ASTM D5417-05
Standard Practice for Operation of the Vettermann Drum Tester

Standard No.
ASTM D5417-05
Release Date
2005
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Status
Replace By
ASTM D5417-11
Latest
ASTM D5417-21
Scope

This equipment may be used to bring about the changes in texture on the surface of pile floor covering caused by mechanical action.

The acceptance criteria of this practice shall be set by mutual agreement between the purchaser and the supplier.

1.1 This practice describes the equipment and operation of the Vettermann drum tester for testing pile yarn floor covering to produce changes in appearance and color due to changes in surface structure by mechanical action.

1.2 This practice is only applicable for use in testing unused pile floor covering of all types. It is not applicable for use in testing used pile yarn floor coverings.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard for all measurements except mass. The SI (metric) units for all measurements except mass are provided for information only.

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 determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D5417-05 history

  • 2021 ASTM D5417-21 Standard Practice for Operation of the Vettermann Drum Tester
  • 2016 ASTM D5417-16 Standard Practice for Operation of the Vettermann Drum Tester
  • 2011 ASTM D5417-11 Standard Practice for Operation of the Vettermann Drum Tester
  • 2005 ASTM D5417-05 Standard Practice for Operation of the Vettermann Drum Tester
  • 1999 ASTM D5417-99(2003) Standard Practice for Operation of the Vettermann Drum Tester
  • 1999 ASTM D5417-99 Standard Practice for Operation of the Vettermann Drum Tester



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