1、Designation: D3393 91 (Reapproved 2009)Standard Specification forCoated FabricsWaterproofness1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3393; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A n
2、umber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification sets forth the minimum requirementsfor hydrostatic resistance of fabrics coated with rubber orplastics. Coated fabric
3、s satisfying these requirements are con-sidered to be waterproof.1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are forinformation only.1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to thetest method portion of this specification
4、: This standard doesnot purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of thisstandard to establish appropriate safety and health practicesand determine the applicability of regulatory limitations priorto use.2. Referenced Document
5、s2.1 ASTM Standards:2D751 Test Methods for Coated FabricsD1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 merrow seama sewn seam made to unite fabricpieces for coating: not to be included in the finished product.3.1.2 waterproofnessthe property of impenetrability byliquid wate
6、r. (See Terminology D1566.)3.1.3 water repellencythe property of being resistant towetting by liquid water. (See Terminology D1566.)3.1.4 water resistancethe property of retarding both pen-etration and wetting by liquid water. (See TerminologyD1566.)4. Summary of Test Method4.1 Circular specimens of
7、 the coated fabric to be tested forwaterproofness are exposed to a specific hydrostatic pressure,as detailed in Sections 6-9, and the upper exposed surface isexamined visually for penetration of water.4.2 Records to document compliance with this specificationshall be maintained by producers and fabr
8、icators. Statisticallybased sampling plans may be utilized. In cases where resultsare in dispute, additional sampling and testing as agreed uponbetween the purchaser and the seller may be necessary.5. Significance and Use5.1 The purpose of this specification is to establish arecognized criterion for
9、 “waterproofness” in terms of a mini-mum hydrostatic resistance. The necessary definitions to pro-vide a common understanding of the meaning of this charac-teristic when it is used to describe a fabric coated with rubberor plastics are also given. The specification does not coverrequirements for wat
10、er repellency or water resistance of fabricscoated with rubber or plastics.TEST METHOD6. Apparatus6.1 Hydrostatic Tester, capable of applying within6sapressure of 207 kPa (30 psi) on the specimen with an accuracyof 67.0 kPa (1.0 psi). The apparatus shall be equipped withtwo concentric ring clamps, h
11、aving an inner diameter of 31.5 60.5 mm (1.24 6 0.02 in.) between which the specimens can beclamped in order to avoid slippage. The inside edges of the ringclamps that come into contact with the test specimen shall berounded to 0.3 to 0.5 mm (0.01 to 0.02 in.) to avoid cutting thespecimen. A seal sh
12、all be fitted on the lower clamp to preventleakage during the test.6.2 A type of equipment suitable for performing this test isdescribed in more detail in Section 37 of Test Methods D751.7. Test Specimens7.1 At least ten specimens shall be cut from samples takenat random from the roll of coated fabr
13、ic being tested. Thesmallest dimension of the test specimen shall be at least 12.5mm (0.5 in.) greater than the outside diameter of the ring clamp1This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D11 on Rubberand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D11.37 on Coated Fabrics, Rub
14、berThreads and Seals.Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2009. Published March 2010. Originallyapproved in 1975. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D3393 91 (2005).DOI: 10.1520/D3393-91R09.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at s
15、erviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.mechanism of the testing apparatus. Unless otherwise
16、 speci-fied, specimens shall be taken no nearer the selvage than onetenth of the width of the coated fabric. If the fabric being testedhas any sewed or stitchless-jointed seams, excluding Merrowseams, the sample shall include specimens from the seam areawhich are cut so that the seam portion is in t
17、he center of thespecimen.8. Procedure8.1 Before clamping each specimen in the testing machine,bring the water level up flush with the top of the seal so that noair pocket exists between the water surface and the specimen.In the case of materials coated on one side only, place thecoated side next to
18、the water level, unless otherwise specified.In the case of double-coated fabrics or double-textured fabrics,either side may be placed next to the water unless, the side tobe put facing downward against the water level is specified.8.2 Flex each specimen five times within 1 min by applyingand releasi
19、ng a pressure of 207 6 7.0 kPa (30 6 1.0 psi). Afterthe fifth flex, maintain the pressure at 207 6 7.0 kPa (30 6 1.0psi) for 60 6 5s.8.3 While each specimen is under pressure, visually exam-ine its upper surface to determine if there is any penetration ofwater. Penetration of water through any of th
20、e specimens testedshall be cause to reject the roll of coated fabric for failure tomeet the requirement for waterproofness.9. Report9.1 The report shall include the following:9.1.1 Reference to ASTM Specification D3393.9.1.2 Test temperature,9.1.3 Number of specimens tested and number of specimenspe
21、netrated by water, and9.1.4 Pressure in kilopascals (or pounds-force per squareinch).10. Precision and Bias10.1 No statement is made about the precision and bias formeasuring waterproofness since the result merely stateswhether there is conformance to the criteria specified in theprocedure.11. Keywo
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