ASTM F2413-18: Performance Requirements For Protective (Safety) Toe Cap Footwear
Wearing the appropriate attire for a job can be critical depending on the work setting. Perhaps footwear isn’t always the first consideration when it comes […]
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ASTM 228/A228M-18: Standard for Steel Wire, Music Spring Quality
ASTM 228/A228M-18: Standard for Steel Wire, Music Spring Quality has been released. Pianos and window springs—they have more in common than one might think. Before […]
ASTM F2412-18a: Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection
Pulling a brand new pair of boots out of a cardboard box can be an intoxicating experience. Each step of the process produces its own […]
ASTM D3951-18: Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
When everything goes right, a consumer might never think about the packaging. It can be recycled, thrown into the garbage, and tossed to the side […]
ASTM D2000-18: Standard Classification System for Rubber Products in Automotive Applications
ASTM D2000-18: Standard Classification System for Rubber Products in Automotive Applications has been released. ASTM D2000-18 includes the properties of vulcanized rubber material (natural rubber, […]
ASTM D882-18: Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
Bend don’t break. It’s a phrase used in many walks of life. The defense of a football team that gives up yards but doesn’t allow […]
The “M” in Standards
Regardless of industry, each standard has a unique designation, each component of which conveys its background. In these designations, numbers (and some letters) represent the […]
ASTM Ceramic Tile Testing Standards Referenced in ANSI A137.1
ANSI A137.1:2022 – American National Standards Specifications for Ceramic Tile is a crucial compliance document for the ceramic tile industry. An American National Standard developed […]
Standards Are Scattered Everywhere, So ASTM International Connects the Dots
Standards comprise the connective tissue that binds society into a cohesive and productive whole; wherever you look, you’re likely to see a standard’s influence. Appropriately, […]
ASTM F963-17: Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
ASTM F963, the standard for toy safety, has been revised. The current version, ASTM F963-17: Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety, revises and supersedes […]