ASTM F430-13(2024)

Standard Specification for Paper Used for Vacuum Cleaner Filter Bags

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Air permeability is an important factor in the performance of vacuum cleaner bag filter media, because it is a direct indicator of the resistance to air flow. It may also indicate the size of vacuum cleaner bag needed to achieve the desired air flow volume.  
4.2 Performance specifications, both industrial and military, have been set up on the basis of air permeability and are used in the purchase of materials where permeability is of interest.  
4.3 Since air permeability is not a linear function of pressure differential between paper surfaces, all tests should be made at a prescribed pressure differential, 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) of water.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers procedures to be followed for qualifying papers to be used in the manufacture of vacuum cleaner bags and filters. The filtration efficiency of the paper is not evaluated with the use of these test methods.  
1.2 The procedures appear in the following sections:    
Procedure  
Sections  
Air Permeability (Test Method D737)  
3 – 5  
Basis Weight (TAPPI Test Method T 410)  
6 – 8  
Bursting Strength (Mullen Test) (TAPPI Test Method T 403)  
9 – 11  
Internal Tearing Resistance (TAPPI Test Method T 414)  
12 – 14  
Tensile Breaking Strength (TAPPI Test Method T 494)  
15 – 17  
1.3 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.  
1.4 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2023
• ICS: 85.080 - Paper products
• ICS: 85.080.99 - Other paper products
• Technical Committee: F11 - Vacuum Cleaners
• Drafting Committee: F11.23 - Filtration

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F430-13(2018) - Standard Specification for Paper Used for Vacuum Cleaner Filter Bags
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2024

Overview

ASTM F430-13(2024): Standard Specification for Paper Used for Vacuum Cleaner Filter Bags, established by ASTM International, provides a comprehensive framework for qualifying paper materials intended for use in vacuum cleaner filter bags and filters. This international standard ensures that paper products used in vacuum cleaner bags meet essential mechanical and performance characteristics to support efficient air filtration and reliable operation.

ASTM F430-13(2024) specifies procedures for evaluating critical paper properties, including air permeability, basis weight, bursting strength, internal tearing resistance, and tensile breaking strength. These criteria are fundamental for determining the suitability of paper as a filtration media, directly impacting both vacuum cleaner performance and user safety.

Key Topics

• Air Permeability

  • Evaluated using ASTM D737 test method
  • Directly correlates with resistance to airflow and overall filter efficiency
  • Standardizes testing conditions (0.5 in. water pressure differential) to ensure comparable results

• Basis Weight

  • Determined by TAPPI T 410 test method
  • Indicates the mass of paper per unit area, affecting durability and operation

• Bursting Strength

  • Measured using TAPPI T 403
  • Reflects paper’s capacity to resist rupture under normal use conditions

• Internal Tearing Resistance

  • Tested per TAPPI T 414
  • Evaluates resistance to tearing, crucial for preventing filter bag failure

• Tensile Breaking Strength

  • Assessed by TAPPI T 494
  • Represents the paper’s resistance to breaking under tension, important for manufacturing and operational integrity

Applications

ASTM F430-13(2024) is widely applicable across multiple industries and sectors where vacuum cleaner filter bags are essential. Key applications include:

• Domestic and Commercial Vacuum Cleaners

  • Manufacturers ensure filter bags maintain airflow, durability, and safety during regular use

• Industrial Filtration Systems

  • Industrial vacuum systems rely on paper filters qualified according to this standard for efficient separation and safe dust containment

• Military Equipment Procurement

  • Military and government contracts often specify minimum air permeability and mechanical strength requirements based on standardized test results

• Supply Chain and Quality Assurance

  • Material suppliers and converters use this standard to validate new batches of paper and maintain consistent product quality

Using ASTM F430-13(2024) helps manufacturers, suppliers, and end-users assure product reliability and performance, ultimately reducing risks of filter rupture, dust leakage, and machine malfunction.

Related Standards

Companies and organizations implementing ASTM F430-13(2024) should also be aware of related standards that complement this specification:

• ASTM D737 - Test Method for Air Permeability of Textile Fabrics
• TAPPI T 403 - Bursting Strength of Paper
• TAPPI T 410 - Basis Weight of Paper and Paperboard
• TAPPI T 414 - Internal Tearing Resistance of Paper
• TAPPI T 494 - Tensile Breaking Strength of Paper and Paperboard

Compliance with these referenced standards is integral to meeting the requirements of ASTM F430-13(2024) for paper used in vacuum cleaner filter bags. Adopting this specification supports improved product quality, regulatory compliance, and international acceptance within the filtration and cleaning equipment industries.

Standards Content (Sample)

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.
Designation: F430 − 13 (Reapproved 2024)
Standard Specification for
Paper Used for Vacuum Cleaner Filter Bags
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F430; 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 2.2 TAPPI Standards:
T 403 Bursting Strength of Paper
1.1 This specification covers procedures to be followed for
T 410 Basis Weight of Paper and Paperboard
qualifying papers to be used in the manufacture of vacuum
T 414 Internal Tearing Resistance of Paper
cleaner bags and filters. The filtration efficiency of the paper is
T 494 Tensile Breaking Strength of Paper and Paperboard
not evaluated with the use of these test methods.
(using constant rate of elongation apparatus)
1.2 The procedures appear in the following sections:
AIR PERMEABILITY
Procedure Sections
Air Permeability (Test Method D737) 3 – 5
3. Scope
Basis Weight (TAPPI Test Method T 410) 6 – 8
Bursting Strength (Mullen Test) (TAPPI Test 9 – 11
3.1 This test method covers the direct determination of the
Method T 403)
Internal Tearing Resistance (TAPPI Test 12 – 14 air permeability of vacuum cleaner bag filter media by the
Method T 414)
calibrated orifice method.
Tensile Breaking Strength (TAPPI Test 15 – 17
Method T 494)
4. Significance and Use
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
4.1 Air permeability is an important factor in the perfor-
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
mance of vacuum cleaner bag filter media, because it is a direct
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
indicator of the resistance to air flow. It may also indicate the
and are not considered standard.
size of vacuum cleaner bag needed to achieve the desired air
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
flow volume.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.2 Performance specifications, both industrial and military,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
have been set up on the basis of air permeability and are used
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
in the purchase of materials where permeability is of interest.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.3 Since air permeability is not a linear function of pressure
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
differential between paper surfaces, all tests should be made at
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
a prescribed pressure differential, 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) of water.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
5. Procedure
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5.1 Determine the air permeability of the paper in accor-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
dance with Test Method D737.
2. Referenced Documents
BASIS WEIGHT
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6. Scope
D737 Test Method for Air Permeability of Textile Fabrics
6.1 This test method covers the determination of the basis
weight of paper used in the manufacture of vacuum cleaner
bags.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F11 on
Vacuum Cleaners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F11.23 on
7. Significance and Use
Filtration.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2024. Published January 2024. Originally
7.1 The basis weight is a measure of the substance of the
approved in 1975. Last previous edition
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