ASTM F2440-11
(Specification)Standard Specification for Indoor Wall/Feature Padding
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
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.
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.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. See 7.1 for specific hazards statement.
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Designation:F2440 −11 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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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 5. Significance and Use
1.1 This specification covers wall padding and padding for
5.1 The padding shall be constructed to yield the values
other indoor structures.All padding constructions are included.
listed in Table 1 throughout the impact area under the condi-
The intended use of this specification is for the qualification of
tions of the manufacturer’s warranty.
construction designs and comparison of products.
5.2 Special requirements for the padding shall be subject to
NOTE1—Thisspecificationwasdevelopedduetothenumerousdesigns
purchase agreements. Special requirements shall never reduce
in existence and the need to provide a method to determine if a wall pad
any of the basic requirements listed in this standard.
meets a minimum level of protection.
NOTE 2—There is no equivalent ISO standard.
5.3 Good manufacturing practices shall be used in the
construction and inspection of the padding.
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. 6. Performance Requirements
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
6.1 TherequirementslistedinthissectionandinTable1are
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
minimal for new and reconditioned padding.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
6.2 Shock Absorption:
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
6.2.1 Determine the shock absorption properties of the
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. See 7.1 for specific
padding in accordance with instrumentation of Specification
hazards statement.
F1292.
2. Referenced Documents
6.2.2 The maximum g values for the padding shall not
max
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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
F1292 Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing
max
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
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
absorbing properties.
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.
4. Classification
4.1 Classify padding in accordance with the specific appli-
7. General Requirements
cation.
7.1 Wall padding is normally produced in sections that are
Type 1: Permanently attached Type 2: Removable
Grade A: Coated Grade B: Covered or encased
assembled prior to use.The padding shall be installed such that
these sections are fastened securely together to prevent them
from becoming separated during use. (Warning—Areas of
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
padding missing coating or covering are considered health
Equipment and Facilitiesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommitte
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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:F2440–04 (Reapproved 2010) Designation: F2440 – 11
Standard Specification for
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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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. See 7.1 for specific hazards statement.
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:
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
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.12 on
Gymnastics and Wrestling Equipment.
Current edition approved May 1, 2010. Published May 2010. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F2440 – 04. DOI:
10.1520/F2440-04R10.
Current edition approved March 1, 2011. Published April 2011. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F2440 – 04 (2010). DOI:
10.1520/F2440-11.
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F2440 – 11
TABLE 1 Performance and Physical Property Values for Wall
A
Padding
Property Section Test Method New
g 10.2 Specification
max
F1292
at 498 cm/s 200
(215 in./s), max
at 489 6 22 cm/s 200
(192.5 6 9 in./s), max
Thickness, mm (in.), min 25.4 (1 in.)
HIC 6.3 Specification 1000
F1292
A
As specified by manufacturer
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 reconditioned padding shall be sufficient to provide the shock-absorption properties
listed in Table 1.
7. General Requirements
7.1 Wall padding is normally produced in sections that are assembled prior to use.The padding s
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