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ASTM International’s Committee on Particle and Spray Characterization ( E29 ) is encouraging interested parties to participate in the revision of one of its standards, E2814, Guide for Industrial Woven Wire Filter Cloth. E2814 covers the special grade of industrial woven wire cloth referred to as filter cloth, for general filtration including the separation of solids from fluids (liquids or gases…, ASTM Committee E29 on Particle and Spray Characterization Next Meeting:, April 26-27, 2017, Hollywood, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #10211
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A new ASTM International standard will help designers and manufacturers develop and build safe attractions that simulate surfing. The new standard (soon to be published as F3133, Practice for the Classification, Design, Manufacture, Construction, and Operation of Standing Wave Systems) was developed by ASTM’s committee on amusement rides and devices ( F24 ). ASTM member Marshall Myrman is the…, ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices Next Meeting:, Feb. 1-4, 2017, New Orleans, La., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Marshall Myrman, WhiteWater West Industries, San Diego, Calif., tel +1.760.845.4561; marshall.myrman@whitewaterwest.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel. +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #10202
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ASTM International’s Committee on Amusement Rides and Devices ( F24 ) has presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Brian D. King of Recreation Engineering, Inc. in Prescott, Arizona, U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored King for his…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10200
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ASTM International is heavily involved in World Standards Week Oct. 24-28 in Washington, D.C., USA., ASTM International Helps Organize U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day, ASTM International is serving as the 2016 Administering Organization for the U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day on Oct. 27. The event recognizes the critical role of stakeholders throughout the standards community, including business leaders, industry, academia, government, and consumers. The celebration includes an exhibition, reception, and dinner., President James A. Thomas to Receive Ron Brown Award, James “Jim” Thomas, president, ASTM International, will receive the Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award during the Oct. 27 dinner at the Fairmount Hotel. Named for the late U.S. Secretary of Commerce, the award recognizes leadership in promoting the important role of standardization in eliminating global barriers to trade. Thomas was nominated for his many contributions to standards…, Flagship Magazine Honored with ANSI President’s Award for Journalism, The writing staff of ASTM International’s magazine, Standardization News, will be given the ANSI President’s Award for Journalism, which honors journalists whose work illuminates the role that standardization and conformity assessment activities play in the global marketplace. Nominator Mary McKiel noted how the staff is “always working with the broad ASTM international community to ensure the…, ASTM Debuts Consumer-Oriented Animated Video, This week, ASTM International and several of its high-profile members debut a “Sports and Leisure Time” animated video ( watch it here ) showcasing the many ways that safety and performance standards impact consumers' lives year-round. The video features strollers, bike and ski helmets, pools, amusement rides, playgrounds, and toys., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10194
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Suzanne Pecore, sensory consultant with P & D Consulting, LLC, in Pasadena, Calif., has received the David R. Peryam Award from ASTM International Committee E18 on Sensory Evaluation . The committee noted Pecore’s continuous and outstanding contributions to the development of sensory evaluation methods and their application to industry. Committee E18 has also awarded Pecore with the Award of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10079
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A new ASTM standard provides a quick and easy way to estimate the average size of powder particles used in a wide variety of industrial applications. The new standard ( E2980 , Test Methods for Estimating Average Particle Size of Powders Using Air Permeability) reflects advances in measurement technology that lead to better precision. According to ASTM member Frank J. Venskytis, an independent…, ASTM Committee E29 on Particle and Spray Characterization Next Meeting:, April 27-28, 2016 Hollywood, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Frank J. Venskytis, Clayton, N.C., tel +1.919.553.8050; frankvenskytis@gmail.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #9965
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Finding and training people to evaluate the characteristics of toothpaste just got easier with a new ASTM International standard ( E2978 , Guide for Screening and Training of Assessors and a General Approach for the Sensory Evaluation of Toothpaste Appearance, Flavor and Texture). The standard describes how manufacturers can recruit and screen potential toothpaste assessors from the community,…, ASTM Committee E18 on Sensory Evaluation Next Meeting:, Oct. 27-30, 2015, October Committee Week, Tampa, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Jason W. Newlon, Ph.D., The Procter & Gamble Co., Mason, Ohio, tel. +1.513.622.3222; newlon.jw@pg.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org Release #9870
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As the popularity of zip line attractions continues to increase, an ASTM task group is revising a key standard to help ensure safety. After two years of collaboration, the group has reorganized content and made technical updates to standard ASTM F2959 , Practice for Special Requirements for Aerial Adventure Courses. The group is recommending that the standard be more comprehensive and tailored…, ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices Next Meeting:, October 15-17, 2015, San Diego, Calif., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Jared Krupa, tel +1.775.355.0505; jared@k2eng.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #9865
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ASTM International Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices is revising an important standard on inflatable amusement rides. The responsible subcommittee ( F24.61 on Adventure Attractions ) invites all interested parties to contribute to the revision of standard F2374 (Practice for Design, Manufacture, Operation, and Maintenance of Inflatable Amusement Rides). Three task groups have been…, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Kathy Fackler, Saferparks, La Jolla, Calif., tel +1.619.316.2260; kfacker@saferparks.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #9794 ###
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Stationary wave systems bring the thrill of surfing to water parks. A proposed new ASTM standard ( WK31624 , Practice for the Classification, Design, Manufacture, Construction and Operation of Standing Wave Systems) will provide a reference tool for safe construction and operation that will prove useful to both manufacturers and owners of standing wave systems. “Riding a sheet wave is an…, ASTM Committee F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices Next Meeting:, Oct. 14-17, 2015, October committee week, San Diego, Calif., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Marshall Myrman, WhiteWater West Industries, San Diego, Calif., tel +1.760.845.4561; marshall.myrman@whitewaterwest.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #9788 ###