ASTM D6117-23
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Plastic Lumber and Shapes
Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Plastic Lumber and Shapes
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
6.1 The resistance of plastic lumber and shapes to direct withdrawal of nails, staples, or screws is a measure of its ability to hold or be held to an adjoining object by means of such fasteners. Factors that affect this withdrawal resistance include the physical and mechanical properties of the plastic lumber and shapes; the size, shape, and surface condition of the fasteners; the speed of withdrawal; physical changes to plastic lumber and shapes or fasteners between time of driving and time of withdrawal; orientation of fiber axis; the occurrence and nature of prebored lead holes; and the temperatures during insertion and withdrawal. These factors will be as circumstances dictate, and representative of the normal manufacturing process.
6.2 By using a standard size and type of nail, staple, or screw, withdrawal resistance of plastic lumber and shapes can be determined. Throughout the method this is referred to as the basic withdrawal test. Similarly, comparative performances of different sizes or types of nail, staple, or screw can be determined by using a standard procedure with a particular plastic lumber and shape, which eliminates the plastic lumber and shapes product as a variable. Since differences in test methods can have considerable influence on results, it is important that a standard procedure be specified and adhered to, if test values are to be related to other test results.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the evaluation of fastener use with “as manufactured” plastic lumber and shapes through the use of two different testing procedures.
1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:
Sections
Test Method A—Nail, Staple, or Screw Withdrawal Test
4 to 13
Test Method B—Nail, Staple, or Screw Lateral Resistance Test
14 to 22
1.3 Plastic lumber and plastic shapes are currently made predominately from recycled plastics. However, these test methods would also be applicable to similar manufactured plastic products made from virgin resins where the product is non-homogeneous in the cross-section.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 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.
Note 1: There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
1.6 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: D6117 − 23
Standard Test Methods for
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Mechanical Fasteners in Plastic Lumber and Shapes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6117; 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.
INTRODUCTION
The use of plastic lumber and shapes often involves the use of mechanical fasteners, such as nails,
screws, bolts, lag screws, and connectors. Data on the strength and performance of such fasteners are
frequently needed for design and for comparative purposes. Presented herewith are methods of
conducting tests for nail, staple and screw withdrawal resistance and lateral load transmission by nail,
staple, screw, and bolt. The use of standard methods for these tests is recommended as a means of
obtaining comparable data and of eliminating variables in test results because of variation in testing
methods.
1. Scope* mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.1 These test methods cover the evaluation of fastener use
with “as manufactured” plastic lumber and shapes through the
2. Referenced Documents
use of two different testing procedures.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
Sections
D1761 Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Wood and
Test Method A—Nail, Staple, or Screw Withdrawal Test 4 to 13
Wood-Based Materials
Test Method B—Nail, Staple, or Screw Lateral Resistance Test 14 to 22
D6111 Test Method for Bulk Density And Specific Gravity
1.3 Plastic lumber and plastic shapes are currently made
of Plastic Lumber and Shapes by Displacement
predominately from recycled plastics. However, these test
D6341 Test Method for Determination of the Linear Coef-
methods would also be applicable to similar manufactured
ficient of Thermal Expansion of Plastic Lumber and
plastic products made from virgin resins where the product is
Plastic Lumber Shapes Between –30 and 140°F (–34.4
non-homogeneous in the cross-section.
and 60°C)
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded E4 Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Test-
as standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for informa-
ing Machines
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tion only. 2.2 ANSI Standards:
B18.6.1 American National Standard for Slotted and Re-
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
cessed Head Wood Screws
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3. Terminology
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1 Definitions:
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.1 For definitions of terms relating to plastics used in this
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
test method, refer to Terminology D883.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.2.1 plastic shape, n—a manufactured product made pri-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
marily from plastic materials (filled or unfilled), which is not
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
necessarily rectangular in cross section.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Plastics and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.20 on Plastic contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Lumber. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved July 1, 2023. Published July 2023. Originally approved the ASTM website.
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in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as D6117 - 18. DOI: 10.1520/ Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
D6117-23. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TEST METHOD A—NAIL, STAPLE, OR SCREW 8. Test Nails, Staples, or Screws
WITHDRAWAL TEST
8.1 Nails:
8.1.1 Nails used for basic withdrawal tests shall be
4. Scope
diamond-point round-wire, low-carbon-steel nails nominally
4.1 Thi
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D6117 − 18 D6117 − 23
Standard Test Methods for
1
Mechanical Fasteners in Plastic Lumber and Shapes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6117; 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.
INTRODUCTION
The use of plastic lumber and shapes often involves the use of mechanical fasteners, such as nails,
screws, bolts, lag screws, and connectors. Data on the strength and performance of such fasteners are
frequently needed for design and for comparative purposes. Presented herewith are methods of
conducting tests for nail, staple and screw withdrawal resistance and lateral load transmission by nail,
staple, screw, and bolt. The use of standard methods for these tests is recommended as a means of
obtaining comparable data and of eliminating variables in test results because of variation in testing
methods.
1. Scope*
1.1 These test methods cover the evaluation of fastener use with “as manufactured” plastic lumber and shapes through the use of
two different testing procedures.
1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:
Sections
Test Method A—Nail, Staple, or Screw Withdrawal Test 4 to 13
Test Method B—Lateral Nail, Staple, or Screw Resistance Test 14 to 22
Test Method B—Nail, Staple, or Screw Lateral Resistance Test 14 to 22
1.3 Plastic lumber and plastic shapes are currently made predominately from recycled plastics. However, these test methods would
also be applicable to similar manufactured plastic products made from virgin resins where the product is non-homogeneous in the
cross-section.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 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.
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.20 on Plastic Lumber (Section
D20.20.01).
Current edition approved June 1, 2018July 1, 2023. Published June 2018July 2023. Originally approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 20162018 as
D6117 - 16.D6117 - 18. DOI: 10.1520/D6117-18.10.1520/D6117-23.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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1.6 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1761 Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Wood and Wood-Based Materials
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D5033 Guide for Development of ASTM Standards Relating to Recycling and Use of Recycled Plastics (Withdrawn 2007)
D6111 Test Method for Bulk Density And Specific Gravity of Plastic Lumber and Shapes by Displacement
D6341 Test Method for Determination of the Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Plastic Lumber and Plastic Lumber
Shapes Between –30 and 140°F (–34.4 and 60°C)
E4 Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Testing Machines
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2.2 ANSI Standards:
B18.6.1 American National Standard for Slotted and Recessed Head Wood Screws
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 plastic lumber, n—a manufactured product made primarily from plastic materials (filled or unfilled), typically used as a
building material for purposes similar to those of traditional lumber, which is usually rectangular in cross-section. (Terminology
D883)
3.1.1.1 Discussion—
Plastic lumber is typically supplied in sizes similar to those of traditional lumber board, timber and dimension lumber; however
the tolerances for plastic lumber and for traditional lumber are not necessarily the same. (Terminology D883)
3.1.2 plastic shape, n
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