ASTM F2278-03
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Evaluating Paintball Barrier Netting
Standard Test Method for Evaluating Paintball Barrier Netting
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This method is performed to evaluate if paintball barrier netting will prevent an intact paintball or shell fragments exceeding 3 by 5 mm (0.118 by 0.197 in.) from passing through the netting.
This test method provides accurate results about the current effectiveness of the test specimen when field-tested in an existing installation. Laboratory results are particularly useful for testing the relative effectiveness of multiple test specimens.
The results stemming from the use of this test method may be used to evaluate the effectiveness of paintball barrier netting represented by the test specimen for use in delineating “goggles-on” areas found at paintball playing fields.
The base procedure outlined below is applicable to “field-testing.” Additional requirements for “laboratory” testing are noted.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method is designed to evaluate paintball barrier netting that may be used to delineate playing fields, chronograph areas, target ranges, and other "goggle-on" areas of an active paintball site. An apparatus is suggested to evaluate paintball barrier netting in a laboratory. On site testing does not require such an apparatus.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard; the inch-pound units in parentheses are provided for information only.
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.
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An American National Standard
Designation:F2278–03
Standard Test Method for
Evaluating Paintball Barrier Netting
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2278; 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 standard is intended to provide a basic test method that would allow the user to determine the
effectiveness of paintball barrier netting. The use of safe paintball barrier netting at paintball playing
facilities is critical to protect non-players from accidental impact of a paintball.
This specification is written within the current state-of-the-art of paintball barrier netting
technology. The intent is to revise this specification whenever substantive information becomes
available which justifies revising existing requirements or adding new requirements.
1. Scope 3.1.2 muzzle, n—the end of the paintball marker through
which the paintball is discharged.Also referred to as the end of
1.1 This test method is designed to evaluate paintball barrier
the barrel.
netting that may be used to delineate playing fields, chrono-
3.1.3 paintball, n—a spherical ball, commonly with a diam-
graph areas, target ranges, and other “goggle-on” areas of an
eter of 17.3 mm (0.68 in.), comprised of a shell and a fill,
active paintball site. An apparatus is suggested to evaluate
designed to be expelled from a paintball marker and conforms
paintball barrier netting in a laboratory. On site testing does not
to Specification F1979.
require such an apparatus.
3.1.4 paintball barrier netting, n—netting used in the sport
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
of paintball as a protective barrier.
standard; the inch-pound units in parentheses are provided for
3.1.5 paintball marker, n—a device specifically designed to
information only.
discharge paintballs. The device is sometimes referred to as a
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
paintball gun.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.6 playing field, n—an area delineated by a boundary
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
marker, in which paintball games are conducted.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.1.7 shell, n—a rigid to semi-rigid material (generally of
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
gelatin) that encapsulates the fill of a paintball.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.8 standard ambient temperature (SAT), n—used to de-
scribe a substance at a temperature of 25 6 2°C (77 6 4°F).
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1979 Specification for Paintballs Used in the Sport of
4. Significance and Use
Paintball
4.1 This method is performed to evaluate if paintball barrier
3. Terminology
netting will prevent an intact paintball or shell fragments
exceeding 3 by 5 mm (0.118 by 0.197 in.) from passing
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
through the netting.
3.1.1 “goggles-on” area, n—areas in which all persons are
4.2 This test method provides accurate results about the
required to wear paintball goggles, such as and not limited to
current effectiveness of the test specimen when field-tested in
playing fields, game areas, chronograph areas, and target
an existing installation. Laboratory results are particularly
ranges.
useful for testing the relative effectiveness of multiple test
specimens.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
4.3 The results stemming from the use of this test method
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.24 on
may be used to evaluate the effectiveness of paintball barrier
Paintball and Equipment.
netting represented by the test specimen for use in delineating
Current edition approved May 10, 2003. Published June 2003. DOI: 10.1520/
F2278-03.
“goggles-on” areas found at paintball playing fields.
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4.4 The base procedure outlined below is applicable to
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
“field-testing.” Additional requirements for “laboratory” test-
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F2278–03
5. Interferences 8.2.1 The top of the test specimen is draped over the top
crossbar and fastened to itself with tie-wraps spaced 15.2 6 1
5.1 Laboratory testing does not account for variations that
cm (6 6 0.5 in.) apart. The tie-wraps must encircle the top
can be found in field tests. These variations include and are not
crossbar.
limited to temperature, UV exposure, wind direction, precipi-
8.2.2 The bottom of the test specimen is draped over the
tation, and method of installation.
bottom crossbar (on the same side as the top) and fastened to
5.1.1 This test method is also useful to evaluate the relative
itself with tie-wraps spaced 15.2 61cm(6 6 0.5 in.) apart,
performance of one test specimen to another, particularly in the
such that the overall length of the test specimen, including the
laboratory.
pipes, is 244 65cm(96 6 2 in.). The tie-wraps must encircle
6. Apparatus the bottom crossbar.
6.1 Paintball Marker, capable of hurling paintballs horizon- 8.2.3 The test specimen is suspe
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