ASTM F1551-09
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Comprehensive Characterization of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces and Materials
Standard Test Methods for Comprehensive Characterization of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces and Materials
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
These test methods constitute a standard for obtaining data in research and development, quality control, acceptance and rejection under specifications, and for special purposes.
The data obtained from use of these test methods are applicable to the system and its components under conditions of the particular test procedures and are not necessarily the same as the data that might be obtained in other environments or use conditions.
The selection of test methods or tests should be limited to those appropriate to the system or material(s) being evaluated.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods establish a recommended list from which suitable test methods shall be selected for the identification of physical property characteristics and comparison of the performance properties of synthetic turf systems or components for athletic and recreational uses, or both.
1.2 Some of the test procedures are suitable only for the laboratory characterization of either components or the complete system; others are suitable for tests on installed sports fields; and some tests may be applied in both the laboratory and the field.
1.3 The test procedures included in these test methods apply as a group to the description of synthetic turf playing surfaces.
1.4 Some of the test procedures are specific for components of the synthetic turf system, and others apply to the complete synthetic turf playing surface.
1.5 Reference to the methods for testing the synthetic turf playing surface and its components contained herein should state specifically the particular test or tests desired and not necessarily refer to these test methods as a whole.
1.6 This is a physical property characterization standard, and it shall not be construed as a safety standard.
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.8 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: F1551 − 09 An American National Standard
Standard Test Methods for
Comprehensive Characterization of Synthetic Turf Playing
1
Surfaces and Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1551; 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 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 These test methods establish a recommended list from 2.1 ASTM Standards:
which suitable test methods shall be selected for the identifi- 2.1.1 Pile Fiber:
cation of physical property characteristics and comparison of D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
the performance properties of synthetic turf systems or com- tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
ponents for athletic and recreational uses, or both. D1577 Test Methods for Linear Density of Textile Fibers
D1907 Test Method for Linear Density of Yarn (Yarn Num-
1.2 Some of the test procedures are suitable only for the
ber) by the Skein Method
laboratory characterization of either components or the com-
D2256 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Yarns by the
plete system; others are suitable for tests on installed sports
Single-Strand Method
fields;andsometestsmaybeappliedinboththelaboratoryand
D3218 Specification for Polyolefin Monofilaments
the field.
D7138 Test Method to Determine Melting Temperature of
1.3 Thetestproceduresincludedinthesetestmethodsapply
Synthetic Fibers
as a group to the description of synthetic turf playing surfaces.
2.1.2 Fabric:
1.4 Some of the test procedures are specific for components D1335 Test Method for Tuft Bind of Pile Yarn Floor
Coverings
of the synthetic turf system, and others apply to the complete
synthetic turf playing surface. D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
D2859 Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished
1.5 Reference to the methods for testing the synthetic turf
Textile Floor Covering Materials
playing surface and its components contained herein should
D4158 Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics
state specifically the particular test or tests desired and not
(Uniform Abrasion)
necessarily refer to these test methods as a whole.
D5034 TestMethodforBreakingStrengthandElongationof
1.6 This is a physical property characterization standard,
Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
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and it shall not be construed as a safety standard.
D5251 (Withdrawn 2014)
D5793 Test Method for Binding Sites per Unit Length or
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
Width of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
D5823 Test Method for Tuft Height of Pile Floor Coverings
only.
D5848 Test Method for Mass Per Unit Area of Pile Yarn
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Floor Coverings
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
E648 Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
F1015 Test Method for Relative Abrasiveness of Synthetic
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Turf Playing Surfaces
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and are the direct responsibility contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
of Subcommittee F08.65 on Artificial Turf Surfaces and Systems. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved July 1, 2009. Published August 2009. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F1551 – 03. DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/F1551-09. www.astm.org.
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2.1.3 Shock Absorbing Cushion Underlayment: 3. Terminology
D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set
3.1 Definitions—Terms are as defined in the referenced
D412 Test Methods forVulcanized Rubber andThermoplas-
ASTM procedures comprising these test methods.
tic Elastomers—Tension
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
D624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vul-
3.2.1 fabric construction—the method of assembly of pile
canized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
ribbon and backing yarns t
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM 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.
An American National Standard
Designation:F1551–03 Designation: F 1551 – 09
Standard Test Methods for
Comprehensive Characterization of Synthetic Turf Playing
1
Surfaces and Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1551; 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
1.1These test methods establish a recommended list of test methods to be used for the identification of physical property
characteristics and comparison of the performance properties of synthetic turf systems or components for athletic and recreational
uses, or both.
1.2The test procedures included in these test methods apply as a group to the description of synthetic turf playing surfaces.
1.3Some of the test procedures are specific for components of the synthetic turf system, and others apply to the complete
synthetic turf playing surface.
1.4Someofthetestproceduresaresuitableonlyforthelaboratorycharacterizationofeithercomponentsorthecompletesystem;
others are suitable for tests on installed sports fields; and some tests may be applied in both the laboratory and the field.
1.1 These test methods establish a recommended list from which suitable test methods shall be selected for the identification
of physical property characteristics and comparison of the performance properties of synthetic turf systems or components for
athletic and recreational uses, or both.
1.2 Some of the test procedures are suitable only for the laboratory characterization of either components or the complete
system; others are suitable for tests on installed sports fields; and some tests may be applied in both the laboratory and the field.
1.3 The test procedures included in these test methods apply as a group to the description of synthetic turf playing surfaces.
1.4 Some of the test procedures are specific for components of the synthetic turf system, and others apply to the complete
synthetic turf playing surface.
1.5 Reference to the methods for testing the synthetic turf playing surface and its components contained herein should state
specifically the particular test or tests desired and not necessarily refer to these test methods as a whole.
1.6 This is a physical property characterization standard, and it shall not be construed as a safety standard.
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.8 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
2.1.1 Pile Fiber: D789Test Methods for Determination of Relative Viscosity and Moisture Content of Polyamide (PA)
D 792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
D 1577 Test Methods for Linear Density of Textile Fibers
D 1907 Test Method for Linear Density of Yarn (Yarn Number) by the Skein Method
D 2256 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Yarns by the Single-Strand Method
D 3218 Specification for Polyolefin Monofilaments
D 7138 Test Method to Determine Melting Temperature of Synthetic Fibers
2.1.2 Fabric: D418Methods of Testing Pile Yarn Floor Covering Construction
D 1335 Test Method for Tuft Bind of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings D1682Test Methods for Breaking Load and Elongation of
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Textile Fabrics
D 1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.65
on Artificial Turf Surfaces and Systems.
Current edition approved Feb. 10, 2003. Published March 2003. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 1994 as F1551–94.
Current edition approved July 1, 2009. Published August 2009. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F 1551 – 03.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbo
...
This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM 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.
An American National Standard
Designation:F1551–03 Designation: F 1551 – 09
Standard Test Methods for
Comprehensive Characterization of Synthetic Turf Playing
1
Surfaces and Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1551; 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
1.1These test methods establish a recommended list of test methods to be used for the identification of physical property
characteristics and comparison of the performance properties of synthetic turf systems or components for athletic and recreational
uses, or both.
1.2The test procedures included in these test methods apply as a group to the description of synthetic turf playing surfaces.
1.3Some of the test procedures are specific for components of the synthetic turf system, and others apply to the complete
synthetic turf playing surface.
1.4Someofthetestproceduresaresuitableonlyforthelaboratorycharacterizationofeithercomponentsorthecompletesystem;
others are suitable for tests on installed sports fields; and some tests may be applied in both the laboratory and the field.
1.1 These test methods establish a recommended list from which suitable test methods shall be selected for the identification
of physical property characteristics and comparison of the performance properties of synthetic turf systems or components for
athletic and recreational uses, or both.
1.2 Some of the test procedures are suitable only for the laboratory characterization of either components or the complete
system; others are suitable for tests on installed sports fields; and some tests may be applied in both the laboratory and the field.
1.3 The test procedures included in these test methods apply as a group to the description of synthetic turf playing surfaces.
1.4 Some of the test procedures are specific for components of the synthetic turf system, and others apply to the complete
synthetic turf playing surface.
1.5 Reference to the methods for testing the synthetic turf playing surface and its components contained herein should state
specifically the particular test or tests desired and not necessarily refer to these test methods as a whole.
1.6 This is a physical property characterization standard, and it shall not be construed as a safety standard.
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.8 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
2.1.1 Pile Fiber: D789Test Methods for Determination of Relative Viscosity and Moisture Content of Polyamide (PA)
D 792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
D 1577 Test Methods for Linear Density of Textile Fibers
D 1907 Test Method for Linear Density of Yarn (Yarn Number) by the Skein Method
D 2256 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Yarns by the Single-Strand Method
D 3218 Specification for Polyolefin Monofilaments
D 7138 Test Method to Determine Melting Temperature of Synthetic Fibers
2.1.2 Fabric: D418Methods of Testing Pile Yarn Floor Covering Construction
D 1335 Test Method for Tuft Bind of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings D1682Test Methods for Breaking Load and Elongation of
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Textile Fabrics
D 1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
1
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.65
on Artificial Turf Surfaces and Systems.
Current edition approved Feb. 10, 2003. Published March 2003. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 1994 as F1551–94.
Current edition approved July 1, 2009. Published August 2009. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F 1551 – 03.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbo
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