1、Designation: F2679 07F2679 13 An American National StandardStandard Specification for6 mm Projectiles Used with Low Energy Air Guns1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2679; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of re
2、vision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification establishes requirements and characteristics of low energy airgun projectiles w
3、hich help define whethera low energy airgun projectile is suitable for use in the sport commonly called airsoft, air soft, or soft air. Furthermore, thespecification establishes minimum warning and package labeling to help ensure that the low energy airgun projectiles are used ina safe manner and th
4、at the risk of injury is reduced.1.2 LimitationsThis specification does not cover the following categories of projectiles: Projectiles covered by ConsumerSafety Specification F590 (non-powder guns projectiles), Specification F1979 (paintballs), Specification F2573, and SpecificationF2574; liquid fil
5、led or metallic projectiles, toy products, and non-recreational projectiles such as those used by law enforcement,scientific, or military agencies.1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.1.4 This standard does not
6、 purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2
7、F590 Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powder Gun Projectiles and PropellantsF1979 Specification for Paintballs Used in the Sport of PaintballF2573 Specification for Low Velocity Resilient Material ProjectileF2574 Specification for Low Velocity Projectile MarkerF2654 Specification for Low Energy
8、 Air Gun (LEAG) WarningsF2748 Specification for Low Energy Air Guns (Less Than 1 Joule)3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 low energy air gun, (LEAG)commonly referred to as airsoft gun, air soft gun, or soft air gun, is a device specificallydesigned to expel a low
9、energy air gun projectile, by the release of energy by compressed air, compressed gas, mechanical springs,battery or a combination thereof, at energies commonly lower thanthat complies with Specification F2654 1.5 J.and SpecificationF2748.3.1.2 low energy air gun projectile, (LEAG projectile)is sphe
10、rical, of 6 mm (.24 cal) diameter, non-metallic and non-liquidfilled projectile to be used in a low energy air gun.4. General Requirements4.1 Size (Diameter of LEAG Projectile)The diameter of the LEAG projectile labeled 6 mm shall measure between 5.8 mm(0.23 in.) and 6 mm (0.24 in.), as measured at
11、two perpendicular axes.4.2 WeightThe LEAG projectiles shall weigh within +5 % and 10 % of the indicated weight. Example the projectile labeled0.12 g shall weigh between 0.108 and 0.126 g.1 This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and F
12、acilities and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.27 on Airsoft.Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2007May 1, 2013. Published November 2007May 2013. Originally approved in 2007. Last previous edition approved in 2007 asF2679 07. DOI: 10.1520/F2679-07.10.1520/F2679-13.2 For referencedASTM s
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15、shed by ASTM is to be considered the official document.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States15. Product Packaging5.1 General InstructionsThe size of the print for warnings, instructions and manufacturers information shall be
16、 of a type sizeof at least 8 points. The letters in the word WARNING shall be at least 50 % larger than the letters in the other words in thecautionary statement.5.2 Warning InformationAcautionary statement on packaging of all LEAG projectiles shall convey the following informationor its equivalent
17、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 A warning that eye protection designed for low energy air guns must be worn by the user and any person within range.5
18、.2.5 The following cautionary statement may be used:“WarningAirsoft guns are not toys. Misuse may cause serious injury, especially to the eye. Eye protection designed for airsoftmust be worn by the user and any person within range.5.3 Additional informationThe following information or its equivalent
19、 shall be provided on the packaging of LEAGprojectiles:5.3.1 The name and address of the manufacturer or distributor of LEAG projectiles.5.3.2 The caliber of the LEAG projectiles expressed in millimeters and the weight of the LEAG projectiles expressed in g.5.3.3 Instructions to the effect that the
20、LEAG projectiles are intended only for use in low energy air guns, and that users shouldfollow all safety rules.6. Keywords6.1 air soft; airsoft; LEAG projectile; low energy air gun; soft airASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with
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