SIST EN 12033:1997

Self-adhesive tapes - Measurement of bonding of thermosetting adhesive tapes after curing

This standard specifies a method to observe the bonding of a thermosetting adhesive tape in a hot atmosphere.

Klebebänder - Messung der Bindefestigkeit von wärmehärtenden Klebebändern nach der Vernetzung

Diese Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Ermittlung der Bindefestigkeit von wärmehärtendem Klebeband in einer heißen Umgebung fest.

Rubans auto-adhésifs - Mesure de la séparation de la liaison des rubans thermodurcissables apres le traitement thermique

La présente norme prescrit une méthode pour observer la liaison d'un ruban adhésif thermodurcissable dans une atmosphère chaude.

Samolepilni trakovi - Merjenje sile vezave toplotno utrdljivih lepilnih trakov po sušenju

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 12033:1996 - Self-adhesive tapes - Measurement of bonding of thermosetting adhesive tapes after curing

Overview

EN 12033:1996 (CEN) defines a test method for evaluating the bonding of thermosetting self-adhesive tapes after thermal curing. The standard specifies how to observe and measure the adhesive bond when tapes are exposed to a hot atmosphere and subsequently cured. It is intended to provide a reproducible procedure for assessing the integrity and performance of thermosetting adhesive systems used in self-adhesive tapes.

Key Topics and Requirements

• Scope and purpose: Establishes a method to observe bonding changes in thermosetting adhesive tapes after exposure to elevated temperature (curing) in a controlled hot atmosphere.
• Specimen preparation: Defines requirements for sample selection and preparation to ensure representative and repeatable test conditions.
• Thermal treatment (curing): Describes the controlled hot-atmosphere conditions used to cure thermosetting adhesives prior to measurement (conditions themselves are specified in the standard).
• Bonding assessment: Specifies the observable and measurable outcomes used to judge bonding performance after curing, enabling comparison between products or batches.
• Test environment and equipment: Requires appropriate temperature-controlled equipment and handling procedures to maintain test reproducibility.
• Reporting: Outlines the information to record and report so that results can be interpreted and replicated (e.g., sample ID, curing conditions, observation of bond separation).

Note: EN 12033 sets out the method and reporting requirements rather than prescriptive product acceptance limits. Users apply relevant acceptance criteria based on product specifications or regulatory needs.

Applications and Who Uses It

• Tape and adhesive manufacturers use EN 12033 in product development and quality control to verify curing performance and bonding durability of thermosetting self-adhesive tapes.
• Independent test laboratories apply the method to certify batch conformity and provide third‑party verification of adhesive behavior after thermal curing.
• R&D and materials engineers use the standard to compare formulations, substrates, and processing conditions that affect cured bond strength.
• Procurement and quality assurance teams reference the standard when specifying requirements for adhesives in industrial assemblies where thermal curing is used.
• Regulatory bodies and spec writers may cite the method in specifications where predictable post‑cure bonding performance is required.

Keywords naturally integrated: EN 12033:1996, self-adhesive tapes, thermosetting adhesive tapes, measurement of bonding, curing, hot atmosphere, adhesive testing, bonding strength.

Related Standards

• Other CEN/ISO standards and technical specifications that cover self-adhesive tape performance, general adhesive testing methods, and environmental conditioning are commonly used alongside EN 12033 to build a full test and specification program.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Samolepilni trakovi - Merjenje sile vezave toplotno utrdljivih lepilnih trakov po sušenjuKlebebänder - Messung der Bindefestigkeit von wärmehärtenden Klebebändern nach der VernetzungRubans auto-adhésifs - Mesure de la séparation de la liaison des rubans thermodurcissables apres le traitement thermiqueSelf-adhesi
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