• BS 5421-2:1978

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    Methods of test for elastomeric threads Polyurethane thread (elastane yarn)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-08-1978

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Cooperating organizations
    Methods
    1 Scope
    2 References
    3 Method 1: preparation of test specimens
    4 Method 2: determination of mass per unit length
    4.1 Introduction
    4.2 Definition
    4.3 Sampling
    4.4 Apparatus
    4.5 Procedure
    4.6 Weighing of test specimens
    4.7 Calculation
    4.8 Test report
    5 Method 3: determination of breaking load, tenacity
          and elongation at break
    5.1 Principle
    5.2 Definitions
    5.3 Apparatus
    5.4 Sampling
    5.5 Procedure
    5.6 Calculation
    5.7 Test report
    6 Method 4: determination of load at predetermined
          elongation
    6.1 Principle
    6.2 Definition
    6.3 Apparatus
    6.4 Sampling
    6.5 Procedure
    6.6 Calculation
    6.7 Test report
    7 Method 5: determination of stress decay
    7.1 Principle
    7.2 Definition
    7.3 Apparatus
    7.4 Sampling
    7.5 Procedure
    7.6 Calculation
    7.7 Test report
    8 Method 6: determination of set
    8.1 Definition
    8.2 Apparatus
    8.3 Sampling
    8.4 Procedure
    8.5 Calculation
    8.6 Test report
    9 Method 7: resistance to copper staining during
          laundering
    9.1 Introduction
    9.2 Principle
    9.3 Reagents
    9.4 Apparatus and materials
    9.5 Test pieces
    9.6 Preparation of test specimens
    9.7 Procedure
    9.8 Test report
    10 Method 8: resistance to atmospheric fume staining
    10.1 Introduction
    10.2 Principle
    10.3 Reagents
    10.4 Apparatus and materials
    10.5 Test specimens
    10.6 Procedure
    10.7 Test report
    Figures
    1 Method 2: apparatus for cutting test pieces
    2 Method 3: recommended method of positioning,
          tensioning, and clamping a polyurethane thread in
          the tensile testing machine
    3 Method 8: suitable apparatus for determining
          resistance to atmospheric fume staining

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    Preparation of test specimens; mass per unit length; breaking load, tenacity and elongation at break; load at predetermined elongation; stress decay; set; resistance to copper staining; resistance to fume staining.

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    This Part of BS 5421 describes eight methods of test for polyurethane thread (elastane yarn):

    method 1 Preparation of test specimens;
    method 2 Determination of mass per unit length;
    method 3 Determination of breaking load, tenacity and elongation at break;
    method 4 Determination of load at predetermined elongation;
    method 5 Determination of stress decay;
    method 6 Determination of set;
    method 7 Resistance to copper staining during laundering;
    method 8 Resistance to atmospheric fume staining.

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    Committee TCI/100
    Development Note Supersedes 76/50177 DC. (08/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2012. (09/2012)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 7141-4:1990 Narrow fabrics Specification for woven elastic webbings containing natural rubber
    BS 7141-5:1990 Narrow fabrics Specification for elastic flat braids containing natural rubber
    BS 903-1:1995 Physical testing of rubber Guide to the selection and use of methods of test for rubber

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 3763:1976 The International System of units (SI)
    BS 5421-1:1976 Methods of test for elastomeric threads Rubber threads
    BS 5214-1:1975 Specification for testing machines for rubbers and plastics Tensile, flexural and compression machines
    PD 5686:1978 The use of SI units
    BS 5663:1979 Methods of testing iron ores - determination of moisture content
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