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A proposed ASTM International standard aims to help industries obtain properly coated thermal spray aluminum coated carbon steel pipe used to mitigate corrosion under insulation. ASTM’s steel, stainless steel, and related alloys committee ( A01 ) is developing the proposed standard ( WK67493 ), which was originally created by a project team within the Materials Technology Institute (MTI). MTI is…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org Release #10995
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and growing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that previously scheduled April standards development meetings in Boston (March 29-April 3) and Prague (April 27-30) have been canceled. The decision was based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Continued review of information and recommendations from the U.S.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10993
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ASTM International will host a major meeting of four of its technical standards committees at the Prague Marriott Hotel in the Czech Republic, April 27-30. The event will also feature a workshop and a symposium. The meeting includes committees focused on: pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical product manufacturing (E55), primary barrier packaging (F02), general aviation aircraft (F44), and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10984
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ASTM International’s committee on steel, stainless steel, and related alloys ( A01 ) is developing its first proposed standard on ultra-high-strength steel tubing, which is increasingly needed for innovation in the auto industry. “There are no ASTM standards that currently address ultra-high-strength steel tubing,” says ASTM International member Dean Richardson. “The new standard will define the…, About ASTM International, Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovative services to improve lives… Helping our world work better. , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org Release #10851
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ASTM International’s committee on steel, stainless steel and related alloys ( A01 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Annemarie Appleton, president, Alloy Stainless Products Company, in Totowa, New Jersey, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10811
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Elmar Upitis, engineering consultant, was honored with the Founding Committee Award by ASTM International’s committee on steel, stainless steel and related alloys ( A01 ). Upitis was honored for the highest level of leadership and exemplary contributions to ASTM International’s founding committee, and for promotion of voluntary consensus standards. The award is the most prestigious recognition…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10769
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Today, ASTM International, in partnership with the Codes and Standards Training Institute (CASTI), launched an online Introduction to Steelmaking course. The course focuses on the use of ASTM International’s world-renowned steel standards, which are included in the cost. Specifically, participants will learn to: Write better steel specifications and purchase orders, Perform better inspection on…, About ASTM International, Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovative services to improve lives… Helping our world work better. , About Codes and Standards Training Institute (CASTI), Codes and Standards Training Institute (CASTI) was founded in 1989 when John E. Bringas, P.Eng. taught our first course in welding metallurgy. Since then, CASTI has presented over 2,000 courses internationally, specializing in the area of engineering codes and standards (API, ASME, CSA, NACE, ISO, and others). The CASTI instructor staff includes members of many codes and standards committees as…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10767
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ASTM International’s committee on steel, stainless steel, and related alloys ( A01 ) is seeking participants for an interlaboratory study to develop data needed to create a standard for hardness testing. According to ASTM International member John Griffin, a research engineer at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the shear-pin hardness tester described in the proposed standard is already…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org Release #10706
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Today, ASTM International announced the addition of accreditation for the globally-recognized American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for 17 of its proficiency testing programs. The new accreditations cover programs including: Diesel exhaust fluid, Octane, Polyethylene plastics, Thermoplastics, Stainless steel, Aluminum, Woven fabrics, Knit fabrics, and more. “Labs that turn to…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Program Contact:, John Gallagher, tel +1.610.832.9646; jgallagher@astm.org Release #10673
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Eight ASTM International steel standards were recently revised to help address the issue of creep (time-dependent deformation at elevated temperature and constant stress that can lead to failure) for certain steels (9% Chromium-1% Molybdenum). According to ASTM International member Kenneth Orie, a new “Type 2” designation introduced for Grade 91 steels in these standards culminates research…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org Release #10669