ASTM International - ASTM D6117-16
Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Plastic Lumber and Shapes
Organization: | ASTM International |
Publication Date: | 1 June 2016 |
Status: | inactive |
Page Count: | 9 |
ICS Code (Rubber and plastics products in general): | 83.140.01 |
significance And Use:
6.1 The resistance of plastic lumber and shapes to direct withdrawal of nails, staples, or screws is a measure of its ability to hold or be held to an adjoining object by means of such fasteners.... View More
scope:
1.1 These test methods cover the evaluation of fastener use with "as manufactured" plastic lumber and shapes through the use of two different testing procedures.
1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:
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Test Method A-Nail, Staple, or Screw Withdrawal Test | 4 to 13 | |
Test Method B-Lateral Nail, Staple, or Screw Resistance Test | 14 to 22 |
1.3 Plastic lumber and plastic shapes are currently made predominately from recycled plastics. However, these test methods would also be applicable to similar manufactured plastic products made from virgin resins where the product is non-homogeneous in the cross-section.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 1: There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
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