ASTM F607-03
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Adhesion of Gasket Materials to Metal Surfaces
Standard Test Method for Adhesion of Gasket Materials to Metal Surfaces
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method provides terms such as megapascals or pounds-force per square inch of gasket surface for expressing the extent of adhesion applicable to all materials within the scope of Classification System F104. Under certain conditions, adhesion develops when gasket materials are confined in a compressed state between metal flanges. Adhesion is important as an index of ease of removal of a gasket material. Since other variables may enter into the performance in an application, the results obtained should be correlated with field results. A typical set of conditions is described in this test method. This test method may be used as an acceptance test when agreed upon between the user and the producer.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method provides a means of determining the degree to which gasket materials under compressive load adhere to metal surfaces. The test conditions described are indicative of those frequently encountered in gasket applications. Test conditions may also be modified in accordance with the needs of specific applications as agreed upon between the user and the producer. The maximum temperature recommended for this test method is 205°C (400°F).
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
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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Designation:F607–03
Standard Test Method for
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Adhesion of Gasket Materials to Metal Surfaces
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 607; 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 4. Significance and Use
1.1 This test method provides a means of determining the 4.1 This test method provides terms such as megapascals or
degree to which gasket materials under compressive load pounds-force per square inch of gasket surface for expressing
adhere to metal surfaces. The test conditions described are the extent of adhesion applicable to all materials within the
indicative of those frequently encountered in gasket applica- scope of Classification System F104. Under certain conditions,
tions. Test conditions may also be modified in accordance with adhesion develops when gasket materials are confined in a
the needs of specific applications as agreed upon between the compressed state between metal flanges.Adhesion is important
user and the producer. The maximum temperature recom- as an index of ease of removal of a gasket material. Since other
mended for this test method is 205°C (400°F). variables may enter into the performance in an application, the
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as results obtained should be correlated with field results. A
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only. typical set of conditions is described in this test method. This
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the test method may be used as an acceptance test when agreed
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the upon between the user and the producer.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5. Apparatus
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. 5.1 Circulating Air Oven, capable of maintaining 100 6
2°C (212 6 3.6°F) or other specified temperature as agreed
2. Referenced Documents
upon between the user and the producer.
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2.1 ASTM Standards: 5.2 Test Fixture, composed of two platens with holes 180°
F 38 Test Methods for Creep Relaxation of a Gasket Mate- apart on the side of each platen, a calibrated bolt, washer, nut,
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rial (in accordance with the fixture in Test Method B of Test
F 104 Classification System for Nonmetallic Gasket Mate- Methods F 38) a dial indicator assembly, steel dowel pins, and
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rials a steel yoke or similar device to grip the dowel pins. The yoke,
in turn, is attached to the grips of a test machine that will
3. Summary of Test Method
provide the capability of applying a tensile force perpendicular
3.1 The procedure described in this test method involves to the plane of the platen surface. See Fig. 1. Standard platen
placing a specimen of a gasket material between flat platens of
surface is smooth (as obtained using 8/0 dry garnet paper, refer
the desired metal, loading the assembly, and subjecting it to a to section 6.2), however, other surface finishes may be speci-
specifiedsetofconditions.Thetensileforcerequiredtopartthe
fied as agreed upon between the user and the producer.
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platen is measured in newtons or pounds-force and is recorded 5.3 ⁄16 in. Box End Wrench.
along with the calculated stress (force per unit area) in
5.4 Tension Tester,capableofarateofseparationofgripsof
megapascals or pounds-force per square inch of gasket surface. 1.3 mm (0.05 in.)/min equipped with a recording or a maxi-
mum indicating device.
NOTE 1—This tensile force required to separate the platens may be in
5.5 Tension Adapters, that is, upper and lower yokes.
excess of 8896 N (2000 lbf).
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5.6 ⁄0 Dry Garnet Paper.
NOTE 2—This fixturing also provides for the measurement of creep
relaxation in accordance with Method B of Test Methods F 38. 5.7 Molybdenum Disulfide, in powder or spray form.
6. Test Specimens
6.1 Three circular test specimens of material shall be tested.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F03 on Gaskets
Care should be taken to cut cleanly, with minimum burrs or
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F03.40 on Chemical Test Methods.
Test apparatus prints are available at ASTM Headquarters.
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 2003. Published October 2003. Originally
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approved ini 1979. Last previous edition approved in 1996 as F 607 – 96. Composite test fixture including yokes available from Metal Samples Co. Inc.,
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 09.02. P.O. Box 8, Munford, AL 36268, have been found suitable.
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