ASTM F1414-15
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chainsaw in Lower Body (Legs) Protective Clothing
Standard Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chainsaw in Lower Body (Legs) Protective Clothing
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The purpose of this test method is to provide a measurable criterion of performance about the level of cut resistance provided by different types of protective garments and protected coverings worn by chainsaw operators.
5.2 This test method is intended to show to what level a protective garment can offer resistance to the cutting action of a chainsaw.
5.3 The protection which can be demonstrated by the garments and coverings tested in accordance with this test method is achieved by: (1) the cut resistance of the material to cutting when put in contact with saw chain; (2) pulling a part of the material or yarns in the material so that they are drawn into the chain and drive mechanism to block the chain movement; (3) the fibers of the materials used to demonstrate both high resistance to cutting and the capacity to absorb rotational energy, so that chain speed can be slowed down sufficiently to stop the movement of the saw chain; or (4) any combination of these.
5.4 This test method does not purport to evaluate comfort of lower body protective garments.
5.5 In case of a dispute arising from differences in reported test results when using this test method for acceptance testing of commercial shipments, the purchaser and the supplier should perform comparative tests to determine if there is a statistical bias between their laboratories. Competent statistical assistance is recommended for the investigation of bias. As a minimum, the two parties should take a group of test specimens from the same lot of components to be evaluated. The test specimens should then be randomly assigned in equal numbers to each laboratory for testing. If a bias is found, either its cause must be determined and corrected or the purchaser and the supplier must agree to interpret future test results in light of the known bias.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method measures cut resistance of garments and devices worn to protect the lower body (legs) when operating a chainsaw.
1.2 This test method may be used to test for compliance to minimum performance requirements in established safety standards.
1.2.1 By agreement between the purchaser and the supplier, or as required by established safety standards, it will be decided if this test method will be used to determine one or both of the following: (1) chain speed 50 (CS50), and (2) success/failure (jamming/chain stop or no cut in less than 1.5 s) at specified chain speed.
1.3 This test method may be used to determine levels of protection for areas of coverage as stipulated in established safety standards.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
Note 1: The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other, without combining values in any way.
1.5 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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Designation: F1414 − 15
Standard Test Method for
Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chainsaw in Lower Body
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(Legs) Protective Clothing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1414; 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 D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1056 Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials—
1.1 This test method measures cut resistance of garments
Sponge or Expanded Rubber
and devices worn to protect the lower body (legs) when
D1776/D1776M Practice for Conditioning and Testing Tex-
operating a chainsaw.
tiles
1.2 This test method may be used to test for compliance to
F1494 Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
minimum performance requirements in established safety stan-
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2.3 AATCC Test Methods:
dards.
AATCC 96 Dimensional Changes in Laundering of Woven
1.2.1 By agreement between the purchaser and the supplier,
and Knitted Fabrics, except Wool (1988)
or as required by established safety standards, it will be
AATCC 158 Dimensional Changes on Dry Cleaning in
decided if this test method will be used to determine one or
Perchloroethylene: Machine Method
both of the following: (1) chain speed 50 (CS50), and (2)
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2.4 Military Standards:
success/failure(jamming/chainstopornocutinlessthan1.5s)
MIL-STD-105 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspec-
at specified chain speed.
tion by Attributes
1.3 This test method may be used to determine levels of
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2.5 Federal Standard:
protection for areas of coverage as stipulated in established
FS 5100-86 Type II, Cloth, Duck, Nylon, Polyurethane
safety standards.
Coated
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard.
3. Terminology
NOTE 1—The values stated in each system may not be exact equiva-
3.1 Definitions:
lents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other,
3.1.1 chain saw, n—a portable power operated tool used for
without combining values in any way.
cutting wood which has cutters linked in a chain.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.2 chain speed, n—the speed of synchronized movement
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
of linked cutters around a guide bar and sprocket.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.3 chain speed 50 (CS50), n—for chainsaw protection,
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
the mean speed at which cut through occurs.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.3.1 Discussion—This value establishes the relationship
2. Referenced Documents between the probability of cutting through the protective
clothing (or foot protective device) and the speed of the saw
2.1 The following documents, form a part of this specifica-
chain. For lower chain speeds, the probability of cut through
tion to the extent referenced herein:
approaches zero, while for higher chain speeds, the probability
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2.2 ASTM Standards:
of cut through approaches one.
3.1.4 chain stop, n—the resulting action when a material
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clogs (jams) the drive sprocket or slows the speed sufficiently
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF23onPersonal
Protective Clothing and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
to prevent advancement of the saw chain.
F23.20 on Physical.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2015. Published January 2016. Originally
approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F1414 - 13. DOI:
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10.1520/F1414-15. Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215, http://
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM www.aatcc.org.
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3.1.5 cut resistance, n—in chainsaw testing, the ability of a 5.3 The protection which can be demonstrated by the
material, while in contact with the linked cutters, to resist cut garments and coverings tested in accordance with this test
through of the cutters of a moving saw chain independent of method is achieved by: (1) the cut resistance of the material to
either jamming or chain stop. cutting when put in contact with s
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Designation: F1414 − 13 F1414 − 15
Standard Test Method for
Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chain Saw Chainsaw in
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Lower Body (Legs) Protective Clothing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1414; 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 test method measures cut resistance of garments and devices worn to protect the lower body (legs) when operating a
chain saw.chainsaw.
1.2 This test method may be used to test for compliance to minimum performance requirements in established safety standards.
1.2.1 By agreement between the purchaser and the supplier, or as required by established safety standards, it will be decided
if this test method will be used to determine one or both of the following: (1)(1 chainspeed ) chain speed 50 (CS50), and (2)(2)
success/failure (jamming/chain stop or no cut in less than 1.5 seconds)s) at specified chain speed.
1.3 This test method may be used to determine levels of protection for areas of coverage as stipulated in established safety
standards.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
NOTE 1—The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other, without
combining values in any way.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 The following documents, form a part of this specification to the extent referenced herein:
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2.2 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1056 Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials—Sponge or Expanded Rubber
D1776D1776/D1776M Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
F1494 Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
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2.3 AATCC Test Methods:
AATCC 96 Dimensional Changes in Laundering of Woven and Knitted Fabrics, except Wool (1988)
AATCC 158 Dimensional Changes on Dry Cleaning in Perchloroethylene: Machine Method
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2.4 Military Standards:
MIL-STD-105 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
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2.5 Federal Standard:
FS 5100-86 Type II, Cloth, Duck, Nylon, Polyurethane Coated
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F23 on Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F23.20 on Physical.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2013Nov. 1, 2015. Published January 2013January 2016. Originally approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 20042013 as
F1414 - 04.F1414 - 13. DOI: 10.1520/F1414-13.10.1520/F1414-15.
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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.
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http://www.aatcc.org.
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 chain saw, n—a portable power operated tool used for cutting wood which has cutters linked in a chain.
3.1.2 chain speed, n—the velocityspeed of synchronized movement of linked cutters around a guide bar and sprocket.
3.1.3 chainspeed chain speed 50 (CS50), n—for chain saw chainsaw protection, the mean velocityspeed at which cut through
occurs.
3.1.3.1 Discussion—
This value establishes the relationship between the probability of cutting through the protective clothing (or foot protective device)
and the speed of the saw chain. For lower chain speeds, the probability of cut through approaches zero, while for higher chain
speeds, the probability of cut through approaches one.
3.1.4 chain stop, n—the resulting action when a materi
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