What is ASTM?
Formed in 1898 and formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM is an international organization that defines and publishes technical standards for many types of materials, products, systems, and services.
It does this with contributions from its membership, which is made up of more than 30,000 of the world’s most respected technical experts and business professionals in 140 countries. These individuals, working in nearly 150 standards-writing committees, develop specifications, testing methods, classifications, guides, and best practices used by public entities and private companies around the globe.
ASTM’s expertise in developing and maintaining technical standards is enhanced by the fact that the organization serves a long list of industries, including:
- Metals
- Petroleum
- Construction
- Consumer products
- And many more
Lessons learned in each industry benefit the others as they provide insights for enhancing or updating standards.
Adhering to ASTM guidelines is voluntary. However, doing so sends a strong message about a company’s focus on quality.
List of ASTM Specifications/Tests We Adhere To
There are over 12,000 ASTM standards used worldwide. They provide multiple benefits, from enhanced product and service safety, to giving people greater confidence in the items they purchase and use.
Some relevant specifications include:
These tests are administered regularly to plating baths to ensure ongoing compliance with the standards. Consequently, customers can be confident of a number of coating characteristics. For example, the hardness of a plating as applied to a “test coupon” is measured to ensure it meets a specified requirement. The susceptibility of a specimen to hydrogen-induced cracking is also assessed.
How ASTM Tests Provide a Competitive Advantage
Applying specification-compliant coatings to metal surfaces offers significant advantages by preventing or delaying issues that lead to failure. ASTM-compliant coatings enhance longevity, reduce downtime, and improve performance, all while providing confidence in your coating solution and delivering meaningful business benefits.
Is There Any Specifications from Other Companies Armoloy Adheres To?
Yes, Armoloy adheres to a number of specifications beyond ASTM. Most commonly, we work with SAE Aerospace Material Specifications (AMS). If there is a specification you don’t see listed on our website and would like to confirm whether we can meet it, contact our engineers, they’ll be happy to assist.
References
- ASTM B117 Salt Spray (Fog) Testing
- ASTM B487 Measurement of Metal and Oxide Coating Thickness by Microscopical Examination of a Cross Section
- ASTM B499 Measurement of Coating Thickness by The Magnetic Method
- ASTM B504 Measurement of Thickness of Metallic Coatings by The Coulometric Method
- ASTM B568 Measurement of Coating Thickness by X-Ray Spectrometry
- ASTM B571 Qualitative Adhesion Testing of Metallic Coatings
- ASTM B733 Standard Specification for Autocatalytic (Electroless) Nickel-Phosphorus Coatings on Metal
- ASTM E376 Measuring of Coating Thickness by Magnetic Field or Eddy Current (Electromagnetic) Test Methods
- ASTM E384 Microhardness of Materials
- ASTM F519 Mechanical Hydrogen Embrittlement Testing of Plating Processes
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