Limits are suggested that differentiate between high and low quality bindings. Some interaction with boot-binding interfaces did occur. All ASTM A370 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products ASTM A938 Standard Test Method for Torsion Testing of Wire. D3916 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Pultruded Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Rod. D3878 Terminology for Composite Materials. D3039/D3039M Test Method for Tensile Properties of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials. Bearing surface deterioration was the major factor. D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement. Stainless steel was relatively unaffected.

Cast aluminum surfaces were more affected than forged, rolled or drawn surfaces.

The salt-fog exposure affected all metallic surfaces. The dust and dirt tests affect bindings that rely on a moving boot-binding interface more than those that don't. The results of the current research indicate that vibration tests affect bindings that have threaded fasteners without any locking provision. One aspect under investigation is the effect of specific environments (vibration, contamination and corrosion) on the stability of the functional release characteristics of bindings. ASTM standards are used and accepted worldwide and cover areas such as metals, paints, plastics, textiles, petroleum, construction, energy, the environment, consumer products, medical services, devices and electronics, advanced materials and much more. ASTM A123 / A123M - 17 Standard Specification for Zinc The specification ASTM A123/A123M covers. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) is currently working on voluntary consensus standards for the manufacture of skiing equipment. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards volume information. This research involves the generation of standards for release bindings used in downhill or “Alpine” skiing.

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