ASTM F711-17(2022)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Rod and Tube Used in Live Line Tools
Standard Specification for Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Rod and Tube Used in Live Line Tools
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the technical characteristics of and test methods for insulating rods and foam-filled tubes made from fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) that are intended for use in live line tools. This specification does not include insulating foam-filled tubes and rods made from other materials, as well as fittings and attachments to the rods and foam-filled tubes for complete tools are not covered in this specification. The rods and tubes shall undergo four types of tests, namely: design test, sample test, routine test, and acceptance test. Tests shall be conducted to evaluate the following mechanical and electrical properties: wicking, bending deflection, horizontal crush, tension, shear, compression, modulus of elasticity, and mechanical aging; and dielectric current and leakage.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers insulating rods and foam-filled tubes made from fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) that are intended for use in live line tools.
1.2 This specification does not include insulating foam-filled tubes and rods from other materials. Specifications for fittings and attachments to rods and foam-filled tubes for complete tools are not covered in this specification.
1.3 This specification establishes the technical characteristics that the tubes and rods must satisfy.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 12, of this specification. 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:F711 −17 (Reapproved 2022)
Standard Specification for
Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Rod and Tube Used in
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Live Line Tools
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF711;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 Thisspecificationcoversinsulatingrodsandfoam-filled 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
tubes made from fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) that are 3.1.1 acceptance test—a type of test made at the option of
intended for use in live line tools. the purchaser.
3.1.2 design test—atypeoftestmadeonasampletreatedas
1.2 This specification does not include insulating foam-
representative of an industrial product. These tests will not
filled tubes and rods from other materials. Specifications for
generally be repeated in quantity production.
fittings and attachments to rods and foam-filled tubes for
complete tools are not covered in this specification.
3.1.3 insulating tubes and rods—fiberglass-reinforced plas-
tic (FRP) products manufactured using processes so that the
1.3 This specification establishes the technical characteris-
tubes and rods produced will meet the electrical and mechani-
tics that the tubes and rods must satisfy.
cal tests prescribed in this specification.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
3.1.4 interior foam-filled tube—homogeneous unicellular
test method portion, Section 12, of this specification. This
thermosetting foam filling with closed cells blown with non-
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
combustible gases. The foam filling shall be bonded to the
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
interior tube wall. The foam filling should be free of voids,
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
separations, holes, cracks, etc.
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.5 routine test—a type of test made regularly on produc-
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
tion material.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.6 visual inspection—a visual check made to detect
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
constructional defects.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4. Ordering Information
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.1 Outside Diameter Sizes—Foam-filled FRP tube and
solid FRP rod shall meet the outside diameter dimensions
2. Referenced Documents
shown in Table 1.The tolerances shown will assist in ensuring
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
interchangeability with interfacing equipment.
D149Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and
4.2 Inspection of the material shall be agreed upon between
DielectricStrengthofSolidElectricalInsulatingMaterials
the purchaser and the seller as part of the purchase contract.
at Commercial Power Frequencies
D638Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics 5. Materials and Manufacture
D695Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid
5.1 Except for those test methods leading to destruction,
Plastics
neither the FRP tube, foam, or the bond between them shall
deteriorate during the prescribed mechanical and electrical
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tests of this specification.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on
Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of
6. Physical Requirements
Subcommittee F18.35 on Tools & Equipment.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2022. Published January 2023. Originally
6.1 The materials shall conform to the diameters prescribed
approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F711–17. DOI:
in Table 1 for tube and rod.
10.1520/F0711-17R22.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
6.2 The standard sizes listed by nominal diameter are
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
recommended and do not preclude the manufacture of other
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. sizes or shapes.
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F711−17 (2022)
TABLE 1 Standard Tube and Rod Outside Diameters
design rod
Visual design tube
Nominal Diameter Min Diameter
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