ASTM D7267-13
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Edge Ravel Resistance of Finished Loop Pile, Pile Yarn Floor Covering
Standard Test Method for Edge Ravel Resistance of Finished Loop Pile, Pile Yarn Floor Covering
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The satisfactory performance of a loop pile floor covering depends, to a considerable extent, on the installation and maintenance of the product. A loop pile floor covering with inadequate edge ravel strength may result in loops pulling out from the backing, resulting in an aesthetically displeasing appearance. Tuft rows located at the seam of a loop pile floor covering are the most susceptible to raveling.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the force required to ravel a straight sewn yarn from the edge of a loop pile, textile floor covering.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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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Standard Test Method for
Edge Ravel Resistance of Finished Loop Pile, Pile Yarn
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Floor Covering
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7267; 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. Summary of Test Method
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the force 4.1 A yarn end is raveled from a straight sewn, loop pile
required to ravel a straight sewn yarn from the edge of a loop textile floor covering using a tensile testing machine.The force
pile, textile floor covering. required to pull the tufted yarn from the edge of a tufted loop
pilefloorcoveringismeasuredandrecorded.Therequiredload
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
orforcetoremovetheyarnfromthespecimeniscalculatedand
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
defined as “edge ravel strength.” Floor covering installation
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
experts recommend using a seam sealer to secure the cut edges
and are not considered standard.
of a textile floor covering.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5. Significance and Use
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.1 The satisfactory performance of a loop pile floor cover-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
ing depends, to a considerable extent, on the installation and
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
maintenance of the product. A loop pile floor covering with
inadequate edge ravel strength may result in loops pulling out
2. Referenced Documents
from the backing, resulting in an aesthetically displeasing
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
appearance. Tuft rows located at the seam of a loop pile floor
D76 Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
covering are the most susceptible to raveling.
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
6. Apparatus
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
D5684 Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
6.1 Tensile Testing Machine—A constant-rate-of extension
(CRE) type conforming to Specification D76, a constant rate of
3. Terminology
speed of 12 6 0.5 in./min (300 6 10 mm/min) is required.
Full-scale loads range from 1 to 10 lb (0.545 to 4.53 kg) are
3.1 For definitions of terms relating to pile floor coverings,
generally adequate. A constant rate of traverse (CRT) type
refer to Terminology D5684.
tensile testing machine conforming to the Specification D76
3.2 Thefollowingtermsarerelevanttothisstandard:carpet,
and operated at the same speed is permitted. There may be no
constant-rate-of-extension, finished, finished pile yarn floor
overall correlation with CRE-type and CRT-type testing ma-
covering, floor covering, loop pile yarn floor covering, pile,
chines. Consequently, the two machines cannot be used inter-
pile yarn floor covering, textile floor covering, tuft, tuft leg,
changeably. In the case of controversy, the CRE-type testing
tufted fabric, edge ravel.
machine shall prevail.
3.3 For definition of other terms related to textiles, refer to
6.2 Clamps and Jaw Faces—The use of hydraulic or
Terminology D123.
pneumatic, serrated or padded face, clamping systems with a
minimum of 1 by 3 in. (25 by 75 mm) are recommended to
reduce specimen slippage. The faces shall be parallel and have
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 on Textiles
matching centers with respect to one another (in the same
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.21 on Pile Floor Coverings.
clamp) and to the corresponding jaw face of the other clamp.
Current edition approved July 1, 2013. Published August 2013. Originally
approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D7267–12. DOI:
7. Sampling, Test Specimens, and Test Units
10.1520/D7267-13.
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7.1 Lot Sample—When performing acceptance testing for a
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
sample lot, take at random the number of rolls or pieces of pile
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. yarn floor covering as directed on an applicable material
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FIG. 1 Photograph of Trimming the Edge of a Pulled Tufted Row of Yarn
FIG. 2 Photograph of Edge Ravel Specimen Ready for
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Standard Test Method for
Edge Ravel Resistance of Finished Loop Pile, Pile Yarn
1
Floor Covering
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7267; 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
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the force required to ravel a straight sewn yarn from the edge of a loop pile,
textile floor covering.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D76 Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
D5684 Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms relating to pile floor coverings, refer to Terminology D5684.
3.2 The following terms are relevant to this standard: carpet, constant-rate-of-extension, finished, finished pile yarn floor
covering, floor covering, loop pile yarn floor covering, pile, pile yarn floor covering, textile floor covering, tuft, tuft leg, tufted
fabric, edge ravel.
3.3 For definition of other terms related to textiles, refer to Terminology D123.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 A yarn end is raveled from a straight sewn, loop pile textile floor covering using a tensile testing machine. The force required
to pull the tufted yarn from the edge of a tufted loop pile floor covering is measured and recorded. The required load or force to
remove the yarn from the specimen is calculated and defined as “edge ravel strength.” Floor covering installation experts
recommend using a seam sealer to secure the cut edges of a textile floor covering.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 The satisfactory performance of a loop pile floor covering depends, to a considerable extent, on the installation and
maintenance of the product. A loop pile floor covering with inadequate edge ravel strength may result in loops pulling out from
the backing, resulting in an aesthetically displeasing appearance. Tuft rows located at the seam of a loop pile floor covering are
the most susceptible to raveling.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.21 on Pile Floor Coverings.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2012July 1, 2013. Published December 2012August 2013. Originally approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 20062012 as
D7267–06.–12. DOI: 10.1520/D7267-12.10.1520/D7267-13.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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6. Apparatus
6.1 Tensile Testing Machine—A constant-rate-of extension (CRE) type conforming to Specification D76, a constant rate of
speed of 12 6 0.5 in./min (300 6 10 mm/min) is required. Full-scale loads range from 1 to 10 lb (0.545 to 4.53 kg) are generally
adequate. A constant rate of traverse (CRT) type tensile testing machine conforming to the Specification D76 and operated at the
same speed is permitted. There may be no overall correlation with CRE-type and CRT-type testing machines. Consequently, the
two machines cannot be used interchangeably. In the case of controversy, the CRE-type testing machine shall prevail.
6.2 Clamps and Jaw Faces—The use of hydraulic or pneumatic, serrated or padded face, clamping systems with a minimum
of 1 by 3 in. (25 by 75 mm) are recommended to reduce specimen slippage. The faces shall be parallel and have matching centers
with respect to one another (in the same clamp) and to the corresponding jaw face of
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