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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 proposed new ASTM standard will help determine the longevity of in-service building sealants. The proposed guide ( WK48490 , Practice for Developing Accelerated Tests to Aid Prediction of the Design Life of Sealants) provides steps that should be followed in creating accelerated tests for these products that provide insulation, prevent leaking, and more. “This standard is a reflection of the…, ASTM Committee C24 on Building Seals and Sealants Next Meeting:, June 26-28, 2016, June Committee Week, Chicago, Ill., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Christopher C. White, Ph.D., MBA, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Md., tel +1.301.975.6016; Christopher.white@nist.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, tel +1.610.832.9726; smawn@astm.org Release #10089
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A proposed ASTM International standard will help both designers and consumers choose the best aerosol foam sealants for their projects. The proposed guide, being developed by ASTM’s Committee C24 on Building Seals and Sealants , will overview the differences among the three main types of sealants and their applications: • window, door and skylights (usually in a secondary seal application…, ASTM Committee C24 on Building Seals and Sealants Next Meeting:, June 26-28, 2016, June Committee Week, Chicago, Ill., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Steve Duren, Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc., tel +1.952.300.8280; steve.duren@ascouncil.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Stephen Mawn, tel +1.610.832.9726; smawn@astm.org Release #10088
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A new ASTM International standard will help medical device manufacturers collect sufficient data to demonstrate that they consistently clean medical devices to a safe and effective level. The new standard (soon to be published as F3127 , Guide for Validating Cleaning Lines for Medical Devices) is the result of a November 2011 symposium sponsored by ASTM on Cleaning Validation of Medical Devices.…, ASTM Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices Next Meeting:, May 3-5, 2016, May Committee Week, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Randall J. Thoma, Ph.D., VeeSquared Consulting Services, Round Rock, Texas, tel +1.512.924.3832; randy.thoma@VeeSquared.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, tel +1.610.832.9720; ppicariello@astm.org Release #10050
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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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A new ASTM International standard, ASTM E2872 , Guide for Determining Cross-Section Averaged Characteristics of a Spray Using Laser-Diffraction Instruments in a Wind Tunnel Apparatus, will be used to guide the characterization of nozzles and atomizers using laser diffraction instruments. ASTM E2872 is primarily applicable to aerial agricultural spraying, aerial forest sprays and air-blast…, ASTM Committee E29 Next Meeting:, Oct. 6-7, 2014, October Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Gordon Holloway Ph.D., University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada; Phone: 506-447-3108; holloway@unb.ca, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, Phone: 610-832-9728; kkoperna@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9592
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A large and diverse set of manufactured materials are in powdered form at one stage or another. No matter what the material is, from cement to metered dose inhaler ingredients, product performance is related to particle size distribution. “The strength of concrete is related to the fineness of the cement powder used, but the danger with very fine grades is excessive heating on setting,” says…, ASTM Committee E29 Next Meeting:, Oct. 6-7, 2014, October Committee Week, New Orleans, La., Technical Contact:, Alan F. Rawle, Ph.D., Malvern Instruments, Westborough, Mass., Phone: 508-768-6434; alan.rawle@malvern.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, Phone: 610-832-9728; kkoperna@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9576
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The use of infrared technology is gaining popularity in the forensic engineering and building science fields. One such use is identifying specific locations of water damage to buildings without requiring complete removal or deconstruction of building systems or facades. A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide guidelines for this usage. ASTM WK44618 , Guide for the Use of Infrared…, Technical Contact:, Robin Girard, Bracken Engineering, Tampa, Fla., Phone: 813-243-4251; rgirard@brackenengineering.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Kelly Paul, Phone: 610-832-9745; kpaul@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9595
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Incidents involving electrical systems can result in injuries and fatalities that need to be safely and efficiently investigated and a proposed new ASTM guide will provide a basis for such investigations. ASTM WK41392 , Guide for Investigating Electrical Incidents, is being developed by Subcommittee E58.04 on Electrical Incidents , part of ASTM International Committee E58 on Forensic Engineering…, ASTM Committee E58 Next Meeting:, January 2014, in conjunction with National Academy of Forensic Engineers January meeting, Charlotte, S.C. (date to be determined), Technical Contact:, Johannes Laun, Professional Analysis and Consulting Inc., Sugar Grove, Ill., Phone: 630-466-4040; jclaun@proaacl.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kelly Paul, Phone: 610-832-9745; kpaul@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9433
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, ASTM to Partner with ASC to Foster EPD Development, ASTM International will be collaborating with industry to develop Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) across the 90+ industry markets they support, including sealants. The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) will be partnering with ASTM International to raise awareness of this effort, educate industry on the value of Type III EPDs, and proactively engage industry in developing Product…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Tim Brooke, Phone: 610-832-9729; tbrooke@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9370