Standard Test Method for Overlength Fiber Content of Manufactured Staple Fiber

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English

Published date

08-01-2018

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American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This test method covers the determination of the percent by number of overlength or multiple length fibers in a sample of manufactured cut staple. The method is applicable to fiber taken immediately after manufacturing, from the bale, or from partially processed stock.

Note 1:For measurement of length and length distribution of manufactured staple fibers, refer to Test Method D5103.

1.2This test method covers procedures using the Fibrosampler Model 335A (inch-pound units), the Fibrosampler Model 335B (SI units), and Fibrosampler combs Model 336.

1.2.1The Fibrosampler Model 335A is equipped with a sample plate that has 15.8-mm (⁵/₈-in.) diameter sample holes and is recommended for use on blended staple taken from the fiber blender or from a carding machine.

1.2.2The Fibrosampler Model 335B is equipped with a sample plate that has 10-mm (0.4-in.) diameter sample holes and is recommended for use on unblended staple as may be taken from the fiber cutter or from a bale of staple fiber.

1.3The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as the standard. The values stated in each unit are not exact equivalents; therefore, each unit must be used independently of the other.

1.4This 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.

1.5This 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	D 13
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	5
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM D 3513 : 2002 : R2012 ASTM D 3513 : 2002 : R2012

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