ASTM D5252-11
Standard Practice for the Operation of the Hexapod Tumble Drum Tester
- Standard No.
- ASTM D5252-11
- Release Date
- 2011
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM D5252-15
- Latest
- ASTM D5252-24
- Scope
This equipment may be used to bring about the changes in appearance and texture on the surface of pile floor covering caused by mechanical action.
1.1 This practice describes the equipment and operation of the hexapod tumble drum tester for testing pile floor covering to produce changes in appearance and color due to changes in surface structure by mechanical action tester.
1.2 This practice is 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 This practice may be used by mutual agreement between the purchaser and supplier to set purchasing specifications.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 This practice 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 practice to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ASTM D5252-11 Referenced Document
- ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
- ASTM D1776 Standard Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
- ASTM D5684 Standard Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
ASTM D5252-11 history
- 2024 ASTM D5252-24 Standard Practice for the Operation of the Hexapod Tumble Drum Tester
- 2020 ASTM D5252-20 Standard Practice for the Operation of the Hexapod Tumble Drum Tester
- 2015 ASTM D5252-15 Standard Practice for the Operation of the Hexapod Tumble Drum Tester
- 2011 ASTM D5252-11 Standard Practice for the Operation of the Hexapod Tumble Drum Tester
- 2005 ASTM D5252-05 Standard Practice for the Operation of the Hexapod Drum Tester
- 1998 ASTM D5252-98a(2003) Standard Practice for the Operation of the Hexapod Drum Tester
- 1998 ASTM D5252-98a Standard Practice for the Operation of the Hexapod Drum Tester
