ASTM F513-12
(Specification)Standard Specification for Eye and Face Protective Equipment for Hockey Players
Standard Specification for Eye and Face Protective Equipment for Hockey Players
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers performance requirements and test methods for face protectors marketed, sold, and intended for ice hockey.
1.2 The intent of this specification is to reduce the risk of injury to the face without compromising the form or appeal of the game. To do so, the face protector shall be used:
1.2.1 As intended within the rules of the game and
1.2.2 In accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
1.3 Ice hockey is a sport with intrinsic hazards associated with the normal conduct of the game. Participation in ice hockey implies the acceptance of some risk of injury. Use of a face protector certified to this specification will not prevent all injuries.
1.4 This specification has been prepared after careful consideration of the frequency and mechanisms associated with facial and eye injuries that can potentially occur within the rules of the game of ice hockey.
1.5 Requirements and the corresponding test methods, where appropriate, are given for the following:
1.5.1 Construction,
1.5.2 Puck impact resistance,
1.5.3 Penetration,
1.5.4 Field of vision, and
1.5.5 Marking and information.
1.6 Face protection is intended for use by players, goalkeepers, and certain functionaries (for example, referees and coaches). Types of protectors considered under this specification are:
1.6.1 Type B1—A full-face protector intended for use by persons older than ten years of age, other than goaltenders;
1.6.2 Type B2—A full-face protector intended for use by persons ten years of age or younger, other than goaltenders; and
1.6.3 Type C (Visor)—A visor intended for use by person in the junior age category and older, other than goaltenders.
1.7 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.8 Use of the singular does not exclude the plural (and vice versa) when the sense allows.
1.9 Although the intended primary application of this specification is stated in this scope, note that it remains the responsibility of the users of this specification to judge its suitability for their particular purpose.
1.10 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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Standard Specification for
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Eye and Face Protective Equipment for Hockey Players
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF513;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 1.7 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in
1.1 This specification covers performance requirements and
this standard.
test methods for face protectors marketed, sold, and intended
for ice hockey. 1.8 Useofthesingulardoesnotexcludetheplural(andvice
versa) when the sense allows.
1.2 The intent of this specification is to reduce the risk of
injury to the face without compromising the form or appeal of 1.9 Althoughtheintendedprimaryapplicationofthisspeci-
the game. To do so, the face protector shall be used: fication is stated in this scope, note that it remains the
1.2.1 As intended within the rules of the game and responsibility of the users of this specification to judge its
1.2.2 In accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. suitability for their particular purpose.
1.10 This standard does not purport to address all of the
1.3 Ice hockey is a sport with intrinsic hazards associated
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
with the normal conduct of the game. Participation in ice
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
hockey implies the acceptance of some risk of injury. Use of a
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
face protector certified to this specification will not prevent all
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
injuries.
1.4 This specification has been prepared after careful con-
2. Referenced Documents
sideration of the frequency and mechanisms associated with
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
facial and eye injuries that can potentially occur within the
D1003Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance
rules of the game of ice hockey.
of Transparent Plastics
1.5 Requirements and the corresponding test methods,
D2240TestMethodforRubberProperty—DurometerHard-
where appropriate, are given for the following:
ness
1.5.1 Construction,
2.2 CSA Standard:
1.5.2 Puck impact resistance,
CSA Z262.6-02Specifications for Facially Featured Head-
1.5.3 Penetration,
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forms
1.5.4 Field of vision, and
1.5.5 Marking and information.
3. Terminology
1.6 Face protection is intended for use by players,
3.1 Definitions:
goalkeepers, and certain functionaries (for example, referees
3.1.1 For the purposes of this specification, the following
and coaches). Types of protectors considered under this speci-
definitions apply.
fication are:
3.1.2 chip, n—readily visible particle missing from the
1.6.1 Type B1—A full-face protector intended for use by
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protector with an area bigger than 9 mm .
persons older than ten years of age, other than goaltenders;
1.6.2 Type B2—A full-face protector intended for use by
3.1.3 collimated light source (source of illumination),
persons ten years of age or younger, other than goaltenders;
n—quartz halogen lamp (17 lx or 1.58 footcandles) producing
and
a 100-mm beam at 6-m distance that is centered on the pupils
1.6.3 Type C (Visor)—Avisor intended for use by person in
oftheeyesoftheheadformorthemidpointbetweenthepupils
the junior age category and older, other than goaltenders.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Subcommittee F08.15 on Ice Hockey. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2012. Published April 2012. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F513–00 (2007). AvailablefromtheCanadianStandardsAssociation,5060SpectrumWay,Suite
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of the eyes of the headform; this centering is maintained at all 3.1.9 goniometer, n—positioning device that moves the
times during the optical quality test. headform such that the angular rotation and movement in both
the horizontal and vertical directions enables a spherical scan
3.1.4 combination, n—combinedunitofafull-faceprotector
to be made of the fields of vision as seen through a
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Eye and Face Protective Equipment for Hockey Players
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF513;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Ice hockey is a contact sport with intrinsic hazards. Protective equipment can not eliminate all
injuries, but will substantially reduce their severity and frequency. Participation in this sport by a
playerimpliesacceptanceofsomeinjuryrisk.Thegoalofprotectiveequipmentistominimizetherisk
of injury.
After careful consideration of the mechanisms and forces involved in hockey injuries, this
specification for eye and facial protective equipment has been prepared. A significant reduction of
oculo-facial injuries by the use of facial protective equipment is an expected result.
Performance requirements are presented that are intended to minimize injury with minimal
impairment of the form and appeal of the sport. The committee considers this specification as
preliminary, subject to revision as indicated by subsequent injury statistics.With these goals in mind,
the impact and penetration requirements were determined. It is realized that ocular and facial injuries
will still be possible; however, it was felt that more stringent requirements may interfere with player
performance.
In addition to the use of facial protective equipment conforming to this specification, the following
recommendations are made: (1) A minimal stick blade width of 70 mm (2.8 in.) (per accepted rule
book limits); (2) Modification to rear blade of the ice skate to prevent penetration through wire mesh
masks; (3) Stricter rules against high sticking; and (4) Stricter rules and enforcement against fighting.
All of the requirements of this specification are subject to modification if future statistics demonstrate
significant injuries under game conditions; (5) If full face wire protectors are used for goaltenders, a
throat protector must be affixed.
1. Scope
1.1This consumer safety specification covers eye and face protective equipment for hockey players.
1.2This specification is intended to reduce the demonstrated hazards associated with the sport of ice hockey involving the face
including eyes.
1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7 of this specification: 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.
1.1 This specification covers performance requirements and test methods for face protectors marketed, sold, and intended for
ice hockey.
1.2 The intent of this specification is to reduce the risk of injury to the face without compromising the form or appeal of the
game. To do so, the face protector shall be used:
1.2.1 As intended within the rules of the game and
1.2.2 In accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
1.3 Ice hockey is a sport with intrinsic hazards associated with the normal conduct of the game. Participation in ice hockey
implies the acceptance of some risk of injury. Use of a face protector certified to this specification will not prevent all injuries.
1.4 Thisspecificationhasbeenpreparedaftercarefulconsiderationofthefrequencyandmechanismsassociatedwithfacialand
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.15 on Ice
Hockey.
Current edition approved May 1, 2007. Published August 2007. Originally approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as F513–00. DOI:
10.1520/F0513-00R07.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2012. Published April 2012. Originally approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F513–00 (2007). DOI:
10.1520/F0513-12.
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