ASTM E2631-09(2015)
Standard Practice for Physical Placement of an Entity-Controlled Supplemental Identification Label

Standard No.

ASTM E2631-09(2015)

Release Date

2009

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E2631-20

Latest

ASTM E2631-20

Scope

5.1 There is no consistent method for the physical placement of an identifying label on equipment in the possession of an entity.

5.2 This practice is intended to expedite and improve the physical inventory and self-assessment processes and other occasions in which the instant identification of equipment is needed for purposes of control, management, or determining ownership, or a combination thereof.

5.3 The further intent of this practice is to reduce the administrative costs associated with activities requiring equipment identification, that is, physical inventory, self-assessments, and audits and to supplement Practice E2279, Practice E2452, and MIL8201;STD8201;130.

1.1 This practice is for supplemental identification labels assigned by an entity and affixed to equipment to permit control.

1.2 Identifying labels include, but are not limited to, removable tags, bands, and plates.

1.3 This practice is not intended for material or manufacturer’s warranties.

1.4 This practice is not intended for original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM’s) markings.

1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.6 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 E2631-09(2015) Referenced Document

• ASTM E2135 Standard Terminology for Property and Asset Management
• ASTM E2279 Standard Practice for Establishing the Guiding Principles of Property Asset Management
• ASTM E2452 Standard Practice for Equipment Management Process Maturity (EMPM) Model

ASTM E2631-09(2015) history

• 2020 ASTM E2631-20 Standard Practice for Physical Placement of an Entity-Controlled Supplemental Identification Label
• 2009 ASTM E2631-09(2015) Standard Practice for Physical Placement of an Entity-Controlled Supplemental Identification Label
• 2009 ASTM E2631-09 Standard Practice for Physical Placement of an Entity-Controlled Supplemental Identification Label