ASTM D2062-03
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Operability of Zippers
Standard Test Methods for Operability of Zippers
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1.1 These test methods cover procedures for determining the following characteristics of zippers:SectionsOpening and Closing of Zippers14-17Separator Functioning of Zippers18-22Sticking of Zippers at Stops10-13
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.3 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:D2062–03
Standard Test Methods for
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Operability of Zippers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 2062; 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 D 2059 Test Method for Resistance of Zippers to Salt Spray
(Fog)
1.1 These test methods cover procedures for determining
D 2060 Test Methods for Measuring Zipper Dimensions
the following characteristics of zippers:
D 2061 Test Methods for Strength Tests for Zippers
Sections
3. Terminology
Opening and Closing of Zippers 14-17
Separator Functioning of Zippers 18-22
3.1 Definitions:
Sticking of Zippers at Stops 10-13
3.1.1 For definitions of zipper terms used in this standard
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
refer to Terminology D 2050. For definitions of other textile
standard.
terminology used in this standard refer to Terminology D 123.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4. Significance and Use
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 The significance of specific tests is discussed in the
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
appropriate sections.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.2 These test methods are considered satisfactory for ac-
ceptance testing of commercial shipments of zippers because
2. Referenced Documents
the methods have been used extensively in the trade for this
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
purpose, even though current estimates of between-laboratory
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
precision are quite large in some cases.
D 2050 Terminology Relating to Zippers
4.2.1 If there are differences of practical significance be-
D 2051 Test Method for Durability of Finish of Zippers to
tween reported test results for two laboratories (or more),
Laundering
comparative test should be performed to determine if there is a
D 2052 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Dry-
statistical bias between them, using competent statistical assis-
cleaning
tance. As a minimum, the test samples should be used that are
D 2053 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Light
as homogeneous as possible, that are drawn from the material
D 2054 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zipper Tapes to
from which the disparate test results were obtained, and that
Crocking
are randomly assigned in equal numbers to each laboratory for
D 2057 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Laun-
testing. Other materials with established test values may be
dering
used for this purpose.The test results from the two laboratories
D 2058 Test Method for Durability of Finish of Zippers to
should be compared using a statistical test for unpaired data, at
Drycleaning
a probability level chosen prior to the testing series. If a bias is
found, either its cause must be found and corrected, or future
test results must be adjusted in consideration of the known
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on
bias.
Textiles and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.54 on Subassem-
4.3 The method(s) in the standard along with those in Test
blies. The methods were developed in cooperation with the Slide Fastener Assn.,
Methods D 2051, D 2052, D 2053, D 2054, D 2057, D 2058,
Inc.
D 2059, D 2060, and D 2061 are a collection of proven test
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2003. Published December 2003. Originally
approved in 1961. Last previous edition approved in 1997 as D 2062 – 87 (1997).
methods. They can be used as aids in the evaluation of zippers
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM web site, www.astm.org, or
without the need for a thorough knowledge of zippers. The
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
enumerated test methods do not provide for the evaluation of
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM web site. all zipper properties. Besides those properties measured by
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D2062–03
shipping carton as directed in an applicable material specifi-
cation or other agreement between the purchaser and the
supplier. Consider individual containers from each shipping
carton to be the primary sampling units.
NOTE 1—An adequate specification or other agreement between the
purchaserandsupplierrequirestakingintoaccountthevariabilitybetween
shipping cartons and between zippers in a container to prov
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