Why are ASTM standards withdrawn?

ASTM standards must be revised or reapproved every five years. If no action is approved for a standard it is automatically withdrawn at the end of its eighth year. In some cases, a standard is withdrawn because the technology is found to be no longer relevant (or up-to-date).

What is a withdrawn ASTM standard?

A withdrawn standard is an ASTM standard that has been discontinued by the ASTM Sponsoring Committee responsible for the standard. A standard may be withdrawn with or without replacement. ASTM makes withdrawn standards available for informational purposes.

What do the ASTM numbers mean?

ASTM specifications represent a consensus among producers, specifiers, fabricators, and users of steel mill products. ASTM’s designation system for metals consists of a letter (A for ferrous materials) followed by an arbitrary sequentially assigned number. For example, ASME-SA213 and ASTM A 213 are identical.

What does it mean to be ASTM certified?

Certification Programs The ASTM Certification Program covers products (including materials, processes, and services) and personnel for industries that desire an independent third party demonstration of compliance to standards and/or are facing regulatory pressures to prove compliance to standards.

What does the ASTM d2863-19 test method measure?

1.7 This test method measures and describes the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.

What is the ASTM designation number d2583-13?

An ASTM designation number identifies a unique version of an ASTM standard. Active Standard ASTM D2583 | Developed by Subcommittee: D20.10 Book of Standards Volume: 08.01 5.1 The Barcol Impressor is portable and therefore suitable for testing the hardness of fabricated parts and individual test specimens for production control purposes.

Which is ASTM standard test method for indentation hardness?

ASTM D2583 – 13a Standard Test Method for Indentation Hardness of Rigid Plastics by Means of a Barcol Impressor Products and Services / Standards & Publications / Standards Products

What are the default conditions for the ASTM test method?

Any test specimen preparation, conditioning, dimensions, or testing parameters or combination thereof covered in the relevant ASTM material specification shall take precedence over those mentioned in this test method. If there are no relevant ASTM material specifications, then the default conditions apply. 1. Scope