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ASTM Fence Committee Approves New Standards on Ornamental Aluminum Fencing and Polymer Privacy SlatsASTM International Committee F14 on Fences has recently approved two new standards: ASTM F2957 , Specification for Ornamental Aluminum Fence Systems; and ASTM F3000/F3000M , Specification for Polymer Privacy Insert Slats for Chain Link Fabric and Privacy Chain Link Fabric Manufactured Containing Pre-Installed Privacy Slats., Ornamental Aluminum Fence Systems, ASTM F2957 was developed by Subcommittee F14.35 on Architectural Metal Fence Systems. The new standard defines minimum selection criteria and test procedures to ensure product users that an ornamental aluminum fence system has sufficient strength to withstand reasonable loads and forces, and has the appropriate combination of material and organic coating surface protection to withstand effects of…, Polymer Privacy Insert Slats, ASTM F3000/F3000M is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and Wire Accessories . ASTM F3000/F3000M covers both inserted slats that are placed into chain link fabric after the fence has been installed as well as slats that are pre-inserted into chain link mesh during the link weaving process. According to William Ullrich, principal, Link Consulting LLC, and an F14…, ASTM Committee F14 Next Meeting:, June 25, 2013, ASTM International Headquarters, West Conshohocken, Pa., Technical Contact:, (ASTM F2957) Larry Burkholder, Digger Specialties Inc., Bremen, Ind., Phone: 574-546-5999; lburkholder@diggerspecialties.com; (ASTM F3000/F3000M) William Ullrich, Link Consulting LLC, Annapolis, Md., Phone: 410-849-2610; bullrich.link@comcast.net , ASTM Staff Contact:, Thomas O’Toole, Phone: 610-832-9739; totoole@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9375
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A new ASTM International standard presents all the requirements needed so that plastic lumber materials can be appropriately specified for uses, such as main and secondary framing members, in which improved mechanical properties are essential. The new standard, ASTM D7568 , Specification for Polyethylene-Based Structural-Grade Plastic Lumber for Outdoor Applications, was developed by Subcommittee…, ASTM Committee D20 Next Meeting:, Nov. 10-13, 2013, November Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Marcelo M. Hirschler, GBH International, Mill Valley, Calif, Phone: 415-388-8278; gbhint@aol.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, Phone: 610-832-9710; afick@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9362
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ASTM C1264 Addresses Origin and Source Labeling of Drywall and Other Gypsum Products, In response to the importation of contaminated drywall that caused health and safety hazards when used in home construction, the Drywall Safety Act of 2012 (PL 112-266) was signed into law by President Barack Obama on Jan. 14, 2013. The new law cites ASTM International standard C1264-11 , Specification for Sampling, Inspection, Rejection, Certification, Packaging, Marking, Shipping, Handling and…, Labeling, The Drywall Safety Act requires the CPSC to set regulations based on C1264 , which was developed by ASTM Subcommittee C11.01 on Specifications and Test Methods for Gypsum Products , part of ASTM Committee C11 on Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems . The standard provides the CPSC, states, suppliers and consumers with an effective tool for supply chain communication by specifying…, Up-to-Date Standards, Under the act’s provisions, ASTM International will notify the CPSC of any updates to the labeling standard within 60 days; the CPSC will then have 90 days to disapprove ASTM’s recommended changes. If the CPSC accepts the most updated version of the ASTM standard, then the new version becomes effective 180 days after ASTM’s initial notification., Sulfur Content, Because sulfur content levels in drywall have been associated with elevated corrosion rates in a home, the act requires that the CPSC issue a regulation that limits the sulfur content for drywall manufactured in the United States or imported from abroad. In lieu of issuing a federal rule, the CPSC may adopt a voluntary consensus standard, developed by C11.01, that addresses the level of sulfur…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Thomas O’Toole, Phone: 610-832-9739; totoole@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9277
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Foam plastic insulation initially was used as an accessory to vinyl siding, but has gradually evolved into a separate product category, with the insulation being integrated into the final product. ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics has recognized the emergence of this new product with the development of ASTM D7793 , Specification for Insulated Vinyl Siding. ASTM D7793 is under the jurisdiction of…, ASTM Committee D20 Next Meeting:, April 14-17, 2013, April Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Dave Johnston, Vinyl Siding Institute, Washington, D.C., Phone: 202-587-5102; djohnston@vinylsiding.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, Phone: 610-832-9710; afick@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9305
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An ongoing study of biodegradation rates of polymers has led to the development of a new ASTM International standard, ASTM D7473 , Test Method for Weight Attrition of Plastic Materials in the Marine Environment by Open System Aquarium Incubations. The new standard is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D20.96 on Environmentally Degradable Plastics and Biobased Products , which is part of ASTM…, ASTM Committee D20 Next Meeting:, Nov. 11-14, November Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Technical Contact:, Jo Ann Ratto, U.S. Army Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, Natick, Mass., Phone:, 774-270-0205;, j oann.r.ross.civ@mail.mil, ASTM Staff Contact:, Leonard Morrissey, Phone: 610-832-9719; lmorrissey@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9296
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ASTM International Committee D20 on Plastics is currently developing a new standard, ASTM WK35342 , Specification for Home Composting of Biodegradable Plastics. The proposed standard is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D20.96 on Environmentally Degradable Plastics and Biobased Products . According to Robert Whitehouse, senior customer applications development manager, Metabolix Inc., and a…, ASTM Committee D20 Next Meeting:, Nov. 11-14, 2012, November committee week, Atlanta, Ga., Technical Contact:, Robert S. Whitehouse, Ph.D., Metabolix Inc., Cambridge, Mass., Phone: 978-513-1815; rwhitehouse@metabolix.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, Phone: 610-832-9710; afick@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9227
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Slats inserted into chain link fences can provide up to 95 percent more privacy and enhance the aesthetic appeal of a fence. A proposed new ASTM International specification will answer the need for better standardization of these privacy slats. ASTM WK36470 , Specification for Privacy Slats for Chain Link Fence, is being developed by Subcommittee F14.40 on Chain Link Fence and Wire Accessories ,…
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ASTM International Committee F14 on Fences welcomes participation in the development of a proposed new standard, ASTM WK36054 , Guide for Anchoring Steel Fence and Gate Posts in Lieu of Concrete Footings. The proposed standard is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F14.15 on Other Fence Systems and Components . According to Ray Statz, chairman, Qual Line Fence Corp., and chairman of F14.15,…
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Terms that are commonly used to describe defects or abnormalities found in different types of polymer pellets have now been collected in a standard developed by ASTM International Committee D20 on Plastics . ASTM D7711 , Guide for Description of Polymer Pellet Defects, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D20.92 on Terminology . According to Diane Todd, senior chemist, quality control…
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A proposed ASTM standard will provide polyurethane raw material suppliers, customers and developers with a useful practice for setting up gel tests to determine the reactivity of materials. The proposed new standard, ASTM WK34781 , Practice for Gel Tests for Polyurethane Non-Foam Formulations, is being developed by Subcommittee D20.22 on Cellular Materials — Plastics and Elastomers, part of ASTM…, ASTM Committee D20 Next Meeting:, April 15-18, 2012, April Committee Week, Phoenix, Ariz., Technical Contact:, David Mullen, Rubicon LLC, Geismar, La., Phone: 225-242-5403; david_p_mullen@huntsman.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alyson Fick, Phone: 610-832-9710; afick@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9018