ASTM D6717-07(2012)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Linear Density of Elastomeric Yarns (Skein Specimens)
Standard Test Method for Linear Density of Elastomeric Yarns (Skein Specimens)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments because current estimates of between-laboratory precision are acceptable and the method is used extensively in the trade for acceptance testing.
If there are differences of practical significance between reported test results for two laboratories (or more), comparative tests should be performed to determine if there is a statistical bias between them, using competent statistical assistance. As a minimum, use samples for such comparative tests that are as homogeneous as possible, drawn from the same lot of material as the samples that resulted in disparate results during initial testing, and randomly assigned in equal numbers to each laboratory. The test results from the laboratories involved should be compared using a statistical test for unpaired data, at a probability level chosen prior to the testing series. If bias is found, either its cause must be found and corrected, or future test results for that material must be adjusted in consideration of the known bias.
Linear density of elastomeric yarns is used in some calculations for tensile and elastic properties.
The test method is based on elastomeric yarns in the as-produced condition, but may be used for treated elastomeric yarns provided the treatment is specified. The method does not cover the removal of finish for the determination of linear density of “finish-free” elastomeric yarns.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the linear density of “as produced” elastomeric yarns made from rubber, spandex or other elastomers using a skein.
Note 1—For the determination of linear density of elastomeric yarns using short length specimens, refer to Test Method D2591.
1.2 The method is not applicable to covered, wrapped, or core-spun yarns, or yarns spun from elastomeric staple, or elastomeric yarns removed from fabrics.
1.3 This test method is applicable to elastomeric yarns having a range of 40 to 3200 dtex (36 to 2900 denier).
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 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: D6717 − 07 (Reapproved 2012)
Standard Test Method for
Linear Density of Elastomeric Yarns (Skein Specimens)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6717; 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 3.2 For all other terminology related to textiles, refer to
Terminology D123.
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the linear
density of “as produced” elastomeric yarns made from rubber,
4. Summary of Test Method
spandex or other elastomers using a skein.
4.1 Aspecimen of specified length is wound into skein form
NOTE 1—For the determination of linear density of elastomeric yarns
on a reel.The skein is cut, removed from the reel and weighed.
using short length specimens, refer to Test Method D2591.
Linear density is calculated using the mass of the skein and the
1.2 The method is not applicable to covered, wrapped, or
length of yarn.
core-spun yarns, or yarns spun from elastomeric staple, or
5. Significance and Use
elastomeric yarns removed from fabrics.
5.1 This test method is considered satisfactory for accep-
1.3 This test method is applicable to elastomeric yarns
tance testing of commercial shipments because current esti-
having a range of 40 to 3200 dtex (36 to 2900 denier).
mates of between-laboratory precision are acceptable and the
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
method is used extensively in the trade for acceptance testing.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
5.1.1 If there are differences of practical significance be-
only.
tween reported test results for two laboratories (or more),
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
comparative tests should be performed to determine if there is
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
a statistical bias between them, using competent statistical
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
assistance. As a minimum, use samples for such comparative
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
teststhatareashomogeneousaspossible,drawnfromthesame
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
lot of material as the samples that resulted in disparate results
during initial testing, and randomly assigned in equal numbers
2. Referenced Documents
to each laboratory. The test results from the laboratories
2.1 ASTM Standards:
involved should be compared using a statistical test for
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
unpaired data, at a probability level chosen prior to the testing
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
series. If bias is found, either its cause must be found and
D2258 Practice for Sampling Yarn for Testing
corrected, or future test results for that material must be
D2591 Test Method for Linear Density of ElastomericYarns
adjusted in consideration of the known bias.
(Short Length Specimens)
5.2 Linear density of elastomeric yarns is used in some
D4849 Terminology Related to Yarns and Fibers
calculations for tensile and elastic properties.
3. Terminology
5.3 The test method is based on elastomeric yarns in the
3.1 For all terminology relating to D13.58, Yarns and as-produced condition, but may be used for treated elastomeric
Fibers, refer to Terminology D4849. yarns provided the treatment is specified. The method does not
3.1.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard: cover the removal of finish for the determination of linear
denier, elastomeric yarn, linear density, tex. density of “finish-free” elastomeric yarns.
6. Apparatus
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 on Textiles
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.58 on Yarns and Fibers.
6.1 Reel , 1.125-m (1.230-yd) circumference, with multiple
Current edition approved July 1, 2012. Published August 2012. Originally
positions for making several skeins at one time, guides that
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D6717 – 07. DOI:
apply minimal friction to the running yarn, and with vertical-
10.1520/D6717-07R12.
mount creel, with automatic counter to set and count the
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number of revolutions. The operating speed may be from 25 to 8.2 Condition the specimens, without tension, on specimen
40 rpm; however, 30 rpm is preferred. boards in the standard atmosphere for testing textiles as
directed in Practice D1776 which is 21 6 1°C (70 6 2°F) and
6.2 Measuring Tape, 6-mm (0.25-in.) wide, steel, accurate
65 6 2 % relative humidity for a minimum of 4 h.
to 1 mm (0.05 in.), to verify the reel circumference.
6.3 Pads, sheepskin, to prevent yarn from sloughing off the
9. Preparation of Equipment and Calibration
bottom of the package during reeling.
9.1 Periodically confirm the circumference of the reel cir-
6.4 Balance, with an accuracy of 60.1 % of the expected cumference at each end and the middle as directed in 9.2.
mass of the specimens. Balance pan should be protected from
9.2 Make one wrap of the measuring tape around the reel
drafts.
and apply tension to the tape by attaching an 0.5 kg (1.0 lb)
weight to the end. Read the circumference directly from the
7. Sampling, Test Specimens, and Test Units
tape to the nearest mm (0.05 in.).
7.1 LotSample—Asalotsampleforacceptancetesting,take
9.3 If the circumference at any of the three areas is outside
a random number of shipping units directed in an applicable
the limits of 65 mm (0. 2 in.)., adjust the reel as directed in the
material specification or other agreement between the pur-
manufacturer’s directions to bring the measurement within
chaser and the supplier, such as an agreement to use Practice
limits.
D2258. Consider shipping cases or other shipping units to be
the primary sampling units.
10. Procedure
NOTE 2—An adequate specification or other agreement between the 10.1 Test all specimens in the standard atmosphere for
purchaser and the supplier requires taking into account the variability
testing textiles.
between shipping units, between packages or ends within a shipping unit,
10.2 Position the reel bar with the posts in the uppermost
and between specimens from a single package to provide a sampling with
a meaningful producer’s risk, consumer’s risk, acceptable quality level
and horizontal position.
and limiting quality level.
10.3 Strip the outer layer of yarn from the package. Place
7.2 Laboratory
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