Standard Test Methods for Tensile Testing of High Performance Polyethylene Tapes

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The levels of tensile properties obtained when testing high performance polyethylene tapes are dependent on the age and history of the specimen and on the specific conditions used during the test. Among these conditions are rate of stretching, type of clamps, gauge length of specimen, temperature and humidity of the atmosphere, rate of airflow across the specimen, and temperature and moisture content of the specimen. Testing conditions accordingly are specified precisely to obtain reproducible test results on a specific sample.
Breaking strength is used in engineering calculations when designing various types of products. When needed to compare intrinsic strength characteristics tapes of different sizes or different types of tape, breaking tenacity is very useful because, for a given type of tape, breaking force is approximately proportional to linear density.
Elongation of tape is taken into consideration in the design and engineering of reinforced products because of its effect on uniformity of the finished product and its dimensional stability during service.
The FASE is used to monitor changes in characteristics of the material during the various stages involved in the processing.
Modulus is a measure of the resistance of tape to extension as a force is applied. Although modulus may be determined at any specified force, initial modulus is the value most commonly used.
Work-to-break is dependent on the relationship of force to elongation. It is a measure of the ability of a textile structure to absorb mechanical energy. Breaking toughness is work-to-break per unit mass.
Shape, size, and internal construction of the end-product can have appreciable effect on product performance. It is not possible, therefore, to evaluate the performance of end product in terms of the reinforcing material alone.
If there are differences of practical significance between reported test results for two laboratories (or more), comparative tests should be performed to dete...
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1.1 The test method covers the tensile testing of high performance polyethylene tapes. The method includes testing procedure only and includes no specifications or tolerances.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.3 This standard includes the following test methods: Section Breaking Strength (Force)11 Breaking Tenacity12 Breaking Toughness17 Elongation at Break13 Force at Specified Elongation (FASE)14 Linear Density10 Modulus15 Work-to-Break16
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Designation: D7744/D7744M − 11
Standard Test Methods for
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Tensile Testing of High Performance Polyethylene Tapes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7744/D7744M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Related Properties of Textiles
D5947 Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid
1.1 The test method covers the tensile testing of high
Plastics Specimens
performance polyethylene tapes. The method includes testing
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
procedure only and includes no specifications or tolerances.
ASTM Test Methods
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining 3. Terminology
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
3.1 Definitions:
with the standard.
3.1.1 high-performance polyethylene, n—a polyethylene
yarn or tape with a tenacity at break of minimally 1000 mN/tex
1.3 This standard includes the following test methods:
[11 gpd].
Section
Breaking Strength (Force) 11
3.1.2 tape, n—in high performance end-uses, a flat, highly-
Breaking Tenacity 12
oriented strip of polymer material.
Breaking Toughness 17
Elongation at Break 13
3.2 Definitions:For definitions of terms related to force and
Force at Specified Elongation 14
deformation in textiles, refer to Terminology D4848.
(FASE)
Linear Density 10
3.3 The following terms are relevant to this standard:
Modulus 15
breaking force, breaking strength, breaking tenacity, breaking
Work-to-Break 16
toughness, modulus, force-extension curve, force-elongation
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
curve, elongation, force at specified elongation (FASE), tensile
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
strength, and work-to-break.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 3.4 For definitions of other terms related to textiles, refer to
Terminology D123.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. Summary of Test Method
2. Referenced Documents
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4.1 A conditioned polyethylene tape is clamped in a con-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
stant rate of extension tensile testing machine (CRE) and then
D76 Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
stretched or loaded until broken.
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
4.2 Breaking force, elongation, and force at specified elon-
D1907 Test Method for Linear Density of Yarn (Yarn Num-
gation (FASE) are determined directly. Modulus and work-to-
ber) by the Skein Method
break are calculated from the force-elongation curve.
D2258 Practice for Sampling Yarn for Testing
5. Significance and Use
D4848 Terminology Related to Force, Deformation and
5.1 The levels of tensile properties obtained when testing
high performance polyethylene tapes are dependent on the age
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 on Textiles
and history of the specimen and on the specific conditions used
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.19 on Industrial Fibers and
during the test. Among these conditions are rate of stretching,
Metallic Reinforcements.
type of clamps, gauge length of specimen, temperature and
Current edition approved July 15, 2011. Published September 2011. DOI:
10.1520/D7744_D7744M–11.
humidity of the atmosphere, rate of airflow across the
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
specimen, and temperature and moisture content of the speci-
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
men. Testing conditions accordingly are specified precisely to
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. obtain reproducible test results on a specific sample.
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5.2 Breaking strength is used in engineering calculations paper has been found to reduce slippage. Air-actuated or
when designing various types of products. When needed to hydraulic grips have been found advantageous. In cases where
compare intrinsic strength characteristics tapes of different samples frequently fail
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