ASTM F536-98

Standard Test Method for Size of Resilient Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method (Withdrawn 2004)

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of size (length and width) of resilient floor tile.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covers the determination of size (length and width) of resilient floor tile.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coverings, this test method was withdrawn in March 2004 in accordance with section 10.6.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 09-Dec-1998
• Withdrawal Date: 16-Mar-2004
• ICS: 97.150 - Floor coverings
• Technical Committee: F06 - Resilient Floor Coverings
• Drafting Committee: F06.20 - Test Methods

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F536–98
Standard Test Method for
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Size of Resilient Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 536; 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 (ε) 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 6. Preparation of Apparatus
1.1 This test method covers the determination of size 6.1 Dial Gages—Mount the dial-indicator gages in parallel
(length and width) of resilient floor tile. in guide slots at the top of the bedplate with the stems
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded extending downward. Locate two gages 3.06 0.125 in. (766
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided 3 mm) on each side of the centerline (see Fig. 1). Vertically
for information only. position the gages by means of the two slotted guides in the
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the bedplate at the above locations. Ensure that the slotted guides
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the are of sufficient length and width to permit movement of the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- gages to accommodate both 9 by 9-in. and 12 by 12-in. size
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- tile. The dial is graduated to read 0.001 in. (0.02 mm) and has
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. a stem travel of approximately 1 in. (25 mm). The contact foot
of the dial-gage stem shall be flat, 0.256 0.01 in. (6.46 0.2
2. Significance and Use
mm) in diameter and exert a total force on the specimen of 3.0
2.1 The size of resilient floor tile is an important consider-
6 0.1 ozf (0.836 0.003 N).
ation because the installed flooring will have an objectionable
6.2 Index Strip—Mount an index strip in a horizontal
appearance if the tiles have nonuniform dimensions. Open
position on the lower part of the bedplate 11.8756 0.125 in.
seams or corners, or both, that do not match will be evident if
(29763mm)fromthecontactfeetofthedialgageswhenthey
floor tiles are not of uniform size.
are fully extended and at a right angle to their stems. The
surface of the vertical edge of the index strip and the surface of
3. Apparatus
the contact feet of the gages shall be parallel to within 0.0005
3.1 Dial Gages, two.
in.(0.01mm).Fromthecenterlineofthebedplate,measureout
3.2 Index Strip, horizontal, mounted on a flat bedplate.
4.5 in. (119 mm) and 6.0 in. (153 mm) in both directions on the
3.3 Reference Gage, for establishing the zero settings of the
index strip and mark. These are placement marks for 9 and
dial gages.
12-in. (228 and 305-mm) tiles, respectively.
6.3 ReferenceGage—AreferencegageasdepictedinFig.2,
4. Hazards
orequivalent,foruseinstandardizingthedial-gageindicatorat
4.1 Care must be taken to seat the tile properly against the
zero for distances of 9.0006 0.001 in. (228.606 0.02 mm),
base index strip.
or 12.0006 0.001 in. (304.806 0.02 mm), designated in Fig.
4.2 The zero setting of the dial-indicator gages should be
1 and Fig. 2, as B and C, respectively. (The A distance is set at
checked prior to and frequently during use.
a nominal 6 in. for convenience.)
4.3 All foreign matter or loose particles must be removed
from the edge of the tile and from the angle between the
7. Conditioning
bedplate and the index strip prior to size measurements.
7.1 Condition the test specimens for at least4hat236 1°C
(73.46 1.8°F) and 506 5 % relative humidity and test in the
5. Test Specimens
same environment.
5.1 Unless otherwise specified, two tiles shall constitute the
specimens.
8. Procedure
8.1 Zero Setting of Dial-Gage Indicators—Set each of the
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F-6 on Resilient two dial indicators at zero by utilizing the reference-gage
Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.20 on Test
length corresponding to the distance to be measured. After
Methods—Products Construction/Materials.
selecting the appropriate reference length, retract the stems of
Current edition approved Dec. 10, 1998. Published March 1999. Originally
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thedialgagesandplacethereferencegageonthesurfaceofthe
published as F 536–77. Last previous edition F 536–77(1995) .
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F536
Dimensions
in. mm
Dimension Tolerance Dimension Tolerance
A 24 nominal 610 nominal
B 20 nominal 508 nominal
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C3 ⁄8 76 3.2
FIG. 1 Apparatus for Size Measurement
with
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