ASTM F1836M-97(2007)
Historical Standard: ASTM F1836M-97(2007) Standard Specification for Stuffing Tubes, Nylon, and Packing Assemblies (Metric)
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ASTM F1836M
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the general requirements for nylon stuffing tubes and packing assemblies. Nylon stuffing tubes are intended for making electric cable penetrations in marine shipboard enclosures for electrical equipment. The following types are suitable for both thin-wall enclosures up to 5 mm (3/16 in.) thick and thick-wall enclosures, bulkheads, and decks of 5 to 19 mm (3/16 to 3/4 in.) thick.
1.2 This specification does not cover metal stuffing tubes.
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 its 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
D2000 Classification System for Rubber Products in Automotive Applications
D4066 Classification System for Nylon Injection and Extrusion Materials (PA)
NEMA Standards
Standard250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 V Max) Available from National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), 1300 N. 17th St., Suite 1752, Rosslyn, VA 22209, http://www.nema.org.ASME Standard
ASMEB1.1 Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form) Available from the International Electrotechnical Commission, 3 rue de Varembe, Case postale 131, CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland.IEC Standard
Standard68-2-6 Environmental TestingPart 2: TestsTest FC: Vibration (Sinusoidal) Sixth Edition Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME International Headquarters, Three Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://www.asme.org.Keywords
cable entry seal; cable penetrator; stuffing tube; Nylon plastics (PA); Packing/packaging materials/systems--specifications; Stuffing tubes;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 47.020.60 (Electrical equipment for ships or marine structures)
DOI: 10.1520/F1836M-97R07
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