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ASTM International Committee G01 on Corrosion of Metals has an ongoing commitment to help the oil field industries adopt and use state-of-the-art techniques to control corrosion. As part of this commitment, Subcommittee G01.05 on Laboratory Corrosion Tests has approved ASTM G205 , Guide for Determining Corrosivity of Crude Oils. ASTM G205 is the result of collaboration among members of Task Group…, ASTM Committee G01 Next Meeting:, Nov. 13-15, November Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Technical Contact:, Sankara Papavinasam, Ph.D., CanmetMATERIALS, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Phone: 613-947-4603; spapavin@nrcan.gc.ca, 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 #9297
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will detail a multilevel approach for performing above- and below-ground inspection of transmission poles and lattice towers in the field. ASTM WK35986, Test Method for Field Inspection of Transmission Poles and Lattice Towers, will be used by utilities to provide tools for maintenance departments that inspect and repair transmission structures. ASTM…
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Low frequency radio frequency identification transponders have become a common means of acquiring data at livestock collection points, such as markets, feed yards and packing plants. However, there are currently multiple LF RFID technologies that exist in the marketplace, the LF RFID Half Duplex and LF RFID Full Duplex technologies. In response, ASTM International Committee F10 on Livestock, Meat…, ASTM Committee F10 Next Meeting:, April 18-19, 2012, April Committee Week, Phoenix, Ariz., Technical Contact:, Bryan Rickard, Micro Beef Technologies Ltd., Amarillo, Texas, Phone: 806-372-2369; brickard@microbeef.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 R elease #9136
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The term “tender” is often used by the animal agriculture and meat industries to describe finished meat products that impart a more enjoyable eating experience. It is an attribute that is sought after by consumers and with appropriate marketing strategies can command a premium in the marketplace. However, can a consumer know for certain what “tender” means? A new ASTM International standard…, ASTM Committee F10 Next Meeting:, April 18-19, 2012, April Committee Week, Phoenix, Ariz., Technical Contact:, Martin E. O’Connor, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C., Phone: 202-720-7046; martin.oconnor@ams.usda.gov, 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 #9020
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Once approved, a proposed new ASTM International standard will aid in the evaluation of high performance protective coatings for sewerage systems. The proposed standard will provide a test specific to these coatings. Subcommittee G01.05 on Laboratory Corrosion Tests is developing ASTM WK33537 , Practice for Operating the Severe Wastewater Analysis Testing Apparatus. G01.05 is under the…, ASTM Committee G01 Next Meeting:, Nov. 16-17, 2011, November Committee Week, Tampa, Fla., Technical Contact:, Vaughn O’Dea, Tnemec Co. Inc., Kansas City, MO, Phone: 816-519-2267; odea@tnemec.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 Release #8977
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A new ASTM International standard will provide a method of testing corrosion-resistant fasteners and their performance in contact with treated wood. ASTM G198 , Test Method for Determining the Relative Corrosion Performance of Driven Fasteners in Contact with Treated Wood, was developed by Subcommittee G01.14 on Corrosion of Metals in Construction Materials , part of ASTM International Committee…
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Dental dams are rectangular sheets of latex used to isolate specific teeth during dental procedures. Testing laboratories, as well as manufacturers of dental dams, exercise bands, rubber bands and tourniquets will be the primary users of a proposed new ASTM standard on dental dams. ASTM WK28312 , Test Method for Quantitation of Powder on Dental Dams, is currently being developed by Subcommittee…, ASTM Committee D11 Next Meeting:, June 13-16, 2011, June Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, Kelly Horton, LEAP Testing Service, Sayre, Pa., Phone: 570-882-4645; horton_kelly@guthrie.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joe Koury, Phone: 610-832-9804; jkoury@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8755
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Laura Koss of Federal Trade Commission to Provide FTC Perspective, ASTM International Committee D13 on Textiles will sponsor a workshop, The Textile Industry and the Green Challenge: A Federal Trade Commission Perspective, on Tuesday Jan. 31, 2011, from Noon-1:30 p.m. EDT. The workshop will take place during the D13 standards development meetings, which will be held Jan. 30-Feb. 2 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, Md. The workshop will provide a…, ASTM Committee D13 Next Meeting:, Jan. 30-Feb. 2, 2011, January Committee Week, Baltimore, Md., Technical Contact:, Vincent Diaz, Atlantic Thread & Supply Co., Baltimore, Md., Phone: 410-687-9424; vince@atlanticthread.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rogers, Phone: 610-832-9694; jrodgers@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8756
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A new ASTM International standard will provide a fast and effective way to test production lots of thermoplastic elastomers in order to quantify and predict how well they process and what ultimate physical properties will be imparted to final molded or extruded products. ASTM D7605 , Test Method for Thermoplastic Elastomers — Measurement of Polymer Melt Rheological Properties and Congealed…
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Corrosion inhibitors are used extensively for pipelines in the oil and gas industry. Subcommittee G01.05 on Laboratory Corrosion Tests has been developing a series of standards on performance testing of corrosion inhibitors, including the most recently approved: ASTM G202 , Test Method for Using Atmospheric Pressure Rotating Cage. Subcommittee G01.05 is part of ASTM International Committee G01 on…