ASTM F607-96

Standard Test Method for Adhesion of Gasket Materials to Metal Surfaces

SCOPE
1.1 This test method provides a means of determining the degree to which gasket materials under compressive load adhere to metal surfaces. The test conditions described are indicative of those frequently encountered in gasket applications. Test conditions may also be modified in accordance with the needs of specific applications as agreed upon between the user and the producer. The maximum temperature recommended for this test method is 205°C (400°F).  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-1995
• ICS: 21.140 - Seals, glands
• Technical Committee: F03 - Gaskets
• Drafting Committee: F03.40 - Chemical Test Methods

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F607-03 - Standard Test Method for Adhesion of Gasket Materials to Metal Surfaces
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2003

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 607 – 96
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Reprinted from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Copyright ASTM
Standard Test Method for
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Adhesion of Gasket Materials to Metal Surfaces
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 607; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope 4. Significance and Use
1.1 This test method provides a means of determining the 4.1 This test method provides terms such as megapascals or
degree to which gasket materials under compressive load pounds-force per square inch of gasket surface for expressing
adhere to metal surfaces. The test conditions described are the extent of adhesion applicable to all materials within the
indicative of those frequently encountered in gasket applica- scope of Classification System F104. Under certain conditions,
tions. Test conditions may also be modified in accordance with adhesion develops when gasket materials are confined in a
the needs of specific applications as agreed upon between the compressed state between metal flanges. Adhesion is important
user and the producer. The maximum temperature recom- as an index of ease of removal of a gasket material. Since other
mended for this test method is 205°C (400°F). variables may enter into the performance in an application, the
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as results obtained should be correlated with field results. A
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only. typical set of conditions is described in this test method. This
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the test method may be used as an acceptance test when agreed
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the upon between the user and the producer.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5. Apparatus
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. 5.1 Circulating Air Oven, capable of maintaining 100 6
2°C (212 6 3.6°F) or other specified temperature as agreed
2. Referenced Documents
upon between the user and the producer.
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5.2 Test Fixture, composed of two platens with holes 180°
2.1 ASTM Standards:
apart on the side of each platen, a calibrated bolt, washer, nut,
F 38 Test Methods for Creep Relaxation of a Gasket Mate-
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(in accordance with the fixture in Test Method B of Test
rial
Methods F 38) a dial indicator assembly, steel dowel pins, and
F 104 Classification System for Nonmetallic Gasket Mate-
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a steel yoke or similar device to grip the dowel pins. The yoke,
rials
in turn, is attached to the grips of a test machine that will
3. Summary of Test Method provide the capability of applying a tensile force perpendicular
to the plane of the platen surface. See Fig. 1.
3.1 The procedure described in this test method involves
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5.3 ⁄16 in. Box End Wrench.
placing a specimen of a gasket material between flat platens of
5.4 Tension Tester, capable of a rate of separation of grips of
the desired metal, loading the assembly, and subjecting it to a
1.3 mm (0.05 in.)/min equipped with a recording or a maxi-
specified set of conditions. The tensile force required to part the
mum indicating device.
platen is measured in newtons or pounds-force. The force is
5.5 Tension Adapters, that is, upper and lower yokes.
recorded in newtons or pounds-force, and the stress (force per
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5.6 ⁄0 Dry Garnet Paper.
unit area) in megapascals or pounds-force per square inch of
5.7 Molybdenum Disulfide, in powder or spray form.
gasket surface.
NOTE 1—This tensile force required to separate the platens may be in 6. Test Specimens
excess of 8896 N (2000 lbf).
6.1 Three circular test specimens of material shall be tested.
NOTE 2—This fixturing also provides for the measurement of creep
Care should be taken to cut cleanly, with minimum burrs or
relaxation in accordance with Method B of Test Methods F 38.
loose fibers. The surface of the material shall be kept clean,
free of oil deposits or foreign material. No substances shall be
used during the cutting operation for lubrication of the die or
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-3 on Gaskets
for any other purpose where they may come in contact with the
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F03.40 on Chemical Test Methods.
Test apparatus prints are available at ASTM Headquarters.
Current edition approved April 10, 1996. Published May 1996. Originally
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