ASTM_C_963_-_00_2017.pdf

Designation:C96300(Reapproved 2017)Standard Specification forPackaging,Identification,Shipment,and Storage of Lock-Strip Gaskets1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C963;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 This specification covers the packaging,identification,shipment,and storage of lock-strip gaskets and componentsthat comply with Specification C542 and that are used inbuilding walls that are not more than 15 from a vertical plane.1.2 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C542 Specification for Lock-Strip GasketsC716 Specification for Installing Lock-Strip Gaskets andInfill Glazing MaterialsC717 Terminology of Building Seals and SealantsC964 Guide for Lock-Strip Gasket Glazing3.Significance and Use3.1 This specification can be referred to in contract docu-ments as a method and workmanship standard.See also relatedSpecification C542,Specification C716,Terminology C717,and Guide C964.4.Packaging,Identification,Shipment,and Storage4.1 PackagingGaskets,gasket assemblies,and compo-nents shall be properly packaged to avoid cutting,abrading,permanently distorting,or otherwise damaging them duringshipping and storage.Each container shall be legibly andindelibly marked with the manufacturers name and address,the project name,the part or assembly number for the gaskets,the quantity of parts in each container,and other identificationrequired by the purchaser.4.2 Identification and MarkingEach gasket,gasketassembly,or component shall be clearly and legibly labeledwith the manufacturers identifying part number and otheridentification required by the purchaser.4.3 ShipmentGaskets,gasket assemblies,and componentsshall be shipped in closed containers using the best commercialpractices as defined by the Interstate Commerce CommissionManual,“Uniform Freight Classification Number 9.”3Contain-ers shall not be handled in a manner that will cause damage tothe contents.4.4 StorageGaskets,gasket assemblies,and components,shall be stored in original containers in a clean dry area,free ofdust,debris,oils,solvents,welding slag,spatter,or sparks,orother materials and conditions that may cause damage to thecontainers and the contents.5.Comparison to Other Standards5.1 The Committee with jurisdiction over this standard1isnot aware of any comparable standards published by otherorganizations.6.Keywords6.1 gasket;glazing;lock-strip1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C24 onBuilding Seals and Sealants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C24.73on Compression Seal and Lock Strip Gaskets.Current edition approved June 1,2017.Published June 2017.Originallyapproved in 1981.Last previous edition approved in 2012 as C963 00(2012).DOI:10.1520/C0963-00R17.2For 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.3Published by the Uniform Classification Committee,202 Union Station,516 W.Jackson Blvd.,Chicago,IL 60606.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard.Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the riskof infringement of such rights,are entirely their own responsibility.This standard is subject to revision at any time by the responsible technical committee and must be reviewed every five years andif not revised,either reapproved or withdrawn.Your comments are invited either for revision of this standard or for additional standardsand should be addressed to ASTM International Headquarters.Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of theresponsible technical committee,which you may attend.If you feel that your comments have not received a fair hearing you shouldmake your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards,at the address shown b