1、Designation: F 2679 07Standard Specification for6 mm Projectiles Used with Low Energy Air Guns1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2679; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A
2、 number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification establishes requirements and charac-teristics of low energy airgun projectiles which help definewhether a low ener
3、gy airgun projectile is suitable for use in thesport commonly called airsoft, air soft, or soft air. Furthermore,the specification establishes minimum warning and packagelabeling to help ensure that the low energy airgun projectilesare used in a safe manner and that the risk of injury is reduced.1.2
4、 LimitationsThis specification does not cover the fol-lowing categories of projectiles: Projectiles covered by Con-sumer Safety Specification F 590 (non-powder guns projec-tiles), Specification F 1979 (paintballs), Specification F 2573,and Specification F 2574; liquid filled or metallic projectiles,
5、toy products, and non-recreational projectiles such as thoseused by law enforcement, scientific, or military agencies.1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thes
6、afety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F 590 Consumer Safety Specifi
7、cation for Non-Powder GunProjectiles and PropellantsF 1979 Specification for Paintballs Used in the Sport ofPaintballF 2573 Specification for Low Velocity Resilient MaterialProjectileF 2574 Specification for Low Velocity Projectile Marker3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standa
8、rd:3.2 low energy air gun, (LEAG)commonly referred to asairsoft gun, air soft gun, or soft air gun, is a device specificallydesigned to expel a low energy air gun projectile, by the releaseof energy by compressed air, compressed gas, mechanicalsprings, battery or a combination thereof, at energies c
9、om-monly lower than 1.5 J.3.3 low energy air gun projectile, (LEAG projectile)isspherical, of 6 mm (.24 cal) diameter, non-metallic andnon-liquid filled projectile to be used in a low energy air gun.4. General Requirements4.1 Size (Diameter of LEAG Projectile)The diameter ofthe LEAG projectile label
10、ed 6 mm shall measure between 5.8mm (0.23 in.) and 6 mm (0.24 in.), as measured at twoperpendicular axes.4.2 WeightThe LEAG projectiles shall weigh within +5 %and 10 % of the indicated weight. Example the projectilelabeled 0.12 g shall weigh between 0.108 and 0.126 g.5. Product Packaging5.1 General
11、InstructionsThe size of the print for warn-ings, instructions and manufacturers information shall be of atype size of at least 8 points. The letters in the wordWARNING shall be at least 50 % larger than the letters in theother words in the cautionary statement.5.2 Warning InformationA cautionary sta
12、tement on pack-aging of all LEAG projectiles shall convey the followinginformation or its equivalent at a minimum:5.2.1 A signal word “WARNING”,5.2.2 A warning that low energy air guns are not toys,5.2.3 A warning that misuse may cause serious injury,especially to the eye, and5.2.4 Awarning that eye
13、 protection designed for low energyair guns must be worn by the user and any person within range.5.2.5 The following cautionary statement may be used:“WarningAirsoft guns are not toys. Misuse may causeserious injury, especially to the eye. Eye protection designedfor airsoft must be worn by the user
14、and any person withinrange.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.24 onPaintball and Equipment.Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2007. Published November 2007.2For referenced ASTM stand
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16、A 19428-2959, United States.5.3 Additional informationThe following information orits equivalent shall be provided on the packaging of LEAGprojectiles:5.3.1 The name and address of the manufacturer or distribu-tor of LEAG projectiles.5.3.2 The caliber of the LEAG projectiles expressed inmillimeters
17、and the weight of the LEAG projectiles expressedin g.5.3.3 Instructions to the effect that the LEAG projectiles areintended only for use in low energy air guns, and that usersshould follow all safety rules.6. Keywords6.1 air soft; airsoft; LEAG projectile; low energy air gun;soft airASTM Internation
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