ASTM F2278-10
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Evaluating Paintball Barrier Netting
Standard Test Method for Evaluating Paintball Barrier Netting
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This method is performed to evaluate if paintball barrier netting will prevent an intact paintball or shell fragments exceeding 3 by 5 mm (0.118 by 0.197 in.) from passing through the netting.
This test method provides accurate results about the current effectiveness of the test specimen when field-tested in an existing installation. Laboratory results are particularly useful for testing the relative effectiveness of multiple test specimens.
The results stemming from the use of this test method may be used to evaluate the effectiveness of paintball barrier netting represented by the test specimen for use in delineating “goggles-on” areas found at paintball playing fields.
The base procedure outlined below is applicable to “field-testing.” Additional requirements for “laboratory” testing are noted.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method is designed to evaluate paintball barrier netting that may be used to delineate playing fields, chronograph areas, target ranges, and other “goggle-on” areas of an active paintball site. An apparatus is suggested to evaluate paintball barrier netting in a laboratory. On site testing does not require such an apparatus.
1.2 This standard is designed to be used in conjunction with Guide F2184.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard; the inch-pound units in parentheses are provided for information only.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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An American National Standard
Designation:F2278–10
Standard Test Method for
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Evaluating Paintball Barrier Netting
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2278; 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.
INTRODUCTION
This standard is intended to provide a basic test method that would allow the user to determine the
effectiveness of paintball barrier netting. The use of safe paintball barrier netting at paintball playing
facilities is critical to protect non-players from accidental impact of a paintball.
This specification is written within the current state-of-the-art of paintball barrier netting
technology. The intent is to revise this specification whenever substantive information becomes
available which justifies revising existing requirements or adding new requirements.
1. Scope F2272 Specification for Paintball Markers
1.1 Thistestmethodisdesignedtoevaluatepaintballbarrier
3. Terminology
netting that may be used to delineate playing fields, chrono-
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
graph areas, target ranges, and other “goggle-on” areas of an
3.1.1 “goggles-on” area, n—areas in which all persons are
active paintball site. An apparatus is suggested to evaluate
required to wear paintball goggles, such as and not limited to
paintball barrier netting in a laboratory. On site testing does not
playing fields, game areas, chronograph areas, and target
require such an apparatus.
ranges.
1.2 This standard is designed to be used in conjunction with
3.1.2 muzzle, n—the end of the paintball marker through
Guide F2184.
which the paintball is discharged, also referred to as the end of
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
the barrel.
standard; the inch-pound units in parentheses are provided for
3.1.3 paintball, n—a spherical ball, commonly with a diam-
information only.
eter of 17.3 mm (0.68 in.), comprised of a shell and a fill,
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
designed to be expelled from a paintball marker and conforms
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
to Specification F1979.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.4 paintball barrier netting, n—netting used in the sport
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
of paintball as a protective barrier.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.5 paintball marker, n—a device specifically designed to
2. Referenced Documents discharge paintballs. The device is sometimes referred to as a
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paintball gun.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.6 playing field, n—an area delineated by a boundary
F1979 Specification for Paintballs Used in the Sport of
marker, in which paintball games are conducted.
Paintball
3.1.7 shell, n—a rigid to semi-rigid material (generally of
F2184 Guide for Installation of Paintball Barrier Netting
gelatin) that encapsulates the fill of a paintball.
3.1.8 standard ambient temperature (SAT), n—used to de-
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
scribe a substance at a temperature of 25 6 2°C (77 6 4°F).
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.24 on
Paintball and Equipment.
4. Significance and Use
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2010. Published February 2010. Originally
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F2278 – 03. DOI:
4.1 This method is performed to evaluate if paintball barrier
10.1520/F2278-10.
netting will prevent an intact paintball or shell fragments
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exceeding 3 by 5 mm (0.118 by 0.197 in.) from passing
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
through the netting.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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4.2 This test method provides accurate results about the Figs. 2 and 3). The bottom crossbar must have a minimum
current effectiveness of the test specimen when field-tested in length of 2.74 m (108 in.) and a weight of 5.6 6 0.1 kg (12.3
an existing installation. Laboratory results are particularly 6 0.2 lb).
useful for testing the relative effectiveness of multiple test
7. Hazards
specimens.
7.1 Failure of the test specimen, particularly if an intact
4.3 The results stemming from the use of this test method
may be used to evaluate the effectiveness of pain
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
An American National Standard
Designation:F2278–03 Designation:F2278–10
Standard Test Method for
1
Evaluating Paintball Barrier Netting
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2278; 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.
INTRODUCTION
This standard is intended to provide a basic test method that would allow the user to determine the
effectiveness of paintball barrier netting. The use of safe paintball barrier netting at paintball playing
facilities is critical to protect non-players from accidental impact of a paintball.
This specification is written within the current state-of-the-art of paintball barrier netting
technology. The intent is to revise this specification whenever substantive information becomes
available which justifies revising existing requirements or adding new requirements.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method is designed to evaluate paintball barrier netting that may be used to delineate playing fields, chronograph
areas, target ranges, and other “goggle-on” areas of an active paintball site.An apparatus is suggested to evaluate paintball barrier
netting in a laboratory. On site testing does not require such an apparatus.
1.2The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard; the inch-pound units in parentheses are provided for
information only.
1.3
1.2 This standard is designed to be used in conjunction with Guide F2184.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard; the inch-pound units in parentheses are provided for
information only.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1979 Specification for Paintballs Used in the Sport of Paintball Specification for Paintballs Used in the Sport of Paintball
F2184 Guide for Installation of Paintball Barrier Netting
F2272 Specification for Paintball Markers
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 “goggles-on” area, n—areasinwhichallpersonsarerequiredtowearpaintballgoggles,suchasandnotlimitedtoplaying
fields, game areas, chronograph areas, and target ranges.
3.1.2 muzzle, n—the end of the paintball marker through which the paintball is discharged. Alsodischarged, also referred to as
the end of the barrel.
3.1.3 paintball, n—a spherical ball, commonly with a diameter of 17.3 mm (0.68 in.), comprised of a shell and a fill, designed
to be expelled from a paintball marker and conforms to Specification F1979.
3.1.4 paintball barrier netting, n—netting used in the sport of paintball as a protective barrier.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.24 on
Paintball and Equipment.
Current edition approved May 10, 2003. Published June 2003. DOI: 10.1520/F2278-03.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2010. Published February 2010. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F2278 – 03. DOI:
10.1520/F2278-10.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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3.1.5 paintball marker, n—a device specifically designed to discharge paintballs. The device is sometimes referred to as a
paintball gun.
3.1.6 playing field, n—an area delineated by a boundary marker, in which paintball games are conducted.
3.1.7 shell, n—a rigid to semi-rigid material (generally of gelatin) that encapsulates the fill of a paintball.
3.1.8 standard ambient temperature (SAT), n—used to describe a substance at a temperature of 25 6 2°C (77 6 4°F).
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This method is performed to evaluate if paintball barrier netting will prevent an intact paintball or shell fragments exceeding
3 by 5 mm (0.118 by 0.197 in.) from passing throu
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