ASTM F1063-99
(Practice)Standard Practice for Functional Inspections and Adjustments of Alpine Ski/Binding/Boot Systems
Standard Practice for Functional Inspections and Adjustments of Alpine Ski/Binding/Boot Systems
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the functional and release inspection of ski/binding/boot systems.
1.2 This practice should be followed for systems, whether newly mounted or used, whenever work is performed on the system that may affect its release function, unless otherwise specified by the binding manufacturer in non-rental applications.
1.3 Nonapplicability of this function and release inspection practice to rental shop operations is based upon the existence of applicable ASTM practices.
Note 1--Refer to Practice F1064 for equivalent procedures and tolerances for complete and incomplete rental systems.
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Designation: F 1063 – 99
Standard Practice for
Functional Inspections and Adjustments of Alpine Ski/
Binding/Boot Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1063; 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.
INTRODUCTION
The intent of this practice is to provide guidelines for performing functional inspections and
adjustments of Alpine ski/binding/boot systems. Adhering to these guidelines may help to reduce the
risk of injuries resulting from improper mechanical functioning of releasable binding systems.
However, skiing involves inherent and other risks. Injury can result from simply falling down, impact
with an object, or from many other actions. Many injuries are unrelated to system function.
Furthermore, even a properly functioning system cannot protect the skier in all situations. Therefore,
it is to be clearly understood that compliance with these guidelines in no way guarantees that injury
can be prevented.
1. Scope F 1062 Test Method for Verification of Ski Binding Test
Devices
1.1 This practice covers the functional and release inspec-
F 1064 Practice for Sampling and Inspection of Complete
tion of ski/binding/boot systems.
Alpine Ski/Boot/Binding Systems in Rental Applications
1.2 This practice should be followed for systems, whether
2.2 ISO Standards:
newly mounted or used, whenever work is performed on the
5355 Ski Boots (Size Greater than 220 mm) for Ski Bind-
system that may affect its release function, unless otherwise
ings for Downhill Skiing Interfaces
specified by the binding manufacturer in non-rental applica-
8061 Method for the Selection of Release Torque Values
tions.
8614 Ski Binding—Vocabulary
1.3 Nonapplicability of this function and release inspection
9462 Alpine Ski Binding Safety Requirements and Test
practice to rental shop operations is based upon the existence of
Methods
applicable ASTM practices.
11088 Assembly, Adjustment, and Inspection of an Alpine
NOTE 1—Refer to Practice F 1064 for equivalent procedures and
Ski-Binding-Boot (S-B-B) System
tolerances for complete and incomplete rental systems.
3. Terminology
2. Referenced Documents
3.1 Definitions:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.1 clean versus lubricated tolerance, n—the accepted
E 456 Terminology Relating to Quality and Statistics
difference between clean and lubricated test results, defined as
F 473 Specification for Binding Mounting Area Dimensions
not more than 20 % of the clean test, used whenever a
on Alpine Skis and Bindings
functional test for binding-boot compatibility is required (see
F 504 Test Method for Measuring the Quasi-Static Release
6.3).
Moments of Alpine Ski Bindings
3.1.2 corrective action, n—procedures other than readjust-
F 939 Practice for Selection of Release Torque Values for
ment of the visual indicator setting to include repair or
Alpine Ski Bindings
replacement of system components.
F 944 Specification for Properties of Adult Alpine Ski
3.1.3 deviation, n—the difference between the test result
Boots
and the selected reference torque value, usually expressed as a
F 1061 Specification for Ski Binding Test Devices
percentage of the selected reference torque value.
3.1.4 in use tolerance, n—the accepted difference between
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-27 on Snow the reference torque value (see 3.1.11) and the test result(s)
Skiing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F27.50 on Shop Procedures
(see 3.1.14), defined as 630 % of the reference torque value, or
(Retail and Rental).
Current edition approved Jan. 10, 1999. Published April 1999. Originally
published as F 1063 – 89. Last previous edition F 1063 – 96.
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66 Nm for twist and 20 Nm for forward lean, whichever is 3.1.15 troubleshooting, n—the binding manufacturer’s rec-
greater, or two horizontal rows up or down from the selected ommendations or procedures of analyzing system failure.
reference torque value determined on the binding manufactur- 3.1.16 visual indicator setting, n—the setting displayed on
er’s adjustment chart. In the absence of an applicable manu- the binding’s release adjustment scale.
facturer’s chart, use Annex A2. For non-rental applications,
4. Significance and Use
this tolerance is used as the upper and lower limit for
4.1 The purpose of this practice is to aid in providing the
determining if system release values are acceptable for in-use
end user with an appropriately functioning system and appro-
or in-service purposes, after said system has been released to
priate release torque setting.
the customer. This limit is derived from F-1064, 3.1.1 Class 1
4.2 The definitions and tolerances defined in this practice do
deviation. This deviation (616 to 30 %, or two horizontal rows
not necessarily apply to procedures incorporating an inspection
up or down from the selected reference torque value) is defined
interval or schedule, where such procedures are specified by
as a minor deviation that does not require corrective action for
the binding manufacturer. This practice is not intended to be a
equipment that is in-use or in-service, in rental applications.
method for evaluating equipment design.
3.1.5 initial visual indicator setting, n—the visual indicator
setting derived from the binding manufacturer’s adjustment
NOTE 2—Refer to Practice F 1064 for definitions and tolerances per-
chart.
taining to the evaluation of equipment once in use.
3.1.6 inspection tolerance, n—the accepted difference be-
5. Procedure
tween the reference torque value and the test result. Defined as
5.1 Inspections—Two types of inspection procedures are
615 % of the reference torque value, or 63 Nm for twist and
described in this practice: (1) procedures to check the system
610 Nm for forward lean, whichever is greater, or one
for appropriate function, and (2) procedures to check the
horizontal row up or down from the selected reference torque
system for appropriate release torque calibration (see Appendix
value determined on the binding manufacturer’s adjustment
X3). In all procedures requiring a measured release value, the
chart, (see Annex A2). It is used as the criteria for prompting
system testing device should meet Specification F 1061 and be
consultation of the binding manufacturer’s troubleshooting
checked by the method described in Annex A1.
procedures or readjustment of the binding, or a combination
5.1.1 Functional Inspections—These inspections shall in-
thereof.
clude inspection of all boot-to-binding adjustments and clear-
3.1.6.1 Discussion—In the case when an algorithm or table
ances, appropriate elastic travel (see 6.1), symmetry of tor-
is used to provide a value, either may be used (differences may
sional release (see 3.1.7), boot-binding compatibility (see 6.3
be insignificant).
and 3.1.1), and other inspections recommended by the equip-
3.1.7 inward versus outward tolerance, n—the accepted
ment manufacturers (see Appendix X3).
difference between test results about an axis perpendicular to
5.1.2 Release Torque Value Inspections—The release torque
the plane of the ski, usually from the toe piece component, and
value of the system, as assembled for use, should be inspected
defined as within the inspection tolerance (see 3.1.6).
with the use of a system testing device (see Annex A1). A
3.1.8 limit for readjustment, n—the accepted difference
description of release torque value inspections and tolerances is
between the reference torque value (see 3.1.11) and test
included in this practice (see Section 7 and Appendix X3).
result(s) (see 3.1.14), defined as 630 % of the reference torque
5.2 Reference Torque Value Selection—Reference torque
value, or 65 Nm for twist and 20 Nm for forward lean,
values for release torque may be selected using Annex A2 or
whichever is greater, or two horizontal rows up or down from
tables supplied by the binding manufacturer or system testing
the selected reference torque value determined on the binding
device manufacturer, which meet Practice F 939. Reference
manufacturer’s adjustment chart (see Annex A2). Used as the
torque values (see 3.1.11) above the upper limit specified by
upper and lower limit for readjustment of the binding.
Practice F 939 or above the binding manufacturer’s recommen-
3.1.9 measured release value, n—release torque value de-
dations should not be used. Values below the lower limit or
termined by the use of a testing device of the type defined in
below the binding manufacturer’s recommendations may be
Annex A1 (see 3.1.13).
used unless the binding manufacturer recommends against
3.1.10 readjustment value, n—the value that must be added
such procedures.
or subtracted from the initial visual indicator setting to bring
the test result within the inspection tolerance.
6. Functional Inspections
3.1.11 reference torque value, n—the nominal release
6.1 Test for Elastic Travel and Recentering—The system
torque value derived from a document compatible with Prac-
should be exercised to check that the boot or plate can travel a
tice F 939, such as Annex A2, or information supplied by the
distance specified by the manufacturer and return freely to
binding or test device manufacturer.
within 2 mm of the original position. This test should be made
3.1.12 skier code, n—the letter code derived from the
in all directions of release and in a manner specified by the
binding manufacturer’s adjustment chart, based on a skier’s
binding manufacturer. If no displacement is specified, then 5
parameters (height, weight, age, and type).
mm measured at the toe or heel (as appropriate) should be used
3.1.13 system, n—a group of interacting components, usu-
and the test made by any device or method capable of
ally comprised of a ski, binding, and boot (S-B-B).
displacing the boot or plate the necessary distance.
3.1.14 test result, n—the middle quantitative value of three 6.2 Test for Symmetrical Release—The system should be
repetitions of the same test. tested for twist release in both the inward and outward
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directions with a device of the type specified in Annex A1 (see readjustment should not be attempted if test result(s) exceed
3.1.5). the limit for readjustment without first taking corrective action
6.3 Test of Boot/Binding Compatibility—Used as a diagnos- as specified by the binding manufacturer (see 3.1.1 and 3.1.6).
tic inspection, whenever specified by the binding manufacturer 7.2.1 If no independent means are provided to adjust the
or when necessary for determining the compatibility of a boot forward lean release, this test should be used to check that the
and binding used in a system. The boot should be of a shape, ratio of forward lean to twist release is as specified by the
composition, construction, and condition acceptable to the manufacturer.
binding manufacturer. Functional inspections specified by the 7.3 Other Release Tests—Tests of the type in 7.1 and 7.2
binding manufacturer to determine the compatibility of the should be made in any other direction specified by the binding
boot and binding should be performed. If no functional manufacturer.
inspection procedures are specified by the binding manufac-
8. Test Conditions
turer, a functional inspection should be made to determine the
8.1 Visual Indicator Setting for Functional Inspections—All
difference in test results between a clean, dry boot and binding
functional inspections should be performed at a setting pro-
system and the same system after lubrication of all boot-
vided by the binding manufacturer. If no manufacturer recom-
binding interfaces. This functional inspection should be made
mendations are provided, all functional inspections should be
in all directions of release specified by the binding manufac-
performed at the setting selected for the skier.
turer, using a device of the type specified in Annex A1 (see
8.2 Release Adjustment for Validating Visual Indicator
5.1).
Setting—Tests to validate the visual indicator setting should be
6.3.1 The lubricant used for this test should be applied in a
made according to procedures specified by the binding manu-
thin film and may be of any type specified by the boot or
facturer.
binding manufacturer. If unspecified, a liquid detergent or soap
8.3 Preconditioning Binding—The binding should be
or a lubricant of a type normally accepted in the maintenance
cycled at least once in all directions prior to calibration of the
of the binding, such as a grease or silicone spray lubricant, may
release/retention value or validation of the visual indicator
be used. If a spray lubricant is used, take care that overspray
setting. Once all functional inspections have been completed
does not contaminate other systems in the vicinity.
on the system, a lubricant may be used on the boot-binding
6.3.2 If there is reason to believe that the boot-binding
interfaces, unless otherwise specified by the binding manufac-
interface or system has been contaminated with a lubricant
turer.
prior to the clean tests, a common dishwashing soap or
detergent solution may be used to help clean the system,
NOTE 3—The use of a lubricant is not intended to improve the
provided all surfaces are flushed with clean water afterward.
performance of the system in use but to reduce the boot-binding friction.
8.4 Temperature—Tests should be performed at tempera-
7. Release Torque Inspections
tures between 10 and 25°C (55 and 80°F).
7.1 Tests for Twist Release—A test should be made to
8.5 Load Rate—Tests should be performed at a load rate
determine the torque required to release the binding in twist
specified by the manufacturer of the testing device or in
about an axis perpendicular to the plane of the boot sole. This
accordance with the binding manufacturer’s recommendations.
test should be made using a device of the type described in
If no recommendations are provided, the load required to
Annex A1 and should be made in both inward and outward
release the bo
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