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ASTM F 968 : 1993 : R1998

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Standard Specification for Electrically Insulating Plastic Guard Equipment for Protection of Workers
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

11-11-2014

Language(s)

English

Published date

10-09-1998

CONTAINED IN VOL. 10.03, 2006 Outlines plastic guard systems and used by workers for temporary insulation on electric power circuits.

1.1 This specification covers plastic guard equipment and guard systems used by workers for temporary insulation on electric power circuits.

1.2 Plastic guard equipment covered by this specification is rated for momentary, or brush contact only. Maximum-use voltages are covered in Annex A1.

1.3 Typical guards covered include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.3.1 Conductor guards and connecting covers as follows:

1.3.1.1 Line guards,

1.3.1.2 Line guard connectors,

1.3.1.3 Insulator covers,

1.3.1.4 Dead end covers,

1.3.1.5 Bus guards, and

1.3.1.6 Bus "T" guards.

1.3.2 Structure and apparatus covers as follows:

1.3.2.1 Pole guards,

1.3.2.2 Ridge pin covers,

1.3.2.3 Switch-blade covers,

1.3.2.4 Arm guards,

1.3.2.5 Cutout covers, and

1.3.2.6 Cross arm guard.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.

Committee
F 18
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
4
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 1998
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

ASTM D 570 : 1998 : R2018 Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics

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