ASTM F1551-09(2017)
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Comprehensive Characterization of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces and Materials
Standard Test Methods for Comprehensive Characterization of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces and Materials
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 These test methods constitute a standard for obtaining data in research and development, quality control, acceptance and rejection under specifications, and for special purposes.
5.2 The data obtained from use of these test methods are applicable to the system and its components under conditions of the particular test procedures and are not necessarily the same as the data that might be obtained in other environments or use conditions.
5.3 The selection of test methods or tests should be limited to those appropriate to the system or material(s) being evaluated.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods establish a recommended list from which suitable test methods shall be selected for the identification of physical property characteristics and comparison of the performance properties of synthetic turf systems or components for athletic and recreational uses, or both.
1.2 Some of the test procedures are suitable only for the laboratory characterization of either components or the complete system; others are suitable for tests on installed sports fields; and some tests may be applied in both the laboratory and the field.
1.3 The test procedures included in these test methods apply as a group to the description of synthetic turf playing surfaces.
1.4 Some of the test procedures are specific for components of the synthetic turf system, and others apply to the complete synthetic turf playing surface.
1.5 Reference to the methods for testing the synthetic turf playing surface and its components contained herein should state specifically the particular test or tests desired and not necessarily refer to these test methods as a whole.
1.6 This is a physical property characterization standard, and it shall not be construed as a safety standard.
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.8 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.9 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.
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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.
Designation: F1551 − 09 (Reapproved 2017) An American National Standard
Standard Test Methods for
Comprehensive Characterization of Synthetic Turf Playing
1
Surfaces and Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1551; 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 mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.1 These test methods establish a recommended list from
which suitable test methods shall be selected for the identifi-
2. Referenced Documents
cation of physical property characteristics and comparison of
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
the performance properties of synthetic turf systems or com-
2.1.1 Pile Fiber:
ponents for athletic and recreational uses, or both.
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
1.2 Some of the test procedures are suitable only for the
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
laboratory characterization of either components or the com-
D1577 Test Methods for Linear Density of Textile Fibers
plete system; others are suitable for tests on installed sports
D1907 Test Method for Linear Density of Yarn (Yarn Num-
fields;andsometestsmaybeappliedinboththelaboratoryand
ber) by the Skein Method
the field.
D2256 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Yarns by the
1.3 Thetestproceduresincludedinthesetestmethodsapply
Single-Strand Method
as a group to the description of synthetic turf playing surfaces.
D3218 Specification for Polyolefin Monofilaments
D7138 Test Method to Determine Melting Temperature of
1.4 Some of the test procedures are specific for components
Synthetic Fibers
of the synthetic turf system, and others apply to the complete
2.1.2 Fabric:
synthetic turf playing surface.
D1335 Test Method for Tuft Bind of Pile Yarn Floor
1.5 Reference to the methods for testing the synthetic turf
Coverings
playing surface and its components contained herein should
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
state specifically the particular test or tests desired and not
D2859 Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished
necessarily refer to these test methods as a whole.
Textile Floor Covering Materials
1.6 This is a physical property characterization standard,
D4158 Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics
and it shall not be construed as a safety standard.
(Uniform Abrasion)
D5034 TestMethodforBreakingStrengthandElongationof
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
D5251 Practice for the Operation of the Tetrapod Walker
only.
3
Drum Tester (Withdrawn 2014)
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D5793 Test Method for Binding Sites per Unit Length or
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Width of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D5823 Test Method for Tuft Height of Pile Floor Coverings
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
D5848 Test Method for Mass Per Unit Area of Pile Yarn
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Floor Coverings
1.9 This international standard was developed in accor-
E648 Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
F1015 Test Method for Relative Abrasiveness of Synthetic
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1 2
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and are the direct responsibility contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
of Subcommittee F08.65 on Artificial Turf Surfaces and Systems. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2017. Published December 2017. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F1551 – 09. DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/F1551-09R17. www.astm.org.
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Designation: F1551 − 09 (Reapproved 2017) An American National Standard
Standard Test Methods for
Comprehensive Characterization of Synthetic Turf Playing
1
Surfaces and Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1551; 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 mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.1 These test methods establish a recommended list from
which suitable test methods shall be selected for the identifi-
2. Referenced Documents
cation of physical property characteristics and comparison of
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
the performance properties of synthetic turf systems or com-
2.1.1 Pile Fiber:
ponents for athletic and recreational uses, or both.
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
1.2 Some of the test procedures are suitable only for the
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
laboratory characterization of either components or the com-
D1577 Test Methods for Linear Density of Textile Fibers
plete system; others are suitable for tests on installed sports
D1907 Test Method for Linear Density of Yarn (Yarn Num-
fields; and some tests may be applied in both the laboratory and
ber) by the Skein Method
the field.
D2256 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Yarns by the
1.3 The test procedures included in these test methods apply
Single-Strand Method
as a group to the description of synthetic turf playing surfaces.
D3218 Specification for Polyolefin Monofilaments
D7138 Test Method to Determine Melting Temperature of
1.4 Some of the test procedures are specific for components
Synthetic Fibers
of the synthetic turf system, and others apply to the complete
2.1.2 Fabric:
synthetic turf playing surface.
D1335 Test Method for Tuft Bind of Pile Yarn Floor
1.5 Reference to the methods for testing the synthetic turf
Coverings
playing surface and its components contained herein should
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
state specifically the particular test or tests desired and not
D2859 Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished
necessarily refer to these test methods as a whole.
Textile Floor Covering Materials
1.6 This is a physical property characterization standard,
D4158 Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics
and it shall not be construed as a safety standard.
(Uniform Abrasion)
D5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
D5251 Practice for the Operation of the Tetrapod Walker
only.
3
Drum Tester (Withdrawn 2014)
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D5793 Test Method for Binding Sites per Unit Length or
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Width of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D5823 Test Method for Tuft Height of Pile Floor Coverings
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
D5848 Test Method for Mass Per Unit Area of Pile Yarn
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Floor Coverings
1.9 This international standard was developed in accor-
E648 Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
F1015 Test Method for Relative Abrasiveness of Synthetic
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1 2
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and are the direct responsibility contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
of Subcommittee F08.65 on Artificial Turf Surfaces and Systems. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2017. Published December 2017. Originally the ASTM website.
3
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F1551 – 09. DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/F1551-09R17. www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F1551 − 09 F1551 − 09 (Reapproved 2017) An American National Standard
Standard Test Methods for
Comprehensive Characterization of Synthetic Turf Playing
1
Surfaces and Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1551; 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 These test methods establish a recommended list from which suitable test methods shall be selected for the identification
of physical property characteristics and comparison of the performance properties of synthetic turf systems or components for
athletic and recreational uses, or both.
1.2 Some of the test procedures are suitable only for the laboratory characterization of either components or the complete
system; others are suitable for tests on installed sports fields; and some tests may be applied in both the laboratory and the field.
1.3 The test procedures included in these test methods apply as a group to the description of synthetic turf playing surfaces.
1.4 Some of the test procedures are specific for components of the synthetic turf system, and others apply to the complete
synthetic turf playing surface.
1.5 Reference to the methods for testing the synthetic turf playing surface and its components contained herein should state
specifically the particular test or tests desired and not necessarily refer to these test methods as a whole.
1.6 This is a physical property characterization standard, and it shall not be construed as a safety standard.
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.8 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.9 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
2.1.1 Pile Fiber:
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
D1577 Test Methods for Linear Density of Textile Fibers
D1907 Test Method for Linear Density of Yarn (Yarn Number) by the Skein Method
D2256 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Yarns by the Single-Strand Method
D3218 Specification for Polyolefin Monofilaments
D7138 Test Method to Determine Melting Temperature of Synthetic Fibers
2.1.2 Fabric:
D1335 Test Method for Tuft Bind of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
D2859 Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials
D4158 Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Uniform Abrasion)
D5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and are the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.65 on Artificial Turf Surfaces and Systems.
Current edition approved July 1, 2009Dec. 1, 2017. Published August 2009December 2017. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 20032009 as
F1551 – 03.F1551 – 09. DOI: 10.1520/F1551-09.10.1520/F1551-09R17.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D5251 Practice for the Operation of the Tetrapod Walker Drum Tester (Withdrawn 2014)
D5793 Test Method for Binding Sites per Unit Length or Width of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
D5823 Test Method for Tuft Height of Pile Floor Coverings
D5848 Test Method for Mass Per Unit Area of Pile Yarn Floor Cov
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