1.1 The specification describes minimum performance criteria and describes test methods for reins for use in thoroughbred and quarter horse racing activities.
1.2 Except where noted, the values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 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.
1.4 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 F2842-20 Referenced Document
ASTM D6775 Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Webbing, Tape and Braided Material*, 2024-01-17 Update
ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
ASTM E6 Standard Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing
SAE J211 INSTRUMENTATION FOR IMPACT TEST (PDF IS NOT AVAILABLE)
ASTM F2842-20 history
2020ASTM F2842-20 Standard Specification for Reins Used in Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse Racing
2011ASTM F2842-11(2017) Standard Specification for Reins Used in Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse Racing
2011ASTM F2842-11 Standard Specification for Reins Used in Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse Racing
2010ASTM F2842-10 Standard Specification for Reins Used in Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse Racing