Test Method: SATRA TM115

Torsional strength of top piece attachment

August 2000

SCOPE

This test method is intended to measure the resistance to twisting of small top pieces in women’s plastic shoe heels. The method is applicable to all small top pieces moulded onto a single splined metal spigot.

PRINCIPLE

The test specimen heel is clamped upside down in a vice and a socket of the appropriate size, held in a torque wrench, is inserted over its top piece. The force applied to the torque wrench is gradually increased until the top piece turns. The torque required to cause turning of the top piece is determined.

REFERENCES

This Test Method does not reference any additional Standards or Test Methods.

HISTORY

First issued March 1983. Revised August 2000.

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

• Heels
• Whole shoe