ASTM D5822-00
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Determining Seam Strength in Inflatable Restraint Cushions
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 D1683, 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.
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 – 00
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 3. Terminology
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the maxi- 3.1 Definitions:
mum sewn seam strength which can be achieved in woven 3.1.1 cushion, n—for inflatable restraints, the inflatable
fabrics when a force is applied perpendicular to the seam. The fabric envelope portion of a module.
grab test procedure in Test Method D 1683, which is used to 3.1.2 inflatable restraint, n—a vehicular safety device de-
measure breaking force and elongation in sewn seams of signed to cushion an occupant or equipment during collision;
woven fabrics, shall be used in conjunction with this test airbag.
method for measuring seam strength. For evaluating sewing 3.1.3 standard atmosphere for testing textiles, n—an atmo-
thread, refer to Test Method D 204. sphere for testing in which the air is maintained at a relative
1.2 This test method is restricted to sewn seams that are humidity of 65 6 2 % and at a temperature of 21 6 1°C (70 6
obtained from a previously sewn driver or passenger side 2°F).
cushion. 3.2 For definitions of other textile terms used in this
1.3 This test method is used when a resistance to a force, a standard, refer to Terminology D 123.
breaking force, a minimum elongation, or a combination
4. Summary of Test Method
thereof are required to determine the sewn seam strength, seam
4.1 Grab-type test specimens containing seams taken from
slippage, or seam integrity of a particular fabric for inflatable
restraint use. inflatable restraint cushions at specified seam locations are
destructively tested in a tensile testing machine under labora-
1.4 Procedures and apparatus other than those stated in this
standard may be used by agreement between purchaser and tory conditions to determine seam strength.
supplier with the specific deviations from the standard ac-
5. Significance and Use
knowledged in the report.
5.1 Seam strength testing is used for design validation and
1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
for lot acceptance.
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
5.2 This test method constitutes the conditions, procedures,
each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system
and equipment by which inflatable restraints are tested for
must be used independently of the other.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the seam strength. It is intended to be used as a guideline in
establishing a written part specification or print. The specifi-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
cation or agreement of purchaser and supplier may deviate
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
from the procedures described herein when (based on experi-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
ence) considerations of equipment, cushion design, or other
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
factors dictate otherwise.
2. Referenced Documents
6. Apparatus
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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6.1 Tensile Testing Machine, either a constant-rate-of-
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
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extension (CRE) or a constant-rate-of-traverse (CRT) type, that
D 204 Test Methods for Sewing Threads
is designed for the tensile forces anticipated, that is operated at
D 1683 Test Method for Failure in Sewn Seams of Woven
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a rate of 300 6 10 mm/min (12 6 0.5 in./min), that has a force
Fabrics
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.
6.2 For inflatable restraints, all test equipment used in
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 2000. Published October 2000. Originally
published as D 5822–95. Last previous edition D 5822–95.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.01.
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Discontinued— See 1998 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.01.
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D 5822
accordance with this test method shall be certified for calibra- 9. Procedure
tion annually by an independent agency or equipment manu-
9.1 Select and condition specimens in accordance with
facturer whose results are traceable to the National Institute of
Sections 8 and 7 of this test method.
Science and Technology (NIST) or other national standards
9.2 Measure the seam strength of the specime
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