Presented by:
Tim Keller
Valley Galvanizing
Valmont Industries, Inc
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Angle (pitch) of frame at 70 degrees
7 fluid ounces (3.25 lbs) sample of Zinc
dumped quickly from ladle
Frame Size 14” x 14” with 10” x 10”
removable OSB insert
◦ This is the testing procedure followed for most
testing conducted. Any changes to this format will
be noted.
Test was an Adaptation of ASTM F955-07
Frame with OSB insert
installed
Frame with OSB insert
removed
Side view of frame
Ladle
Material Name
Material Weight
Provided By
Proban FR-7A
9.0 ounce
Steiner Industries
Nomex
4.5 Ounce
Aramark
Nomex / Genesis 425
4.5 Ounce
Difco
Nomex / Genesis 625
6.0 Ounce
Difco
Nomex / Genesis 725
7.5 Ounce
Difco
Vinex
6.0 Ounce
Aramark
Vinex
8.0 Ounce
Aramark
Vinex
11.0 Ounce
Aramark
Vinex 1200
8.5 Ounce
Westex
Vinex 1204
11.5 Ounce
Westex
Indura
7.0 Ounce
Aramark
Indura 801
13.0 Ounce
Westex
Indura 315
12.0 Ounce
Westex
BanoxAL
13.0 Ounce
Itex INC.
Oasis
7.7 Ounce
Aramark
PR-97
7.5 Ounce
Aramark
PR-97
9.0 Ounce
Aramark
PR-97
15 Ounce
Aramark
Spentex
6.2 Ounce - Knit
Global Safety Labs, Inc
Spentex
6.2 Ounce - Twill
Global Safety Labs, Inc
Woven Kevlar
8.5 Ounce
Magid Glove & Safety
Zinc-Pro
7.5 Ounce
Protective Apparel Team
One test conducted on one material weight.
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Six tests conducted on three different
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Six tests conducted on three different
weights of materials.
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Four tests conducted on three different
weights of material.
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Six tests conducted on one material weight.
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Two tests conducted on one material weight.
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Three tests conducted on three different
weights of material.
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Two tests conducted on one material weight.
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Two tests conducted on one material weight.
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One test conducted on one material weight.
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