Standard Test Method for Determining Seam Strength in Inflatable Restraint Cushions

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1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the maximum sewn seam strength which can be achieved in woven fabrics when a force is applied perpendicular to the seam. The grab test procedure in Test Method D 1683, which is used to measure breaking force and elongation in sewn seams of woven fabrics, shall be used in conjunction with this test method for measuring seam strength. For evaluating sewing thread, refer to Test Method D 204.
1.2 This test method is restricted to sewn seams that are obtained from a previously sewn driver or passenger side cushion.
1.3 This test method is used when a resistance to a force, a breaking force, a minimum elongation, or a combination thereof are required to determine the sewn seam strength, seam slippage, or seam integrity of a particular fabric for inflatable restraint use.
1.4 Procedures and apparatus other than those stated in this standard may be used by agreement between purchaser and supplier with the specific deviations from the standard acknowledged in the report.
1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other.
1.6 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 5822 – 02
Standard Test Method for
Determining Seam Strength in Inflatable Restraint
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Cushions
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5822; 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.
1. Scope D 1683 Test Method for Failure in Sewn Seams of Woven
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Fabrics
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the maxi-
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D 6799 Terminology Relating to Inflatable Restraints
mum sewn seam strength which can be achieved in woven
fabrics when a force is applied perpendicular to the seam. The
3. Terminology
grab test procedure in Test Method D 1683, which is used to
3.1 Definitions:
measure breaking force and elongation in sewn seams of
3.2 For definitions of other terms used in this standard, refer
woven fabrics, shall be used in conjunction with this test
to Terminology D 123 and Terminology D 6799.
method for measuring seam strength. For evaluating sewing
thread, refer to Test Method D 204.
4. Summary of Test Method
1.2 This test method is restricted to sewn seams that are
4.1 Grab-type test specimens containing seams taken from
obtained from a previously sewn driver or passenger side
inflatable restraint cushions at specified seam locations are
cushion.
destructively tested in a tensile testing machine under labora-
1.3 This test method is used when a resistance to a force, a
tory conditions to determine seam strength.
breaking force, a minimum elongation, or a combination
thereof are required to determine the sewn seam strength, seam
5. Significance and Use
slippage, or seam integrity of a particular fabric for inflatable
5.1 In inflatable restraints, the method of creating a seam
restraint use.
includes, but is not limited to, sweing, weaving, bonding and
1.4 Procedures and apparatus other than those stated in this
welding.
standard may be used by agreement between purchaser and
5.2 Seam strength testing is used for design validation and
supplier with the specific deviations from the standard ac-
for lot acceptance.
knowledged in the report.
5.3 This test method constitutes the conditions, procedures,
1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
and equipment by which inflatable restraints are tested for
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
seam strength. It is intended to be used as a guideline in
each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system
establishing a written part specification or print. The specifi-
must be used independently of the other.
cation or agreement of purchaser and supplier may deviate
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
from the procedures described herein when (based on experi-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
ence) considerations of equipment, cushion design, or other
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
factors dictate otherwise.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
6. Apparatus
6.1 Tensile Testing Machine, either a constant-rate-of-
2. Referenced Documents
extension (CRE) or a constant-rate-of-traverse (CRT) type, that
2.1 ASTM Standards:
is designed for the tensile forces anticipated, that is operated at
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D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
a rate of 300 6 10 mm/min (12 6 0.5 in./min), that has a force
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D 204 Test Methods for Sewing Threads
range selected such that the anticipated break occurs between
10 % and 90 % of full scale load, and that has jaws and grip
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles
faces as agreed upon by purchaser and supplier.
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.20 on Inflatable Restraints.
Current edition approved April 10, 2002. Published June 2002. Originally
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published as D 5822–95. Last previous edition D 5822–00. Discontinued— See 1998 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.01. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.02.
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D 5822
6.2 For inflatable restraints, all test equipment used in 9. Procedure
accordance with this test method shall be certified for calibra-
9.1 Select and condition specimens in accordance with
tion annually by an independent agency or equipment manu-
Sections 8 and
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