1.1 This practice covers a procedure for the operation of a weighted roller chair testing device that rotates and moves across a test specimen of pile yarn floor coverings.
1.2 This practice is applicable for testing unused pile yarn floor covering of all types.
1.3 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.
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 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.
ASTM D6962-20 Referenced Document
ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles*, 2023-09-14 Update
ASTM D1776 Standard Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
ASTM D2240 Standard Test Method for Properties of Rubber &8212; Durometer Hardness*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM D5684 Standard Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
ASTM D6962-20 history
2024ASTM D6962-24 Standard Practice for Operation of a Roller Chair Tester for Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
2020ASTM D6962-20 Standard Practice for Operation of a Roller Chair Tester for Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
2017ASTM D6962-17 Standard Practice for Operation of a Roller Chair Tester for Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
2012ASTM D6962-12 Standard Practice for Operation of a Roller Chair Tester for Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
2005ASTM D6962-05 Standard Practice for Operation of a Roller Chair Tester for Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
2004ASTM D6962-04 Standard Practice for Operation of a Roller Chair Tester for Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
2003ASTM D6962-03 Standard Practice for Operation of a Roller Chair Tester for Pile Yarn Floor Coverings