Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics—Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This method for the determination of diaphragm bursting strength of knitted, nonwoven and woven fabrics is being used by the textile industry for the evaluation of a wide variety of end uses.  
5.2 In cases where test results obtained using the procedures in Test Method D3786 have not been correlated with actual performance, Test Method D3786 is considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments of textile fabrics for bursting strength since the method has been used extensively in the trade for acceptance testing. In cases where disagreement arising from differences in values reported by the purchaser and the supplier when using Test Method D3786 for acceptance testing, the statistical bias, if any, between the laboratory of the purchaser and the laboratory of the supplier should be determined with comparison based on testing specimens randomly drawn from one sample of material of the type being evaluated.
Note 2: The kind of load transfer and stretch that occur when knitted goods and nonwoven fabrics are worn are prevented by clamping them as described in this method.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method describes the measurement of the resistance of textile fabrics to bursting using a hydraulic or pneumatic diaphragm bursting tester. This test method is generally applicable to a wide variety of textile products.  
1.2 This test method may also be applicable for stretch woven and woven industrial fabrics such as inflatable restraints. As new materials that may exceed the range of the instrument are developed, please refer to the reporting section and consider using Test Methods D3787 or D6797 instead.  
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
Note 1: For the measurement of the bursting strength by means of a ball burst mechanism, refer to Test Method D3787.  
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D3786/D3786M − 18 (Reapproved 2023)
Standard Test Method for
Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics—Diaphragm Bursting
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Strength Tester Method
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3786/D3786M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This test method describes the measurement of the
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
resistance of textile fabrics to bursting using a hydraulic or
D1776/D1776M Practice for Conditioning and Testing Tex-
pneumatic diaphragm bursting tester. This test method is
tiles
generally applicable to a wide variety of textile products.
D3787 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles—
1.2 This test method may also be applicable for stretch
Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
woven and woven industrial fabrics such as inflatable re-
D4850 Terminology Relating to Fabrics and Fabric Test
straints. As new materials that may exceed the range of the
Methods
instrument are developed, please refer to the reporting section
D6797 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Fabrics
and consider using Test Methods D3787 or D6797 instead.
Constant-Rate-of-Extension (CRE) Ball Burst Test
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units 2.2 Other Standard:
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are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in TAPPI Method T 403 , Bursting Strength of Paper
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining 3. Terminology
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
3.1 For all terminology related to D13.59, Fabric Test
with the standard.
Methods, see Terminology D4850.
3.1.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard:
NOTE 1—For the measurement of the bursting strength by means of a
ball burst mechanism, refer to Test Method D3787. bursting strength, knitted fabric, nonwoven fabric, stretch
woven fabric, woven fabric.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 3.2 For all other terminology related to textiles, see Termi-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- nology D123.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 4. Summary of Test Method
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.1 A specimen is clamped over an expandable diaphragm.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
The diaphragm is expanded by fluid pressure to the point of
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
specimen rupture. The difference between the total pressure
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
required to rupture the specimen and the pressure required to
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
inflate the diaphragm is reported as the bursting strength.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.59 on Fabric Physical Test Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Methods A. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved June 1, 2023. Published July 2023. Originally approved Available from Technological Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry
in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as D3786–18. DOI: 10.1520/D3786 (TAPPI), 15 Technology Parkway South, Suite 115, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092,
_D3786M-18R23. http://www.tappi.org.
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D3786/D3786M − 18 (2023)
5. Significance and Use capacity of the gage shall be such that the individual readings
will be not less than 25 % nor more than 75 % of the total
5.1 This method for the determination of diaphragm burst-
capacity of the gage.
ing strength of knitted, nonwoven and woven fabrics is being
6.1.4 Pressure System—A means of applying controlled
used by the textile industry for th
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