ASTM F832-90(1994)e1

Standard Classification for Security Seals

SCOPE
1.1 This classification covers categories of commercially available security seals. Special-purpose seals, such as fiber optic and sophisticated electronic seals, are not covered by this classification.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2000
• Technical Committee: F12 - Security Systems and Equipment
• Drafting Committee: F12.50 - Locking Devices

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F832-90(2001) - Standard Classification for Security Seals
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Referred By: ASTM F1157-04(2015) - Standard Practice for Classifying the Relative Performance of the Physical Properties of Security Seals
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Referred By: ASTM F946-85(2018) - Standard Guide for Establishing Security Seal Control and Accountability Procedures
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Referred By: ASTM F1699-96(2016) - Standard Classification for Passive Fiber Optic Seals
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Referred By: ASTM F1158-94(2015) - Standard Guide for Inspection and Evaluation of Tampering of Security Seals
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 832 – 90 (Reapproved 1994)
Standard Classification for
Security Seals
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 832; 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—Section 6, Keywords, was added in November 1994.
1. Scope body with a bail attached. Examples of this type of seal are the
wire shackle padlock (metal or plastic body), plastic padlock,
1.1 This classification covers categories of commercially
and keyless padlock.
available security seals. Special-purpose seals, such as fiber
5.3 Strap—The strap seal is a metal or plastic strap which is
optic and sophisticated electronic seals, are not covered by this
secured to form a loop by inserting one end into or through a
classification.
locking mechanism on the other end. Examples of this type are
2. Terminology
the box and ball end seal.
5.4 Cable—The cable seal consists of a cable and a locking
2.1 Definitions:
mechanism. On a one-piece seal, the locking or seizing
2.1.1 security seal—a passive, one-time locking device to
mechanism is permanently attached to one end of the cable. A
detect tampering or entry, and may be of substantial construc-
two-piece cable seal has a separate locking mechanism which
tion. Seals require inspection to indicate whether tampering has
slips onto the cable or prefabricated end.
occurred or entry has been attempted.
5.5 Bolt—The bolt seal is a metal rod, threaded or un-
2.1.1.1 barrier type security seals—seals that are con-
threaded, with a formed head, and is secured with a separate
structed and manufactured of material such as steel or cable
locking mechanism. Threaded bolts are usually bent after
with the intent to delay intrusion, and are generally removed
installation to upset the threads and prevent undetected re-
with quality bolt cutters or cable cutters.
moval of the locking mechanism.
2.1.1.2 indicative type security seals—seals that are con-
5.6 Cinch or Pull-Up—The cinch or pull-up type is an
structed and manufactured of material that can easily be broken
indicative seal. It consists of a thin strip of material, serrated or
by hand or simple snipping tool or shear.
nonserrated, with a locking mechanism attached to one end.
3. Significance and Use
The free end is pulled through a hole in the locking mechanism
and drawn up to the necessary tightness. Cinch or pull-up type
3.1 This standard is intended to provide information on
seals may have multiple lock positions. These seals are
currently available commercial seals as a guide in their
generally made of synthetics such as nylon or plastic and
selection for specific applications. This classification is not
should not be compared to s
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