ASTM F36-99
Historical Standard: ASTM F36-99 Standard Test Method for Compressibility and Recovery of Gasket Materials
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ASTM F36
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers determination of the short-time compressibility and recovery at room temperature of sheet-gasket materials, form-in-place gaskets, and in certain cases, gaskets cut from sheets. It is not intended as a test for compressibility under prolonged stress application, generally referred to as 'creep,' or for recovery following such prolonged stress application, the inverse of which is generally referred to as 'compression set.' Also, it is not intended for tests at other than room temperature. A resiliency characteristic (the amount recovered expressed as a percentage of the compressed thickness) may also be calculated from the test data where desired.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
F104 Classification System for Nonmetallic Gasket Materials
Keywords
compressibility; gasket; material; recovery ; resiliency; Compressibility; Compression testing--gaskets; Gaskets; Recovery; Room temperature; Sheet-gasket materials; Short-time compressibility/recovery; Temperature tests--gaskets;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 21.140 (Seals, glands)
DOI: 10.1520/F0036-99
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