ASTM D3330/D3330M-04 pdf free download.Standard Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape.
1. 1 These test methods cover the measurement of the peel adhesion of pressure-sensitive tapes.
1.1.1 Test Method A gives a measure of the adherence, when peeled at 1 800 angle, to a standard steel panel or to other surface of interest for a single-coated tape.
1.1.2 Test Method B gives a measure of the adherence to the hacking of a single-coated tape.
1.1.3 Test Method C gives a measure of the adherence of double-coated tape to a standard steel panel or other surface of interest.
1.1.4 Test Method D gives a measure of the adherence of the release liner to the adhesive of either single- or double-coated tape.
1.1.5 Test Method E gives a measure of the adherence of an adhesive transfer tape to a standard steel panel or other surface of interest.
1.1.6 Test Method F gives a measure of the adherence, when peeled at 90° angle, to a standard steel panel or other surface of interest for a single-coated tape.
1.2 These test methods provide a means of assessing the uniformity of the adhesion of a given type of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape. The assessment may be within a roll of tape, between rolls, or between production lots.
1.3 Variations in either the tape backing or the adhesive, or both, affect the response. Therefore, these test methods cannot be used to pinpoint the specific cause(s) of non-uniformity.
1 .4 These test methods may not be appropriate to test tapes having relatively stiff hackings. stiff liners, or hackings showing high stretch at low forces. These characteristics will result in a high variability for the test response which is not a true indication of the real nature of the adhesive bond.
1.5 Values stated in either SI or inch-pound units are to he regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents. thercforc, each system must be used independently without combining values in any way.
5.3 Test Methods A, B. C, E or F cannot be used to compare two pressure-sensitive tapes of the same type hut of different manufacture for their ability to adhere to a surface. This is because the measured peel force is not normalized for a fixed area of stress. The area under stress varies with hacking stiffness and adhesive rheology (firmness). Two different tapes seldom agree in these properties.
5.4 Test Method D can show the amount of force required to remove a liner that covers the adhesive side of a tape at a specified peel rate. The force will be different at other peel rates.
5.5 These test methods may not provide design information as there is usually no direct relationship between peel adhesion and any functional requirement.ASTM D3330/D3330M pdf download.