ASTM F2748-08
Standard Specification for Low Energy Air Guns (Less Than 1 Joule)
- Standard No.
- ASTM F2748-08
- Release Date
- 2008
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM F2748-14
- Latest
- ASTM F2748-19
- Scope
1.1 This specification covers low energy air guns which propel a projectile by means of 1 joule or less of energy released by compressed air, compressed CO2, mechanical springs, battery or a combination thereof, used in the sport commonly called airsoft or air soft, and is to be used in conjunction with Specification F 2654
. 1.2 Limitations8212;This specification does not cover the following types of products: Non-powder guns as specifically defined in Consumer Safety Specification F 589
and which are commonly referred to as BB or pellet guns; paintball markers as specifically defined in Specification F 2272 ; low energy air guns which propel a projectile by energy of over 1 joule or use gas propulsion other than CO2; toy products; and non-recreational air guns, for example, those used by law enforcement, scientific, military, industrial, or theatrical entities. 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ASTM F2748-08 Referenced Document
- ASTM F2272 Standard Specification for Paintball Markers
- ASTM F2654 Standard Specification for Airsoft Gun Warnings
- ASTM F2679 Standard Specification for 6 mm Projectiles Used with Airsoft Guns*， 2024-04-19 Update
- ASTM F589 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powder Guns
ASTM F2748-08 history
- 2019 ASTM F2748-19 Standard Specification for Airsoft Guns
- 2019 ASTM F2748-15(2019) Standard Specification for Airsoft Guns
- 2015 ASTM F2748-15 Standard Specification for Airsoft Guns
- 2014 ASTM F2748-14 Standard Specification for Low Energy Air Guns
- 2008 ASTM F2748-08 Standard Specification for Low Energy Air Guns (Less Than 1 Joule)
