ASTM F737-86(1998)e1
(Specification)Standard Performance Specification for Ice Hockey Skate Blades (Withdrawn 2002)
Standard Performance Specification for Ice Hockey Skate Blades (Withdrawn 2002)
SCOPE
1.1 This performance specification covers skate blades used in the sport of ice hockey.
1.2 This performance specification is designed to outline acceptable performance requirements without restricting the use of specific materials or construction.
1.3 This performance specification covers classes of skate blades used by hockey players excluding those used by goalkeepers.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. Inch-pound units in parenthesis are listed for information only.
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7, of this specification: This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of whoever uses this standard to consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
General Information
Standards Content (Sample)
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Designation: F 737 – 86 (Reapproved 1998)
Standard Performance Specification for
Ice Hockey Skate Blades
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 737; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
e NOTE—Keywords were added editorially in July 1998.
1. Scope 3.1.4 heel plate—that part of the bridge which connects the
heel column to the heel of the boot.
1.1 This performance specification covers skate blades used
3.1.5 runner—that portion of the ice skate in contact with
in the sport of ice hockey.
the ice.
1.2 This performance specification is designed to outline
3.1.6 runner holder—that portion of the bridge which is
acceptable performance requirements without restricting the
attached to the upper part of the runner and provides rigidity to
use of specific materials or construction.
the runner.
1.3 This performance specification covers classes of skate
3.1.7 safety guard—an extension of the rear part of the
blades used by hockey players excluding those used by
runner holder which extends beyond the runner.
goalkeepers.
3.1.8 size—the length in inches from front of sole plate to
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
rear of heel plate, that is, 286 mm (11 ⁄4 in.).
standard. Inch-pound units in parentheses are listed for infor-
3.1.9 skate blade—the entire assembly of the bridge com-
mation only.
ponents and the runner.
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
3.1.10 sole column—that part of the structure which con-
test method portion, Section 7, of this specification: This
nects the runner holder to the sole plate.
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
3.1.11 sole plate—that part of the bridge which connects the
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
sole column to the sole of the boot.
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
4. General Requirements
tions prior to use.
4.1 The performance of all skate blades, regardless of
2. Referenced Documents construction or materials, shall meet the specifications in this
standard.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.2 For standardization, the blade size for testing will be 279
B 456 Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Cop-
mm (11 in.) and this size must be representative of the model
per Plus Nickel Plus Chromium and Nickel Plus Chro-
being tested.
mium
4.3 Materials:
E 18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell
4.3.1 The design of the skate blade and the choice of
Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials
materials shall be such as to combine mechanical strength and
3. Terminology
durability consistent with the intended use of the equipment.
4.3.2 The different materials interacting in the skate blade
3.1 Description of Terms Specific to This Standard (see Fig.
must be chemically compatible among themselves.
1):
4.4 Finishes—All parts (with the exception of that sharp-
3.1.1 bridge—the entire assembly attached to the runner
ened portion of the runner in contact with the ice) should be
and which attaches the runner to the boot.
free of sharp edges and other irregularities that would present
3.1.2 front bracket—a component that attaches the front
a potential hazard to a player or an opponent.
part of runner to the boot (metal blades only).
4.5 Corrosion—The skate blade (with the exception of the
3.1.3 heel column—that part of the structure which connects
runner) shall pass the requirements of Specification B 456,
the runner holder to the heel plate.
Service Condition SC 3.
4.6 Hardness—The runner hardness shall be a minimum of
This performance specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee
53 Rockwell C in accordance with Test Methods E 18 for a
F-8 on Sports Equipment, Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.15 on Hockey. minimum distance of 6 mm ( ⁄4 in.) from the blade surface in
Current edition approved Feb. 28, 1986. Published July 1986. Originally
contact with the ice.
published as F 737 – 81. Last previous edition F 737 – 81.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.05.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01. Skate blade sizes are expressed in millimetres and inches.
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F 737
FIG. 1 Ice Hockey Skate Blades
4.7 Construction of Components—The method of attaching 5.1.2 If the extreme visible end of the runner holder is
the components shall be such as to prevent them from
rounded, the radius of all curvatures must not be less than 6
disengaging while under stress and in use over the temperature
mm ( ⁄4 in.).
range of 23 to −29°C (73 to −20°F).
5.2 Heel Safety Guard Requirement for the Rear Open-
4.8 Labeling—Each blade shall be labeled in accordance
Ended Blade—The extension length of the runner holder must
with Section 8.
be6mm( ⁄4 in.) minimum beyond the extreme visible rear end
of the runner (Fig. 1a).
5. Safety Guard Requirements
5.3 Safety Guard Requirement for Closed End Blades—The
5.1 The safety guard is an extension of the runner holder
extension length of the runner holder must be 3 mm ( ⁄8 in.)
beyond the extreme visible end of the runner and is intended to
beyond the extreme visible front and rear ends of the runner
act as a bumper to protect the player from skate blade cuts.
(Fig. 2).
5.1.1 If the extreme visible end of the runner h
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