ASTM F1304-08

Standard Test Method for Deflection of Resilient Floor Tile

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method measures a physical property associated with resilient floor tile's ability to conform to an uneven subfloor without breaking or cracking.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method is used to determine the deflection of relatively rigid resilient floor tile such as vinyl composition tile.
1.2 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: 30-Nov-2008
• ICS: 97.150 - Floor coverings
• Technical Committee: F06 - Resilient Floor Coverings
• Drafting Committee: F06.20 - Test Methods

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1304-03 - Standard Test Method for Deflection of Resilient Floor Tile
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2008
• Replaced By: ASTM F1304-08(2013) - Standard Test Method for Deflection of Resilient Floor Tile
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F1066-04(2018) - Standard Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2008
• Referred By: ASTM F2982-18 - Standard Specification for Polyester Composition Floor Tile
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2008
• Referred By: ASTM F3009-14(2018) - Standard Specification for Polyolefin Composition Floor Tile
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F1304 −08
StandardTest Method for
1
Deflection of Resilient Floor Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1304; 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 4.4 Cutting Device, for cutting the samples to 2 by 9 in. (50
by 229 mm).
1.1 This test method is used to determine the deflection of
relatively rigid resilient floor tile such as vinyl composition
5. Sampling
tile.
5.1 For sampling, refer to ANSI/ASQC Z1.4–most recent
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
version.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1 1
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- 5.2 Specimens for test shall be 2 6 ⁄32 by 9 6 ⁄32 in. (50
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
6 0.8 by 229 6 0.8 mm).
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.3 Six samples shall be taken from each test unit, three cut
with the long dimension in the machine direction, and three
2. Referenced Documents
with the long dimension across the machine direction. These
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
samples are tested for deflection.
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
6. Preparation of Apparatus
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
6.1 Install the deflection frame in the tensile tester. Check to
2.2 ANSI Standards:
see that the three bars are parallel, and that the center bar is
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for In-
3 accurately centered between the two outside bars. Position the
spection by Attributes
frame so that the test sample can be placed with the wearing
surface touching the center bar, and the back surface touching
3. Significance and Use
the two outer bars, without deflection of the sample.This is the
3.1 This test method measures a physical property associ-
zero point for measuring deflection. Check that the deflection
ated with resilient floor tile’s ability to conform to an uneven
1
speed of the tester is 4 6 ⁄8 in./min. (102 6 3 mm/min.).
subfloor without breaking or cracking.
Check the deflection measuring device to see that it accurately
measures the relative movement between the center bar and the
4. Apparatus
frame holding the two outer bars.
4.1 Deflection Frame, as shown in Fig. 1.
NOTE 1—If a pendulum-type weighing system is used on the test
4.2 Tensile Test Apparatus,capableofholdingthedeflection
machine, which has appreciable movement of the attached jaw, the
frame and having a movement of at least 2.5 in. (64 mm) at a
mechanism may be locked in place to make measurement of the deflection
rate of 4 in. (100 mm)/min at a load of 10 lb (4.54 kg).
easier, and to maintain the specified deflection rate, since measurement of
the load is not required. Electronic load cell machines usually have
4.3 Measuring Device, for measuring the deflection of the
negligible movement.
specimen at break or pull out from between the support bars to
a tolerance of 0.05 in. (1.3 mm).
7. Conditioning
7.1 After cutting the samples to size, condition the samples
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF06onResilient
at73.4 61.8°F(23 61°C)and50 65 %relativehumidityfor
Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.20 on Test
3 h before testing.
Methods - Products Construction/Materials.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2008. Published January 2009. Originally
approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F1304-03. DOI:
8. Procedure
10.1520/F1304-08.
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8.1 Insert a specimen in the frame as described in 6.1 with
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the wearing surface against the center bar, and the back against
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the two outer bars. Start the machine and record the deflection
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4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org. outer bars. Record the deflection to the nearest 0.05 in. (1.3
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FIG. 1 Deflection Frame
TABLE 1 Precision Data
A B C D E
mm). Remove the sample from the apparatus, and return the Materials Average Sr SR r R
deflection frame to the zero point described in 6.1. Insert the 1 MD
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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:F1304–03 Designation: F 1304 – 08
Standard Test Method for
1
Deflection of Resilient Floor Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1304; 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 test method is used to determine the deflection of relatively rigid resilient floor tile such as vinyl composition tile.
1.2 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
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E 691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
F 141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
2.2 ANSI Standards:
3
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4–1993ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
3. Significance and Use
3.1 This test method measures a physical property associated with resilient floor tile’s ability to conform to an uneven subfloor
without breaking or cracking.
4. Apparatus
4.1 Deflection Frame, as shown in Fig. 1.
4.2 Tensile Test Apparatus, capable of holding the deflection frame and having a movement of at least 2.5 in. (64 mm) at a rate
of 4 in. (100 mm)/min at a load of 10 lb (4.54 kg).
4.3 Measuring Device, for measuring the deflection of the specimen at break or pull out from between the support bars to a
tolerance of 0.05 in. (1.3 mm).
4.4 Cutting Device, for cutting the samples to 2 by 9 in. (50 by 229 mm).
5. Sampling
5.1For sampling, refer to ANSI/ASQC Z1.4–1993.
5.1 For sampling, refer to ANSI/ASQC Z1.4–most recent version.
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5.2 Specimens for test shall be 2 6 ⁄32 by 9 6 ⁄32 in. (50 6 0.8 by 229 6 0.8 mm).
5.3 Six samples shall be taken from each test unit, three cut with the long dimension in the machine direction, and three with
the long dimension across the machine direction. These samples are tested for deflection.
6. Preparation of Apparatus
6.1 Install the deflection frame in the tensile tester. Check to see that the three bars are parallel, and that the center bar is
accurately centered between the two outside bars. Position the frame so that the test sample can be placed with the wearing surface
touching the center bar, and the back surface touching the two outer bars, without deflection of the sample. This is the zero point
1
for measuring deflection. Check that the deflection speed of the tester is 4 6 ⁄8 in./min. (102 6 3 mm/min.). Check the deflection
measuring device to see that it accurately measures the relative movement between the center bar and the frame holding the two
outer bars.
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.20 onTest Methods
- Products Construction/Materials.
Current edition approved March 10, 2003. Published May 2003. Originally approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F1304–01.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2008. Published January 2009. Originally approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F1304-03.
2
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
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FIG. 1 Deflection Frame
NOTE 1—If a pendulum-type weighing system is used on the test machine, which has appreciable movement of the attached jaw, the mechanism may
be locked in place to make measurement of the deflection easier, and to maintain the specified deflection rate, since measurement of the load is not
required. Electronic load cell machines usually have negligible movement.
7. Conditioning
7.1 After cutting the samples to size, condition the samples at 73.4 6 1.8°F (23 6 1°C) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity for
3 h before testing.
8.
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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:F1304–03 Designation: F 1304 – 08
Standard Test Method for
1
Deflection of Resilient Floor Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1304; 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 test method is used to determine the deflection of relatively rigid resilient floor tile such as vinyl composition tile.
1.2 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
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E 691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
F 141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
2.2 ANSI Standards:
3
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4–1993ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
3. Significance and Use
3.1 This test method measures a physical property associated with resilient floor tile’s ability to conform to an uneven subfloor
without breaking or cracking.
4. Apparatus
4.1 Deflection Frame, as shown in Fig. 1.
4.2 Tensile Test Apparatus, capable of holding the deflection frame and having a movement of at least 2.5 in. (64 mm) at a rate
of 4 in. (100 mm)/min at a load of 10 lb (4.54 kg).
4.3 Measuring Device, for measuring the deflection of the specimen at break or pull out from between the support bars to a
tolerance of 0.05 in. (1.3 mm).
4.4 Cutting Device, for cutting the samples to 2 by 9 in. (50 by 229 mm).
5. Sampling
5.1For sampling, refer to ANSI/ASQC Z1.4–1993.
5.1 For sampling, refer to ANSI/ASQC Z1.4–most recent version.
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5.2 Specimens for test shall be 2 6 ⁄32 by 9 6 ⁄32 in. (50 6 0.8 by 229 6 0.8 mm).
5.3 Six samples shall be taken from each test unit, three cut with the long dimension in the machine direction, and three with
the long dimension across the machine direction. These samples are tested for deflection.
6. Preparation of Apparatus
6.1 Install the deflection frame in the tensile tester. Check to see that the three bars are parallel, and that the center bar is
accurately centered between the two outside bars. Position the frame so that the test sample can be placed with the wearing surface
touching the center bar, and the back surface touching the two outer bars, without deflection of the sample. This is the zero point
1
for measuring deflection. Check that the deflection speed of the tester is 4 6 ⁄8 in./min. (102 6 3 mm/min.). Check the deflection
1
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF06onResilientFloorCoveringsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeF06.20onTestMethods
- Products Construction/Materials .
Current edition approved March 10, 2003. Published May 2003. Originally approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F1304–2001.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2008. Published January 2009. Originally approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F1304-03.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
, Vol 14.02.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.04.
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FIG. 1 Deflection Frame
measuring device to see that it accurately measures the relative movement between the center bar and the frame holding the two
outer bars.
NOTE 1—If a pendulum-type weighing system is used on the test machine, which has appreciable movement of the attached jaw, the mechanism may
be locked in place to make measurement of the deflection easier, and to maintain the specified deflection rate, since measurement of the load is not
required. Electronic load cell machines usually have negligible movement.
7. Conditioning
7.1 After cutting the samples to size, condition the samples at 73.4 6 1.8°F (23 6 1°C) and 50 6 5 % relative
...