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ZHTest Method: SATRA TM249
Luggage - puncture resistance
June 2007
SCOPE
This test method is intended to determine the force required to drive a hardened steel nail through the body of an item of luggage, to assess its puncture resistance. The method is applicable to all luggage.
PRINCIPLE
A blunt ended steel nail of specified dimensions is forced through a test specimen cut from the luggage and the force required is recorded.
REFERENCES
EN ISO 7500-1: 2004 Verification and calibration of the force - measuring system.
HISTORY
First issued June 2007.
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: £80
- Non-members: £230