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ZHTest Method: SATRA TM362
Abrasion resistance of soles - biomechanical method
June 2024
SCOPE
This test method is intended to determine the abrasion resistance of footwear soles with an effective heel height of up to 25 mm. The method is applicable to soles on most types of complete footwear, but it can be used with moulded sole units or sheet soling material.
PRINCIPLE
The footwear or soling material is mounted on a foot form which is attached to the leg of a walking machine. The test specimen is subjected to a biomechanically realistic cyclic walking action in combination with an abrasive paving surface. The surface is rotated incrementally while the forepart of the footwear sole is in contact. The effect of the abrasion on the sole may be assessed qualitatively, by determining mass loss, thickness loss or a combination of these properties.
REFERENCES
This Test Method does not reference any additional Standards or Test Methods.
HISTORY
First issued September 2008. Revised March 2014.
AVAILABILITY
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