ASTM D4064-01

Standard Practice for Preservative Treatment of Utility Poles by the Thermal Process (Withdrawn 2007)

SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the full-length preservative treatment of utility poles by the thermal process.  
1.2 Poles furnished under this practice shall be limited to the following species: Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii),
Lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta),
Alaska yellow cedar (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis),
Northern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis),
and Western red cedar (Thuja plicata).  
1.3 The purchaser should note that requirements both within and between species vary and care must be used in selection of specific options for the intended use and service area.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This practice covers the full-length preservative treatment of utility poles by the thermal process.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D07 on Wood, this practice was discontinued in April 2007 because it is no longer relevant for use in the industry.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 09-Apr-2001
• Withdrawal Date: 09-Apr-2007
• ICS: 71.100.50 - Wood-protecting chemicals
• Technical Committee: D07 - Wood
• Drafting Committee: D07.06 - Treatments for Wood Products

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D4064-89(1995)e1 - Standard Practice for Preservative Treatment of Utility Poles by the Thermal Process
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2001

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D4064–01
Standard Practice for
Preservative Treatment of Utility Poles by the Thermal
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Process
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4064; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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1. Scope Specifications and Dimensions
AWPAStandardA5, Section 6 Determination of Pentachlo-
1.1 This practice covers the full-length preservative treat-
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rophenol in Oil or Wood by the Copper Pyridine Method
ment of utility poles by the thermal process.
1.2 Polesfurnishedunderthispracticeshallbelimitedtothe
3. Terminology
following species:
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii),
3.1.1 groundline or setting depth—the groundline distance
Lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta),
from the butt.
Alaska yellow cedar (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis),
Northern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis), and
4. Description of Treating Process
Western red cedar (Thuja plicata).
4.1 The thermal treating process consists of at least two
1.3 Thepurchasershouldnotethatrequirementsbothwithin
separate operations, namely the hot and cold (or cooling)
and between species vary and care must be used in selection of
cycles.Acold cycle is accomplished by removing the hot cycle
specific options for the intended use and service area.
preservative from the treating tank and replacing it with
2. Referenced Documents preservative at a lower temperature.Acooling cycle is accom-
plished by allowing the preservative of the hot cycle to remain
2.1 ASTM Standards:
in the treating tank and cool, or to cool the hot preservative by
D 390 Specification for Coal-Tar Creosote for the Preserva-
useofaheatexchangerpipedtothetreatmenttank.Inaddition,
tive Treatment of Piles, Poles, and Timbers for Marine,
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a final expansion cycle with hot preservative may be applied.
Land, and Fresh Water Use
2 4.2 At no time during the entire process shall the tempera-
D 1272 Specification for Pentachlorophenol
ture of the preservative exceed 230°F (110°C).
D 1860 Test Method for Moisture and Creosote-Type Pre-
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servative in Wood
5. Plant Equipment
D 2085 Test Method for Determining Chloride Used In
5.1 Treating plants shall be equipped with thermometers,
Calculating Pentachlorophenol in Solutions or Wood
2 gages, clocks, recording devices, and related items to indicate
(Lime Ignition Method)
and record accurately the conditions at all stages of the treating
D 2604 Specification for High-Boiling Hydrocarbon Sol-
2 process. Such equipment shall be maintained in acceptable,
vent for Preparing Oil-Borne Preservative Solutions
working condition and be inspected for calibration and accu-
D 3507 Test Methods for Penetration of Preservatives in
racy annually.
Wood and for Differentiating Between Heartwood and
5.2 The apparatus and chemicals necessary for making the
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Sapwood
analyses and tests required shall be provided by plant operators
2.2 Other Standard:
and kept in condition for use at all times.
ANSI 05.1 American National Standard for Wood Poles-
6. Prior to Treatment
6.1 Seasoning—Before treatment, poles shall be air sea-
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D07 on Wood, and
soned, under proper sanitary conditions, or kiln dried as
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D07.06 on Treatments for Wood
defined in ANSI 05.1, Paragraph 5.1.2.1, and 5.1.2.3 to
Products.
minimize checking after treatment and to permit maximum
Current edition approved April 10, 2001. Published June 2001. Originally
published as D 4064 – 81. Last previous edition D 4064 – 89.
Some requirements in this practice are similar to those in the Commodities
Standards of the American Wood-Preservers’ Association for full-length preserva-
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tive treatment of utility poles by the thermal process with preservative materials and Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St., 13th
solutions.Acknowledgment is made to theAmerican Wood-Preservers’Association Floor, New York, N. Y. 10036.
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for its development of subject matter used in this practice. Available fromAmerican Wood-Preservers’Association, P.O. Box 286, Wood-
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.10. stock, MD 21163–0286.
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D4064–01
penetration and retention of preservative. Certain arid usage 8. Results of Treatment
areas will require lower moisture contents than the values
8.1 Location of Borings—Take the increment borer cores
expressed in this practice.
used to test for pe
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