ASTM F2030-11(2016)

Standard Specification for Paintball Cylinder Burst Disk Assemblies

ABSTRACT
This specification covers cylinder burst disk assemblies for paintball marker propellant sources their application and installation requirements. The materials and processes used to manufacture the burst disk assembly shall result in items with mechanical strength sufficient to pass the applicable burst pressure tests. Materials used shall be corrosion resistant, chemically compatible with the propellant used, and shall not promote galvanic action. The burst disk assembly and related port features shall be free of burrs and sharp edges. Burst disk assemblies intended for use with the specified service pressure shall meet the prescribed rupture pressure and temperature conditions. The relief hole in the burst disk assembly shall provide for flow to adequately vent the cylinder as specified. The rupture disk and seal shall be permanently retained on the plug to provide proper alignment and assembly. The burst disk assembly and port shall conform to the physical envelope as described in the illustrations given. The burst disk shall be marked with manufacturer code and rated burst pressure. Prior to installation the mating port and the burst disk assembly shall be inspected to confirm compliance with physical envelope requirements, cleanliness, and general suitability for use.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers burst disk assemblies for paintball marker propellant sources their application and installation requirements.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.3 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2016
• ICS: 97.220.40 - Outdoor and water sports equipment
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.24 - Paintball and Equipment

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2030-11 - Standard Specification for Paintball Cylinder Burst Disk Assemblies
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2016
• Referred By: ASTM F2748-19 - Standard Specification for Airsoft Guns
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2016
• Referred By: ASTM F3100-15(2023) - Standard Practice for Low Impact Paintball Field Operation
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2016
• Referred By: ASTM F2653-16(2020) - Standard Specification for Paintball Valve Male Threaded Connection for Use with Approved Cylinders
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2016
• Referred By: ASTM F1777-19(2023) - Standard Practice for Paintball Game Site Operation
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2016
• Referred By: ASTM F2773-13(2021) - Standard Practice for Transfilling Compressed Air or Nitrogen and Safe Handling of Small Paintball Cylinders
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2016
• Referred By: ASTM F590-22 - Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powder Gun Projectiles and Propellants
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2016
• Referred By: ASTM F2856-12(2020) - Standard Practice for Transfilling and Safe Handling of Small CO<inf>2</inf> Cylinders for Use in Paintball
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2016

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F2030 −11 (Reapproved 2016) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Paintball Cylinder Burst Disk Assemblies
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2030; 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.
1. Scope 4. Materials and Manufacture
1.1 This specification covers burst disk assemblies for
4.1 The materials and processes used to manufacture the
paintball marker propellant sources their application and in-
burst disk assembly shall result in items with mechanical
stallation requirements.
strength sufficient to pass the applicable burst pressure tests.
Materials used shall be corrosion resistant, chemically compat-
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
ible with the propellant used, and shall not promote galvanic
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
action. Burst disks shall be manufactured and tested in accor-
standard.
dance with DOT 49 CFR and CGA S-1.1.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 4.2 The burst disk assembly and related port features shall
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- be free of burrs and sharp edges.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5. Performance
5.1 Burst disk must rupture between 90 and 100 % of test
2. Referenced Documents
pressure as noted in Table 1.
2.1 Code of Federal Regulations:
5.2 Burst disk assembly must contain a minimum of two
DOT 49 CFR
relief holes positioned 180° apart.
2.2 CGA Standard:
CGA S-1.1 Pressure Relief Device Standards-Part
5.3 Relief holes must be oriented to reduce the likelihood of
1-Cylinders for Compressed Gases
thrust resulting in cylinder spin.
CGATB-13 Correct Assemblies and Installation of Rupture
5.4 The relief hole in the burst disk assembly shall provide
Disk and Fusible Plug Type Pressure Relief Devices
for flow to adequately vent the cylinder as specified in CGA
3. Terminology
S-1.1.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
5.5 When installed in the burst disc port, the relief holes in
3.1.1 Burst Disk Assembly is sometimes known as a Rup-
the burst disk assembly shall allow for visible inspection by the
ture Disk Assembly.
end user to verify that the holes are free and clear of
3.1.2 burst disk port, n—port into which a burst disk
obstructions/debris. An example of the location of the relief
assembly is installed.
holes is shown in Fig. 1.
3.1.3 service pressure, n—operating pressure as indicated
5.6 The burst disk and seal shall be affixed on the plug to
by markings placed on cylinder at time of manufacture.
provide proper alignment and assembly.
3.1.4 test pressure, n— ⁄3 of cylinder’s service pressure.
5.7 The burst disk assembly will be of a single use design
3.2 Abbreviations:
(non user resetable or rebuildable). Therefore, if activated, this
3.2.1 psi—pounds per square inch
will require the replacement of the entire burst disk assembly.
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
6. Marking
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.24 on Paintball and Equipment. 6.1 The burst disk assembly shall be marked with its
Current edition approved April 1, 2016. Published April 2016. Originally
maximum rated burst pressure. This shall be done in accor-
approved in 2000.
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Designation: F2030 − 11 F2030 − 11 (Reapproved 2016) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Paintball Cylinder Burst Disk Assemblies
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2030; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers burst disk assemblies for paintball marker propellant sources their application and installation
requirements.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
1.3 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 Code of Federal Regulations:
DOT 49 CFR
2.2 CGA Standard:
CGA S-1.1 Pressure Relief Device Standards-Part 1-Cylinders for Compressed Gases
CGA TB-13 Correct Assemblies and Installation of Rupture Disk and Fusible Plug Type Pressure Relief Devices
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 Burst Disk Assembly is sometimes known as a Rupture Disk Assembly.
3.1.2 burst disk port, n—port into which a burst disk assembly is installed.
3.1.3 service pressure, n—operating pressure as indicated by markings placed on cylinder at time of manufacture.
3.1.4 test pressure, n— ⁄3 of cylinder’s service pressure.
3.2 Abbreviations:
3.2.1 psi—pounds per square inch
4. Materials and Manufacture
4.1 The materials and processes used to manufacture the burst disk assembly shall result in items with mechanical strength
sufficient to pass the applicable burst pressure tests. Materials used shall be corrosion resistant, chemically compatible with the
propellant used, and shall not promote galvanic action. Burst disks shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with DOT 49
CFR and CGA S-1.1.
4.2 The burst disk assembly and related port features shall be free of burrs and sharp edges.
5. Performance
5.1 Burst disk must rupture between 90 and 100 % of test pressure as noted in Table 1.
5.2 Burst disk assembly must contain a minimum of two relief holes positioned 180° apart.
5.3 Relief holes must be oriented to reduce the likelihood of thrust resulting in cylinder spin.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.24 on Paintball and Equipment.
Current edition approved March 1, 2011April 1, 2016. Published March 2011April 2016. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 20082011 as
F2030 – 08.F2030 – 11. DOI: 10.1520/F2030-11.10.1520/F2030-11R16.
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F2030 − 11 (2016)
TABLE 1 Burst Disk Burst Pressure and Markings
Service Pressure 1800 psi 3000 psi 4500 or 5000 psi
Minimum Burst Disk Burst Pressure @ SAT 2700 psi 4500 psi 6750 psi
Max
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