Contact:, Leonard Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorrissey@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9379
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ASTM International Committee F11 on Vacuum Cleaners has formed a new task group to develop proposed standards for high efficiency particulate air filtration, typically known as HEPA. The task group, part of Subcommittee F11.23 on Filtration, will develop standards to clarify methodology and criteria used to define HEPA filtration for sealed vacuum cleaner systems and filter components used in…, ASTM Committee F11 Next Meeting:, May 20-22, 2013, May Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Zoe Wilson, Bissell Homecare Inc., Grand Rapids, Mich., Phone: 616-735-5142; zoe.wilson@bissell.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Diane Trinsey, Phone: 610-832-9661; dtrinsey@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9338
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Aerial adventure courses such as zip lining, ropes courses, challenge courses, aerial trekking courses and canopy tours are among the fastest growing segments of the commercial recreational industry. These activities include functional, operational and patron participation requirements that are now represented in a new ASTM International standard, ASTM F2959 , Practice for Special Requirements…, ASTM Committee F24 Next Meeting:, Feb. 14-16, 2013, Hyatt French Quarter, New Orleans, La.; Oct. 24-26, 2013, Valley Ho Hotel, Scottsdale, Ariz., Technical Contact:, Mike Teske, Skyline Eco-Adventures, Haliimaile, Hawaii, Phone: 865-323-6643; gt40guy@earthlink.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Leonard Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorrissey@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9306
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A newly approved ASTM copper standard focuses on the mechanical properties of machining brasses. ASTM B981/B981M , Specification for Low Leaded Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes, was developed by Subcommittee B05.02 on Rod, Bar, Wire, Shapes and Forgings , part of ASTM International Committee B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys . “Since 1997, there has been increasing legislation, regulation and voluntary…, ASTM Committee B05 Next Meeting:, April 15-17, 2013, April Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Larry Muller, Chase Brass and Copper Co., Montpelier, Ohio, Phone: 419-485-8932; lmuller@chasebrass.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, Phone: 610-832-9694; jrodgers@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9307
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The increase in the number of floor care products in the marketplace that employ wet extraction cleaning systems is the leading factor in the development of a standard that describes a laboratory test for the cleaning effectiveness of such systems. ASTM F2828 , Test Method for Assessing Carpet Cleaning Effectiveness in Terms of Visual Appearance Change When Cleaned with a Wet Extraction Cleaning…, ASTM Committee F11 Next Meeting:, Nov. 12-14, November Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Technical Contact:, Kenneth M. Lee, Bissell Homecare Inc., Grand Rapids, Mich., Phone: 616-791-0608; ken.lee@bissell.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Diane Trinsey, Phone: 610-832-9661; dtrinsey@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9290
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Trampoline parks are one of the fastest growing segments of the attractions industry. In the last year, the popularity of trampoline parks has risen dramatically and new facilities are opening almost weekly. Stakeholders, recognizing this growth, have come together to develop an ASTM standard practice for this unique attraction. At the ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices ’ global…, Technical Contact:, Philip Slaggert, Amusement Evaluation and Testing, Hobe Sound, Fla., Phone: 561-758-3266; pslaggert@msn.com ASTM Staff Contact: Leonard Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorriss@astm.org ASTM PR Contact: Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9192
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ASTM International Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices will be holding three days of standards development meetings from Feb. 16-18, 2012, at the Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The committee produces global safety standards for the amusement industry. Approximately 50 separate meetings will be held, each one focusing on a specific safety element of the amusement industry. …
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A proposed new standard is the ongoing result of a collaborative effort between ASTM International and the Association for Challenge Course Technology to develop manufacturing and operations standards for commercial zip lines and other aerial adventure courses. ASTM WK34049 , Practice for Special Requirements for Aerial Adventure Courses, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F24.60 on…
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All interested parties are invited to join a new ASTM task group that will be developing standards to measure the performance of battery operated vacuum cleaners. The task group is under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee F11 on Vacuum Cleaners . Task Group F11.50.13 on the Development of ASTM Standard Test Methods for the Measurement of Battery-Powered Vacuum Cleaner Performance is…
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Many children (and adults) love trains, and now an ASTM subcommittee has turned its attention to trains as well. Subcommittee F24.60 on Special Rides/Attractions , part of ASTM International Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices , is working on two proposed standards for amusement railway rides, ASTM WK31185 , Practice for Amusement Ride Steam Locomotives, and ASTM WK35400 , Practice for…