ASTM F3383-19
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Filament Bind of Single Fibers in Synthetic Turf
Standard Test Method for Filament Bind of Single Fibers in Synthetic Turf
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Monofilament fibers in synthetic turf athletic fields need to be sufficiently bound to the synthetic turf fabric. The binding force must be sufficient to resist filament loss by expected forces applied to the turf during installation and anticipated activities on the installed synthetic turf field.
5.2 Loss of turf fiber filaments from the turf fabric affects the aesthetic appearance of the synthetic turf. There are also potential negative impacts on performance properties from excessive filament loss.
5.3 Filament bind provides a relative indication of the resistance to fiber loss.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method applies to tufted synthetic turf produced with at least one bundle of monofilament fibers.
1.2 This test method is applicable to laboratory testing (Method A), and for testing of installed turf (Method B).
1.3 The results from this test method provide an indication of the resistance to single fiber loss during installation or end use applications of the synthetic turf.
1.4 All values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard; the values in SI units are provided as information only and are not exact equivalents. In case of reference decisions, the inch-pound units shall prevail.
1.5 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.
1.6 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.
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Standard Test Method for
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Filament Bind of Single Fibers in Synthetic Turf
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3383; 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 3. Terminology
1.1 This test method applies to tufted synthetic turf pro- 3.1 For terminology relating to Pile Floor Covering, refer to
duced with at least one bundle of monofilament fibers. Terminology D5684.
3.1.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard:
1.2 This test method is applicable to laboratory testing
carpet, constant-rate-of-extension, cut pile floor covering, tuft,
(Method A), and for testing of installed turf (Method B).
tuft bind, tuft leg, tufted fabric, filament, slit tape, slit film, and
1.3 The results from this test method provide an indication
monofilament.
of the resistance to single fiber loss during installation or end
3.2 For terminology relating to Synthetic Turf Materials,
use applications of the synthetic turf.
refer to Test Methods F1551.
1.4 All values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.3 Definitions:
as standard; the values in SI units are provided as information
3.3.1 filament bind, n—the force required to pull one fila-
only and are not exact equivalents. In case of reference
ment from one bundle of one tuft from the synthetic turf fabric
decisions, the inch-pound units shall prevail.
sample.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.3.2 lab sample, n—a full width cut of the synthetic turf
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
rolltobetested,insuringsufficientmaterialforthetestsamples
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
(Procedure A).
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 3.3.3 test sample, n—a sample cut to a minimum of 6 by 6
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor- in. (150 by 150 mm), from the lab sample (Procedure A).
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- 3.3.3.1 Discussion—For lab testing with Procedure B (6.4),
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the assure test sample size is a minimum of 3 in. greater, in length
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- and width, than the size of the portable device base.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.3.4 test area, n—the synthetic turf exposed through the 3
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
in. (7.6 cm) opening in the clamp (ProcedureA), or base of the
portable device (Procedure B).
2. Referenced Documents
3.3.5 test location, n—the specific area tested on a synthetic
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
turf field (7.2.1), consisting of a 20 by 20 in. (51 by 51 cm)
D76 Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
square divided into four quadrants (Procedure B).
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
3.3.6 test specimens, n—a single filament from a single tuft
D5684 Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
leg (Procedure A and B).
F1551 Test Methods for Comprehensive Characterization of
Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces and Materials
4. Summary of Test Method
F1936 Specification for Impact Attenuation of Turf Playing
4.1 A test sample is mounted in a clamping device (see
Systems as Measured in the Field
Procedures A and B) associated with the constant rate of
extension (CRE) force testing device. The force required to
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pull one filament from one bundle of one tuft from the
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
synthetic turf fabric sample is measured as the filament bind.
Subcommittee F08.65 on Artificial Turf Surfaces and Systems.
Current edition approved May 15, 2019. Published August 2019. DOI: 10.1520/
5. Significance and Use
F3383-19.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
5.1 Monofilament fibers in synthetic turf athletic fields need
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
to be sufficiently bound to the synthetic turf fabric.The binding
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. force must be sufficient to resist filament loss by expected
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