ASTM F2087-13

Standard Specification for Packing, Fiberglass, Braided, Rope, and Wick

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the general requirements and testing procedures for wick (Type I), rope (Type II), and braided (Type III) fiberglass packing used for boiler, furnace, and other high-temperature equipment seals. The material used for construction shall be a continuous, high-density-type ETG fiberglass material. Asbestos and other asbestos-containing components are disallowed. Each type of packing shall be manufactured according to the manufacturer's design, as follows: Type I shall be composed of twisted plied strands made into braids; Type II shall be laid up into the general form of a wick; and Type III shall be a loosely twisted rope. Unless otherwise specified, packing shall adhere to the dimensional values provided herein.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the general requirements and tests for braided, rope, and wick fiberglass packing used for boiler, furnace, and other high-temperature equipment seals for service temperatures up to 1000°F (538°C).  
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.  
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: 30-Jun-2013
• ICS: 27.060.01 - Burners and boilers in general
• Technical Committee: F25 - Ships and Marine Technology
• Drafting Committee: F25.02 - Insulation/Processes

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2087-01(2007) - Standard Specification for Packing, Fiberglass, Braided, Rope, and Wick
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2013
• Replaced By: ASTM F2087-13(2019) - Standard Specification for Packing, Fiberglass, Braided, Rope, and Wick
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2019

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F2087 −13 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Packing, Fiberglass, Braided, Rope, and Wick
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2087; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 3.2 plied—ayarnproductproducedbytwistingtogethertwo
or more ends of single fiberglass yarns.
1.1 This specification covers the general requirements and
3.3 strand—an ordered assemblage of textile fibers having a
tests for braided, rope, and wick fiberglass packing used for
high ratio of length to diameter and normally used as a unit,
boiler, furnace, and other high-temperature equipment seals for
including slivers, rovings, single yarns, plied yarns, cords,
service temperatures up to 1000°F (538°C).
braids, ropes, and so forth.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.4 yarn—portion of fiberglass reduced to thread to obtain a
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
fine and thin strand.
information only.
3.5 lot—unless otherwise specified herein, a lot shall consist
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
of all finished packing of one type and size produced in a
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
continuous run or at the same time under essentially the same
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
conditions. The sampling unit shall be one spool, reel, or coil
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
of packing as necessary to enable performance of the required
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
examinations or tests.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4. Classification
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.1 Classification—The material shall be of the following
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
types as specified (see 5.1):
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Type I—Wick
Type II—Rope
2. Referenced Documents
Type III—Braided
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
5. Ordering Information
D578 Specification for Glass Fiber Strands
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
5.1 Acquisition Requirements—Acquisition documents shall
D4268 Test Methods for Testing Fiber Ropes (Withdrawn
specify the following:
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2002)
(a) Title, number, and date of this specification;
(b) Type, size, and weight of spool, reel, or coil required
3. Terminology
(see Section 7);
3.1 braided fiberglass—a braid constructed of continuous (c) Marking requirements (see Section 15);
fiberglass strands. (d) Packaging requirements (see Section 16);
(e) Performance requirements; and
(f) Inspection, testing, and certification of the material shall
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships be agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier as part
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.02 on
of the purchase contract (see Sections 12 and 14).
Insulation/Processes.
Current edition approved July 1, 2013. Published July 2013. Originally approved
6. Materials and Manufacture
in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F2087 – 01 (2007). DOI:
10.1520/F2087-13.
6.1 Material—The material shall be a continuous, high-
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density-type ETG fiberglass material (see Specification D578).
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Asbestos and components containing asbestos are prohibited.
the ASTM website.
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6.2 Construction—The packing shall be composed of
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TABLE 2 Dimensions for Type II Rope Packing
into the general form of a wick or a loosely twisted rope
according to the manufacturer’s design. If a core is used, it Size Diameter in. (mm) ft/lb (m/kg)
shall be of the same material and construction. 001R 0.250 ± 0.025 (6.3 ± 0.6) 55.00 ± 5.50 (81.85 ± 8.19)
002R 0.375 ± 0.038 (9.5 ± 0.9) 23.50 ± 2.35 (34.97 ± 3.50)
003R 0.500 ± 0.050 (12.7 ± 1.3) 14
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Designation: F2087 − 01 (Reapproved 2007) F2087 − 13 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Packing, Fiberglass, Braided, Rope, and Wick
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2087; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the general requirements and tests for braided, rope, and wick fiberglass packing used for boiler,
furnace, and other high-temperature equipment seals for service temperatures up to 1000°F (538°C).
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.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D578 Specification for Glass Fiber Strands
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
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D4268 Test Methods for Testing Fiber Ropes (Withdrawn 2002)
3. Terminology
3.1 braided fiberglass—Aa braid constructed of continuous fiberglass strands.
3.2 plied—Aa yarn product produced by twisting together two or more ends of single fiberglass yarns.
3.3 strand—Anan ordered assemblage of textile fibers having a high ratio of length to diameter and normally used as a unit,
including slivers, rovings, single yarns, plied yarns, cords, braids, ropes, and so forth.
3.4 yarn—Portionportion of fiberglass reduced to thread to obtain a fine and thin strand.
3.5 lot—Unlessunless otherwise specified herein, a lot shouldshall consist of all finished packing of one type and size produced
in a continuous run or at the same time under essentially the same conditions. The sampling unit shouldshall be one spool, reel,
or coil of packing as necessary to enable performance of the required examinations or tests.
4. Classification
4.1 Classification—The material shall be of the following types as specified (see 5.1):
Type I—Wick
Type II—Rope
Type III—Braided
5. Ordering Information
5.1 Acquisition Requirements—Acquisition documents mustshall specify the following:
(a) Title, number, and date of this specification;
(b) Type, size, and weight of spool, reel, or coil required (see Section 7);
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.02 on
Insulation/Processes.
Current edition approved May 1, 2007July 1, 2013. Published June 2007July 2013. Originally approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 20012007 as
F2087 - 01.F2087 - 01(2007). DOI: 10.1520/F2087-01R07.10.1520/F2087-13.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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(c) Marking requirements (see Section 15);
(d) Packaging requirements (see Section 16);
(e) Performance requirements; and
(f) Inspection, testing, and certification of the material shouldshall be agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier as
part of the purchase contract (see Sections 12 and 14).
6. Materials and Manufacture
6.1 Material—The material shall be a continuous, high-density-type ETG fiberglass material (see Specification D578). Asbestos
and components containing asbestos are prohibited.
6.2 Construction—The packing shall be composed of twisted plied strands made into a braided packing or laid up into the
general form of a wick or a loosely twisted rope according to the manufacturer’s design. If a core is used, it shall be of the same
material and construction.
7. Dimensions and Tolerances
7.1 Type I Wick Packing—Unless otherwise specified (see 5.1), the packing shall come in 13-lb (5.9-kg) or 25-lb (11.3-kg)
spools, reels, or coils i
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