Category ASTM Standards

This article provides an overview of ASTM D6263-23, Standard Specification for Extruded Rods and Bars Made From Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC). This specification covers material, dimensional, and workmanship requirements for extruded rods and bars used…

📐 Specimen Geometry and Support Conditions This test method is designed for flat, square composite plates made from continuous-fiber reinforced polymer matrix composites. The specimen is supported over a circular opening or in a rigidly-backed configuration while a concentrated quasi-static…

📐 Specifications and Classification for PAEK Shapes ASTM D6262-23 establishes requirements for poly(aryl ether ketone) (PAEK) basic shapes manufactured by extrusion, compression molding, or injection molding. PAEK is a family of semi-crystalline thermoplastics with alternating ketone and ether groups in…

📐 Scope, Significance, and Key Apparatus ASTM D6260-98 is a standard test method for the gravimetric determination of carbon black in a specific class of weather-stable nylon materials, as defined in Classification System D 4066. Carbon black is an essential…

ASTM D6261-14 (Reapproved 2022) establishes requirements for extruded and compression molded basic shapes—plate, rod, and tubular bar—manufactured from thermoplastic polyester (TPES). This specification is designed for mechanical-grade plastic products used in fabrication of end items or parts, incorporating material, dimensional,…

ASTM D6259-23 establishes a standardized practice for calculating a Pooled Limit of Quantitation (PLOQ) for analytical test methods. Derived from interlaboratory study (ILS) data and standard regression techniques, the PLOQ defines the lower concentration boundary at which numerical results are…

🔬 Scope and Applicability This test method, ASTM D6258-17 (Reapproved 2024), defines the procedure for measuring Solvent Red 164 dye concentration in diesel and burner fuels using visible spectroscopy. It is designed for No. 1 and No. 2 grades per…

📐 Overview and Scope This specification, ASTM D6256/D6256M-16, covers the fabrication of new wood-cleated shipping boxes with skidded, load-bearing bases. Designed for nonregulated domestic and overseas shipments, these boxes handle loads under 2500 lb [1134 kg] and lengths not exceeding…

The ASTM D6257-98 standard provides comprehensive specifications for prediluted aqueous propylene glycol base engine coolant designed for use in automobiles and light-duty vehicles. This coolant, containing a minimum of 50% by volume propylene glycol, delivers effective cooling performance in both…

📐 Scope and Classification This specification covers the material and fabrication of new reusable metal (slotted angle) crates intended for domestic and overseas shipment of lightweight airframe components and bulky items. The maximum gross weight is 3000 lb [1361 kg].…

ASTM D6253 – 24, Standard Practice for Treatment and/or Marking of Wood Packaging Materials, serves as a comprehensive framework for the phytosanitary treatment, marking, and identification of wood packaging materials (WPM). This practice ensures compliance with industry, government, and international…

ASTM D6254/D6254M−20 establishes the requirements for fabricating new fully enclosed wirebound pallet-type wood boxes used in domestic and overseas shipping. Developed by Subcommittee D10.12, this specification serves as the primary reference for packaging engineers and manufacturers seeking to ensure structural…