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Standard Test Procedures (STP's)


We are beginning to provide several of the Approval and Certifications Center's Standard Test Procedures. This is just a beginning. Our goal is to provide you with up to 60 of these when this project is complete.

The following Standard Test Procedures (STP's) are used by the Approval and Certification Center personnel to conduct tests as required by 30 CFR.

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Last Updated 10/04/2004 (* Indicates Additions)

Electrical Safety Division Procedures
 Polycarbonate Surface Temperature Test (ASTP2130) 
 Thermal Shock Testing of Windows and Lenses (ASTP2131) *
 Acid Resistance Tests of Battery Box and Insulation Material(ASTP2133)
 Ground Wire Devices (ASTP2134)
 Restricted Access Lens Impact Test (ASTP2136)
 Requirements For Explosion Testing Per 30 CFR, 18.62 (ASTP2137)
 Over Current Relay Acceptance (ASTP2139)
 Methane Detector Accuracy Test (ASTP2203)*
 Cap Lamp Bulb Life Test (ASTP2205)
 Coal Dust Thermal Ignition Test (ASTP2207)
 Cap Lamp Headpiece Impact Test (ASTP2210)
 Cap Lamp Battery Spill Test (ASTP2215)*
 Cap Lamp Cord Slatting Test (ASTP2217)*
 Optical Isolator Test (ASTP2216)
 Lamp Bulb Safety Test (ASTP2222)
 Vibration Testing of Methane Monitors (ASTP2223)*
 Drop Test Cap Lamp Battery (ASTP2225)
 Drop Testing Intrinsically Safe Apparatus (ASTP2226)*
 Methane Monitor Moisture Testing (ASTP2228)*
 Methane Monitoring System Performance Test (ASTP2229)
 Piezoelectric Device Impact Test (ASTP2230)*
 
Quality Assurance & Materials Testing Division Procedures
 Determination of Water in Hydraulic Fluid Using the Karl Fischer Titration Method (ASTP5001) 
 Conducting the Autoignition Temperature Test on Hydraulic Fluids Submitted for MSHA Approval: 30 CFR, Section 35.20 (ASTP5002) 
 Conducting the Temperature-Pressure Spray Ignition Test Used for the Approval of Fire-resistant Hydraulic Fluids (ASTP5003) 
 Determination of Effect of Evaporation on the Flammability of Hydraulic Fluids (ASTP5004) 
 Determining Viscosity of a Hydraulic Fluid in Sabolt Universal Seconds (ASTP5005) 
 Non-Asbestos Packing Material (ASTP5006) 
 Flame Test Procedure for Conveyor Belt, Hose, and Other Materials: Title 30, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 18, Section 18.65 (ASTP5007) 
 Measurement of Wall Thickness of Hose Conduit, 30 CFR, Part 18 (ASTP5008) 
 Acceptance of Materials used as Welding and Cutting Curtains and Thermal Barriers in Underground Coal Mines (ASTP5009) 


Any questions regarding these Standard Test Procedures can be directed to Mr. Kenneth Porter at 304-547-2030 or by e-mail at porter.kenneth@dol.gov.



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