1、Designation: F2679 13F2679 15 An American National StandardStandard Specification for6 mm Projectiles Used with Low Energy Air Airsoft Guns1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2679; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the ca
2、se of revision, 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 airso
3、ft gun projectiles which help definewhether a low energy airgun projectile an airsoft gun is suitable for use in the sport commonly called airsoft, air soft, or soft air.Furthermore, the specification establishes minimum warning and package labeling to help ensure that the low energy airgunprojectil
4、es are used in a safe manner and that 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,
5、 and SpecificationF2574; liquid filled 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 informat
6、ion only.1.4 This standard does not 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. Refer
7、enced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F590 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 Marke
8、rF2654 Specification for Airsoft Gun WarningsF2748 Specification for Airsoft Guns3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 low energy air gun, (LEAG)airsoft guncommonly referred to as airsoft gun, air soft gun, or soft air gun, is a or anycombination thereof, or a low en
9、ergy air gun (LEAG), refers to a device specifically designed to expel a low energy air gunprojectile, projectile as described in this standard, by the release of energy by compressed air, compressed gas, mechanical springs,battery, or a combination thereof, that complies with Specification F2654 an
10、d Specification F2748.3.1.2 low energy air gun projectile, (LEAG projectile)airsoft gun projectileis spherical, of 6 mm (.24 cal) diameter,non-metallic and non-liquid filled projectile to be used in a low energy air an airsoft gun.3.1.2.1 DiscussionThese are also referred to as airsoft BBs.1 This sp
11、ecification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.27 on Airsoft.Current edition approved May 1, 2013April 1, 2015. Published May 2013April 2015. Originally approved in 2007. Last previ
12、ous edition approved in 20072013 asF2679 07.F2679 13. DOI: 10.1520/F2679-13.10.1520/F2679-15.2 For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standardsvolume information, refer to the standards Document S
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14、nds that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current versionof the standard as published 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 States14. General Requi
15、rements4.1 Size (Diameter of LEAG Airsoft Gun Projectile)The diameter of the LEAG airsoft gun projectile labeled 6 mm shallmeasure between 5.8 mm (0.23 in.) and 6 mm (0.24 in.), as measured at two perpendicular axes.4.2 WeightThe LEAG airsoft gun projectiles shall weigh within +5 % and 10 % of the i
16、ndicated weight. Example theprojectile labeled 0.12 g shall weigh between 0.108 and 0.126 g.5. Product Packaging5.1 General InstructionsThe size of the print for warnings, instructions and manufacturers information shall be of a type sizeof at least 8 points. The letters in the word WARNING“WARNING”
17、 shall be at least 50 % larger than the letters in the other wordsin the cautionary statement.5.2 Warning InformationA cautionary statement on packaging of all LEAG airsoft gun projectiles shall convey the followinginformation or its equivalent at a minimum:5.2.1 A signal word “WARNING”,5.2.2 A warn
18、ing that low energy air airsoft 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 airsoft guns must be worn by the user and any person withinrange.5.2.5 The following cautionary statement
19、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 shall be provided on the packaging of L
20、EAGprojectiles: airsoft gun projectiles:5.3.1 The name and address of the manufacturer or distributor of LEAG airsoft gun projectiles.5.3.2 The caliber of the LEAG airsoft gun projectiles expressed in millimetersmillimetres and the weight of the LEAG airsoftgun projectiles expressed in g.grams.5.3.3
21、 Instructions to the effect that the LEAG airsoft gun projectiles are intended only for use in low energy air airsoft guns,and that users should follow all safety rules.6. Keywords6.1 air soft; airsoft; airsoft BB; LEAGairsoft projectile; low energy air gun; soft airASTM International takes no posit
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