ASTM F2440-04(2010)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Indoor Wall/Feature Padding
Standard Specification for Indoor Wall/Feature Padding
ABSTRACT
This specification covers wall padding and padding for other indoor structures. All padding constructions are included. Qualification of construction designs and comparison of products shall be discussed. The padding can be classified into two types: Type 1 for permanently attached paddings and Type 2 for removable paddings. The paddings can also be classified into grades: Grade A for coated paddings and Grade B for covered or encased paddings. Physical properties such as shock absorption, gmax, HIC, and thickness shall be determined.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The padding shall be constructed to yield the values listed in Table 1 throughout the impact area under the conditions of the manufacturer's warranty.
Special requirements for the padding shall be subject to purchase agreements. Special requirements shall never reduce any of the basic requirements listed in this standard.
Good manufacturing practices shall be used in the construction and inspection of the padding.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers wall padding and padding for other indoor structures. All padding constructions are included. The intended use of this specification is for the qualification of construction designs and comparison of products.
Note 1—This specification was developed due to the numerous designs in existence and the need to provide a method to determine if a wall pad meets a minimum level of protection.
Note 2—There is no equivalent ISO standard.
1.2 The values as stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for information only.
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. See 7.1 for specific hazards statement.
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An American National Standard
Designation: F2440 – 04 (Reapproved 2010)
Standard Specification for
Indoor Wall/Feature Padding
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2440; 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 5. Significance and Use
1.1 This specification covers wall padding and padding for 5.1 The padding shall be constructed to yield the values
other indoor structures.All padding constructions are included. listed in Table 1 throughout the impact area under the condi-
The intended use of this specification is for the qualification of tions of the manufacturer’s warranty.
construction designs and comparison of products. 5.2 Special requirements for the padding shall be subject to
purchase agreements. Special requirements shall never reduce
NOTE 1—Thisspecificationwasdevelopedduetothenumerousdesigns
any of the basic requirements listed in this standard.
in existence and the need to provide a method to determine if a wall pad
5.3 Good manufacturing practices shall be used in the
meets a minimum level of protection.
NOTE 2—There is no equivalent ISO standard. construction and inspection of the padding.
1.2 The values as stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
6. Performance Requirements
standard. The values in parentheses are given for information
6.1 TherequirementslistedinthissectionandinTable1are
only.
minimal for new and reconditioned padding.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
6.2 Shock Absorption:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
6.2.1 Determine the shock absorption properties of the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
padding in accordance with instrumentation of Specification
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
F1292.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. See 7.1 for specific
6.2.2 The maximum g values for the padding shall not
max
hazards statement.
exceed 200 and the HIC shall not exceed 1000 as listed in
Table 1. Lower values for g and HIC indicate better
2. Referenced Documents
max
2 shock-absorbing values.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1292 Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing
NOTE 3—Under the specified test conditions (that is, missile size,
impact velocity, and so forth), lower g values indicate better shock-
Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
max
absorbing properties.
3. Terminology
6.3 Thickness—The thickness of the new or reconditioned
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
padding shall be sufficient to provide the shock-absorption
3.1.1 coating—polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or PVC copoly-
properties listed in Table 1.
mer, or both, or other suitable polymeric materials.
7. General Requirements
4. Classification
7.1 Wall padding is normally produced in sections that are
4.1 Classify padding in accordance with the specific appli-
assembled prior to use.The padding shall be installed such that
cation.
these sections are fastened securely together to prevent them
Type 1: Permanently attached Type 2: Removable
from becoming separated during use. (Warning—Areas of
Grade A: Coated Grade B: Covered or encased
padding missing coating or covering are considered health
hazards.)
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
8. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
Equipment a
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