ASTM F1265-03a(2008)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Resistance to Impact for Resilient Floor Tile
Standard Test Method for Resistance to Impact for Resilient Floor Tile
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Resilient floor tile is subjected to impacts from objects that may be inadvertently dropped on to surfaces. It is not possible to know all of the factors related to the dropped objects (shape, weight, height of drop) or the condition of the environment in which the tile is located (types of subfloor, degree of adhesion to subfloor, temperature). Therefore, this test method can only provide a relative measure of resistance of resilient floor tile to impact.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method measures the resistance to impact of resilient floor tile.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are 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 limitaions prior to use.
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Designation: F1265 − 03a(Reapproved 2008)
Standard Test Method for
Resistance to Impact for Resilient Floor Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1265; 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 5.1.1 Specimen Support, consisting of three steel balls, each
1 in. in diameter, equally spaced over a rigid steel base so that
1.1 This test method measures the resistance to impact of
a circle drawn through the center of the balls is 5 in. in
resilient floor tile.
diameter. The three balls shall be firmly attached to the base
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
plate and the balls and the base plate shall weigh not less than
as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information
10 lbs (4.5 kg).
only.
5.1.2 Steel Ball, 1-in. (2.54-cm diameter) weighing 0.143 6
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the 0.002 lb (0.065 6 0.001 kg) shall be used for testing ⁄8 (0.317
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
cm) and thinner floor covering; and a 1-in. (2.54 cm) diameter
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- steel cylinder weighing 0.350 6 0.005 lb (0.159 6 0.002 kg)
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
shall be used and having a hemispherical end, for testing ⁄16 in.
bility of regulatory limitaions prior to use. (0.476 cm) and ⁄4 in. (0.635 cm) material.
5.1.3 Slotted Tube, graduated in ⁄4 in. (0.635 cm) divisions,
2. Referenced Documents
about 20 in. (50.8 cm) in height and of sufficient size to permit
2.1 ASTM Standards:
the weight to fall through it freely, is mounted vertically over
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings the specimen support so as to guide the freely falling weight to
the center of the circle formed by the three balls.
3. Terminology
5.2 Zinc Oxide Paste, made by mixing powdered zinc oxide
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test
with water to form a thin paste.
method refer to Terminology F141.
6. Test Specimen
4. Significance and Use
6.1 The specimen shall consist of a 6-in. by 6-in. (15 cm by
4.1 Resilient floor tile is subjected to impacts from objects
15 cm) portion of the test unit.
that may be inadvertently dropped on to surfaces. It is not
possible to know all of the factors related to the dropped
7. Conditioning
objects (shape, weight, height of drop) or the condition of the
7.1 Conditioning in Air—Condition the specimens for
environment in which the tile is located (types of subfloor,
physical test in air maintained at 73.4 6 1.8°F (25 6 1°C) and
degree of adhesion to subfloor, temperature). Therefore, this
50 6 5 % relative humidity for not less than 24 h before
testmethodcanonlyprovidearelativemeasureofresistanceof
testing.
resilient floor tile to impact.
7.2 Conditioning in Water—Maintain the water termpera-
5. Apparatus
ture at 77 6 1.8°F (2 6 1°C) unless otherwise specified.
Immerse the specimen for not less than 15 min or more than 30
5.1 Impact Testing Apparatus, consisting essentially of a
min before testing.
specimen support, weights, and a device for guiding a freely
falling weight. A suitable apparatus is shown in Fig. 1.
8. Procedure
8.1 The height from which the weight is dropped and the
This test method is under jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on Resilient
number of times the weight is dropped shall be as specified in
Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.30 on Test
Methods–Performance.
the detailed specification.
CurrenteditionapprovedMay1,2008.PublishedJuly2008.Originallyapproved
8.2 Spread a thin coating
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Designation:F1265–03 Designation: F 1265 – 03a (Reapproved 2008)
Standard Test Method for
Resistance to Impact for Resilient Floor Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1265; 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
1.1This test method is intended for use in determining the resistance to impact of resilient non-textile floor coverings such as
vinyl composition and asphalt tile.
1.1 This test method measures the resistance to impact of resilient floor tile.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.The values in parentheses are 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
limitaions prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F 141Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
F1066Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test method refer to Terminology F 141.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Resilient floor tile is subjected to impacts from objects that may be inadvertently dropped on to surfaces. It is not possible
toknowallofthefactorsrelatedtothedroppedobjects(shape,weight,heightofdrop)ortheconditionoftheenvironmentinwhich
the tile is located (types of subfloor, degree of adhesion to subfloor, temperature). Therefore, this test method can only provide a
relative measure of resistance of resilient floor tile to impact.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Impact Testing Apparatus, consisting essentially of a specimen support, weights, and a device for guiding a freely falling
weight. A suitable apparatus is shown in Fig. 1.
5.1.1 Specimen Support, consisting of three steel balls, each 1 in. in diameter, equally spaced over a rigid steel base so that a
circle drawn through the center of the balls is 5 in. in diameter. The three balls shall be firmly attached to the base plate and the
balls and the base plate shall weigh not less than 10 lbs (4.5 kg).
5.1.2 Steel Ball, 1-in. (2.54-cm diameter) weighing 0.143 6 0.002 lb (0.065 6 0.001 kg) shall be used for testing ⁄8 (0.317 cm)
and thinner floor covering; and a 1-in. (2.54 cm) diameter steel cylinder weighing 0.350 6 0.005 lb (0.159 6 0.002 kg) shall be
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used and having a hemispherical end, for testing ⁄16 in. (0.476 cm) and ⁄4 in. (0.635 cm) material.
5.1.3 Slotted Tube, graduated in ⁄4 in. (0.635 cm) divisions, about 20 in. (50.8 cm) in height and of sufficient size to permit the
weight to fall through it freely, is mounted vertically over the specimen support so as to guide the freely falling weight to the center
of the circle formed by the three balls.
5.2 Zinc Oxide Paste, made by mixing powdered zinc oxide with water to form a thin paste.
6. Test Specimen
6.1 The specimen shall consist of a 6-in. by 6-in. (15 cm by 15 cm) portion of the test unit.
This test method is under jurisdiction of ASTM F06 Committee on Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.30 on Test
Methods—Performance.
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Current edition approved Feb. 10, 2003. PublishedApril 2003. Originally approved in 1989 as F1265–89. Last previous edition approved in 1990 as F1265–90 (1994) .
Current edition approved May 1, 2008. Published July 2008. Originally approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F 1265 – 03a.
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