ASTM_D_5286_-_01_2011.pdf

Designation:D528601(Reapproved 2011)Standard Test Methods forDetermination of Transfer Efficiency Under GeneralProduction Conditions for Spray Application of Paints1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5286;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 These test methods cover the determination of thetransfer efficiency of spray-applied coatings under generalplant conditions.Transfer efficiency is the ratio of paint solidsdeposited to the total paint solids used during the applicationprocess,expressed as a percent.1.2 The transfer efficiency is calculated from the weight orvolume of the paint solids sprayed and that of the paint solidsdeposited on the painted part.1.3 Limitations include the ability to accurately determinethe amount of paint solids deposited on the part and thecapability of accurate measurement of the amount of paintsprayed.1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.NOTE1These test methods apply to general plant production equip-ment and procedures.A method specific to automotive plants is defined inTest Method D5066.NOTE2The relationship between volatile organic compound emissionrates and transfer efficiency in automobile and light duty truck topcoatoperations,EPA 450/3-88-01,referenced in Test Method D5066 does notapply to general production facilities.NOTE3A single-point transfer efficiency measurement may notrepresent the entire process.NOTE4The operator and the spray-application equipment-operatingconditions during the transfer efficiency measurement should be represen-tative of normal operating conditions.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.For specific hazardstatements see Section 7,and 10.3.1.NOTE5These test methods have not been adopted by federalregulatory agencies for demonstration of compliance with air pollutionregulations such as VOC,HAPS,etc.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D1005 Test Method for Measurement of Dry-Film Thick-ness of Organic Coatings Using MicrometersD1186 Test Methods for Nondestructive Measurement ofDry Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied toa Ferrous Base(Withdrawn 2006)3D1200 Test Method for Viscosity by Ford Viscosity CupD1400 Test Method for Nondestructive Measurement of DryFilm Thickness of Nonconductive Coatings Applied to aNonferrous Metal Base(Withdrawn 2006)3D1475 Test Method For Density of Liquid Coatings,Inks,and Related ProductsD2369 Test Method for Volatile Content of CoatingsD2697 Test Method for Volume Nonvolatile Matter in Clearor Pigmented CoatingsD3925 Practice for Sampling Liquid Paints and RelatedPigmented CoatingsD5066 Test Method for Determination of the Transfer Effi-ciency Under Production Conditions for Spray Applica-tion of Automotive PaintsWeight Basis2.2 U.S.Government Standards:EPA 450/3-88-018 U.S.Environmental Protection AgencyProtocol for Determining the Daily Volatile OrganicCompound Emission Rate of Automobile and Light DutyTruck Topcoat Operations4EPAFederal Reference Method 24 Determination of VolatileMatter Content,Water Content,Density,Volume Solids,and Weight Solids of Surface Coatings.40 Code ofFederal Regulations,Part 60,Appendix A41These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 onPaint and Related Coatings,Materials,and Applications and are the directresponsibility of Subcommittee D01.55 on Factory Applied Coatings on PreformedProducts.Current edition approved June 1,2011.Published June 2011.Originallyapproved in 1993.Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D5286 01(2005).DOI:10.1520/D5286-01R11.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.4Available from U.S.Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,732 N.Capitol St.,NW,Mail Stop:SDE,Washington,DC 20401,http:/www.access.gpo.gov.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 2.3 National Fire Protection Documents:NFPA 33 Spray Application Using Flammable and Combus-tible Materials5NFPA 86 Standard for Ovens and Furnaces53.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 paint,nthe liquid material applied to coat or coverthe surface of the part.3.1.2 transfer effciency(volume)