ASTM F832-90(2001)
(Classification)Standard Classification for Security Seals
Standard Classification for Security Seals
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This standard is intended to provide information on currently available commercial seals as a guide in their selection for specific applications. This classification is not intended to inhibit innovation or development of new types of seals.
SCOPE
1.1 This classification covers categories of commercially available security seals. Special-purpose seals, such as fiber optic and sophisticated electronic seals, are not covered by this classification.
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Designation: F 832 – 90 (Reapproved 2001)
Standard Classification for
Security Seals
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 832; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 5.3 Strap—The strap seal is a metal or plastic strap which is
secured to form a loop by inserting one end into or through a
1.1 This classification covers categories of commercially
locking mechanism on the other end. Examples of this type are
available security seals. Special-purpose seals, such as fiber
the box and ball end seal.
optic and sophisticated electronic seals, are not covered by this
5.4 Cable—The cable seal consists of a cable and a locking
classification.
mechanism. On a one-piece seal, the locking or seizing
2. Terminology mechanism is permanently attached to one end of the cable. A
two-piece cable seal has a separate locking mechanism which
2.1 Definitions:
slips onto the cable or prefabricated end.
2.1.1 security seal—a passive, one-time locking device to
5.5 Bolt—The bolt seal is a metal rod, threaded or un-
detect tampering or entry, and may be of substantial construc-
threaded, with a formed head, and is secured with a separate
tion.Sealsrequireinspectiontoindicatewhethertamperinghas
locking mechanism. Threaded bolts are usually bent after
occurred or entry has been attempted.
installation to upset the threads and prevent undetected re-
2.1.1.1 barrier type security seals—seals that are con-
moval of the locking mechanism.
structed and manufactured of material such as steel or cable
5.6 Cinch or Pull-Up—The cinch or pull-up type is an
with the intent to delay intrusion, and are generally removed
indicative seal. It consists of a thin strip of material, serrated or
with quality bolt cutters or cable cutters.
nonserrated, with a locking mechanism attached to one end.
2.1.1.2 indicative type security seals—seals that are con-
The free end is pulled through a hole in the locking mechanism
structed and manufactured of material that can easily be broken
and drawn up to the necessary tightness. Cinch or pull-up type
by hand or simple snipping tool or shear.
seals may have multiple lock positions. These seals are
3. Significance and Use
generally made of synthetics such as nylon or plastic and
should not be compared to simple electrical ties.
3.1 This standard is intended to provide information on
5.7 Twist—Twist seals are made of steel rod or heavy gage
currently available commercial seals as a guide in their
wire of various diameters, which is inserted through the
selection for specific applications. This classification is not
locking fixture and twisted around itself
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