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  • BS 3379:1975

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    Specification for flexible urethane foam for loadbearing applications

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  17-02-1999

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Applicable to all load bearing applications; classifies material primarily in performance during a fatigue test. \'Cold cure\' and reconstituted materials.

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    This British Standard specifies requirements for flexible loadbearing urethane foam. The foam is manufactured in block, sheet and strip form, in moulded and fabricated shapes, and as reconstituted material.

    This standard does not cover urethane foam foamed in place or foam for use in heat-welded systems unless for loadbearing purposes.

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    Committee PRI/24
    Development Note Supersedes 73/51290 DC (02/2003) Was withdrawn but has been reinstated & remains current as it is cited in legislation. (10/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2012. (11/2012)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    BS DD31(1974) : LATEST CONSTANT LOAD POUNDING TEST FOR FLEXIBLE CELLULAR MATERIALS
    BS 4443-1:1979 Methods of test for flexible cellular materials Methods 1 to 6
    BS 4375:1968 Specification for unsintered PTFE tape for thread sealing applications
    BS 4443-2:1972 Methods of test for flexible cellular materials Method 7. Indentation hardness tests
    BS 4023:1975 Specification for flexible cellular PVC sheeting
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