ASTM D1051-02

NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
Designation: D 1051 – 02
Standard Specification for
1
Rubber Insulating Sleeves
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1051; 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.
1. Scope D 573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
3
Oven
1.1 This specification covers manufacturing and testing of
D 624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional
rubber insulating sleeves for protection of workers from
3
Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
electrical shock.
D 1149 Test Method for Rubber Deterioration—Surface
1.2 Two types of sleeves are provided and are designated as
3
Ozone Cracking in a Chamber
Type I, nonresistant to ozone, and Type II, resistant to ozone.
D 1415 Test Method for Rubber Property—International
1.3 Five classes of sleeves, differing in electrical character-
3
Hardness
istics, are provided and are designated as Class 0, Class 1,
D 2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer
Class 2, Class 3, and Class 4.
3
Hardness
1.4 Two styles of sleeves, differing in configuration, are
D 2865 Practice for Calibration of Standards and Equip-
provided and are designated as Style A, straight taper, and
5
ment for Electrical Insulating Materials Testing
Style B, curved elbow.
F 819 Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equip-
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
6
ment for Workers
standard. See ASTM SI 10.
SI 10 Standard for Use of the International System of Units
1.6 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
7
(SI): The Modern Metric System
test methods portion, Sections 16-19, of this specification: This
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
3. Terminology
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
3.1 Definitions:
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
3.1.1 color splash—a splash, smear, or streak of contrasting
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
color evident on the inside or outside of the sleeves that was
tions prior to use. Specific safety hazards statements are given
deposited during the dripping operation and is vulcanized into
in 18.2.
the sleeve as part of the homogeneous compound.
2. Referenced Documents 3.1.2 halogenation treatment—exposure of the entire sleeve
surface area to a halogen for the purpose of reducing surface
2.1 ASTM Standards:
friction.
D 149 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and
3.1.3 user—the employer or entity purchasing the equip-
Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials
2 ment to be utilized by workers for their protection; in the
at Commercial Power Frequencies
absence of such an employer or entity, the individual purchas-
D 297 Test Methods for Rubber Products—Chemical
3 ing and utilizing the protective equipment.
Analysis
3.1.4 For definitions of other terms, refer to Terminology
D 412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermo-
3 F 819.
plastic Rubbers and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension
D 518 Test Method for Rubber Deterioration—Surface
4. Significance and Use
3
Cracking
4 4.1 This specification covers the minimum electrical,
D 570 Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics
chemical, and physical properties guaranteed by the manufac-
turer and the detailed procedures by which such properties are
to be determined. The purchaser at his option may perform or
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on
have performed any of these tests in order to verify the
Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of
guarantee. Claims for failure to meet the specification are
Subcommittee F18.15 on Worker Personal Equipment. This standard replacesANSI
subject to verification by the manufacturer.
Standard J6.5, which is no longer available.
Current edition approved April 10, 2002. Published June 2002. Originally
published as D 1051 – 49 T. Last previous edition D 1051 – 95 (2000).
2 5
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 10.01. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 10.02.
3 6
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 09.01. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 10.03.
4 7
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
D 1051 – 02
4.2 Sleeves are used for personal protection; therefore, 7. Manufacture and Marking
when authorizing their use, a margin of safety shall be allowed
7.1 The sleeves shall be produced by a seamle
...