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ASTM F 1956 : 2020

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Standard Specification for Rescue Carabiners
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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-04-2020

1.1This specification covers six mechanical tests, one corrosion resistance test, and the minimum performance requirements for these tests. This specification applies to carabiners designed specifically for use by rescue personnel during both training exercises and actual rescue operations. This specification does not apply to recreational use carabiners.

1.2Two different types of carabiners are defined in this specification, a heavy-duty rescue carabiner and a standard-duty rescue carabiner.

1.3Tests contained herein are destructive in nature. Carabiners subjected to any of these tests shall not be used in any way after testing except in evaluation the results of such testing.

1.4This specification does not imply approval of any method of use of rescue carabiners. In addition, the tests described are laboratory tests and do not duplicate field conditions. Furthermore, the test load values contained herein are not to be interpreted as the forces which a rescue carabiner may be subjected to, or may be expected to sustain, in actual field use.

1.5Quality control is solely the responsibility of the manufacturer or purchaser, or both, and is not addressed by this specification.

1.6The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.7This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.8This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee
F 32
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
7
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current
Supersedes

ASTM B 117 : 2019 Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
ASTM E 4 : 2021 Standard Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Testing Machines

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