ASTM F968-93(2002)e1
Standard Specification for Electrically Insulating Plastic Guard Equipment for Protection of Workers

Standard No.
ASTM F968-93(2002)e1
Release Date
1993
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Status
 2008-10
Latest
ASTM F968-93(2002)e1
Scope

1.1 This specification covers plastic guard equipment and guard systems used by workers for temporary insulation on electric power circuits.

1.2 Plastic guard equipment covered by this specification is rated for momentary, or brush contact only. Maximum-use voltages are covered in Annex A1.

1.3 Typical guards covered include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.3.1 Conductor guards and connecting covers as follows:

1.3.1.1 Line guards,

1.3.1.2 Line guard connectors,

1.3.1.3 Insulator covers,

1.3.1.4 Dead end covers,

1.3.1.5 Bus guards, and

1.3.1.6 Bus "T" guards.

1.3.2 Structure and apparatus covers as follows:

1.3.2.1 Pole guards,

1.3.2.2 Ridge pin covers,

1.3.2.3 Switch-blade covers,

1.3.2.4 Arm guards,

1.3.2.5 Cutout covers, and

1.3.2.6 Cross arm guard.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.

ASTM F968-93(2002)e1 Referenced Document

  • ASTM D149 Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at Commercial Power Frequencies*2004-03-01 Update
  • ASTM D150 Standard Test Methods for AC Loss Characteristics and Permittivity (Dielectric Constant) of Solid Electrical Insulation*1998-04-19 Update
  • ASTM D256 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics*2023-03-15 Update
  • ASTM D570 Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics*2018-08-01 Update
  • ASTM F712 Standard Test Methods for Electrically Insulating Plastic Guard Equipment for Protection of Workers

ASTM F968-93(2002)e1 history

  • 1993 ASTM F968-93(2002)e1 Standard Specification for Electrically Insulating Plastic Guard Equipment for Protection of Workers
  • 1993 ASTM F968-93(2002) Standard Specification for Electrically Insulating Plastic Guard Equipment for Protection of Workers
  • 1998 ASTM F968-93(1998) Standard Specification for Electrically Insulating Plastic Guard Equipment for Protection of Workers
Standard Specification for Electrically Insulating Plastic Guard Equipment for Protection of Workers



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