Standard Specification for Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Rod and Tube Used in Live Line Tools 

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This specification covers the technical characteristics of and test methods for insulating rods and foam-filled tubes made from fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) that are intended for use in live line tools. This specification does not include insulating foam-filled tubes and rods made from other materials, as well as fittings and attachments to the rods and foam-filled tubes for complete tools are not covered in this specification. The rods and tubes shall undergo four types of tests, namely: design test, sample test, routine test, and acceptance test. Tests shall be conducted to evaluate the following mechanical and electrical properties: wicking, bending deflection, horizontal crush, tension, shear, compression, modulus of elasticity, and mechanical aging; and dielectric current and leakage.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers insulating rods and foam-filled tubes made from fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) that are intended for use in live line tools.  
1.2 This specification does not include insulating foam-filled tubes and rods from other materials. Specifications for fittings and attachments to rods and foam-filled tubes for complete tools are not covered in this specification.  
1.3 This specification establishes the technical characteristics that the tubes and rods must satisfy.  
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 12, of this specification. 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.  
1.5 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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Designation:F711 −17
Standard Specification for
Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Rod and Tube Used in
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Live Line Tools
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF711;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 Thisspecificationcoversinsulatingrodsandfoam-filled 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
tubes made from fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) that are 3.1.1 acceptance test—a type of test made at the option of
intended for use in live line tools. the purchaser.
3.1.2 design test—atypeoftestmadeonasampletreatedas
1.2 This specification does not include insulating foam-
representative of an industrial product. These tests will not
filled tubes and rods from other materials. Specifications for
generally be repeated in quantity production.
fittings and attachments to rods and foam-filled tubes for
complete tools are not covered in this specification.
3.1.3 insulating tubes and rods—fiberglass-reinforced plas-
tic (FRP) products manufactured using processes so that the
1.3 This specification establishes the technical characteris-
tubes and rods produced will meet the electrical and mechani-
tics that the tubes and rods must satisfy.
cal tests prescribed in this specification.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
3.1.4 interior foam-filled tube—homogeneous unicellular
test method portion, Section 12, of this specification. This
thermosetting foam filling with closed cells blown with non-
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
combustible gases. The foam filling shall be bonded to the
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
interior tube wall. The foam filling should be free of voids,
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
separations, holes, cracks, etc.
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.5 routine test—a type of test made regularly on produc-
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
tion material.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.6 visual inspection—a visual check made to detect
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
constructional defects.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4. Ordering Information
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.1 Outside Diameter Sizes—Foam-filled FRP tube and
solid FRP rod shall meet the outside diameter dimensions
2. Referenced Documents
shown in Table 1.The tolerances shown will assist in ensuring
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
interchangeability with interfacing equipment.
D149Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and
4.2 Inspection of the material shall be agreed upon between
DielectricStrengthofSolidElectricalInsulatingMaterials
the purchaser and the seller as part of the purchase contract.
at Commercial Power Frequencies
D638Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics 5. Materials and Manufacture
D695Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid
5.1 Except for those test methods leading to destruction,
Plastics
neither the FRP tube, foam, or the bond between them shall
deteriorate during the prescribed mechanical and electrical
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tests of this specification.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on
Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of
6. Physical Requirements
Subcommittee F18.35 on Tools & Equipment.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2017. Published December 2017. Originally
6.1 The materials shall conform to the diameters prescribed
approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F711–02 (2013).
in Table 1 for tube and rod.
DOI: 10.1520/F0711-17.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
6.2 The standard sizes listed by nominal diameter are
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
recommended and do not preclude the manufacture of other
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. sizes or shapes.
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F711−17
TABLE 1 Standard Tube and Rod Outside Diameters
design rod
Visual design tube
Nominal Diameter Min Diameter Max Diameter
TYPE design rod
in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
acceptance tube
Tube 1 (25.4) 0.98 (24.9) 1.02 (25.9)
acceptance rod
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1 ⁄4 (31.8) 1.22 (31.0) 1.27 (32.3)
Dimensional ac
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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: F711 − 02 (Reapproved 2013) F711 − 17
Standard Specification for
Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Rod and Tube Used in
1
Live Line Tools
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F711; 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 insulating rods and foam-filled tubes made from fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) that are
intended for use in live line tools.
1.2 This specification does not include insulating foam-filled tubes and rods from other materials. Specifications for fittings and
attachments to rods and foam-filled tubes for complete tools are not covered in this specification.
1.3 This specification establishes the technical characteristics that the tubes and rods must satisfy.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 12, of this specification. 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 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:
D149 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at
Commercial Power Frequencies
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D695 Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 acceptance test—a type of test made at the option of the purchaser.
3.1.2 design test—a type of test made on a sample treated as representative of an industrial product. These tests will not
generally be repeated in quantity production.
3.1.3 insulating tubes and rods—fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) products manufactured using processes so that the tubes and
rods produced will meet the electrical and mechanical tests prescribed in this specification.
3.1.4 interior foam-filled tube—homogeneous unicellular thermosetting foam filling with closed cells blown with noncombus-
tible gases. The foam filling shall be bonded to the interior tube wall. The foam filling should be free of voids, separations, holes,
cracks, etc.
3.1.5 routine test—a type of test made regularly on production material.
3.1.6 visual inspection—a visual check made to detect constructional defects.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F18.35 on Tools & Equipment.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2013Nov. 1, 2017. Published December 2013December 2017. Originally approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 20072013
as F711 – 02 (2013).(2007). DOI: 10.1520/F0711-02R13.10.1520/F0711-17.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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F711 − 17
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Outside Diameter Sizes—Foam-filled FRP tube and solid FRP rod shall meet the outside diameter dimensions shown in
Table 1. The tolerances shown will assist in ensuring interchangeability with interfacing equipment.
4.2 Inspection of the material shall be agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller as part of the purchase contract.
5. Materials and Manufacture
5.1 Except for those test methods leading to destruction, neither the FRP tube, foam, or the bond between them shall deteriorate
during the prescribed mechanical and electrical tests of this specification.
6. Physical Requirements
6.1 The materials shall conform to the diameters prescribed in Table
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