ASTM D6261-10

Standard Specification for Extruded and Compression Molded Basic Shapes Made from Thermoplastic Polyester (TPES)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers requirements and test methods for the material, dimensions, and workmanship, and the properties of extruded and compression molded plate, rod and tubular bar manufactured from thermoplastic polyester. Each type of thermoplastic polyester shape may be categorized into one of several grades as follows: grade 1 - general purpose-extruded or compression molded product made using only 100 % virgin thermoplastic polyester resin and grade 2 - recycled-extruded or compression molded product made using any amount up to 100 % recycled thermoplastic polyester plastics. Tensile stress break, elongation at break, and tensile modulus shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods for the material, dimensions, and workmanship, and the properties of extruded and compression molded plate, rod and tubular bar manufactured from thermoplastic polyester.
1.2 The properties included in this specification are those required for the compositions covered. Use the classification system given in Section 4 to describe requirements necessary to identify particular characteristics important to specialized applications.
1.3 This specification allows the use of recycled plastics (see Section 4).
1.4 The values are stated in inch-pound units and are regarded as the standard in all property and dimensional tables. For reference purposes, SI units are also included in Table 1 and Table S-TPES only.
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portions sections of this specification.  This 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this specification.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2010
• ICS: 83.080.20 - Thermoplastic materials
• Technical Committee: D20 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: D20.15 - Thermoplastic Materials

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D6261-98(2003) - Standard Specification for Extruded and Compression Molded Basic Shapes Made from Thermoplastic Polyester (TPES)
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2010
• Replaced By: ASTM D6261-13 - Standard Specification for Extruded and Compression Molded Basic Shapes Made from Thermoplastic Polyester (TPES)
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D6261 −10
StandardSpecification for
Extruded and Compression Molded Basic Shapes Made
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from Thermoplastic Polyester (TPES)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6261; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This specification is intended to be a means of calling out mechanical grade plastic product used in
the fabrication of end items or parts.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods
D256 Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum
for the material, dimensions, and workmanship, and the prop-
Impact Resistance of Plastics
erties of extruded and compression molded plate, rod and
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
tubular bar manufactured from thermoplastic polyester.
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
1.2 The properties included in this specification are those
D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced
required for the compositions covered. Use the classification
and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materi-
system given in Section 4 to describe requirements necessary
als
to identify particular characteristics important to specialized
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
applications.
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
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1.3 This specification allows the use of recycled plastics
D4507 Specification for Thermoplastic Polyester (TPES)
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(see Section 4). Materials (Withdrawn 1999)
D4000 Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materi-
1.4 The values are stated in inch-pound units and are
als
regarded as the standard in all property and dimensional tables.
D5033 GuideforDevelopmentofASTMStandardsRelating
For reference purposes, SI units are also included in Table 1
to Recycling and Use of Recycled Plastics (Withdrawn
and Table S-TPES only.
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2007)
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
D5927 Classification System for Thermoplastic Polyester
test method portions sections of this specification. This stan-
(TPES) Injection and Extrusion Materials Based on ISO
dard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if
Test Methods
any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
2.2 ANSI Standard:
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
Z1.4-1993 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection
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practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
by Attributes
tions prior to use.
3. Terminology
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this specification.
3.1 Definitions:
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.20 on Plastic Lumber Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
(Section D20.20.02). the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved June 1, 2010. Published August 2010. Originally The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D6261 - 98(2003). www.astm.org.
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DOI: 10.1520/D6261-10. Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
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3.1.1 For definitions of other technical terms pertaining to
Tolerance
Symbol Material (Based on the Total Mass)
plastics used in this specification, see Terminology D883 or
Guide D5033.
C Carbon and graphite fiber ±2%
reinforced
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
G Glass-reinforced
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< 15 % glass content ± 2 %
3.2.1 plate, n—flat stock ⁄4 in. (6.4 mm) or greater.
> 15 % glass content ± 3 %
L Lubricants (for example, by agreement between the supplier
3.2.2 recycled-plastic shape, n—a product made from up to
PTFE, graphite and and the user
100 % recycled plastic.
silicone
M Mineral ± 2 %
3.2.3 rod, n—an extruded solid cylindrical shape with a
R Combinations of ± 3 % for the total reinforcement
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minimum diameter of ⁄8 in. (3.2 mm).
reinforcements or
fillers, or both
3.2.4 tubular bar, n—an extruded annular shape with mini-
4.5 Callout Designation—Aone-linesystemshallbeusedto
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mum inside diameter of ⁄8 in. (9.6 mm) and minimum wall
specify thermoplastic polyest
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Designation:D6261–98 (Reapproved 2003) Designation: D6261 – 10
Standard Specification for
Extruded and Compression Molded Basic Shapes Made
1
from Thermoplastic Polyester (TPES)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6261; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This specification is intended to be a means of calling out mechanical grade plastic product used in
the fabrication of end items or parts.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods for the material, dimensions, and workmanship, and the properties
of extruded and compression molded plate, rod and tubular bar manufactured from thermoplastic polyester.
1.2The properties included in this specification are those required for the compositions covered Requirements necessary to
identify particular characteristics important to specialized applications may be described by using the classification system given
in Section
1.2 The properties included in this specification are those required for the compositions covered. Use the classification system
given in Section4.to describe requirements necessary to identify particular characteristics important to specialized applications.
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1.3 This specification allows the use of recycled plastics (see Section 4).
1.4 The values are stated in inch-pound units and are regarded as the standard in all property and dimensional tables. For
reference purposes, SI units are also included in Table 1 and Table S-TPES only.
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portions sections of this specification. This 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
NOTE1—There is no similar or equivalent ISO Standard. 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this specification.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D256 Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
D4507 Specification for Thermoplastic Polyester (TPES) Unfilled and Reinforced Material
D4000 Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials
D5033 Guide for Development of ASTM Standards Relating to Recycling and Use of Recycled Plastics
D5927 ClassificationSystemforThermoplasticPolyester(TPES)InjectionandExtrusionMaterialsBasedonISOTestMethods
2.2 ANSI Standard:
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Z1.4-1993 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic Materials.
Current edition approved March 10, 2003. Published May 2003. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as D6261-98. DOI:
10.1520/D6261-98R03.on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.20 on Plastic Products (Section D20.20.02).
Current edition approved June 1, 2010. Published August 2010. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D6261 - 98(2003). DOI:
10.1520/D6261-10.
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As defined in Guide D5033.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of other technical terms pertaining to plastics used in this specification, see Terminology D883 or Guide
D5033.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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3.2.1 plate, n—flat sto
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