ASTM F655-13
(Specification)Standard Specification for Test Carpets and Pads for Vacuum Cleaner Testing (Withdrawn 2022)
Standard Specification for Test Carpets and Pads for Vacuum Cleaner Testing (Withdrawn 2022)
ABSTRACT
This specification provides the construction details, replacement procedures, and selection criteria for the standard test carpets and pads used when testing vacuum cleaners. The carpet types, which shall be constructed in accordance with the physical requirements provided herein, are classified as follows: shag custom tufted test carpet; plush custom tufted test carpet; multilevel custom tufted test carpet; and level loop test carpet. Padding, on the other hand, shall be of the sponge rubber type of waffle construction with a reinforcing skrim.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification provides construction details and a replacement procedure for the standard carpet and pad to be used when testing vacuum cleaners.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification provides construction details and a replacement procedure for the standard carpet and pad to be used when testing vacuum cleaners.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F11 on Vacuum Cleaners, this specification was withdrawn in July 2022 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.
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Designation:F655 −13
Standard Specification for
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Test Carpets and Pads for Vacuum Cleaner Testing
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF655;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope F2756 TestMethodforDeterminingEnergyConsumptionof
Vacuum Cleaners
1.1 This specification provides construction details and a
F2797 Test Method for Evaluating Edge Cleaning Effective-
replacement procedure for the standard carpet and pad to be
ness of Vacuum Cleaners
used when testing vacuum cleaners.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3. Basis of Selection
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
3.1 These standard carpets and pads are intended to provide
information only.
a database and shall meet the following requirements:
3.1.1 Representative of carpets currently in popular use in
2. Referenced Documents
the United States.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.2 Reasonable anticipation of continued availability.
F555 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Upright
3.1.3 Compatible with other ASTM Committee F11 meth-
Vacuum Cleaner
ods.
F608 Test Method for Evaluation of Carpet Embedded Dirt
3.1.4 Provide a separation of cleaning effectiveness ratings
Removal Effectiveness of Household/Commercial
between products with good reliability and repeatability.
Vacuum Cleaners
F922 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Electric
4. Classification
Motorized Nozzle
4.1 The carpet types shall be classified according to ac-
F1284 Test Method for Evaluating Carpet Embedded Dirt
cepted carpet industry practice, such as shag, multilevel, plush,
Removal Effectiveness of Residential Central Vacuum
etc.
Cleaning Systems
F1334 Test Method for Determining A-Weighted Sound
5. Physical Requirements
Power Level of Vacuum Cleaners
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5.1 Carpets —The following carpet types and construction
F1409 Test Method for Straight Line Movement of Vacuum
have been found acceptable for use in vacuum cleaner testing.
Cleaners While Cleaning Carpets
They shall be made in accordance with the physical require-
F1411 Practice for Presenting Selected Information on
ments given in Table 1, Table 2 and Table 3.
Vacuum Cleaners for Consumer Use
F1601 Test Method for Motor Life Evaluation of an Electric
NOTE 1—A variance of 67 % in face weight is allowable per HUD
Motorized Nozzle for Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
guidelines. When a new construction is needed, the proposed custom
F1692 Test Method for Life Evaluation of a Turbine- tufted test carpets should be subjected to construction verification as well
as cleanability testing prior to acceptance for use.
Powered Nozzle for Household Central Vacuum Cleaning
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Systems
5.2 Padding —Sponge rubber type of waffle construction
F2609 Test Method for Litter-Cleaning Effectiveness of with a reinforcing skrim. See Table 4 for a description of the
Vacuum Cleaners
construction.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F11 on The central source for the test carpets at this time is SDLAtlas, 3934 Airway
Vacuum Cleaners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F11.21 on Drive,RockHill,SC29732.Ifyouareawareofalternativesuppliers,pleaseprovide
Cleanability. this information to ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive
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CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2013.PublishedJuly2013.Originallyapproved careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee, which
in1980.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2011asF655 – 11.DOI:10.1520/F0655- you may attend.
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13. The sole source of supply of the padding (Grandstand) is General Felt
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F655−13
TABLE 1 Custom Carpet Construction Specifications
Plush Multi-Level Frieze Level Loop
Woven
Construction Tufted Tufted Tufted
(through back)
1 1 1
Gauge/Pitch ⁄9 in., no shift ⁄10 in., no shift ⁄8 in., no shift 216
Pile Height 0.5 ± 0.02 in. (12.7 ± 0.5 mm) 0.416 ± 0.02 in. (10.6 ± 0.5 m
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