ASTM F670-87(1994)e1

Standard Specification for Tanks, 5 and 10-Gal (20 and 40-L) Lube Oil Dispensing

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1.1 This specification covers the material, dimensions, and construction of 5 and 10-gal (20 and 40-L) tanks purchased to store and dispense lubricating oils. The tanks are industrial safety cans mounted on a T-bar bracket, complete with drip tray. They meet or exceed current marine safety regulations.  
1.2 This equipment design has been shock tested in accordance with MIL-S-901 as follows:  
1.2.1 Grade B,  
1.2.2 Light weight,  
1.2.3 Mounting fixture (4A),  
1.2.4 Class I, and  
1.2.5 Test Report No. (Letter N-2027/9936 SER 2004622, dated Sept. 24, 1985 ).  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-1993
• ICS: 55.140 - Barrels. Drums. Canisters
• Technical Committee: F25 - Ships and Marine Technology
• Drafting Committee: F25.03 - Outfitting and Deck Machinery

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F670-02 - Standard Specification for Tanks, 5 and 10-Gal (20 and 40-L) Lube Oil Dispensing
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
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Designation: F 670 – 87 (Reapproved 1994)
Standard Specification for
Tanks, 5 and 10-Gal (20 and 40-L) Lube Oil Dispensing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 670; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
e NOTE—Section 9 was added editorially in December 1994.
1. Scope Terne (Lead-Tin Alloy) Coated by the Hot-Dip Process
A 569/A569M Specification for Steel, Carbon (0.15 Maxi-
1.1 This specification covers the material, dimensions, and
mum, Percent), Hot-Rolled Sheet and Strip Commercial
construction of 5 and 10-gal (20 and 40-L) tanks purchased to
Quality
store and dispense lubricating oils. The tanks are industrial
2.2 Military Standard:
safety cans mounted on a T-bar bracket, complete with drip
MIL-S-901 Requirements for Shock Test, High-Impact;
tray. Fig. 1. They meet or exceed current marine safety
2 Shipboard Machinery, Equipment and Systems
regulations.
1.2 This equipment design has been shock tested in accor-
3. Ordering Information
dance with MIL-S-901 as follows:
3.1 Orders for tanks under this specification shall include
1.2.1 Grade B,
the following:
1.2.2 Light weight,
3.1.1 Quantity (number),
1.2.3 Mounting fixture (4A),
3.1.2 Size, either 5 or 10 gal (20 or 40 L),
1.2.4 Class I, and
3.1.3 Purchase option for finished tank materials: Terne
1.2.5 Test Report No. (Letter N-2027/9936 SER 200-4622,
3 plate (4.1.2), and
dated Sept. 24, 1985 ).
3.1.4 ASTM designation and year of issue.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.2 If only size, quantity, and ASTM designation are speci-
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
fied and no purchase options are specified, then suppliers shall
information only.
furnish all stainless steel tanks, brass faucets with flame
2. Referenced Documents arrestors, and painted steel mounting columns with bolt-on drip
tray assemblies, which include perforated steel tray liners,
2.1 ASTM Standards:
drain plugs, drilled mounting holes, and mounting bolts.
A 36/A36M Specification for Structural Steel
A 108 Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Cold Finished,
4. Materials and Manufacture
Standard Quality
4.1 Materials:
A 164 Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc
6 4.1.1 316 Stainless Steel Sheet (Specification A 167), mini-
on Steel
mum thickness 24 gage (0.6 mm) on tank body, 22 gage (0.8
A 167 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting
7 mm) on tank top and bottom; body bracket, filler spout, flash
Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
arrestor, vacuum breaker valve and linkage.
A 308 Specification for Steel Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Long
4.1.2 316 Stainless Steel Cast, Wrought, or Forged Flanges,
faucet and drain.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-25 on
4.1.3 Terne Plate Sheet (purchase option), minimum thick-
Shipbuilding and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.03 on Outfitting.
ness 22 gage (0.8 mm) on tank body, top and bottom: body
Current edition approved March 27, 1987. Published August 1987. Originally
published as F 670 – 80. Last previous edition F 670 – 80 (1984).
bracket, filler spout (Specification A 308).
Regulations Governing Use of Dangerous Articles as Ship’s Stores and
4.1.4 Mild Steel:
Supplies on Board Vessels, available from Standardization Documents Order Desk,
4.1.4.1 Bolt-On Column Stand, T-section, hot-rolled (Speci-
Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
Available from Supervisor of Shipbuilding, New Orleans, LA. fication A 36/A 36M); minimum thickness 0.160 in. (4 mm).
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.04.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.05.
Discontinued—Replaced by B 633, Annual Book of ASTM Standards,Vol
02.05. 8
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.06.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.03. 9
Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk,
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