ASTM F2087-01(2007)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Packing, Fiberglass, Braided, Rope, and Wick
Standard Specification for Packing, Fiberglass, Braided, Rope, and Wick
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the general requirements and testing procedures for wick (Type I), rope (Type II), and braided (Type III) fiberglass packing used for boiler, furnace, and other high-temperature equipment seals. The material used for construction shall be a continuous, high-density-type ETG fiberglass material. Asbestos and other asbestos-containing components are disallowed. Each type of packing shall be manufactured according to the manufacturer's design, as follows: Type I shall be composed of twisted plied strands made into braids; Type II shall be laid up into the general form of a wick; and Type III shall be a loosely twisted rope. Unless otherwise specified, packing shall adhere to the dimensional values provided herein.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the general requirements and tests for braided, rope, and wick fiberglass packing used for boiler, furnace, and other high-temperature equipment seals for service temperatures up to 1000°F (538°C).
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Designation:F2087 −01(Reapproved 2007) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Packing, Fiberglass, Braided, Rope, and Wick
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2087; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope 4. Classification
1.1 This specification covers the general requirements and
4.1 Classification— The material shall be of the following
tests for braided, rope, and wick fiberglass packing used for
types as specified (see 5.1):
boiler, furnace, and other high-temperature equipment seals for
Type I—Wick
service temperatures up to 1000°F (538°C).
Type II—Rope
Type III—Braided
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards: 5. Ordering Information
D578 Specification for Glass Fiber Strands
5.1 Acquisition Requirements—Acquisition documents
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
must specify the following:
D4268 Test Methods for Testing Fiber Ropes (Withdrawn
(a) Title, number, and date of this specification;
2002)
(b) Type, size, and weight of spool, reel, or coil required
(see Section 7);
3. Terminology
(c) Marking requirements (see Section 15);
3.1 braided fiberglass—A braid constructed of continuous
(d) Packaging requirements (see Section 16);
fiberglass strands.
(e) Performance requirements; and
3.2 plied—A yarn product produced by twisting together
(f) Inspection, testing, and certification of the material
two or more ends of single fiberglass yarns.
should be agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier
as part of the purchase contract (see Sections 12 and 14).
3.3 strand—An ordered assemblage of textile fibers having
a high ratio of length to diameter and normally used as a unit,
6. Materials and Manufacture
including slivers, rovings, single yarns, plied yarns, cords,
braids, ropes, and so forth.
6.1 Material—The material shall be a continuous, high-
3.4 yarn—Portion of fiberglass reduced to thread to obtain a density-type ETG fiberglass material (see Specification D578).
fine and thin strand. Asbestos and components containing asbestos are prohibited.
3.5 lot—Unless otherwise specified herein, a lot should
6.2 Construction— The packing shall be composed of
consist of all finished packing of one type and size produced in
twisted plied strands made into a braided packing or laid up
a continuous run or at the same time under essentially the same
into the general form of a wick or a loosely twisted rope
conditions.The sampling unit should be one spool, reel, or coil
according to the manufacturer’s design. If a core is used, it
of packing as necessary to enable performance of the required
shall be of the same material and construction.
examinations or tests.
7. Dimensions and Tolerances
1 7.1 Type I Wick Packing—Unless otherwise specified (see
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.02 on 5.1), the packing shall come in 13-lb (5.9-kg) or 25-lb
Insulation/Processes.
(11.3-kg) spools, reels, or coils in the sizes listed in Table 1.
Current edition approved May 1, 2007. Published June 2007. Originally
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F2087 - 01. DOI:
7.2 Type II Rope Packing—Unless otherwise specified (see
10.1520/F2087-01R07.
5.1), the packing shall come in 25-lb (11.3-kg) or 50-lb
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(22.7-kg) spools, reels, or coils in the sizes listed in Table 2.
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
7.3 Type III Braided Packing—Unless otherwise specified
the ASTM website.
(see 5.1), the packing shall come in 25-lb (11.3-kg) or 50-lb
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. (22.7-kg) spools, reels, or coils in the sizes listed in Table 3.
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TABLE 1 Dimensions for Type I Wick Packing
11.2 Size—Material shall be measured using a flexible
Size Diameter in. (mm) ft/lb (m/kg) measuring tape such as the one described in Test Methods
001W 0.250 ± 0.025 (6.3 ± 0.6) 54.00 ± 5.40 (80.36 ± 8.04)
D4268 and shall be in accordance with the size specified in
002W 0.375 ± 0.038 (9.5 ± 0.9) 29.00 ± 2.90 (43.16 ± 4.32)
Table 1, Table 2,or Table 3.
11.3 Splices—Unless otherwise agreed upon, there shall be
TABLE 2 Dimensions for Type II Rope Packing allowed a maximum of two splices per unit with no piece
shorter than 10 ft in length.
Size Diameter in. (mm) ft/lb (m/kg)
001R 0.250 ± 0.025 (6.3 ± 0.6) 55.00 ± 5.50 (81.85 ± 8.
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An American National Standard
Designation:F 2087–01 Designation: F2087 – 01 (Reapproved 2007)
Standard Specification for
Packing, Fiberglass, Braided, Rope, and Wick
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2087; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the general requirements and tests for braided, rope, and wick fiberglass packing used for boiler,
furnace, and other high-temperature equipment seals for service temperatures up to 1000°F (538°C).
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D578 Specification for Glass Fiber Strands
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
D4268 Test Methods for Testing Fiber Ropes
3. Terminology
3.1 Braided fiberglassbraided fiberglass—A braid constructed of continuous fiberglass strands.
3.2 Pliedplied—A yarn product produced by twisting together two or more ends of single fiberglass yarns.
3.3 Strandstrand—An ordered assemblage of textile fibers having a high ratio of length to diameter and normally used as a unit,
including slivers, rovings, single yarns, plied yarns, cords, braids, ropes, and so forth.
3.4 Yarnyarn—Portion of fiberglass reduced to thread to obtain a fine and thin strand.
3.5 Lotlot—Unless otherwise specified herein, a lot should consist of all finished packing of one type and size produced in a
continuous run or at the same time under essentially the same conditions. The sampling unit should be one spool, reel, or coil of
packing as necessary to enable performance of the required examinations or tests.
4. Classification
4.1 Classification—The material shall be of the following types as specified (see 5.1):
Type I—Wick
Type II—Rope
Type III—Braided
5. Ordering Information
5.1 Acquisition Requirements—Acquisition documents must specify the following:
(a) Title, number, and date of this specification;
(b) Type, size, and weight of spool, reel, or coil required (see Section 7);
(c) Marking requirements (see Section 15);
(d) Packaging requirements (see Section 16);
(e) Performance requirements; and
(f) Inspection, testing, and certification of the material should be agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier as part
of the purchase contract (see Sections 12 and 14).
6. Materials and Manufacture
6.1 Material—The material shall be a continuous, high-density-type ETG fiberglass material (see Specification D 578D578).
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.02 on
Insulation/Processes.
Current edition approved Feb. 10, 2001. Published April 2001.
Current edition approved May 1, 2007. Published June 2007. Originally approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F2087 - 01. DOI:
10.1520/F2087-01R07.
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
, Vol 07.01.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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F2087 – 01 (2007)
Asbestos and components containing asbestos are prohibited.
6.2 Construction—The packing shall be composed of twisted plied strands made into a braided packing or laid up into the
general form of a wick or a loosely twisted rope according to the manufacturer’s design. If a core is used, it shall be of the same
material and construction.
7. Dimensions and Tolerances
7.1 Type I Wick Packing—Unless otherwise specified (see 5.1), the packing shall come in 13-lb (5.9-kg) or 25-lb (11.3-kg)
spools, reels, or coils in the sizes listed in Table 1.
7.2 Type II Rope Packing—Unless otherwise specified (see 5.1), the packing shall come in 25-lb (11.3-kg) or 50-lb (22.7-kg)
spools, reels, or coils in the sizes listed in Table 2.
7.3 Type III Braided Packing—Unlessotherwisespecified(see5.1),thepackingshallcomein25-lb(11.3-kg)or50-lb(22.7-kg)
spools, reels, or coils in the sizes listed in Table 3.
8. Workmanship
8.1 Workmanship—The packing should be free from extraneous material and visible defects that may affect its serviceability.
9. Quality Assurance
9.1 Quality Systems—Suppliers shall be prepared to document use of a quality system such as compliance with an ISO 9000
series program or similar program.
10. Specimen Preparation
10.1 Specimen Preparation—Purchaser and supplier should agree on specimen preparation.
11. Test Methods
11.1 Material—Material shall be tested in accordance with Specification D 578D578.
11.2
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