ASTM F137-08
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Materials with Cylindrical Mandrel Apparatus
Standard Test Method for Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Materials with Cylindrical Mandrel Apparatus
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Flexibility is that property of a material which allows it to be deformed by bending or rolling without cracking, breaking, or other permanent defects, using whatever force is necessary to bend or roll it. Flexibility is an important characteristic of flooring in that it provides for ease of handling in rolling, cutting, and fitting.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the flexibility of resilient flooring materials by means of cylindrical mandrel apparatus. It is especially applicable to sheet goods and some tiles.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given 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 to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: F137 − 08
StandardTest Method for
Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Materials with Cylindrical
1
Mandrel Apparatus
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF137;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) 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 5. Apparatus
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the flex- 5.1 Flexibility Test Equipment, consisting of mandrels, that
ibility of resilient flooring materials by means of cylindrical is, cylindrical rods with circular cross sections having outside
mandrel apparatus. It is especially applicable to sheet goods diameters of 0.25 in. (6.4 mm) and 0.50 to 5 in. (12.7 to 127
and some tiles. mm) increasing in increments of 0.5 in. (12.7 mm). The
contacting faces of the rods shall be a minimum of 2.5 in. (63.5
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
mm) in length.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are for informa-
tion only. 5.2 Stand or Other Device, to firmly support the mandrel in
a horizontal position during the test.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.3 ConditioningArea,capableofmaintaining73.4 61.8°F
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
(23 6 1°C) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity.
priate safety and health practices and to determine the
5.4 Die, Knife, or Similar Instrument to prepare test speci-
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
mens with uniform smooth edges.
2. Referenced Documents
6. Test Specimen
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
6.1 The test specimens shall consist of a portion of the
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
material 2 6 0.05 in. (50 6 1.27 mm) wide and at least 9 in.
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
(225 mm) long.
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
6.2 Use a die, knife, or other similar instrument to prepare
3. Terminology the specimen and to produce uniform smooth edges. Do not
test specimens with nicked or fractured edges.
3.1 For definitions, refer to Terminology F141.
7. Conditioning
4. Significance and Use
7.1 Condition the test specimens for at least 24 h at 73.4 6
4.1 Flexibility is that property of a material which allows it
1.8°F (23 6 1°C) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity, and test in
to be deformed by bending or rolling without cracking,
the same environment.Alternatively, testing may be performed
breaking, or other permanent defects, using whatever force is
at room temperature in an uncontrolled environment if carried
necessary to bend or roll it. Flexibility is an important
out within 5 min.
characteristic of flooring in that it provides for ease of handling
in rolling, cutting, and fitting.
7.2 Specimens shall be conditioned on a flat surface. If
necessary, they can be weighted to remove all curvature.
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF06onResilient
8. Procedure
Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.20 on Test
Methods - Products Construction/Materials.
8.1 Intheactualflexingofthespecimen,placethespecimen
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2008. Published January 2009. Originally
over a mandrel with the wearing surface face out and the major
approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F137-03(2007). DOI:
axis of the specimen perpendicular to the major axis of the
10.1520/F0137-08.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or mandrel.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
8.2 Bend the material around the mandrel at a uniform rate
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. through a 180° angle while holding the specimen at each end.
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TABLE 1 Precision Data
Take3to5sto complete the bend. Maintain a good contact
between specimen and mandrel.
NOTE 1—MaterialsAand B passed at the smallest mandrel with 100 %
agreement in test results.
8.3 Examine the specimen face visually in the bent position
A B C D E
Materials Average Sr SR r R
for breaks, cracks, or other damage at the completion of the
Material A 0.25000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000
bendingoperation.Whenrequiredbythedetailedspecification,
Material B 0.25000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000
straighten the specimen at the same rate at which it was bent
Material C 1.1
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:F137–03 (Reapproved 2007) Designation:F137–08
Standard Test Method for
Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Materials with Cylindrical
1
Mandrel Apparatus
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 137; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the flexibility of resilient flooring materials by means of cylindrical mandrel
apparatus. It is especially applicable to sheet goods and some tiles.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given 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 to determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E 691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method Practice for Conducting
an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
F 141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
3. Significance and Use
3.1Flexibility is that property of a material which allows it to be deformed by bending or rolling without cracking, breaking, or
other permanent defects, using whatever force is necessary to bend or roll it. Flexibility is an important characteristic of flooring
in that it provides for ease of handling in rolling, cutting, and fitting. Terminology
3.1 For definitions, refer to Terminology F 141.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Flexibility is that property of a material which allows it to be deformed by bending or rolling without cracking, breaking,
or other permanent defects, using whatever force is necessary to bend or roll it. Flexibility is an important characteristic of flooring
in that it provides for ease of handling in rolling, cutting, and fitting.
5. Apparatus
4.1
5.1 Flexibility Test Equipment , consisting of mandrels, that is, cylindrical rods with circular cross sections having outside
diameters of 0.25 in. (6.4 mm) and 0.50 to 5 in. (12.7 to 127 mm) increasing in increments of 0.5 in. (12.7 mm). The contacting
faces of the rods shall be a minimum of 2.5 in. (63.5 mm) in length.
4.2
5.2 Stand or Other Device, to firmly support the mandrel in a horizontal position during the test.
4.3
5.3 Conditioning Area, capable of maintaining 73.4 6 1.8°F (23 6 1°C) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity.
4.4
5.4 Die, Knife, or Similar Instrument to prepare test specimens with uniform smooth edges.
1
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF06onResilientFloorCoveringsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeF06.20 onTestMethods
- Products Construction/Materials.
Current edition approved Oct.Dec. 1, 2007.2008. Published October 2007.January 2009. Originally approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 20032007 as F
137–03.137-03(2007).
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book ofASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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5.Test Specimen
5.1The test specimens shall consist of a portion of the material 2 6 0.05 in. (50 6 1.27 mm) wide and at least 9 in. (225 mm)
long.
5.2Use a die, knife, or other similar instrument to prepare the specimen and to produce uniform smooth edges. Do not test
specimens with nicked or fractured edges.
6. Conditioning
6.1Condition the test specimens for at least 24 h at 73.4 6 1.8°F (23 6 1°C) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity, and test in the
same environment. Alternatively, testing may be performed at room temperature in an uncontrolled environment if carried out
within 5 min.
6.2Specimens shall be conditioned on a flat surface. If necessary, they can be weighted to remove all curvature. Test Specimen
6.1 The test specimens shall consist of a portion of the material 2 6 0.05 in. (50 6 1.27 mm) wide
...
This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:F137–03 (Reapproved 2007) Designation:F137–08
Standard Test Method for
Flexibility of Resilient Flooring Materials with Cylindrical
1
Mandrel Apparatus
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 137; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the flexibility of resilient flooring materials by means of cylindrical mandrel
apparatus. It is especially applicable to sheet goods and some tiles.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given 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 to determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E 691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method Practice for Conducting
an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
F 141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
3. Significance and Use
3.1Flexibility is that property of a material which allows it to be deformed by bending or rolling without cracking, breaking, or
other permanent defects, using whatever force is necessary to bend or roll it. Flexibility is an important characteristic of flooring
in that it provides for ease of handling in rolling, cutting, and fitting. Terminology
3.1 For definitions, refer to Terminology F 141.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Flexibility is that property of a material which allows it to be deformed by bending or rolling without cracking, breaking,
or other permanent defects, using whatever force is necessary to bend or roll it. Flexibility is an important characteristic of flooring
in that it provides for ease of handling in rolling, cutting, and fitting.
5. Apparatus
4.1
5.1 Flexibility Test Equipment , consisting of mandrels, that is, cylindrical rods with circular cross sections having outside
diameters of 0.25 in. (6.4 mm) and 0.50 to 5 in. (12.7 to 127 mm) increasing in increments of 0.5 in. (12.7 mm). The contacting
faces of the rods shall be a minimum of 2.5 in. (63.5 mm) in length.
4.2
5.2 Stand or Other Device, to firmly support the mandrel in a horizontal position during the test.
4.3
5.3 Conditioning Area, capable of maintaining 73.4 6 1.8°F (23 6 1°C) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity.
4.4
5.4 Die, Knife, or Similar Instrument to prepare test specimens with uniform smooth edges.
1
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF06onResilientFloorCoveringsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeF06.20 onTestMethods
- Products Construction/Materials.
Current edition approved Oct.Dec. 1, 2007.2008. Published October 2007.January 2009. Originally approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 20032007 as F
137–03.137-03(2007).
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book ofASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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F137–08
5.Test Specimen
5.1The test specimens shall consist of a portion of the material 2 6 0.05 in. (50 6 1.27 mm) wide and at least 9 in. (225 mm)
long.
5.2Use a die, knife, or other similar instrument to prepare the specimen and to produce uniform smooth edges. Do not test
specimens with nicked or fractured edges.
6. Conditioning
6.1Condition the test specimens for at least 24 h at 73.4 6 1.8°F (23 6 1°C) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity, and test in the
same environment. Alternatively, testing may be performed at room temperature in an uncontrolled environment if carried out
within 5 min.
6.2Specimens shall be conditioned on a flat surface. If necessary, they can be weighted to remove all curvature. Test Specimen
6.1 The test specimens shall consist of a portion of the material 2 6 0.05 in. (50 6 1.27 mm) wide
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