M_PS_106_-_01.pdf

Designation:PS 106 01Provisional Standard Specification forRods and Tubes of Polyethylene(PE)1This provisional standard is issued under the fixed designation PS 106;the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adoption.1.Scope1.1 This provisional specification covers low,medium,andhigh density polyethylene rods,and tubes for general purpose,dielectric,and weather resistant applications.1.1.1 CoverageThis provisional specification coverspolyethylene rods and tubes made from material conforming toL-P-390.1.2 ClassificationPolyethylene rods and tubes include theapplicable type,class,and grade(see 3.1 and 6.2)in accor-dance with Table 1,as follows:1.3 This specification is intended to replace MIL-P-21922B.NOTE1There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard.1.4 The values are stated in inch-pound units.1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to thetest method portion,4.4,of this specification:This standarddoes not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is the responsibility of the user of thisstandard to establish appropriate safety and health practicesand determine the applicability of regulatory limitations priorto use.1.6 The classification system outlined is intended to beidentical to that used by the Department of Defense for manyyears.No changes are intended at this time.1.7 Provisional standards2achieve limited consensusthrough approval of the sponsoring subcommittee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics and ElectricalInsulating Materials for Testing3D 1238 Test Method for Flow Rates of Thermoplastics byExtrusion Plastometer3D 1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Densityand Gradient Technique32.2Federal Standards:4L-P-390 Plastic,Molding,and Extrusion Material,Polyeth-ylene and Copolymers(Low,Medium,and High Density)PPP-B-585 Boxes,Wood,WireboundPPP-B-591 Boxes,Fiberboard,Wood-Cleated1This provisional specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM CommitteeD20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.20 on PlasticProducts.Current edition approved Jan.29,2001.Published February 2001.2Provisional standards exist for two years subsequent to the approval date.3Annual Book of ASTM Standards,Vol 08.01.4Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk,Bldg.4,Section D,700 Robbins Ave.,Philadelphia,PA 19111-5094,Attn:NPODS.TABLE 1 Types,Classes,and Grades of Rods and TubesTypeApplicationClass 1AGradeColorIGeneral purposeL and M1natural and colors,includingblack2natural and colors,includingblackH1natural and colors,includingblack2natural and colors,includingblack3natural and colors,includingblack4natural and colors,includingblack5natural and colors,includingblackIIDielectricL1natural2colors,including black3natural4colors,including blackM1natural2colors,including blackH1natural and colors,includingblack2natural and colors,includingblack3natural and colors,includingblack4natural and colors,includingblack5natural and colors,includingblackIIIWeather resistantL1black(carbon 0.5 6 0.1%byweight)2black(carbon 2.50 6 0.5%by weight)3black(carbon 2.50 6 0.5%by weight)4black(carbon 2.50 6 0.5%by weight)M1black(carbon 0.5 6 0.1%byweight)2black(carbon 2.50 6 0.5%by weight)3black(carbon 2.50 6 0.5%by weight)H1black(carbon 2.50 6 0.5%by weight)2black(carbon 2.50 6 0.5%by weight)AL=low density;M=medium density;and,H=high density.Form A=RodsForm B=Tubes1Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959,United States.PPP-B-601 Boxes,Wood,Cleated-PlywoodPPP-B-636 Box,Fiberboard2.3Military Standards:4MIL-P-116 Preservation,Method ofMIL-L-10547 Liners,Case,WaterproofMIL-STD-105 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspec-tion by AttributesMIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage2.4 National Motor Freight Traffc Association Document:5National Motor Freight Classification2.5Uniform Classification Document:6Uniform Freight Classification3.Requirements3.1 MaterialsUnless otherwise specified by the procuringactivity(see 6.2),Type I material of L-P-390 shall be used forextrusion of rods and tubes.3.2 Property ValuesThe rods and tubes shall conform tothe property values for density and melt index specified inL-P-390(see 4.3.2).3.3 Dimensions and Tolerances:3.3.1 Diameter and Wall ThicknessThe diameter of rodsshall be the nominal diameter specified by the procuringactivity(see 6.2)and tolerances shall be as specified in Table2.The outside diameter and wall thickness of tubes shall be asspecified by the procuring activity(see 6.2)and tolerancesshall be as specified in Table 3.3.3.2 Length of RodsUnless otherwise specified by theprocuring activity(see 6.2),rods shall be furnished in lengthsof 48 or 72 in.depending upon which is more nearly standardfor the diameter specified.When both lengths are standard,thelonger one shall be preferred.Tolerances for length shall be+1.0,0.0 in.for rods 1-in.or less in diameter and+2.0,0.0in.for ro