ASTM F1157-04(2010)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Classifying the Relative Performance of the Physical Properties of Security Seals
Standard Practice for Classifying the Relative Performance of the Physical Properties of Security Seals
ABSTRACT
This practice covers methods for testing the physical properties of mechanical (passive) security seals. Where appropriate, the various tests include particular apparatus or procedural specifications required for different types of security seals. A security seal shall be evaluated in accordance with its classification into one of five general groups and its performance in the following six tests: pull (tensile) shear, bending, impact, low temperature impact, and high temperature pull (tensile). A security seal shall receive a grade designation based upon its measured performance in each of the required tests. The seals shall be classified according to groups: Group 1; Group 2; Group 3; Group 4; and Group 5. Pull test, shear test, bending test, impact test, and extreme temperature tests shall be performed to conform with the specified requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers methods for testing the physical properties of mechanical (passive) security seals. Where appropriate, the various tests include particular apparatus or procedural specifications required for different types of security seals. This practice does not address adhesive (tape or label style) or electronic types of security seals.
1.2 This practice will serve as a basis for comparing the response of various security seals under different simulated modes of attack. The security seal to be evaluated shall first be classified into established groupings, and then tested in the manner designated as most suitable for that class of seal, in accordance with Classification F832.
1.3 A mechanical security seal is a single use, passive device intended to detect tampering or entry into the sealed item. Removal of the security seal requires permanent and irreversible damage to the seal. The following procedures reflect the relative performance of security seals when subject to various destructive physical attacks. These tests simulate known and likely security seal implementation and attack methods.
1.4 Security seals often contain unique identification markings for authentication purposes to discourages duplication and to prevent reapplication. This practice does not address unique identifiers or vulnerabilities of security seals.
Note 1—See Guide F1158 for procedures on the inspection and evaluation of tampering of security seals. See also Guide F946.
1.5 It is the responsibility of users of this practice to interpret their specific security needs concerning the application of seals, and to determine the grade of seal appropriate for their particular application. ASTM assumes no responsibility for losses occurring as a result of a defeated seal, whether the defeat is apparent, or the seal is not suited for its application.
1.6 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for information only.
1.7 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test procedures portion, Section 6, of this practice. 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.
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Designation: F1157 − 04(Reapproved 2010)
Standard Practice for
Classifying the Relative Performance of the Physical
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Properties of Security Seals
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1157; 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 for losses occurring as a result of a defeated seal, whether the
defeat is apparent, or the seal is not suited for its application.
1.1 This practice covers methods for testing the physical
properties of mechanical (passive) security seals. Where 1.6 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be
appropriate, the various tests include particular apparatus or regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are given
procedural specifications required for different types of secu- for information only.
rityseals.Thispracticedoesnotaddressadhesive(tapeorlabel
1.7 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
style) or electronic types of security seals.
test procedures portion, Section 6, of this practice. This
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
1.2 This practice will serve as a basis for comparing the
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
response of various security seals under different simulated
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
modes of attack. The security seal to be evaluated shall first be
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
classified into established groupings, and then tested in the
tions prior to use.
manner designated as most suitable for that class of seal, in
accordance with Classification F832.
2. Referenced Documents
1.3 A mechanical security seal is a single use, passive
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
device intended to detect tampering or entry into the sealed
F832 Classification for Security Seals
item. Removal of the security seal requires permanent and
F883 Performance Specification for Padlocks
irreversible damage to the seal. The following procedures
F946 Guide for Establishing Security Seal Control and
reflect the relative performance of security seals when subject
Accountability Procedures
to various destructive physical attacks. These tests simulate
F1158 Guide for Inspection and Evaluation of Tampering of
known and likely security seal implementation and attack
Security Seals
methods.
3. Terminology
1.4 Security seals often contain unique identification mark-
ings for authentication purposes to discourages duplication and
3.1 Definitions:
to prevent reapplication. This practice does not address unique
3.1.1 locked seal—condition, as intended by the
identifiers or vulnerabilities of security seals.
manufacturer, which secures the sealed item and cannot be
NOTE 1—See Guide F1158 for procedures on the inspection and
reversed or opened without physical destruction of the security
evaluation of tampering of security seals. See also Guide F946.
seal.
1.5 It is the responsibility of users of this practice to
3.1.2 open condition—condition which could allow entry
interpret their specific security needs concerning the applica-
into the sealed item and, for the purposes of this practice, a
tion of seals, and to determine the grade of seal appropriate for
failed security seal.
their particular application. ASTM assumes no responsibility
3.1.3 security seal—passive, one-time locking device used
to indicate tampering or entry, and may be designed to offer
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F12 on Security
Systems and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F12.50 on
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Locking Devices. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved May 1, 2010. Published May 2010. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F1157 – 04. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F1157-04R10. the ASTM website.
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limitedresistancetoforcedentry.Securitysealsrequireinspec- 5.2.1.1 Group 1—Flexible cable and wire seals, which can
tion to determine a tampering or entry event. be fixed or adjustable length.
5.2.1.2 Group 2—Strap and cinch seals.
4. Summary of Practice
5.2.1.3 Group 3—Rigid bolt and rod seals, including heavy
4.1 Asecurity seal shall be evaluated in accordance with its duty metal padlock type.
5.2.1
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