ASTM F2087-13(2019)

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.
Designation: F2087 −13 (Reapproved 2019) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Packing, Fiberglass, Braided, Rope, and Wick
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2087; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 This specification covers the general requirements and
3.1 Definitions:
tests for braided, rope, and wick fiberglass packing used for
3.1.1 braided fiberglass, n—a braid constructed of continu-
boiler, furnace, and other high-temperature equipment seals for
ous fiberglass strands.
service temperatures up to 1000°F (538°C).
3.1.2 lot, n—unless otherwise specified herein, a lot shall
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
consist of all finished packing of one type and size produced in
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
a continuous run or at the same time under essentially the same
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
conditions. The sampling unit shall be one spool, reel, or coil
and are not considered standard.
of packing as necessary to enable performance of the required
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
examinations or tests.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.3 plied, n—a yar product produced by twisting together
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
two or more ends of single fiberglass yarns.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 3.1.4 strand, n—an ordered assemblage of textile fibers
having a high ratio of length to diameter and normally used as
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- a unit, including slivers, rovings, single yarns, plied yarns,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the cords, braids, ropes, and so forth.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1.5 yarn, n—portion of fiberglass reduced to thread to
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
obtain a fine and thin strand.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4. Classification
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1 Classification—The material shall be of the following
D578 Specification for Glass Fiber Strands types as specified (see 5.1):
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
4.1.1 Type I—Wick.
D4268 Test Methods for Testing Fiber Ropes (Withdrawn
4.1.2 Type II—Rope.
2002)
4 4.1.3 Type III—Braided.
2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 9000 Series of Standards
5. Ordering Information
5.1 Acquisition Requirements—Acquisition documents shall
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.02 on
specify the following:
Insulation/Processes.
5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification;
Current edition approved July 1, 2019. Published July 2019. Originally approved
in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F2087 – 13. DOI: 10.1520/
5.1.2 Type, size, and weight of spool, reel, or coil required
F2087-13R19.
(see Section 7);
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM 5.1.3 Marking requirements (see Section 15);
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
5.1.4 Packaging requirements (see Section 16);
the ASTM website.
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on 5.1.5 Performance requirements; and
www.astm.org.
5.1.6 Inspection, testing, and certification of the material
Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO
shall be agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier as
Central Secretariat, BIBC II, Chemin de Blandonnet 8, CP 401, 1214 Vernier,
Geneva, Switzerland, http://www.iso.org. part of the purchase contract (see Sections 12 and 14).
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F2087 − 13 (2019)
TABLE 1 Dimensions for Type I Wick Packing
10. Specimen Preparation
Size Diameter, in. (mm) ft/lb (m/kg)
10.1 Specimen Preparation—Purchaser and supplier shall
001W 0.250 ± 0.025 (6.3 ± 0.6) 54.00 ± 5.40 (80.36 ± 8.04)
agree on specimen preparation.
002W 0.375 ± 0.038 (9.5 ± 0.9) 29.00 ± 2.90 (43.16 ± 4.32)
11. Test Methods
TABLE 2 Dimensions for Type II Rope Packing
11.1 Material—Material shall be tested in accordance with
Size Diameter, in. (mm) ft/lb (m/kg)
Specification D578.
001R 0.250 ± 0.025 (6.3 ± 0.6) 55.00 ± 5.50 (81.85 ± 8.19)
11.2 Size—Material shall be measured using a flexible
002R 0.375 ± 0.038 (9.5 ± 0.9) 23.50 ± 2.35 (34.97 ± 3.50)
003R 0.500 ± 0.050 (12.7 ± 1.3) 14.00 ± 1.40 (20.83 ± 2.08)
measuring tape such as the one described in Test Methods
004R 0.625 ± 0.063 (15.8 ± 1.6) 9.00 ± 0.90 (13.39 ± 1.34)
D4268 and shall be in accordance with the size specified in
005R 0.750 ± 0.075 (19.1 ± 1.9) 6.50 ± 0.65 (9.67 ± 0.97)
006R 0.875 ± 0.088 (22.2 ± 2.2) 4.50 ± 0.45 (6.70 ± 0.67) Table 1, Table 2,or Table 3.
007R 1.000 ± 0.100 (25.4 ± 2.5) 3.50 ± 0.35 (5.21 ± 0.52)
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