ASTM D2061-07(2013)
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Strength Tests for Zippers
Standard Test Methods for Strength Tests for Zippers
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The usefulness of a zipper in service can be evaluated by these tests. No one test determines the suitability of a zipper for a specific end use. Since the tests are inter-related more than one may be needed for a complete evaluation.
4.2 These methods are considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments because the methods have been used extensively in the trade for this purpose, and because estimates of current between-laboratory precision are acceptable in most cases.
4.2.1 If there are differences of practical significance between reported test results for two laboratories (or more), comparative test should be performed to determine if there is a statistical bias between them, using competent statistical assistance. As a minimum, the test samples should be used that are as homogeneous as possible, that are drawn from the material from which the disparate test results were obtained, and that are randomly assigned in equal numbers to each laboratory for testing. Other materials with established test values may be used for this purpose. The test results from the two laboratories should be compared using a statistical test for unpaired data, at a probability level chosen prior to the testing series. If a bias is found, either its cause must be found and corrected, or future test results must be adjusted in consideration of the known bias.
4.3 The method(s) in the standard along with those in Test Methods D2051, D2052, D2053, D2054, D2057, D2058, D2059, D2060, and D2062 are a collection of proven test methods. They can be used as aids in the evaluation of zippers without the need for a thorough knowledge of zippers. The enumerated test methods do not provide for the evaluation of all zipper properties. Besides those properties measured by means of the enumerated test methods there are other properties that may be important for the satisfactory performance of a zipper. Test methods for measuring those properties have not been publish...
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the strengths for zipper and zipper parts. All methods are not suitable for use with all kinds of zipper. The restrictions, if any, are indicated in the scope for each individual test method. The test methods appear as follows:
Sections
Holding Strengths of Separable Units
25 – 32
Holding Strength of Slider Lock
92 – 100
Holding Strength of Stops
17 – 24
Resistance to Angular Pull-Off of Slider Pull
82 – 91
Resistance to Cushioned Compression of Sliders
33 – 42
Resistance to Pull-Off of Slider Pull
72 – 81
Resistance to Twist of Pull and Slider
52 – 61
Slider Deflection and Recovery
43 – 51
Strength of Chains and Elements
9 – 16
Torsional Resistance of Slider Pull for Removal of Components
62 – 71
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
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: D2061 − 07 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Test Methods for
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Strength Tests for Zippers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2061; 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 D2052 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Dry-
cleaning
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the
D2053 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Light
strengths for zipper and zipper parts. All methods are not
D2054 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zipper Tapes to
suitable for use with all kinds of zipper.The restrictions, if any,
Crocking
are indicated in the scope for each individual test method. The
D2057 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Laun-
test methods appear as follows:
dering
Sections
D2058 Test Method for Durability of Finish of Zippers to
Holding Strengths of Separable Units 25–32 Drycleaning
Holding Strength of Slider Lock 92 – 100
D2059 Test Method for Resistance of Zippers to Salt Spray
Holding Strength of Stops 17–24
(Fog)
Resistance to Angular Pull-Off of Slider Pull 82–91
Resistance to Cushioned Compression of Sliders 33–42 D2060 Test Methods for Measuring Zipper Dimensions
Resistance to Pull-Off of Slider Pull 72–81
D2062 Test Methods for Operability of Zippers
Resistance to Twist of Pull and Slider 52–61
2.2 U. S. Government Standard:
Slider Deflection and Recovery 43–51
Strength of Chains and Elements 9–16
MIL-105D Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection
Torsional Resistance of Slider Pull for Removal of 62–71 3
by Attributes
Components
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
3. Terminology
standard.
3.1 Definitions:
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.1 For definitions of zipper terms used in this standard,
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
refer to Terminology D2050. For definitions of other textile
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
terminology used in this standard, refer to Terminology D123.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Theusefulnessofazipperinservicecanbeevaluatedby
2. Referenced Documents
thesetests.Noonetestdeterminesthesuitabilityofazipperfor
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
a specific end use. Since the tests are inter-related more than
D76 Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
one may be needed for a complete evaluation.
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
4.2 These methods are considered satisfactory for accep-
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
tance testing of commercial shipments because the methods
D2050 Terminology Relating to Fasteners and Closures
have been used extensively in the trade for this purpose, and
Used with Textiles
because estimates of current between-laboratory precision are
D2051 Test Method for Durability of Finish of Zippers to
acceptable in most cases.
Laundering
4.2.1 If there are differences of practical significance be-
tween reported test results for two laboratories (or more),
comparative test should be performed to determine if there is a
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on
statistical bias between them, using competent statistical assis-
Textiles are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.54 on Subassemblies and
were developed in cooperation with the American Fastener and Closure Assn. tance. As a minimum, the test samples should be used that are
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2013. Published October 2013. Originally
as homogeneous as possible, that are drawn from the material
approved in 1961. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D2061 – 07. DOI:
from which the disparate test results were obtained, and that
10.1520/D2061-07R13.
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D2061 − 07 (2013)
are randomly assigned in equal numbers to each laboratory for 5.2 Laboratory Sample and Test Specimens—As a labora-
testing. Other materials with established test values may be tory sample for acceptance testing, take the number of zipp
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