ASTM F2201-20: Utility Lighters
Mechanical lighters appeared in the early 16th century. They worked with gunpowder and ignition, running like with firearms. They were very noisy and produced a […]
Standards We Use Everyday
IEC 60335-2-14 Ed. 6.0 b:2016—Kitchen Machines
Potato peelers are wobbly, swiveling back and forth, so that you can glide this sharp prepping tool both up and down the potato without having […]
ISO 24265:2020—Footwear – Test Methods For Uppers
Although shoes are an essential part of our everyday routine, have you thought about the different features of a shoe? There are up to 30 […]
ISO 8442-2:1997—Cutlery And Table Holloware
The original Jack-o’-lanterns were made with turnips and potatoes by the Irish, and in England, they used large beets and lit them with embers to […]
ISO 5565: Vanilla [Vanilla Fragrans (Salisbury) Ames]
Vanilla is the only edible fruit of the orchid family—the largest family of flowering plants in the world. It specifically comes from the dried and […]
ISO 11053:2009—Cocoa Butter Equivalents In Milk Chocolate
“Chocolate” and “cacao” come originally from the Nahuatl words “Xocoatl” and “Cacahoatl,” which refer to the bitter and spicy mix that the Aztecs made with cacao […]
ASTM F1977-22: Vacuum Cleaner System
A vacuum cleaner uses the force exerted by its air flow, along with a brushing action, to pick up the dirt, dust, and mite droppings into […]
ASTM F2291-23: Standard Practice for Amusement Ride Design
Roller Coaster Safety and ASTM F2291-23 While amusement rides, like roller coasters, can incite fear and anxiety in potential patrons, in truth, the likelihood of […]
ASTM Amusement Ride Standards Provide Safe Thrills
Roller coasters and other amusement rides truly are marvels of modern engineering. Reaching heights up to 450 feet, attaining speeds close to 150 miles per […]
ASTM F1487-21: Playground Equipment for Public Use Standard
Public playgrounds provide children with a communal, carefree environment. It’s not only ideal but implied that all playground equipment remains safe. Unfortunately, according to the […]