Method of Test for Linear Density of Elastomeric Yarn (Short Length Speciments)

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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the linear density of short lengths of "as produced" elastomeric yarns made from rubber, spandex or other elastomers.
Note 1—For the determination of linear density of elastomeric yarns using skeins, refer to Test Method D 6717.
1.2 This test method is not applicable to covered, wrapped, or core-spun yarns, or yarns spun from elastomeric staple, or elastomeric yarns removed from fabrics.
1.3 This test method is applicable to elastomeric yarns having a range of 40 to 3200 dtex (36 to 2900 denier).
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or U.S. Customary units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the test the US Customary units are in parentheses. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other.
1.5 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:D2591–01
Standard Test Method for
Linear Density of Elastomeric Yarns (Short Length
Specimens)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 2591; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.1.1 denier, n—the unit of linear density, equal to the mass
in grams per 9000 m of fiber, yarn, or other textile strand that
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the linear
is used in a direct yarn numbering system.
density of short lengths of “as produced” elastomeric yarns
3.1.2 elastomeric yarn, n—a nontextured yarn which can be
made from rubber, spandex or other elastomers.
stretched repeatedly at room temperature to at least twice its
NOTE 1—For the determination of linear density of elastomeric yarns
originallengthandwhichafterremovalofthetensileforcewill
using skeins, refer to Test Method D 6717.
immediately and forcibly return to approximately its original
1.2 This test method is not applicable to covered, wrapped,
length.
or core-spun yarns, or yarns spun from elastomeric staple, or
3.1.3 linear density, n—for fiber and yarn, the mass per unit
elastomeric yarns removed from fabrics.
length.
1.3 This test method is applicable to elastomeric yarns
3.1.4 tex, n—the unit of linear density, equal to the mass in
having a range of 40 to 3200 dtex (36 to 2900 denier).
grams of 1000 metres of fiber, yarn or other textile strand, that
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or U.S. Customary
is used in a direct yarn numbering system.
units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the test
3.1.5 Fordefinitionsofothertermsrelatedtotextilesusedin
theUSCustomaryunitsareinparentheses.Thevaluesstatedin
this standard, refer to Terminology D 123.
each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system
4. Summary of Test Method
shall be used independently of the other.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.1 A pre-relaxed specimen is fastened in vertically
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
mountedapparatusunderaspecifiedtension.Aspecifiedlength
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
is cut from the specimen and weighed, and the linear density
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
calculated.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5. Significance and Use
2. Referenced Documents
5.1 This test method is considered satisfactory for accep-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
tance testing of commercial shipments because current esti-
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
mates of between-laboratory precision are acceptable and the
D 1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
method is used extensively in the trade for acceptance testing.
D 2258 Practice for Sampling Yarn for Testing
5.1.1 If there are differences of practical significance be-
D 6717 Test Method for Linear Density of Elastomeric
tween reported test results for two laboratories (or more),
Yarns (Skein Specimens)
comparative tests should be performed to determine if there is
a statistical bias between them, using competent statistical
3. Terminology
assistance. As a minimum, use samples for such comparative
3.1 Definitions:
teststhatareashomogeneousaspossible,drawnfromthesame
lot of material as the samples that resulted in disparate results
during initial testing, and randomly assigned in equal numbers
1 to each laboratory. The test results from the laboratories
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 onTextiles
involved should be compared using a statistical test for
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.58 on Yarns.
Current edition approved September 10, 2001. Published November 2001.
unpaired data, at a probability level chosen prior to the testing
Originally published as D 2591 – 67. Discontinued 1979 and reinstated as
series. If bias is found, either its cause must be found and
D 2591 – 01. Last previous edition D 2591 – 72.
2 corrected, or future test results for that material must be
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.01.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.02. adjusted in consideration of the known bias.
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D2591
5.2 Linear density of elastomeric yarns is used in some general construction details of suitable apparatus.
calculations for tensile and elastic properties. 6.2.1 Steel Plate, about 100 mm (4 in.) wide and 1.3 m (1.4
5.3 The test method is based on elastomeric yarns in lthe yd) long.
“as-produced” condition, but may be used for treated elasto- 6.2.2 Clamps, three toggle-action type with rubber tips.
meric yarns provided the treatment is specified. The method 6.2.3 Brass Plates, two, with slots at right angles to be used
does not cover the removal of finish for the determination of for controlling the alignment and length of the specimen.
linear density of “finish-free” elastomeric yarns. 6.2.3.1 The slots are positioned such that the distance
between the slot midlines provides a gage length of 1000 mm
6. Apparatus
when using the tex system or 900 mm when using the denier
6.1 Specimen Boards, with short pile or plush surfaces of system. If necessary, the two gage lengths can be obtained by
having the upper slot assembly adjustable, or by having two
black or contrasting color, for storing specimens during relax-
ation period. separate test apparatuses.
6.3 Tensioning Weights, with varioius masses from 10 mg to
6.2 Linear Density Apparatus, mounted vertically on a wall
or in a sturdy, stable vertical support and containing the 3gasrequired,topretensionthespecimensto1.0 60.1cN/tex
(0.9 6 0.09 gf/d) tension based on the nominal linear density
essential parts listed below. See Fig. 1 and Annex A1 for
of the yarn.
6.4 Razor Blades, safety single-edge, or wood-carving type
4 knife.
Components are commercially available.
NOTE 1—Drawing not to scale. For conversion to U.S. customary units,
divide mm by 25.4 to obtain inches
FIG. 1 Linear Density Apparatus
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6.5 Balance, with an accuracy of 6 0.1% of the expected apparatus. Do not allow the tension weight to drop suddenly as
mass of the specimens. this will put abnormal tension on the specimen affecting the
length.
7. Sampling, Test Specimens, and Test Units
NOTE 3—Release of the weight from the palm of the hand has less
7.1 Lot Sample —As a lot sample for acceptance testing,
effect on the tension than releasing the weight from between thumb and
finger.
take a random number of shipping units directed in an
applicable material specification or other agreement between
9.5 After approximately 5 s, close the bottom clamp and
the purchaser and the supplier, such as an agreement to use
then the middle clamp. Cut the specimen centrally in the
Practice D 2258. Consider shipping cases or other shipping
bottom slot and then in the top slot, using a straight-on
units to be the primary sampling units.
perpendicular cutting action without lateral action. Lateral
NOTE 2—An adequate specification or other agreement between the action may cause stretching. The actual length of the test
purchaser and the supplier requires taking into account the variability
specimen after cutting is 1 m (1000 mm) 61mmor0.9m
between shipping units, between packages or ends within a shipping unit,
(900mm) 61mmdependingupontheyarnnumberingsystem
and between specimens from a single package to provide a sampling with
used.
a meaningful producer’s risk, consumer’s risk, acceptable quality level
9.6 Weighthespecimenandrecorditsmasstowithin0.1%.
and limiting quality level.
9.7 Calculate the linear density as directed in 10.1, then
7.2 Laboratory Sample —As a laboratory sample for accep-
compare the calculated linear density to the nominal density
tance testing, take at random from each shipping unit in the lot
given and proceed as follows:
sample the number of packages directed in an applicable
9.7.1 If the calculated density is within5%ofthe given
material specification or other agreement between the pur-
nominal density, test 4 additional specimens as directed in
chaser and the supplier, such as an agreement to use Practice
9.3-9.6, for a total of five.
D 2258. Preferably, take the same number of packages from
9.7.2 If the calculated density is different from the given
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