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ASTM F2438-04(2010)

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Standard Specification for Oil Spill Response Boom Connection: Slide Connector

Standard Specification for Oil Spill Response Boom Connection: Slide Connector

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The general design geometry herein defined applies to both a separate adaptor accessory mating two booms of different geometry as well as boom end connectors (see Terminology F818).
Interconnectibility is intended to facilitate mating of oil spill response booms of various sizes, strengths, design, and manufacture.  
The use of this general design geometry in no way guarantees the effective performance of the linked boom sections, since each boom’s design and the environmental conditions at each incident govern overall performance.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers design criteria requirements, design geometry, material characteristics, and desirable features for oil spill response boom slide connections. These criteria are intended to define minimum mating characteristics and are not intended to be restricted to a specific configuration.
1.2 The specification defines the geometry required to mate with typical Universal slide connectors or Specification F962 connectors with web thickness up to 0.3 in. Some very heavy-duty or PVC connectors may exceed this dimension and not be compatible.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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 to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Status
Historical
Publication Date
31-Mar-2010
ICS
23.020.10 - Stationary containers and tanks
Technical Committee
F20 - Hazardous Substances and Oil Spill Response
Drafting Committee
F20.11 - Control
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Designation: F2438 −04 (Reapproved 2010)
Standard Specification for
Oil Spill Response Boom Connection: Slide Connector
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2438; 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 3.2 Any material is acceptable for construction of the boom
connector provided consideration is given to such factors as
1.1 This specification covers design criteria requirements,
weight, mechanical strength, chemical resistance, flexibility,
design geometry, material characteristics, and desirable fea-
and conditions of the environment in which it is to be used.
tures for oil spill response boom slide connections. These
criteria are intended to define minimum mating characteristics
4. Design Requirements
and are not intended to be restricted to a specific configuration.
4.1 The minimum tensile strength of a boom-to-boom
1.2 The specification defines the geometry required to mate
connection shall equal or exceed the minimum fabric tensile
with typical Universal slide connectors or Specification F962
strength specified in Table 1 of Guide F1523.
connectors with web thickness up to 0.3 in. Some very
4.2 The connector design shall ensure distribution or trans-
heavy-duty or PVC connectors may exceed this dimension and
fer of the tension member loads from one boom section to the
not be compatible.
next through or around the end connector in such a manner that
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
the integrity of the joint is not broken at the fabric connection
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
or any supplemental tension member connection(s).
standard.
4.3 The connector opening shall be to the right when
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
looking at the top of the connector as shown in Fig. 1.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.4 The connector or adapter shall not take more than 0.04
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
in. permanent set when a 250-lb load, distributed over 3 in., is
priate safety and health practices and to determine the
applied. The load shall be applied at the location that results in
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
maximum deflection and shall be resisted by supports placed
⁄2 in. from each end as shown in Fig. 2.
2. Referenced Documents
2 4.5 An end connector shall be long enough to be compatible
2.1 ASTM Standards:
with the particular boom of which it is a part and not be a
F818 Terminology Relating to Spill Response Barriers
limiting member as to the functional freeboard or draft of the
F962 Specification for Oil Spill Response Boom Connec-
membrane.
tion: Z-Connector
4.6 The design shall include a tethered, ⁄8 in. diameter,
F1523 Guide for Selection of Booms in Accordance With
self-locking pin, conforming to the dimensional criteria shown
Water Body Classifications
in Fig. 3, to resist vertical movement of joined connectors in
3. Material Characteristics
relation to each other.
4.6.1 The pin’s overall length shall be minimized and its
3.1 End connector and locking pin materials shall be corro-
ends rounded or chamfered so as to minimize wear and tear on
sion resistant in seawater and such other environments as the
adjacent stored booms or injury to boom handlers.
intended service may require. If dissimilar metals are used,
4.6.2 The pin’s spring shall be captured or locked to the pin
care shall be used in design to avoid galvanic corrosion.
assembly and shall exert a force on the toggle of between 16
and 22 lbs when connectors are assembled.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F20 on
4.6.3 When the pin’s spring is fully compressed, there shall
Hazardous Substances and Oil Spill Response and is the direct responsibility of
be a clearance of ⁄8 in. between the short end of the toggle and
Subcommittee F20.11 on Control.
the mated connector as shown in Fig. 3.
Current edition approved April 1, 2010. Published April 2010. Originally
4.6.4 The toggle shall turn freely and shall latch in either
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F2438 – 04. DOI:
10.1520/F2438-10.
direction.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
4.6.5 The assembly shall incorporate a ring or lanyard loop
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
of a minimum 1 ⁄2 in. diameter for the convenience of pulling
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. the pin from the boom connecto
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Describes the significance and use of this guide  
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Tank System Design and Installation    
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Preventive Maintenance and Inspection Plan    
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Release Response Plan  
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UST Management Practice and Operator Training  
Appendix X1:  
Recurring Release Det...

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