SIST EN 12028:1997

Self-adhesive tapes - Measurement of elongation under static load

This standard specifies the method to measure the elongation of an adhesive tape under a low tension maintained over a relatively short period. This method is intended to give an indication to the user of the elongation of an adhesive tape under tension in use. This test is particulary applicable to tapes based on highly stretchable backings.

Klebebänder - Messung der Dehnung unter statischer Belastung

Diese Norm legt das Verfahren zum Messen der Dehnung eines Klebebandes fest, das durch eine relativ kurzzeitig wirkende geringe Zugkraft beansprucht wird. Das Verfahren versetzt den Anwender in die Lage, das Dehnungsverhalten eines bei seiner Anwendung auf Zug beanspruchten Klebebandes zu bewerten. Die hier beschriebene Prüfung gilt besonders für Klebebänder mit gut dehnbaren Trägern.

Rubans auto-adhésifs - Mesure de l'allongement sous charge statique

La présente norme prescrit une méthode pour mesurer l'allongement d'un ruban adhésif sous l'action d'une faible tension maintenue pendant un temps relativement court. Cet méthode a pour but de donner à l'utilisateur une indication de l'allongement d'un ruban adhésif en utilisation sous tension. Cet essai est particulièrement applicable aux rubans adhésifs constitués d'un support très extensible.

Samolepilni trakovi - Merjenje raztezka pri statični obremenitvi

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-1997
• ICS: 83.180 - Adhesives
• Technical Committee: EPO - Packaging - sales and grouped
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Aug-1997
• Due Date: 01-Aug-1997
• Completion Date: 01-Aug-1997
• Ref Project: EN 12028:1996 - Self-adhesive tapes - Measurement of elongation under static load

Overview

EN 12028:1996 (CEN) specifies a laboratory method to measure the elongation of self-adhesive tapes when subjected to a low, constant tension over a relatively short period. The procedure is intended to indicate how an adhesive tape will elongate under simple static tension in use. This test is particularly applicable to tapes that use highly stretchable backings and is valuable for manufacturers, test laboratories and product engineers concerned with tape performance under load.

Key Topics

• Scope: Measurement of elongation under a low static load maintained for a short duration to simulate use conditions where extension under tension matters.
• Purpose: Provide an indication of tape elongation behaviour in use, supporting material comparison and performance assessment.
• Applicability: Especially relevant for tapes with stretchable backings (elastic or highly extensible substrates).
• Output: Characteristic elongation information that can be used in specifications, quality control, and product selection.

Applications

This standard supports practical tasks across manufacturing, quality assurance and product development:

• Quality control (QC): Routine checks on production batches to ensure consistent elongation performance and detect changes in backing or adhesive formulations.
• Product selection: Helping end users and specifiers choose tapes that meet elongation requirements for specific applications (e.g., sealing, bundling, surface protection where stretch is required).
• Research & development: Comparing prototype backings and adhesives to optimise elongation characteristics without requiring long-term or high-load testing.
• Supplier verification: Verifying vendor claims about tape extensibility and ensuring incoming materials meet purchase specifications.

Practical benefits include faster evaluation of tape stretch behaviour under realistic, low-tension conditions and improved decision-making when selecting tapes for dynamic or conformable applications.

Related Standards

• Other standards addressing adhesive tape properties such as adhesion (peel) tests, tensile strength and dimensional stability complement EN 12028:1996 when building a complete performance profile.
• Look to CEN/ISO catalogues for adjacent test methods covering ageing, adhesion, and mechanical performance to create a comprehensive test matrix.

For implementers, EN 12028:1996 should be used alongside company quality procedures and other relevant CEN standards to ensure a robust assessment of tape behaviour under expected service loads.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Klebebänder - Messung der Dehnung unter statischer BelastungRubans auto-adhésifs - Mesure de l'allongement sous charge statiqueSelf-adhesive tapes - Measurement of elongation under
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