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ZHTest Method: SATRA TM195
Knot slippage test
January 2004
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SCOPE
This method is intended to determine the resistance to slipping of a tied cord or lace. It is mainly applicable to shoe laces.
PRINCIPLE
A slip knot is tied in the test specimen and tightened using a specified force. The free ends of the test specimen are clamped in a tensile testing machine. The maximum force required to undo the knot is recorded as the slip resistance of the test specimen.
REFERENCES
BS EN ISO 7500 -1:1999: Metallic Materials - Verification of the static uni-axial testing machines. Verification and calibration of the force measuring system.
HISTORY
First issued August 1998. Revised January 2004.
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