Test Method: SATRA TM11

Pin holding strength of insole materials

January 1993

SCOPE

This method is intended to determine the force required to push the head of a standard pin through a material. The test is carried out with both wet and dry specimens. The method is mainly applicable to footwear insole backpart materials but can be used with all types of semi rigid sheet material.

PRINCIPLE

The maximum force required to push the head of a standard pin through a hole drilled in a test specimen is measured with a tensile testing machine. The test is carried out with one dry test specimen and one which has been soaked in water.

REFERENCES

BS EN 10002-2: 1992 – Verification of the force measuring system of the tensile testing machine.

HISTORY

First issued December 1966. Revised September 1973, July 1980, January 1993.

AVAILABILITY

This test method is available to members and non-members.

PRICE (ex. VAT)

This price is for a printed copy of the Test Method.

Members: £75
Non-members: £215

TYPE

Strength

USAGES

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