ASTM D5252-98a(2003)
Historical Standard: ASTM D5252-98a(2003) Standard Practice for the Operation of the Hexapod Drum Tester
SUPERSEDED (see Active link, below)
ASTM D5252
1. Scope
1.1 This practice describes the equipment and operation of the hexapod tumble drum tester for testing pile floor covering to produce changes in appearance and color due to changes in surface structure by mechanical action tester.
1.2 This practice is applicable for use in testing unused pile floor covering of all types. It is not applicable for use in testing used pile yarn floor coverings.
1.3 This practice may be used by mutual agreement between the purchaser and supplier to set purchasing specifications.
1.4 The values stated in either SI or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in parentheses. The values in each system must be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with this practice. In case of referee decisions, the SI units shall prevail.
1.5 This practice 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 practice to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use .
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
D5684 Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
Keywords
appearance; carpet; floor covering; hexapod; pile yarn: Appearance of textile materials/applications; Carpets; Drum testers; Hexapod walker drum tester; Pile yarn floor coverings; Texture;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 59.080.60 (Textile floor coverings); 97.150 (Non-textile floor coverings)
DOI: 10.1520/D5252-98AR03
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