ASTM F2191/F2191M-13

Standard Specification for Packing Material, Graphitic or Carbon Braided Yarn

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers staple or continuous filament carbon/graphite yarn valve stem compression packing, suitable for use as end-rings on packing systems for valves. Intended services include steam, hydrocarbons, water and non-oxidizing chemicals. Where this specification is invoked as ASTM F2191, Sections 1 – 18 apply. Where this specification is invoked as ASTM/DoD F2191, Sections 1 – 18 and the Supplementary Requirements shall be applicable.  
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.  
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Dec-2013
• ICS: 55.040 - Packaging materials and accessories
• Technical Committee: F25 - Ships and Marine Technology
• Drafting Committee: F25.02 - Insulation/Processes

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2191-02(2008) - Standard Specification for Packing Material, Graphitic or Carbon Braided Yarn
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2013
• Replaced By: ASTM F2191/F2191M-13(2020)e1 - Standard Specification for Packing Material, Graphitic or Carbon Braided Yarn
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2020

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F2191/F2191M −13 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Packing Material, Graphitic or Carbon Braided Yarn
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF2191/F2191M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope C816 Test Method for Sulfur Content in Graphite by
Combustion-Iodometric Titration Method
1.1 This specification covers staple or continuous filament
C889Test Methods for Chemical and Mass Spectrometric
carbon/graphiteyarnvalvestemcompressionpacking,suitable
Analysis of Nuclear-Grade Gadolinium Oxide (Gd O )
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for use as end-rings on packing systems for valves. Intended
Powder
servicesincludesteam,hydrocarbons,waterandnon-oxidizing
D129Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (Gen-
chemicals. Where this specification is invoked as ASTM
eral High Pressure Decomposition Device Method)
F2191, Sections 1–18 apply. Where this specification is
D512Test Methods for Chloride Ion In Water
invoked as ASTM/DoD F2191, Sections 1–18 and the
D1179Test Methods for Fluoride Ion in Water
Supplementary Requirements shall be applicable.
D1246Test Method for Bromide Ion in Water
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
D3178Test Methods for Carbon and Hydrogen in the
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are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke (Withdrawn 2007)
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
D3684Test Method for Total Mercury in Coal by the
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
Oxygen Bomb Combustion/Atomic Absorption Method
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
D3761Test Method for Total Fluorine in Coal by the
with the standard.
Oxygen Bomb Combustion/Ion Selective Electrode
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Method
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the D3951Practice for Commercial Packaging
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D4239Test Method for Sulfur in the Analysis Sample of
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- Coal and Coke Using High-Temperature Tube Furnace
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Combustion
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1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- 2.2 Military Standards:
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- MIL-STD-129Marking for Shipment and Storage
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
MIL-P-24583 Packing Material, Graphitic or Carbon
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- Braided Yarn
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
MIL-P-24503Packing Material, Graphitic, Corrugated Rib-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. bon or Textured Tape and Preformed Ring
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2.3 Fluid Sealing Association Handbook:
2. Referenced Documents
Guidelines for the Use of Compression Packings, Copyright
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1997
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C135Test Method for True Specific Gravity of Refractory
3. Terminology
Materials by Water Immersion
3.1 base fiber density—bulk density of the base fiber before
C561Test Method for Ash in a Graphite Sample
being coated or impregnated and braided into packing.
C562Test Method for Moisture in a Graphite Sample
3.2 braided flexible graphite—a braid constructed of con-
tinuous strands or strips of expanded flexible graphite tape or
1 ribbons, which have been overwrapped or have imbedded
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F25 on Ships
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.02 on
reinforcing fibers.
Insulation/Processes.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2013. Published January 2014. Originally
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approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F2191–02 (2008). The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
DOI: 10.1520/F2191_F2191M-13. www.astm.org.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, http://quicksearch.dla.mil.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from the Fluid Sealing Association, 994 Old Eagle School Road,
the ASTM website. Suite 1019, Wayne, PA 19087-1866.
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TABLE 2 Detrimental Materials (Class 2 only (see 13
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Designation: F2191 − 02 (Reapproved 2008) F2191/F2191M − 13 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Packing Material, Graphitic or Carbon Braided Yarn
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2191;F2191/F2191M; 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 staple or continuous filament carbon/graphite yarn valve stem compression packing, suitable for
use as end-rings on packing systems for valves. Intended services include steam, hydrocarbons, water and non-oxidizing
chemicals. Where this specification is invoked as ASTM F2191, Sections 1 – 18 apply. Where this specification is invoked as
ASTM/DoD F2191, Sections 1 – 18 and the Supplementary Requirements are shall be applicable.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded as the separately as standard. The values stated
in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values
from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C135 Test Method for True Specific Gravity of Refractory Materials by Water Immersion
C561 Test Method for Ash in a Graphite Sample
C562 Test Method for Moisture in a Graphite Sample
C816 Test Method for Sulfur in Graphite by Combustion-Iodometric Titration Method
C889 Test Methods for Chemical and Mass Spectrometric Analysis of Nuclear-Grade Gadolinium Oxide (Gd O ) Powder
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D129 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (General High Pressure Decomposition Device Method)
D512 Test Methods for Chloride Ion In Water
D1179 Test Methods for Fluoride Ion in Water
D1246 Test Method for Bromide Ion in Water
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D3178 Test Methods for Carbon and Hydrogen in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke (Withdrawn 2007)
D3684 Test Method for Total Mercury in Coal by the Oxygen BombCombustion/Atomic Absorption Method
D3761 Test Method for Total Fluorine in Coal by the Oxygen Bomb Combustion/Ion Selective Electrode Method
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
D4239 Test Method for Sulfur in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke Using High-Temperature Tube Furnace Combustion
2.2 Military Standards:
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MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
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MIL-P-24583 Packing Material, Graphitic or Carbon Braided Yarn
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MIL-P-24503 Packing Material, Graphitic, Corrugated Ribbon or Textured Tape and Preformed Ring
2.3 Fluid Sealing Association Handbook:
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Guidelines for the Use of Compression Packings, Copyright 1997
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.02 on
Insulation/Processes.
Current edition approved May 1, 2008Dec. 15, 2013. Published July 2008January 2014. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 20022008 as
F2191 - 02.F2191 - 02(2008). DOI: 10.1520/F2191-02R08.10.1520/F2191_F2191M-14.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http://www.dodssp.daps.mil.
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Available from the Fluid Sealing Association, 994 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 1019, Wayne, PA 19087-1866.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3. Terminology
3.1 base fiber density—bulk density of the base fiber before being coated or impregnated and braided into packing; expressed
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as lb/ftpacking. .
3.2 braided flexible graphite—a braid constructed of continuous strands or strips of expanded flexible graph
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