Impact Test Report
for Rubber Mulch Etc. LLC
Performed by
Pennsylvania State University
Biometrics Laboratory
University Park, Pennsylvania 16802
November 2000
4" depth
At frozen and ambient temperatures the material meets the ASTM standard when
impacted at a height of 7 feet or less but does not meet the standard at 8 feet
or more. At hot temperatures, the material meets the ASTM standard when impacted
at 6 feet or less but does not meet the standard at 7 feet or more.
Conclusion: The product sufficiently attenuates
the impact forces at 7 feet or less when at 30 and 72 degrees, and at 6 feet
or less at 120 degrees, to meet the ASTM HIC standard.
6" depth
At frozen, ambient, and hot temperatures the material meets the ASTM standard
when impacted at a height of 10 feet
Conclusion: The product sufficiently attenuates
the impact forces at 10 feet or less when at 30, 72, and 120 degrees to meet
the ASTM HIC standard.
9" depth
At frozen, ambient, and hot temperatures the material meets the ASTM standard
when impacted at a height of 10 feet.
Conclusion: The product sufficiently attenuates
the impact forces at 10 feet or less when at 30, 72, and 120 degrees to meet
the ASTM HIC standard.
ASTM stresses that the F 1292-93 standard "does
not purport to address the safety problems 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."
References
F 1292-93 Standard specification for impact attenuation
of surface systems under and around playground equipment. Annual Book of
ASTM Standards, Vol. 15.07, 1992.
F 355-86 Test method for shock absorbing properties
of playing surfaces systems and materials. Annual Book of ASTM Standards,
Vol. 15.07, 1992.
Note: A copy of this report is on file
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