D1060-10 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide

ASTM Designation D1060 – 10 (Reapproved 2018) establishes the definitive practice for the mechanical core sampling of packaged raw wool. Issued under a fixed designation, this practice is essential for parties involved in commercial trading and processing. It provides a statistically valid method for obtaining a laboratory sample representative of the clean wool fiber present in an entire lot, directly supporting the precise determination required by Test Method D584.

📐 Scope and Applicability

This practice covers a robust procedure for obtaining core samples from lots of grease, pulled, or scoured wool (and related animal fibers) in bales or bags. It details suitable core sampling equipment, the specific boring technique, and the statistical method for determining the number of packages to sample and cores to extract. The procedure is adapted for the statistical estimation of sample size required to achieve a required level