ASTM F2438-04(2017)

Standard Specification for Oil Spill Response Boom Connection: Slide Connector

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The general design geometry herein defined applies to both a separate adaptor accessory mating two booms of different geometry as well as boom end connectors (see Terminology F818).  
5.2 Interconnectibility is intended to facilitate mating of oil spill response booms of various sizes, strengths, design, and manufacture.  
5.3 The use of this general design geometry in no way guarantees the effective performance of the linked boom sections, since each boom’s design and the environmental conditions at each incident govern overall performance.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers design criteria requirements, design geometry, material characteristics, and desirable features for oil spill response boom slide connections. These criteria are intended to define minimum mating characteristics and are not intended to be restricted to a specific configuration.  
1.2 The specification defines the geometry required to mate with typical Universal slide connectors or Specification F962 connectors with web thickness up to 0.3 in. Some very heavy-duty or PVC connectors may exceed this dimension and not be compatible.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.4 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 to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2017
• ICS: 23.020.10 - Stationary containers and tanks
• Technical Committee: F20 - Hazardous Substances and Oil Spill Response
• Drafting Committee: F20.11 - Control

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F2438 −04 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Specification for
Oil Spill Response Boom Connection: Slide Connector
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2438; 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 dance With Water Body Classifications
1.1 This specification covers design criteria requirements,
3. Material Characteristics
design geometry, material characteristics, and desirable fea-
3.1 End connector and locking pin materials shall be corro-
tures for oil spill response boom slide connections. These
sion resistant in seawater and such other environments as the
criteria are intended to define minimum mating characteristics
intended service may require. If dissimilar metals are used,
and are not intended to be restricted to a specific configuration.
care shall be used in design to avoid galvanic corrosion.
1.2 The specification defines the geometry required to mate
3.2 Any material is acceptable for construction of the boom
with typical Universal slide connectors or Specification F962
connector provided consideration is given to such factors as
connectors with web thickness up to 0.3 in. Some very
weight, mechanical strength, chemical resistance, flexibility,
heavy-duty or PVC connectors may exceed this dimension and
and conditions of the environment in which it is to be used.
not be compatible.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
4. Design Requirements
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
4.1 The minimum tensile strength of a boom-to-boom
standard.
connection shall equal or exceed the minimum fabric tensile
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
strength specified in Table 1 of Guide F1523/F1523M.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.2 The connector design shall ensure distribution or trans-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
fer of the tension member loads from one boom section to the
priate safety and health practices and to determine the
next through or around the end connector in such a manner that
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
the integrity of the joint is not broken at the fabric connection
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
or any supplemental tension member connection(s).
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the 4.3 The connector opening shall be to the right when
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- looking at the top of the connector as shown in Fig. 1.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.4 The connector or adapter shall not take more than 0.04
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
in. permanent set when a 250-lb load, distributed over 3 in., is
applied. The load shall be applied at the location that results in
2. Referenced Documents
maximum deflection and shall be resisted by supports placed
2.1 ASTM Standards:
⁄2 in. from each end as shown in Fig. 2.
F818 Terminology Relating to Spill Response Booms and
4.5 An end connector shall be long enough to be compatible
Barriers
with the particular boom of which it is a part and not be a
F962 Specification for Oil Spill Response Boom Connec-
limiting member as to the functional freeboard or draft of the
tion: Z-Connector
membrane.
F1523/F1523M Guide for Selection of Booms in Accor-
4.6 The design shall include a tethered, ⁄8 in. diameter,
self-locking pin, conforming to the dimensional criteria shown
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F20 on
in Fig. 3, to resist vertical movement of joined connectors in
Hazardous Substances and Oil Spill Response and is the direct responsibility of
relation to each other.
Subcommittee F20.11 on Control.
4.6.1 The pin’s overall length shall be minimized and its
Current edition approved May 1, 2017. Published May 2017. Originally
ends rounded or chamfered so as to minimize wear and tear on
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F2438 – 04(2010).
DOI: 10.1520/F2438-04R17.
adjacent stored booms or injury to boom handlers.
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4.6.2 The pin’s spring shall be captured or locked to the pin
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assembly and shall exert a force on the toggle of between 16
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the ASTM website. and 22 lbs when connectors are assembled.
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Designation: F2438 − 04 (Reapproved 2010) F2438 − 04 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Specification for
Oil Spill Response Boom Connection: Slide Connector
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2438; 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 design criteria requirements, design geometry, material characteristics, and desirable features for
oil spill response boom slide connections. These criteria are intended to define minimum mating characteristics and are not
intended to be restricted to a specific configuration.
1.2 The specification defines the geometry required to mate with typical Universal slide connectors or Specification F962
connectors with web thickness up to 0.3 in. Some very heavy-duty or PVC connectors may exceed this dimension and not be
compatible.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
1.4 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 to determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F818 Terminology Relating to Spill Response Booms and Barriers
F962 Specification for Oil Spill Response Boom Connection: Z-Connector
F1523F1523/F1523M Guide for Selection of Booms in Accordance With Water Body Classifications
3. Material Characteristics
3.1 End connector and locking pin materials shall be corrosion resistant in seawater and such other environments as the intended
service may require. If dissimilar metals are used, care shall be used in design to avoid galvanic corrosion.
3.2 Any material is acceptable for construction of the boom connector provided consideration is given to such factors as weight,
mechanical strength, chemical resistance, flexibility, and conditions of the environment in which it is to be used.
4. Design Requirements
4.1 The minimum tensile strength of a boom-to-boom connection shall equal or exceed the minimum fabric tensile strength
specified in Table 1 of Guide F1523F1523/F1523M.
4.2 The connector design shall ensure distribution or transfer of the tension member loads from one boom section to the next
through or around the end connector in such a manner that the integrity of the joint is not broken at the fabric connection or any
supplemental tension member connection(s).
4.3 The connector opening shall be to the right when looking at the top of the connector as shown in Fig. 1.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F20 on Hazardous Substances and Oil Spill Response and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F20.11 on Control.
Current edition approved April 1, 2010May 1, 2017. Published April 2010May 2017. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 20042010 as
F2438 – 04.F2438 – 04(2010). DOI: 10.1520/F2438-10.10.1520/F2438-04R17.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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F2438 − 04 (2017)
NOTE 1—All drawings in this document are generic and are not intended to depict any manufacturer’s specific product.
FIG. 1 Connector Orientation
4.4 The connector or adapter shall not take more than 0.04 in. permanent set when a 250-lb load, distributed over 3 in., is
applied. The load shall be applied at the location that results in maximum deflection and shall be resisted by supports placed
⁄2 in. from each end as shown in Fig. 2.
4.5 An end connector shall be long enough to be compatible with the particular boom of which it is a part and not be a limiting
member as to the functional freeboard or draft of the membrane.
4.6 The design shall include a tethered, ⁄8 in. diameter, self-locking pin, conforming to the dimensional criteria shown in Fig.
3, to resist vertical movement of joined connectors in relation to each other.
4.6.1 The pin’s overall length shall be minimize
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