ASTM_F_711_-_02_2013.pdf

Designation:F71102(Reapproved 2013)Standard Specification forFiberglass-Reinforced Plastic(FRP)Rod and Tube Used inLive Line Tools1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F711;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originaladoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscriptepsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers insulating rods and foam-filledtubes made from fiberglass-reinforced plastic(FRP)that areintended for use in live line tools.1.2 This specification does not include insulating foam-filled tubes and rods from other materials.Specifications forfittings and attachments to rods and foam-filled tubes forcomplete tools are not covered in this specification.1.3 This specification establishes the technical characteris-tics that the tubes and rods must satisfy.1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest method portion,Section 12,of this specification.Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D149 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage andDielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materialsat Commercial Power FrequenciesD638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of PlasticsD695 Test Method for Compressive Properties of RigidPlastics3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 acceptance testa type of test made at the option ofthe purchaser.3.1.2 design testa type of test made on a sample treated asrepresentative of an industrial product.These tests will notgenerally be repeated in quantity production.3.1.3 insulating tubes and rodsfiberglass-reinforced plas-tic(FRP)products manufactured using processes so that thetubes and rods produced will meet the electrical and mechani-cal tests prescribed in this specification.3.1.4 interior foam-filled tubehomogeneous unicellularthermosetting foam filling with closed cells blown with non-combustible gases.The foam filling shall be bonded to theinterior tube wall.The foam filling should be free of voids,separations,holes,cracks,etc.3.1.5 routine testa type of test made regularly on produc-tion material.3.1.6 visual inspectiona visual check made to detectconstructional defects.4.Ordering Information4.1 Outside Diameter SizesFoam-filled FRP tube andsolid FRP rod shall meet the outside diameter dimensionsshown in Table 1.The tolerances shown will assist in ensuringinterchangeability with interfacing equipment.4.2 Inspection of the material shall be agreed upon betweenthe purchaser and the seller as part of the purchase contract.5.Materials and Manufacture5.1 Except for those test methods leading to destruction,neither the FRP tube,foam,or the bond between them shalldeteriorate during the prescribed mechanical and electricaltests of this specification.6.Physical Requirements6.1 The materials shall conform to the diameters prescribedin Table 1 for tube and rod.6.2 The standard sizes listed by nominal diameter arerecommended and do not preclude the manufacture of othersizes or shapes.7.Weight7.1 It has not been found necessary to specify the weight ofthe product produced under this specification in order for it tocomply with performance requirements.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 onElectrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F18.35 on Tools&Equipment.Current edition approved Nov.1,2013.Published December 2013.Originallyapproved in 1981.Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F711 02(2007).DOI:10.1520/F0711-02R13.2For 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.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 8.Workmanship,Finish,and Appearance8.1 The external surface shall be uniform,symmetrical,andfree of abrasions,scratches,blemishes,and surface defects.8.2 Any defect that may capture an impurity or impair thedielectric integrity of the product shall be cause for rejection.8.3 FRP rod or tube material after which a finish coating,such as paint,is applied must meet all physical,electrical,andmechanical requirements.9.Sampling9.1 Design TestPerform the test on a minimum of threesamples only when changes are made to a new or existingdesign of the product that may affect the mechanical andelectrical characteristics.9.1.1 The design test will be used to qualify a specific itemand normally will not be repeated during production.9