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Test for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances / 500 w (125 mm) Vertical Burning Test; 5VA or 5VB / Testing Equipment / (ASTM D 5048 or ISO 10351)

10/03/2010Manager

9.1 Test criteria9.1.1 Material shall be classified 5VA or 5VB on the basis of test results obtained on small bar and plaquespecimens when tested as described in (9.2.1 – 9.6.5).Exception: For materials that are submitted for a 5VB rating only (i.e., the manufacturer does not seekthe 5VA rating), plaque specimens do not need to be…

ISO 3473 – Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipes – Effect of Sulphuric Acid – Requirement and Test Method – Testing Equipment

07/03/2010Manager

3 PRINCIPLE OF TEST Determination of the change in mass of a test piece after immersion in sulphuric acid for a prescribed period. 4 REAGENT Sulphuric acid, p 1.84 g/ml (93 ± 0.5 % (m/m)). 5 APPARATUS 5.1 Balance, accurate to 0.001 g. 5.2 Beaker, to contain both the test piece and the sulphuric acid….

ASTM D 6693 – Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Properties of Nonreinforced Polyethylene and Nonreinforced Flexible Polypropylene Geomembranes – Testing Equipment

05/03/2010Manager

5 Apparatus5.1 Testing Machine—A testing machine of the constantrate-of-crosshead-movement type and comprising essentially the following:5.1.1 Fixed Member—A fixed or essentially stationary member carrying one grip.5.1.2 Movable Member—A movable member carrying a second grip.5.1.3 Grips—Grips for holding the test specimen between the fixed member and the movable member of the test apparatus can be either a…

ASTM D 2732 – Standard Test Method for Unrestrained Linear Thermal Shrinkage of Plastic Film and Sheeting – Testing Equipment

03/03/2010Manager

5 Apparatus5.1 Constant-Temperature Liquid Bath, capable of controlling accurately to ±0.5°C.5.1.1 The liquid for the bath should not plasticize or react with the specimens. Poly(ethylene glycol), glycerin, and water have been found to have wide applicability.5.2 Thermometer—ASTM Thermometer 1 °C conforming to the requirements as prescribed in Specification E 1.5.3 Square Metal Stamp, 100 by…

ASTM D 1414 Standard Test Methods for Rubber O-Rings – Testing Equipment

01/03/2010Manager

General Methods5.1 Except as otherwise specified in these test methods for rubber O-rings, the following ASTM test methods applicable in general to vulcanized rubber, shall be complied with as required and are hereby made a part of these test methods:5.1.1 Tension Test—Test Methods D 412.5.1.2 Compression Set—Test Methods D 395.5.1.3 Low Temperature—Test Method D 1329.5.1.4…

IEC 60794-1-2 Optical Fibre Cables –Part 1-2: Generic Specification – Basic Optical Cable Test Procedures – Method E6: Repeated Bending – Testing Equipment

19/02/2010Manager

10.1 ObjectThe purpose of this test is to determine the ability of an optical fibre cable to withstand repeated bending.10.2 Sample10.2.1 Sample lengthThe sample length shall be sufficient to carry out the specified test. When only physical damage is to be evaluated the length may range from 1 m (for example for small diameter jumper…

ASTM D 1922 – Standard Test Method for Propagation Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by Pendulum Method – Testing Equipment

05/02/2010Manager

5 Apparatus5.1 Pendulum Impulse-Type Testing Apparatus, 5 consisting of the following:5.1.1 Stationary Clamp.5.1.2 Movable Clamp, carried on a pendulum, preferably formed by a sector of a wheel or circle, free to swing on a ball bearing or other substantially frictionless bearing. 5.1.3 Stop Catch, for holding the pendulum in a raised position and for releasing…

ASTM E8 – Tension Testing of Metallic Materials – Testing Equipment

03/02/2010Manager

5 Apparatus5.1 Testing Machines—Machines used for tension testing shall conform to the requirements of Practices E 4. The forces used in determining tensile strength and yield strength shall be within the verified force application range of the testing machine as defined in Practices E 4.5.2 Gripping Devices:5.2.1 General—Various types of gripping devices may be used…

ASTM D 8117 – Standard Test Method for Oxidative Induction Time of Polyolefin Geosynthetics by Differential Scanning Calorimetry – Testing Equipment

01/02/2010Manager

6 Apparatus6.1 Differential Scanning Calorimeter—As a minimum requirement, the thermal analysis equipment shall be capable of measuring heat flow of at least 10 mW full scale. The instrument recorder shall be capable of displaying heat flow or temperature differential on the y-axis and time on the x-axis. The time base must be accurate to 61…

ISO 2505 – Thermoplastics Pipes — Longitudinal Reversion — Test Method and Parameters – Testing Equipment

19/11/2007Manager

4 PrincipleA pipe of specified length is placed in a liquid bath or air oven at a specified temperature for a specified time .A marked length of this portion of pipe is measured, under identical conditions, before and after heating. The reversion is calculated as a percentage of the change in length in relation to…

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