Standard Test Method for Linear Density of Elastomeric Yarns (Skein Specimens)

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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.
For the determination of linear density of elastomeric yarns using short length specimens, refer to Test Method D 2591.
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 either SI units or U.S. Customary units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the test the US Customary units are in parentheses. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other.
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:D6717–01
Standard Test Method for
Linear Density of Elastomeric Yarns (Skein Specimens)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6717; 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 originallengthandwhichafterremovalofthetensileforcewill
immediately and forcibly return to approximately its original
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the linear
length.
density of “as produced” elastomeric yarns made from rubber,
3.1.3 linear density, n—mass per unit length.
spandex or other elastomers using a skein.
3.1.4 tex, n—the unit of linear density, equal to the mass in
NOTE 1—For the determination of linear density of elastomeric yarns
grams of 1000 m of fiber, yarn, or other textile strand, that is
using short length specimens, refer to Test Method D 2591.
used in a direct yarn numbering system.
1.2 The method is not applicable to covered, wrapped, or
3.2 For definitions of other terms related to textiles used in
core-spun yarns, or yarns spun from elastomeric staple, or
this standard, refer to Terminology D 123.
elastomeric yarns removed from fabrics.
4. Summary of Test Method
1.3 This test method is applicable to elastomeric yarns
having a range of 40 to 3200 dtex (36 to 2900 denier).
4.1 Aspecimen of specified length is wound into skein form
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or U.S. Customary
on a reel.The skein is cut, removed from the reel and weighed.
units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the test
Linear density is calculated using the mass of the skein and the
theUSCustomaryunitsareinparentheses.Thevaluesstatedin
length of yarn.
each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system
5. Significance and Use
shall be used independently of the other.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the 5.1 This test method is considered satisfactory for accep-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
tance testing of commercial shipments because current esti-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- mates of between-laboratory precision are acceptable and the
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
method is used extensively in the trade for acceptance testing.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1.1 If there are differences of practical significance be-
tween reported test results for two laboratories (or more),
2. Referenced Documents
comparative tests should be performed to determine if there is
2.1 ASTM Standards:
a statistical bias between them, using competent statistical
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
assistance. As a minimum, use samples for such comparative
D 1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
teststhatareashomogeneousaspossible,drawnfromthesame
D 2258 Practice for Sampling Yarn for Testing
lot of material as the samples that resulted in disparate results
D 2591 Test Method for Linear Density of Elastomeric
during initial testing, and randomly assigned in equal numbers
Yarns (Skein Specimens)
to each laboratory. The test results from the laboratories
involved should be compared using a statistical test for
3. Terminology
unpaired data, at a probability level chosen prior to the testing
3.1 Definitions:
series. If bias is found, either its cause must be found and
3.1.1 denier, n—the unit of linear density, equal to the mass
corrected, or future test results for that material must be
in grams of 9000 m of fiber, yarn, or other textile strand that is
adjusted in consideration of the known bias.
used in a direct yarn numbering system.
5.2 Linear density of elastomeric yarns is used in some
3.1.2 elastomeric yarn, n—a nontextured yarn which can be
calculations for tensile and elastic properties.
stretched repeatedly at room temperature to at least twice its
5.3 The test method is based on elastomeric yarns in the
“as-produced” condition, but may be used for treated elasto-
meric yarns provided the treatment is specified. The method
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 onTextiles
does not cover the removal of finish for the determination of
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.58 on Yarns.
linear density of “finish-free” elastomeric yarns.
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 2001. Published October 2001.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.01.
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D6717
6. Apparatus 8. Conditioning
6.1 Reel , 1.125-m (1.230-yd) circumference, with multiple 8.1 No preconditioning is required for currently produced
positions for making several skeins at one time, guides that rubber and other elastomeric yarns.
apply minimal friction to the running yarn, and with vertical- 8.2 Condition the specimens, without tension, on specimen
mount creel, with automatic counter to set and count the boards in the standard atmosphere for testing textiles as
number of revolutions. The operating speed may be from 25 to directedinPracticeD 1776whichis21 61°C(70 62°F)and
40 rpm; however, 30 rpm is preferred. 65 6 2 % relative humidity for a minimum of 4 h.
6.2 Measuring Tape, 6-mm (0.25-in.) wide, steel, accurate
9. Preparation of Equipment and Calibration
to 1 mm (0.05 in.), to verify the reel circumference.
6.3 Pads, sheepskin, to prevent yarn from sloughing off the
9.1 Periodically confirm the circumference of the reel cir-
bottom of the package during reeling.
cumference at each end and the middle as directed in 9.2.
6.4 Balance, with an accuracy of 6 0.1 % of the expected
9.2 Make one wrap of the measuring tape around the reel
mass of the specimens. Balance pan should be protected from
and apply tension to the tape by attaching an 0.5 kg (1.0 lb)
drafts.
weight to the end. Read the circumference directly from the
tape to the nearest mm (0.05 in.).
7. Sampling, Test Specimens, and Test Units
9.3 If the circumference at any of the three areas is outside
7.1 Lot Sample—As a lot sample for acceptance testing,
the limits of 6 5 mm (0. 2 in.)., adjust the reel as directed in
take a random number of shipping units directed in an
the manufacturer’s directions to bring the measurement within
applicable material specification or other agreement between
limits.
the purchaser and the supplier, such as an agreement to use
Practice D 2258. Consider shipping cases or other shipping 10. Procedure
units to be the primary sampling units.
10.1 Test all specimens in the standard atmosphere for
testing textiles.
NOTE 2—An adequate specification or other agreement between the
purchaser and the supplier requires taking into account the variability 10.2 Position the reel bar with the posts in the uppermost
between shipping units, between packages or ends within a shipping unit,
and horizontal position.
and be
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