ASTM D6337-98(2013)

Standard Practice for Physical Characterization of Woven Paint Applicator Fabrics

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 It is important to recognize that all woven paint applicator fabrics are pile fabrics and can be a combination of several different yarns, in a range of densities, chemical compositions, and pile heights, which may influence painting performance.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the dimensions, terminology, and characteristics generally considered of importance to those dealing with woven paint applicator fabrics and describes methods for determining these parameters. This practice is not meant to be a definitive analytical method to deformulate woven fabrics.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.3 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: 31-Oct-2013
• ICS: 01.040.59 - Textile and leather technology (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 59.120.50 - Dying and finishing equipment
• Technical Committee: D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• Drafting Committee: D01.61 - Paint Application Tools

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D6337-98(2007) - Standard Practice for Physical Characterization of Woven Paint Applicator Fabrics
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2013
• Replaced By: ASTM D6337-98(2019) - Standard Practice for Physical Characterization of Woven Paint Applicator Fabrics
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2019
• Referred By: ASTM D7802-12(2016) - Standard Terminology for Paint Roller Application Tools
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D6337 − 98 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Practice for
Physical Characterization of Woven Paint Applicator
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Fabrics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6337; 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 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 backcoating, n—a resin coating that is usually applied
1.1 This practice covers the dimensions, terminology, and
to the back of a fabric and heat cured to enhance its stability.
characteristics generally considered of importance to those
dealing with woven paint applicator fabrics and describes
3.2.2 backing, n—a set of warp yarns or ends of defined
methods for determining these parameters. This practice is not
composition that help create the base of a fabric that runs the
meant to be a definitive analytical method to deformulate
length of the fabric (see Fig. 1).
woven fabrics.
3.2.3 case of fabric, n—a box of cloth, ready for shipping,
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
usually consisting of slit reels.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3.2.4 dyelot, n—a specific quantity that is processed to-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
gether and can be comparatively ranked within or among other
and are not considered standard.
dyelots.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2.5 end, n—one warp yarn (see Fig. 1).
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- 3.2.6 fiber, n—an individual strand or filament of finite or
continuous length that may be of a natural or synthetic origin.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.7 filling, n—an individual yarn of defined composition
that interlaces with warp ends at right angles in a woven fabric
2. Referenced Documents
to help form the base of a pile fabric (see Fig. 1).
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.2.8 laboratory sample, n—a sample from each case of
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
fabric for acceptance testing.
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
3.2.9 lot sample, n—a sample for acceptance testing con-
D1777 Test Method for Thickness of Textile Materials
sisting of a random number of dyelots as directed in agreement
D3774 Test Method for Width of Textile Fabric
between purchaser and supplier.
D3775 Test Method forWarp (End) and Filling (Pick) Count
of Woven Fabrics
3.2.10 pick, n—one filling yarn (see Fig. 1).
D3776 Test Methods for Mass Per Unit Area (Weight) of
3.2.11 pick glass, n—an instrument with a magnifying lens
Fabric
and a set viewing field of one square inch used to identify
construction (see Fig. 2).
3. Terminology
3.2.12 pile, n—an additional set of warp yarns or ends of
3.1 Definitions:
defined composition that are introduced into a pile fabric to
3.1.1 Several terms in this practice are defined in accor-
make cut or uncut loops on the surface that are approximately
dance with Terminology D123.
perpendicular to the plane of the backing and filling (see Fig.
1).
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and
3.2.13 pile fabric, n—a three-dimensional cloth with inter-
Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.61 on Paint Application Tools. lacing at right angles of three systems of yarn as warp, fill, and
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2013. Published November 2013. Originally
pile.
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D6337 – 98 (2007).
3.2.13.1 Discussion—Pile fabrics have a fur-like face that
DOI: 10.1520/D6337-98R13.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or can consist of cut or uncut loops.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
3.2.14 pile fabric composition, n—the total make-up of the
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. fabric, being either natural or synthetic, or a combination.
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3.2.21 test specimen, n—a specimen cut from a reel of
fabric.
3.2.21.1 Discussion—Each specimen shall be 6 in. (152.4
mm) in length, with one side of each specimen parallel to the
warp ends.
3.2.22 total fabric density, n—fabric weight in ounces per
square yard of finished fabric.
3.2.23 tuft, n—
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