ASTM F2440-18

Standard Specification for Indoor Wall/Feature Padding

ABSTRACT
This specification covers wall padding and padding for other indoor structures. All padding constructions are included. Qualification of construction designs and comparison of products shall be discussed. The padding can be classified into two types: Type 1 for permanently attached paddings and Type 2 for removable paddings. The paddings can also be classified into grades: Grade A for coated paddings and Grade B for covered or encased paddings. Physical properties such as shock absorption, gmax, HIC, and thickness shall be determined.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The padding shall be constructed to yield the values listed in Table 1 throughout the impact area under the conditions of the manufacturer's warranty.  (A) As specified by manufacturer  
5.2 Special requirements for the padding shall be subject to purchase agreements. Special requirements shall never reduce any of the basic requirements listed in this standard.  
5.3 Good manufacturing practices shall be used in the construction and inspection of the padding.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers wall padding and padding for other indoor structures. All padding constructions are included. The intended use of this specification is for the qualification of construction designs and comparison of products.  
Note 1: This specification was developed due to the numerous designs in existence and the need to provide a method to determine if a wall pad meets a minimum level of protection.
Note 2: There is no equivalent ISO standard.  
1.2 The values as stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for information only.  
1.3 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. See 7.1 for specific hazards statement.  
1.4 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: 31-Oct-2018
• ICS: 91.180 - Interior finishing
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.12 - Gymnastics and Wrestling Equipment

Relations

• Refers: ASTM F1292-18 - Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2018
• Refers: ASTM F1292-17a - Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2017
• Refers: ASTM F1292-17 - Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
• Effective Date: 01-May-2017
• Refers: ASTM F1292-13 - Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2013
• Refers: ASTM F1292-09 - Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2009
• Refers: ASTM F1292-04 - Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2004
• Refers: ASTM F1292-99 - Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-1999

Standards Content (Sample)

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:F2440 −18 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
1
Indoor Wall/Feature Padding
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2440; 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 4. Classification
1.1 This specification covers wall padding and padding for 4.1 Classify padding in accordance with the specific appli-
other indoor structures.All padding constructions are included.
cation.
The intended use of this specification is for the qualification of
Type 1: Permanently attached Type 2: Removable
construction designs and comparison of products. Grade A: Coated Grade B: Covered or encased
NOTE1—Thisspecificationwasdevelopedduetothenumerousdesigns
5. Significance and Use
in existence and the need to provide a method to determine if a wall pad
meets a minimum level of protection.
5.1 The padding shall be constructed to yield the values
NOTE 2—There is no equivalent ISO standard.
listed in Table 1 throughout the impact area under the condi-
1.2 The values as stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
tions of the manufacturer’s warranty.
standard. The values in parentheses are given for information
5.2 Special requirements for the padding shall be subject to
only.
purchase agreements. Special requirements shall never reduce
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
any of the basic requirements listed in this standard.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.3 Good manufacturing practices shall be used in the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
construction and inspection of the padding.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
6. Performance Requirements
See 7.1 for specific hazards statement.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
6.1 TherequirementslistedinthissectionandinTable1are
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
minimal for new and reconditioned padding.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
6.2 Shock Absorption:
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
6.2.1 Determine the shock absorption properties of the
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
padding in accordance with instrumentation of Specification
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
F1292.
6.2.2 The maximum g values for the padding shall not
2. Referenced Documents
max
2 exceed 200 and the HIC shall not exceed 1000 as listed in
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Table 1. Lower values for g and HIC indicate better
max
F1292 Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing
shock-absorbing values.
Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
NOTE 3—Under the specified test conditions (that is, missile size,
3. Terminology
impact velocity, and so forth), lower g values indicate better shock-
max
absorbing properties.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 coating—polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or PVC 6.3 Thickness—The thickness of the new or reconditioned
copolymer, or both, or other suitable polymeric materials.
padding shall be sufficient to provide the shock-absorption
properties listed in Table 1.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
7. General Requirements
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilitiesand is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.12 on Gymnastics and Wrestling Equipment.
7.1 Wall padding is normally produced in sections that are
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2018. Published December 2018. Originally
assembled prior to use.The padding shall be installed such that
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F2440 – 11. DOI:
10.1520/F2440-18.
these sections are fastened securely together to prevent them
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
from becoming separated during use. (Warning—Areas of
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
padding missing coating or covering are considered health
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. hazards.)
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TABLE 1 Performance and Physical Property Values for Wall
sample made at the
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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: F2440 − 11 F2440 − 18 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
1
Indoor Wall/Feature Padding
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2440; 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 wall padding and padding for other indoor structures. All padding constructions are included. The
intended use of this specification is for the qualification of construction designs and comparison of products.
NOTE 1—This specification was developed due to the numerous designs in existence and the need to provide a method to determine if a wall pad meets
a minimum level of protection.
NOTE 2—There is no equivalent ISO standard.
1.2 The values as stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for information only.
1.3 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. See 7.1 for specific hazards statement.
1.4 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:
F1292 Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 coating—polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or PVC copolymer, or both, or other suitable polymeric materials.
4. Classification
4.1 Classify padding in accordance with the specific application.
Type 1: Permanently attached Type 2: Removable
Grade A: Coated Grade B: Covered or encased
5. Significance and Use
5.1 The padding shall be constructed to yield the values listed in Table 1 throughout the impact area under the conditions of
the manufacturer’s warranty.
5.2 Special requirements for the padding shall be subject to purchase agreements. Special requirements shall never reduce any
of the basic requirements listed in this standard.
5.3 Good manufacturing practices shall be used in the construction and inspection of the padding.
6. Performance Requirements
6.1 The requirements listed in this section and in Table 1 are minimal for new and reconditioned padding.
6.2 Shock Absorption:
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilitiesand is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.12 on Gymnastics and Wrestling Equipment.
Current edition approved March 1, 2011Nov. 1, 2018. Published April 2011December 2018. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 20102011
as F2440 – 04 (2010).F2440 – 11. DOI: 10.1520/F2440-11.10.1520/F2440-18.
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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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TABLE 1 Performance and Physical Property Values for Wall
A
Padding
Property Section Test Method New
g 10.2 Specification
max
F1292
at 489 ± 22 cm/s 200
(192.5 ± 9 in./s), max
Thickness, mm (in.), min 25.4 (1 in.)
HIC 6.3 Specification 1000
F1292
A
As specified by manufacturer
6.2.1 Determine the shock absorption properties of the padding in accordance with instrumentation of Specification F1292.
6.2.2 The maximum g values for the padding shall not exceed 200 and the HIC shall not exceed 1000 as listed in Table 1.
max
Lower values for g and HIC indicate better shock-absorbing values.
max
NOTE 3—Under the specified test conditions (that is, missile size, impact velocity, and so forth), lower g values indicate better shock-absorbing
max
properties.
6.3 Thickness—The thickness of the new or reconditi
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