Current through Register Vol. 54, No.43, October 26, 2024
Section 29.62 - Powerload description(a) A standard means of identifying the strengths of powerload charges contained in various cartridges to be used in tools shall be used as provided in this section.(b) The powerload strength shall be described by load numbers ranging from one to 12, with the strengths increasing in steps as the load numbers increase.(c) Color identification as provided in this section shall be placed on the cartridge or wadding of each powerload. The cartridge case color for load numbers one through six shall be brass and the cartridge case color load numbers seven through 12 shall be nickel.(d) The load color in combination with the cartridge case color shall identify each powerload strength as shown below: COLOR IDENTIFICATION
| Cartridges |
| Load Number | Color Case | Load Color |
| 1 | Brass | Gray |
| 2 | Brass | Brown |
| 3 | Brass | Green |
| 4 | Brass | Yellow |
| 5 | Brass | Red |
| 6 | Brass | Purple |
| 7 | Nickel | Gray |
| 8 | Nickel | Brown |
| 9 | Nickel | Green |
| 10 | Nickel | Yellow |
| 11 | Nickel | Red |
| 12 | Nickel | Purple |
(e) When means other than the size of the charge in powerload charges are used to control the penetration, an identification method acceptable to the Department shall be employed.(f) Separate containers shall be used for different strength powerloads. At least one panel of each such container shall be clearly marked with a powerload dial to be not less than 1 3/8 inch in diameter. This powerload dial shall display the load number with a properly located pointer on the appropriate color background in accordance with subsection (d). In addition, the powerload caliber and identification of color in writing, such as, gray, brown or green, shall be clearly shown. The following is an example for cover container marking for number five powerloads (exact size recommended): Click to view image