ASTM D5167-91(1997)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Melting of Hot-Applied Joint and Crack Sealant and Filler for Evaluation
Standard Practice for Melting of Hot-Applied Joint and Crack Sealant and Filler for Evaluation
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1.1 This standard establishes the procedure for melting or heating, or both, of hot-applied joint and crack sealants and fillers in preparation for the making of test specimens used in the laboratory evaluations of the sealants and fillers. Refer to the specific standard material specification for sampling requirements, test sample quantity, temperatures and times for melting and heating, and the number of specimens required for testing.
1.2 This procedure is applicable to the hot-applied joint and crack sealants and fillers used in both portland cement and asphaltic-concrete pavements.
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. For specific precautions see Section 7.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are provided for information purposes only.
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Designation: D 5167 – 91 (Reapproved 1997)
Standard Practice for
Melting of Hot-Applied Joint and Crack Sealant and Filler for
Evaluation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5167; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope or filler to which the sealant or filler can be heated and still
conform to the particular specification requirements.
1.1 This standard establishes the procedure for melting or
3.1.3 recommended application temperature—any tempera-
heating, or both, of hot-applied joint and crack sealants and
ture between the recommended safe heating temperature and
fillers in preparation for the making of test specimens used in
the recommended pouring temperature.
the laboratory evaluations of the sealants and fillers. Refer to
the specific standard material specification for sampling re-
4. Significance and Use
quirements, test sample quantity, temperatures and times for
4.1 It is intended that this practice be used by manufactur-
melting and heating, and the number of specimens required for
ers, users and testing agencies. The use of this practice
testing.
establishes a uniform procedure for the melting or heating of
1.2 This procedure is applicable to the hot-applied joint and
hot-applied sealants and fillers. It is not intended to establish
crack sealants and fillers used in both portland cement and
test procedures or conditions of test which are associated with
asphaltic-concrete pavements.
each of the joint sealants and fillers.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5. Standard Conditions
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.1 The laboratory atmospheric conditions, hereinafter re-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
ferred to as standard conditions, shall be as detailed in
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific
Specification E 171, 73.4 6 3.6°F (23 6 2°C) and 50 %
precautions see Section 7.
relative humidity 65 %. The material shall be conditioned for
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
24 h at standard conditions before melting or heating.
as the standard. The values in parentheses are provided for
information purposes only.
6. Apparatus
6.1 Laboratory Melter:
2. Referenced Documents
6.1.1 The equipment for melting of the joint sealant or filler
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2 shall be an oil jacketed melter equipped with a mechanical
E 1 Specification for ASTM Thermometers
agitator and thermometers for the oil bath and material in the
E 77 Test Method for the Inspection and Verification of
2 melting vat.
Thermometers
6.1.2 The heat transfer oil shall be a high flash point oil, that
E 171 Specification for Standard Atmospheres for Condi-
3 is, in excess of 600°F (315°C).
tioning and Testing Materials
6.1.3 The heat source shall be thermostatically controlled
3. Terminology and capable of maintaining the heat transfer oil temperature
within a tolerance of 65°F (63°C) and capable of heating the
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
oil to a maximum of 550°F (288°C).
3.1.1 recommended safe heating temperature—The maxi-
6.1.4 The mechanical agitator speed for the material shall be
mum temperature recommended by the manufacturer of the
30 6 5 rpm when fully loaded and the agitator speed for the oil
sealant or filler to which the sealant or filler can be heated and
bath shall be such to allow continuous circulation of the oil.
still conform to the particular specification requirements.
6.1.5 Except when adding the sealant or filler sample, or
3.1.2 recommended pouring temperature—The minimum
checking temperature, the melter’s pots shall be covered with
temperature recommended by the manufacturer of the sealant
close fitting lids.
6.1.6 Refer to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 (bottom discharge type) and
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-4 on Road and
Fig. 3 (removable can type) for typical laboratory melters. Also
Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.33 on
see Note 1.
Formed-In-Place Sealants for Joints and Cracks in Pavements.
Current edition approved Sept. 15, 1991. Published November 1991. 6.2 The thermometers used in this melting operation shall
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.03.
meet the requirements of Specification E 1 and be checked for
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.09.
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D 5167
FIG. 1 Detailed Drawing of Joint Sealant Laboratory Melting Unit
calibration using Test Method E 77. 7.2 Safe Heating Temperature—It is imperative that the
manufacturer’s recommended safe heating temperatures be
NOTE 1—The removable can type melter as shown in Fig. 3 is very
obtained for the material to be evaluated. The temperature of
similar in design to the melter shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. Fig. 3’s pots are
designed to be removed so the melted material can be poured. Extra care the material must not exceed the safe heating temperature.
must be taken when using this type of melter. Check the manufacturer’s
7.3 The laboratory melter unit should be located under an
recommended safety procedures before use.
exhaust hood to disperse fumes.
7. Precautions
7.4 Joint/crack sealants and fillers are manufactured from a
variety of materials. To avoid compatibility problems, clean the
7.1 Prior to beginning sampling and heating of sealants or
melter so that it is free of all cleaning solvents and previously
fillers, a Material Safety Data Sheet must be obtained from the
melted material.
sealant or filler manufacturer so that proper safe handling
techniques will be used.
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D 5167
FIG. 2 Detailed Drawing of Joint Sealant Laboratory Melting Unit
8. Procedure maximum oil bath temperature).
8.2.2 Sample Addition— The sample pot in the melting unit
8.1 Sample Preparation:
shall be clean and free of any residue from previous heated
8.1.1 Obtain the sample which is delivered to the laboratory
sealants or fillers as well as cleaning materials.
for testing in accordance with
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