ASTM F2574-06(2022)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Low Velocity Projectile Marker
Standard Specification for Low Velocity Projectile Marker
ABSTRACT
This specification covers low velocity projectile (LVP) markers that eject a low velocity resilient material (LVRM) projectile using compressed air, compressed gas, or a combination of both. Included in this specification are performance requirements and test methods for LVP markers as well as the minimum warnings and instructions that need to be provided in literature, on labels, on packaging, and on the marker itself. The LVP markers shall be manufactured to operate only in semi-automatic or pump mode and with exposed edges that shall be smooth and free of sharp edges and burrs. LVP markers shall be provided with a disabling device which shall keep it from firing and with a provision against accidental discharge. The markers shall undergo tests for disabling device, accidental discharge, barrel blocking device, and impact, and shall conform to the requirements specified.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers low velocity projectile markers (herein referred to as LVP marker) that propel a low velocity resilient material projectile (herein referred to as LVRM projectile as defined in Specification F2573) by means of energy released by compressed air, compressed gas, or a combination thereof, with velocity not to exceed 53.34 m/s (175 ft/s).
1.2 LVRM projectiles are made of a resilient material and have a diameter no smaller than 20 mm (0.7874 in.) and no greater than 30 mm (1.18 in.). The hardness of the LVRM projectile is to be no greater than 75 Shore 00. The weight of the LVRM projectile is not to exceed 4.0 g.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 8, 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: F2574 −06 (Reapproved 2022) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Low Velocity Projectile Marker
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2574; 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 Propellant Source Interface
F1776 Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Paintball
1.1 Thisspecificationcoverslowvelocityprojectilemarkers
Sports
(herein referred to as LVP marker) that propel a low velocity
F2573 Specification for Low Velocity Resilient Material
resilient material projectile (herein referred to as LVRM
Projectile
projectile as defined in Specification F2573) by means of
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energy released by compressed air, compressed gas, or a 2.2 ANSI Standard:
Z535.1 Safety Color Code
combination thereof, with velocity not to exceed 53.34 m/s
(175 ft/s).
3. Terminology
1.2 LVRM projectiles are made of a resilient material and
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
have a diameter no smaller than 20 mm (0.7874 in.) and no
3.1.1 auto-trigger, n—trigger that, when held in the dis-
greater than 30 mm (1.18 in.). The hardness of the LVRM
charge position, will automatically cause the LVP marker to
projectile is to be no greater than 75 Shore 00. The weight of
discharge when the pump or bolt action is manipulated.
the LVRM projectile is not to exceed 4.0 g.
3.1.2 backstop, n—object intended to stop a LVRM projec-
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
tile.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
3.1.3 barrel, n—thatportionofaLVPmarkerthroughwhich
the LVRM projectile is discharged.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
test method portion, Section 8, of this specification. This
3.1.4 barrel blocking device, n—muzzle blocking safety
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, device that when properly installed, reduces the likelihood of
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
an intact LVRM projectile discharging from the marker or
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and leaving the confines of the barrel blocking device. The device
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
is often referred to as a barrel plug or sleeve.
regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.5 cautionary statement, n—warning outlined in Section
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
9 that is to be placed on LVP markers, packaging, and
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
literature.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.1.6 disabling device, n—device that, when activated, dis-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
ables a part of the LVP marker, usually the trigger, to prevent
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
unintentional discharges and must be released to allow the
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
marker to be discharged by the movement of the trigger. The
device is sometimes referred to as the “safety,” “safety button,”
2. Referenced Documents
or “safety lever.” An electronic on/off switch is considered a
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
disabling device if when placed in the “off” position, it renders
F1750 Specification for Paintball Marker Threaded-
the marker inoperable.
3.1.7 discharge mode, n—mode that controls the number of
1 LVRM projectiles discharged per trigger cycle.
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
3.1.8 feed mechanism, n—mechanismthatstores,transports,
Subcommittee F08.24 on Paintball and Equipment.
and facilitates the loading of LVRM projectiles. It may be
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2022. Published October 2022. Originally
gravity,mechanicallyorairassisted,orautomaticinitsactions.
approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as F2574 – 06 (2018).
DOI: 10.1520/F2574-06R22.
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