ASTM D3369-96
(Specification)Standard Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Resin Cast Film
Standard Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Resin Cast Film
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1.1 This specification covers PTFE-fluorocarbon resin cast film in thicknesses from 0.025 to 0.127 mm (0.001 to 0.005 in.).
1.2 PTFE film and sheet are made by several different processes and the properties of the products reflect both the different starting polymers and the different processes. Properties that are affected include, but are not limited to: tensile strength and elongation at break, porosity, anisotropy, and molecular weight. A related standard is Specifications D 3308. It is important to examine each of the other standards to select the one appropriate for the application.
1.3 The values in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
Note 1—There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard.
1.4. The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, of this specification. 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: D 3369 – 96 An American National Standard
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Standard Specification for
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Resin Cast Film
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3369; 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 D 1389 Test Method for Proof-Voltage Testing of Thin
Solid Electrical Insulating Materials
1.1 This specification covers PTFE-fluorocarbon resin cast
D 1898 Practice for Sampling of Plastics
film in thicknesses from 0.025 to 0.127 mm (0.001 to 0.005
D 3293 Specification for PTFE Resin Molded Sheet
in.).
D 3308 Specification for PTFE Resin Skived Tape
1.2 PTFE film and sheet are made by several different
D 3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
processes and the properties of the products reflect both the
D 4895 Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
different starting polymers and the different processes. Proper-
Resin Produced from Dispersion
ties that are affected include, but are not limited to: tensile
strength and elongation at break, porosity, anisotropy, and
3. Classification
molecular weight. Related standards are Specifications D 3293
3.1 This specification covers one type of TFE-fluorocarbon
and D 3308. It is important to examine each of the other
resin cast film.
standards to select the one appropriate for the application.
1.3 The values in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
4. Physical Requirements
The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
4.1 The film shall conform to the property values specified
NOTE 1—There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard.
in Table 1.
4.2 The length and width of the film shall be as agreed upon
1.4 .The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
between the purchaser and the manufacturer. The tolerance in
test methods portion, Section 6, of this specification. This
length and width shall be + 6.35 mm, − 0 mm ( + 0.25 in., − 0
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
in.).
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
4.3 Thickness tolerances shall be as specified in Table 2
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
when measured at any point at a temperature range from 23 to
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
30°C (73.4 to 86°F).
tions prior to use.
4.4 The film shall be natural in color and may vary from
2. Referenced Documents
cloudy to milky transparent, depending upon thickness.
4.5 The material shall be essentially free of surface blisters,
2.1 ASTM Standards:
wrinkles, cracks, and other surface defects, unless otherwise
D 149 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and
Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials agreed upon between purchaser and manufacturer.
4.6 As may be agreed upon between purchaser and manu-
at Commercial Power Frequencies
D 374 Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electrical Insu- facturer, one or both sides of the material shall be given a
surface treatment to enable the surface to take adhesives or
lation
D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics and Electrical printing inks.
Insulating Materials for Testing
5. Sampling
D 792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
5.1 Unless otherwise agreed upon between the purchaser
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
and the manufacturer, the materials shall be sampled in
accordance with the sampling procedure prescribed in Practice
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-20 on
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic D 1898. Adequate statistical sampling shall be considered an
Materials.
acceptable alternative. A lot shall consist of all material of the
Current edition approved July 10, 1996. Published September 1996. Originally
same thickness delivered at the same time.
published as D 3369 – 75. Last previous edition D 3369 – 91a.
In this revision, the Inspection, Rejection and Rehearing, and Certification
Sections were revised.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 10.01. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.02.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.03.
D 3369
TABLE 1 Property Requirements
Electrical Flaws at 800
A B
Thickness, Elongation Dielectric Strength,
Tensile Strength, MPa (psi) Melting Point, °C V/mil, per 30.5 m (100 ft)
mm (in.) min, % min, V/mil
length, max
0.025 (0.001) 29.67 (4300) 400 327 6 10 4200 8
0.051 (0.002) 29.67 (4300) 400 327 6 10 4000 4
0.076 (0.003) 29.67 (4300) 400 327 6 10 3400 2
0.102 (0.004) 31.05 (4500) 400 327 6 10 3000 0
0.127 (0.00
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