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Determining the pressure rating for PVC plastic pipe is a relatively straightforward process because pipe is a cylinder with a uniform wall thickness. However, establishing a pressure rating for PVC fittings is a more complex process, chiefly because there are many sizes, patterns and variations among manufacturers involved. A new ASTM International standard, F 2261 , Test Method for Pressure…
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The ability to determine the number of pages an ink jet printer cartridge will print in its lifetime is essential for anyone who manufactures or remanufactures them. A new ASTM International standard, F 2555 , Practice for Determining Page Yield of Ink Jet Printer Cartridges — Continuous Printing Method, has been developed to aid in this endeavor. Practice F 2555 is under the jurisdiction of…
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Keeping pipes properly connected is clearly an important aspect of any sewer maintenance system. A new ASTM International standard, F 2561 , Practice for Rehabilitation of a Sewer Service Lateral and Its Connection to the Main Using a One-Piece Main and Lateral Cured-in-Place Liner, has been developed that makes the process of keeping sewer pipelines connected more effective. Practice F 2561 is…
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ASTM International Committee E37 on Thermal Measurements is seeking participation in a new subcommittee, E37.09 on Biological Calorimetry. Since its inception, the focus of Committee E37 has been the creation of methods for the calibration and use of thermal analysis instrumentation. One of the first types of thermal analysis instruments that was developed commercially on a large scale was…
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ASTM International Committee F05 on Business Imaging Products is currently seeking participation in the development of proposed new standards under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F05.07 on Ink Jet Imaging Products. Users, original equipment manufacturers and ink producers are needed to assist in the following task groups: F05.07.01 This task group is working on developing a user-friendly…
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A growing interest in a more durable structure for grease traps has resulted in the development of a proposed new ASTM standard, WK7686, Specification for High Density Polyethylene Grease Trap Interceptor Units. The proposed standard is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Subcommittee F17.26 on Olefin Based Pipe, which is part of Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems. "The impetus for developing…
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A new ASTM standard developed by Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems will be an important step in advancing the use of high density polyethylene pipe in municipal storm sewer applications. The standard, F 2306, Specification for 12 to 60 in. (300 to 1500 mm) Annular Corrugated Profile Wall Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings for Gravity Flow Storm Sewer and Subsurface Drainage Applications,…