Test Method: SATRA TM403

Resistance to heat of adhesive bonds - constant peel force method (creep test)

January 1996

SCOPE

This method is intended to determine the resistance of an adhesive bond, stored at an elevated temperature, to peeling by a constant force. The method is applicable to bonds between footwear uppers and soling materials, but can be used with all types of bonded joint where at least one of the adherends is flexible.

PRINCIPLE

Test specimens are cut from a bonded assembly which has been prepared previously, typically using the procedure described in SATRA TM402. The test specimen is suspended in a heated cabinet and a constant peeling force is applied between the two adherends. After a set time any bond separation is measured and the type of bond failure is assessed.

REFERENCES

SATRA TM402 – Preparation of bonded assemblies for adhesion tests using solvent-borne or water-borne adhesives.

HISTORY

First issued June 1970. Revised December 1980, January 1985, January 1996.

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

Adhesion

USAGES

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