ASTM D3543-93(2008)

Standard Test Method for Metal Glide Adhesion

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is used to determine the effect of plasticizers in tile on the floor polish itself. If the floor polish is softened by the plasticizers in the tile it will become an adhesive and adhere to the metal glide that is placed on the polish under standard weights at standard temperatures. Various degrees of attack on the polish are evaluated by the damage to the tile underneath the polish.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a laboratory procedure for determining damage resulting from metal glide adhesion on floor surfaces.
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. Specific precautions are given in 8.2.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 29-Feb-2008
• ICS: 71.100.99 - Other products of the chemical industry
• ICS: 97.080 - Cleaning appliances
• Technical Committee: D21 - Polishes
• Drafting Committee: D21.04 - Performance Tests

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D3543-93(2002) - Standard Test Method for Metal Glide Adhesion
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008
• Replaced By: ASTM D3543-93(2016) - Standard Test Method for Metal Glide Adhesion
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2016

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D3543 − 93(Reapproved 2008)
Standard Test Method for
Metal Glide Adhesion
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3543; 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 4. Apparatus
4.1 Metal Glide Adhesion Tester.
1.1 This test method covers a laboratory procedure for
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determining damage resulting from metal glide adhesion on
4.2 Metal Glides.
floor surfaces.
4.3 Oven, or other facility, capable of maintaining 37.8 6
2.8°C(100 65°F)andlargeenoughtoaccommodatethemetal
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
glide adhesion tester.
standard.
4.4 Black Offıcial Vinyl Composition Tile, 304.8 by 304.8
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
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mm (12 by 12 in.).
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.5 Steel Wool (00 grade or finer).
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5. Description of Metal Glide Adhesion Apparatus
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precau-
5.1 The test apparatus (Figs. 1-3) consists of three basic
tions are given in 8.2.
parts: a housing frame, a support cover, and nine brass weights
and metal glides.
2. Referenced Documents
5.1.1 The housing frame consists of base plate A, frame
2.1 ASTM Standards:
sections C and D, all made of plastic, and support plate B,
D1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion Floor
made of plate glass (see Fig. 1).
Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes
5.1.2 The support cover is constructed of plastic and fits
D3153 Test Method for Recoatability of Water-Emulsion
snugly onto the housing frame. The nine tubes allow for
Floor Polishes supportingandpositioningofuptoninebrassweights(seeFig.
2).
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3. Significance and Use 5.1.3 Brass weights are provided with a recessed magnet
at one end to accommodate the metal glides and provide ease
3.1 This test method is used to determine the effect of
of handling (see Fig. 3). Each brass weight should weigh 1360
plasticizers in tile on the floor polish itself. If the floor polish
65g.
is softened by the plasticizers in the tile it will become an
adhesive and adhere to the metal glide that is placed on the 6. Reagents
polish under standard weights at standard temperatures. Vari-
6.1 Wax Stripping Solution.
ousdegreesofattackonthepolishareevaluatedbythedamage
6.2 Acetone.
to the tile underneath the polish.
Metal glides, 0.035–in. cold roll temper 5, nickel plate, |n & -in. base diameter,
available from Faultless Caster Corp., Evansville, IN, or their equivalent, have been
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD21onPolishes found satisfactory.
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests. Thisisthesolesourceofsupplyoftheapparatusknowntothecommitteeatthis
Current edition approved March 1, 2008. Published April 2008. Originally time. If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to
approved in 1976. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as D3543 – 93(2002). ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consider-
DOI: 10.1520/D3543-93R08. ation at a meeting of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend.
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The test method is empirical in that it allows a comparison of the relative AvailablefromChemicalSpecialtiesManufacturersAssoc.,1913EyeSt.,N.W.
performance of up to three polishes on the same substrate for each test. It also Washington, DC 20006.
permits comparison of two polishes with an uncoated portion of the substrate for The preferred material for constructing housing frame and support cover is
each test. plastic such as poly(methyl methacrylate). However, other materials of construction
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