ASTM D4335-99(2010)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Determination of Component Retention of a Mechanical Pump Dispenser
Standard Test Method for Determination of Component Retention of a Mechanical Pump Dispenser
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method may be used to establish performance specifications.
This test method may be used to establish quality control assessment.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the evaluation of the force required to remove the hood and the actuator from a mechanical dispensing pump.
1.2 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. 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 consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: D4335 − 99 (Reapproved 2010)
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Component Retention of a Mechanical
Pump Dispenser
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4335; 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 4.2.1 The fixtures must allow no slippage between the test
specimen and the fixture, so that distortion is avoided.
1.1 This test method covers the evaluation of the force
4.2.2 The fixtures for the test apparatus may be custom-
required to remove the hood and the actuator from a mechani-
made for this test.
cal dispensing pump.
1.2 This standard may involve hazardous materials,
5. Sampling
operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to
5.1 Select an appropriate number of dry, unused pump
address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its
dispensers at random for precision and accuracy desired. Use
use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to
of 10 test specimens is recommended, but a minimum of three
consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices
is acceptable.
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
to use.
6. Test Specimen
6.1 Test specimens shall be clean, dry, and previously
2. Referenced Documents
unused mechanical pump dispensers assembled in the same
2.1 ASTM Standards:
manner as in production.
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
7. Conditioning
3. Significance and Use
7.1 If possible, condition the test specimens at 23 6 3°C (73
3.1 This test method may be used to establish performance
6 5.4°F) for not less than 4 h. If the test specimens are not
specifications.
conditioned at the recommended temperature, this should be
noted in the test report (see 9.1).
3.2 This test method may be used to establish quality
control assessment.
8. Procedure
4. Apparatus
8.1 Attach fixtures to the test stand in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions or in a manner consistent with the
4.1 Test Stand—The test apparatus shall be capable of
pump’s geometry.
applying a smoothly increasing load to the test specimen until
the component is separated from the pump assembly.
8.2 Adjust the test stand so that there is no force acting on
the specimen.
NOTE 1—The condition of 4.1 is fulfilled by most motor driven tensile
strength testers including constant rate of elongation testers.
NOTE 3—At this time, there should be a zero reading on the force gage.
NOTE 2—The test standard should be equipped with a maximum-force
indicator. 8.3 Manual Method:
8.3.1 Place the pump assembly into the fixture.
4.2 Fixtures, to hold the mechanical pump dispenser.
8.3.2 Grasp the component to be separated in the hand.
8.3.3 Pull the component as slowly as possible, avoiding
quick, jerking actions.
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F02 on Flexible
8.3.4 Continue to pull the component until it separates from
Barrier Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F02.30 on
Mechanical Pump Dispensers.
the assembly.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2010. Published March 2011. Originally
8.3.5 Observe and record the maximum force, N (lb),
approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D4335 – 99 (2006).
required to separate the component from the assembly.
DOI: 10.1520/D4335-99R10.
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8.4 Machine Method:
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.
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