ASTM INTERNATIONAL
TO EXPAND ITS TEXTILES PROFICIENCY TESTING PROGRAM TO INCLUDE ASTM D5587 TRAPEZOID TEST
IN 2006
The
Beginning in
February 2006, ASTM International Proficiency Testing Program on Textiles will
include ASTM D5587 Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by
Trapezoid Procedure. The test method covers the measurement of the tearing
strength of textile fabrics using a recording constant-rate-of-extension-type
(CRE) tensile testing machine. The CRE-type tensile testing machine has become
the preferred test apparatus for determining trapezpoid
tearing strength. Most textile fabrics can be tested by this test method
including the heavy fabric test samples used in the Textiles PTP.
Effective in
2006, D5587 will be included in the Textiles program scope of testing whereby, one
test cycle out of every two test cycles conducted each year, will contain a
heavy fabric suitable for D5587 testing. The intent of including this test in
the program scope is to give all registered laboratories with an opportunity to
demonstrate their proficiency in conducting D5587 regardless of the heavy
fabric type distributed for testing. Adding D5587 to the Textiles PTP will
offer labs with the opportunity to compare their test results with other
laboratories worldwide.
Adding ASTM D5587 testing to the ASTM PTP
will make program participants very attractive to NFPA Code 1951 & 1971
testers and users as well as to those labs doing fire-service protective
clothing fabric analyses. How well can
you perform ASTM D5587!!! Joining this
program allows you to prove your proficiency in performing this test!!!
The Textiles PTP
is conducted twice annually in February and August for a modest subscription
fee. As a program participant, you
receive three textile test samples (light, medium and heavy) plus test
instructions for each trial. Your
laboratory can perform one test or all tests in the program scope as you
normally conduct within your own facility. Other tests in the program scope
include ASTM D737 Air Permeability, D1424 Tear Strength by Emeldorf
Apparatus, D2261 Tear Strength by Single Rip Procedure, D3775/D3776 Fabric
Count Procedures, D5034/D5035 Breaking Strength and Elongation by the Grab and
Strip Methods. And now, effective 2006, D5587 Trapezoid
Procedure. Participation is NOT contingent upon the performance of all program tests.
Upon completion
of tests, each laboratory electronically submits their test data to ASTM-PTP
for use in generating statistical summary reports. Reports contain 1) Coded
laboratory test results, 2) Statistical analyses of test data, 3) Charts
plotting test results versus lab ID, 4) Other very pertinent information.
The benefits of participation include
receiving the test results available in a statistical summary report available
only to participating laboratories that will help you, 1) monitor strengths and
weaknesses of your laboratory’s performance, 2) periodically compare your test
results and calculated statistical parameters with other laboratories, 3) Compare
test data for a given quality parameter with laboratories using the same
methods.
Samples, test
instructions, and web-based data entry forms are available to each participant
from the ASTM-PTP website prior to each test trial. Labs will have approximately 4-6 weeks to
electronically submit their test results to ASTM-PTP. The final statistical
report will be electronically disseminated to each trial participant within 30
days of data submission deadline.
REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2006-07 TEXTILES
PTP THAT NOW INCLUDES D5587 TESTING!!!!!!. Contact ASTM-PTP at ptp@astm.org
registration options and answers to your questions. An official registration form is available
from www.astm.org under Proficiency/Crosscheck Under TEXTILES.
Just download a registration flyer, complete it and fax back
FOR MORE
REGISTRATION INFORMATION, contact:
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