ASTM F607-03(2008)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Adhesion of Gasket Materials to Metal Surfaces
Standard Test Method for Adhesion of Gasket Materials to Metal Surfaces
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method provides terms such as megapascals or pounds-force per square inch of gasket surface for expressing the extent of adhesion applicable to all materials within the scope of Classification System F 104. Under certain conditions, adhesion develops when gasket materials are confined in a compressed state between metal flanges. Adhesion is important as an index of ease of removal of a gasket material. Since other variables may enter into the performance in an application, the results obtained should be correlated with field results. A typical set of conditions is described in this test method. This test method may be used as an acceptance test when agreed upon between the user and the producer.
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.
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Designation: F607 − 03(Reapproved 2008)
Standard Test Method for
Adhesion of Gasket Materials to Metal Surfaces
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF607;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
excess of 8896 N (2000 lbf).
1. Scope
NOTE 2—This fixturing also provides for the measurement of creep
1.1 This test method provides a means of determining the
relaxation in accordance with Method B of Test Methods F38.
degree to which gasket materials under compressive load
adhere to metal surfaces. The test conditions described are
4. Significance and Use
indicative of those frequently encountered in gasket applica-
4.1 This test method provides terms such as megapascals or
tions. Test conditions may also be modified in accordance with
pounds-force per square inch of gasket surface for expressing
the needs of specific applications as agreed upon between the
the extent of adhesion applicable to all materials within the
user and the producer. The maximum temperature recom-
scope of Classification System F104. Under certain conditions,
mended for this test method is 205°C (400°F).
adhesion develops when gasket materials are confined in a
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as compressed state between metal flanges.Adhesion is important
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only. as an index of ease of removal of a gasket material. Since other
variables may enter into the performance in an application, the
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
results obtained should be correlated with field results. A
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
typical set of conditions is described in this test method. This
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
test method may be used as an acceptance test when agreed
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
upon between the user and the producer.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5. Apparatus
2. Referenced Documents
5.1 Circulating Air Oven, capable of maintaining 100 6
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2°C (212 6 3.6°F) or other specified temperature as agreed
F38 Test Methods for Creep Relaxation of a Gasket Material
upon between the user and the producer.
F104 Classification System for Nonmetallic Gasket Materi-
als
5.2 Test Fixture, composed of two platens with holes 180°
apart on the side of each platen, a calibrated bolt, washer, nut,
3. Summary of Test Method
(in accordance with the fixture in Test Method B of Test
3.1 The procedure described in this test method involves
Methods F38) a dial indicator assembly, steel dowel pins, and
placing a specimen of a gasket material between flat platens of
a steel yoke or similar device to grip the dowel pins. The yoke,
the desired metal, loading the assembly, and subjecting it to a
in turn, is attached to the grips of a test machine that will
specifiedsetofconditions.Thetensileforcerequiredtopartthe
provide the capability of applying a tensile force perpendicular
platen is measured in newtons or pounds-force and is recorded
to the plane of the platen surface. See Fig. 1. Standard platen
along with the calculated stress (force per unit area) in
surface is smooth (as obtained using 8/0 dry garnet paper, refer
megapascals or pounds-force per square inch of gasket surface.
to section 6.2), however, other surface finishes may be speci-
fied as agreed upon between the user and the producer.
NOTE 1—This tensile force required to separate the platens may be in
5.3 ⁄16 in. Box End Wrench.
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F03 on Gaskets 5.4 Tension Tester, capable of a rate of separation of grips of
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F03.40 on Chemical Test Methods.
1.3 mm (0.05 in.)/min equipped with a recording or a maxi-
Test apparatus prints are available at ASTM Headquarters.
mum indicating device.
Current edition approved April 1, 2008. Published May 2008. Originally
approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F607 – 03. DOI:
5.5 Tension Adapters, that is, upper and lower yokes.
10.1520/F0607-03R08.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Composite test fixture including yokes available from Metal Samples Co. Inc.,
the ASTM website. P.O. Box 8, Munford, AL 36268, have been found suitable.
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F607 − 03 (2008)
NOTE 1—The platens are flat, circular plates of the designated metal having a diameter of 76 mm (3 in.) and a minimum thickness of 25.4 mm (1 in.).
Ahole 10.3 mm (0.405 in.) in diameter shall be drilled through the center of each platen. The platens shall be chamfered slightly on all edges. Both sides
shall be machined sufficiently to assure good parallelism of the surfaces. One side of each platen shall be finished to a profile of 60 µin. R (Roughness
a
absolute) maximum (gasket side) utilizing a uniform finishing procedure as agreed upon by the participating laboratories.
FIG. 1 Composite Test Assembly for Adhesion of Gasket Materials to Metal Surfaces
5.6 ⁄0 Dry Garnet Paper. garnet paper. A reciprocating motion shall be used in a pattern
of a figure eight and shall be continued until the platen has a
5.7 Molybdenum Disulfide, in powder or spray form.
uniform finish. If a serrated or non-standard platen surface is
used then a soft bronze brush may be used for cleaning, and in
6. Test Specimens
such cases the surface finish should be measured using a
6.1 Three circular test specimens of material shall be tested.
suitable device prior to the next test. The platen shall then be
Care should be taken to cut cleanly, with minimum burrs or
washed clean with a laboratory grade of acetone to complete
loose fibers. The surface of the material shall be kept clean,
the removal of any foreign substance. Care should be taken
free of oil deposits or foreign material. No substances shall be
after cleaning the platens to handle them by the edge prior to
used during the cutting operation for lubrication of the die or
assembly for test. See 8.1 for time limitation after cleaning.
for any other purpose where they may come in contact with the
specimen. Spec
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Designation:F607–96 Designation: F 607 – 03 (Reapproved 2008)
Standard Test Method for
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
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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F 38 Test Methods for Creep Relaxation of a Gasket Material
F 104 Classification System for Nonmetallic Gasket Materials
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 The procedure described in this test method involves placing a specimen of a gasket material between flat platens of the
desired metal, loading the assembly, and subjecting it to a specified set of conditions. The tensile force required to part the platen
is measured in newtons or pounds-force. The force pounds-force and is recorded in newtons or pounds-force, and along with the
calculated stress (force per unit area) in megapascals or pounds-force per square inch of gasket surface.
NOTE 1—This tensile force required to separate the platens may be in excess of 8896 N (2000 lbf).
NOTE 2—This fixturing also provides for the measurement of creep relaxation in accordance with Method B of Test Methods F 38.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method provides terms such as megapascals or pounds-force per square inch of gasket surface for expressing the
extent of adhesion applicable to all materials within the scope of Classification System F 104. Under certain conditions, adhesion
develops when gasket materials are confined in a compressed state between metal flanges. Adhesion is important as an index of
ease of removal of a gasket material. Since other variables may enter into the performance in an application, the results obtained
should be correlated with field results. A typical set of conditions is described in this test method. This test method may be used
as an acceptance test when agreed upon between the user and the producer.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Circulating Air Oven, capable of maintaining 100 6 2°C (212 6 3.6°F) or other specified temperature as agreed upon
between the user and the producer.
5.2 Test Fixture, composed of two platens with holes 180° apart on the side of each platen, a calibrated bolt, washer, nut, (in
accordance with the fixture in Test Method B of Test Methods F 38) a dial indicator assembly, steel dowel pins, and a steel yoke
or similar device to grip the dowel pins.The yoke, in turn, is attached to the grips of a test machine that will provide the capability
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-3F03 on Gaskets 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, 1996.1, 2008. Published May 1996.2008. Originally published as F607–79.approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 2003
as F 607 – 903.
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
, Vol 09.02.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Composite test fixture including yokes available from Metal Samples Co. Inc., P.O. Box 8, Munford, AL 36268, have been found suitable.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
F 607 – 03 (2008)
of applying a tensile force perpendicular to the plane of the platen surface. See Fig. 1. . Standard platen surface is smooth (as
obtained using 8/0 dry garnet paper, refer to section 6.2), however, other surface finishes may be specified as agreed upon between
the user and the producer.
5.3 ⁄16 in. Box End Wrench.
5.4 Tension Tester, capable of a rate of separation of grips of 1.3 mm (0.05 in.)/min equipped with a recording or a maximum
indicating device.
5.5 Tension Adapters, that is, upper and lower yokes.
5.6 ⁄0 Dry Garnet Paper.
5.7 Molybdenum Disulfide, in powder or spray form.
6. Test Specimens
6.1 Three circular test specimens of material shall be tested. Care should be taken to cut cleanly, with minimum burrs or 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 for any other purpose where they may come in contact with the specimen.
Specimens shall be cut with an inside diameter of 32.25 to 32.31 mm (1.270 to 1.272 in.) and an outside diameter of 51.7 to 51.9
mm (2.035 to 2.045 in.).
6.2 The metal platens to be used in the test shall be prepared by removing all traces of previously tested gasket material. The
8/0 dry garnet paper, which has been fastened to a hard, smooth surface with the grit side facing up and held in a horizontal
position, shall be used to provide the platen finish. The metal platen shall be firmly grasped or held by means of a suitable holder
and the surface to be finished shall be rubbed against the garnet paper.Areciprocating motion shall be used in a pattern of a figure
eight and shall be continued until the platen has a uniform finish. If a serrated or non-standard platen surface is used then a soft
NOTE 1—The platens are flat, circular plates of the designated metal having a diameter of 76 mm (3 in.) and a minimum thickness of 25.4 mm (1 in.).
Ahole 10.3 mm (0.405 in.) in diameter shall be drilled through the center of each platen. The platens shall be chamfered slightly on all edges. Both sides
shall be machined sufficie
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