ASTM D6117-16

Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Plastic Lumber and Shapes

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
6.1 The resistance of plastic lumber and shapes to direct withdrawal of nails, staples, or screws is a measure of its ability to hold or be held to an adjoining object by means of such fasteners. Factors that affect this withdrawal resistance include the physical and mechanical properties of the plastic lumber and shapes; the size, shape, and surface condition of the fasteners; the speed of withdrawal; physical changes to plastic lumber and shapes or fasteners between time of driving and time of withdrawal; orientation of fiber axis; the occurrence and nature of prebored lead holes; and the temperatures during insertion and withdrawal. These factors will be as circumstances dictate, and representative of the normal manufacturing process.  
6.2 By using a standard size and type of nail, staple, or screw, withdrawal resistance of plastic lumber and shapes can be determined. Throughout the method this is referred to as the basic withdrawal test. Similarly, comparative performances of different sizes or types of nail, staple, or screw can be determined by using a standard procedure with a particular plastic lumber and shape, which eliminates the plastic lumber and shapes product as a variable. Since differences in test methods can have considerable influence on results, it is important that a standard procedure be specified and adhered to, if test values are to be related to other test results.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the evaluation of fastener use with “as manufactured” plastic lumber and shapes through the use of two different testing procedures.  
1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:    
Sections  
Test Method A—Nail, Staple, or Screw Withdrawal Test  
4 to 13  
Test Method B—Lateral Nail, Staple, or Screw Resistance Test  
14 to 22  
1.3 Plastic lumber and plastic shapes are currently made predominately from recycled plastics. However, these test methods would also be applicable to similar manufactured plastic products made from virgin resins where the product is non-homogeneous in the cross-section.  
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.  
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.
Note 1: There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2016
• ICS: 83.140.01 - Rubber and plastics products in general
• Technical Committee: D20 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: D20.20 - Plastic Lumber

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D6117-13e1 - Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Plastic Lumber and Shapes
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2016
• Referred By: ASTM D6341-21 - Standard Test Method for Determination of the Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Plastic Lumber and Plastic Lumber Shapes Between –30 and 140°F (–34.4 and 60°C)
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2016

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Designation: D6117 − 16
Standard Test Methods for
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Mechanical Fasteners in Plastic Lumber and Shapes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6117; 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.
INTRODUCTION
The use of plastic lumber and shapes often involves the use of mechanical fasteners, such as nails,
screws, bolts, lag screws, and connectors. Data on the strength and performance of such fasteners are
frequently needed for design and for comparative purposes. Presented herewith are methods of
conducting tests for nail, staple and screw withdrawal resistance and lateral load transmission by nail,
staple, screw, and bolt. The use of standard methods for these tests is recommended as a means of
obtaining comparable data and of eliminating variables in test results because of variation in testing
methods.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 These test methods cover the evaluation of fastener use 2.1 ASTM Standards:
with “as manufactured” plastic lumber and shapes through the D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
use of two different testing procedures. D1761 Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Wood
D5033 GuideforDevelopmentofASTMStandardsRelating
1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:
to Recycling and Use of Recycled Plastics (Withdrawn
Sections
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2007)
Test Method A—Nail, Staple, or Screw Withdrawal Test 4 to 13
Test Method B—Lateral Nail, Staple, or Screw Resistance Test 14 to 22 D6111 Test Method for Bulk Density And Specific Gravity
of Plastic Lumber and Shapes by Displacement
1.3 Plastic lumber and plastic shapes are currently made
D6341 Test Method for Determination of the Linear Coef-
predominately from recycled plastics. However, these test
ficient of Thermal Expansion of Plastic Lumber and
methods would also be applicable to similar manufactured
Plastic Lumber Shapes Between –30 and 140°F (–34.4
plastic products made from virgin resins where the product is
and 60°C)
non-homogeneous in the cross-section.
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1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded 4
2.2 ANSI Standards:
as standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for informa-
B18.6.1 American National Standard for Slotted and Re-
tion only.
cessed Head Wood Screws
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3. Terminology
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1 Definitions:
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.1.1 plastic lumber, n—a manufactured product made pri-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
marily from plastic materials (filled or unfilled), typically used
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
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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
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
PlasticsandarethedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD20.20onPlasticLumber the ASTM website.
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(Section D20.20.01). The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
Current edition approved June 1, 2016. Published June 2016. Originally www.astm.org.
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approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D6117 - 13 . DOI: Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
10.1520/D6117-16. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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as a building material for purposes similar to those of tradi- 6.2 By using a standard size and type of nail, staple, or
tional lumber, which is usually rectangular in cross-section. screw, withdrawal resistance of plastic lumber and shapes can
(Terminology D883) be determined.Throughout the method this is referred to as the
3.1.1.1 Discussion—Plastic lumber is typically supplied in basic withdrawal test. Similarly, comparative performances of
sizes similar to those of traditional lumber board, timber and different sizes or types of nail, staple, or screw can be
dimension lumber; however the tolerances for plastic lumber determined by using a standard procedure with a particular
and for traditional lumber are not necessarily the same. plastic lu
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Designation: D6117 − 13 D6117 − 16
Standard Test Methods for
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Mechanical Fasteners in Plastic Lumber and Shapes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6117; 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.
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ε NOTE—Editorially corrected ANSI designation reference in July 2014.
INTRODUCTION
The use of plastic lumber and shapes often involves the use of mechanical fasteners, such as nails,
screws, bolts, lag screws, and connectors. Data on the strength and performance of such fasteners are
frequently needed for design and for comparative purposes. Presented herewith are methods of
conducting tests for nail, staple and screw withdrawal resistance and lateral load transmission by nail,
staple, screw, and bolt. The use of standard methods for these tests is recommended as a means of
obtaining comparable data and of eliminating variables in test results because of variation in testing
methods.
1. Scope*
1.1 These test methods cover the evaluation of fastener use with “as manufactured” plastic lumber and shapes through the use
of two different testing procedures.
1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:
Sections
Test Method A—Nail, Staple, or Screw Withdrawal Test 4 to 13
Test Method B—Lateral Nail, Staple, or Screw Resistance Test 14 to 22
1.3 Plastic lumber and plastic shapes are currently made predominately from recycled plastics. However, these test methods
would also be applicable to similar manufactured plastic products made from virgin resins where the product is non-homogeneous
in the cross-section.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information
only.
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.
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1761 Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Wood
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D5033 Guide for Development of ASTM Standards Relating to Recycling and Use of Recycled Plastics (Withdrawn 2007)
D6111 Test Method for Bulk Density And Specific Gravity of Plastic Lumber and Shapes by Displacement
D6341 Test Method for Determination of the Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Plastic Lumber and Plastic Lumber
Shapes Between –30 and 140°F (–34.4 and 60°C)
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.20 on Plastic Lumber (Section
D20.20.01).
Current edition approved June 1, 2013June 1, 2016. Published June 2013June 2016. Originally approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 20102013 as
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D6117 - 10.D6117 - 13 . DOI: 10.1520/D6117-13E01.10.1520/D6117-16.
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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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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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2.2 ANSI Standards:
B18.6.1 American National Standard for Slotted and Recessed Head Wood Screws
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 plastic lumber, n—a manufactured product made primarily from plastic materials (filled or unfilled), typically used as a
building material for purposes similar to those of traditional lumber, which is usually rectangular in cross-section. (Terminology
D883)
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—
Plastic lumber is typically supplied in sizes similar to those of traditional lumber board, timber and dimension lumber; however
the tolerances for plastic lumber and
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