1、BRITISH STANDARD Footwear Test methods for uppers and lining Water vapour permeability and absorption The European Standard EN 13515:2001 has the status ofa British Standard ICs 61.060 BS EN 13 5 1 5:2002 Wk present to the responsible European committee any enquiries on the interpretation, or propos
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4、o include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations. Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover,
5、 the EN title page, pages 2 to 11 and a back cover. The BSI copyright date displayed in this document indicates when the document was last issued. O BSI 5 March 2002 ISBN O 580 39210 4 EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPENNE EUROPISCHE NORM EN 13515 December 2001 ICs 61 .O60 English version Footwear - Tes
6、t methods for uppers and lining - Water vapour permeability and absorption Chaussures - Mthodes dessai des tiges et des doublures - Permabilit la vapeur deau et absorption de la vapeur deau Schuhe - Prfverfahren fr Obermaterialien und Futter - Wasserdampfdurchlssigkeit und Wasserdampfaufnahme This E
7、uropean Standard was approved by CEN on 22 November 2001 CEN members are bound to comply with the CENKENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
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11、bers. Ref. No. EN 13515:2001 E EN 13515:2001 (E) Contents page Foreword 3 1 2 3 4 4.1 4.2 5 5.1 5.2 6 6.1 6.1 . 1 6.1.2 6.2 6.2.1 6.2.2 7 7.1 7.2 8 8.1 8.2 Scope 4 Normative references 4 Terms and definitions 4 Apparatus and material . 4 Water vapour permeability test method 4 Sampling and condition
12、ing . 7 Water vapour permeability test method 7 Test method 8 Water vapour permeability test method 8 Principle 8 Procedure . 8 Principle 9 Procedure . 9 Expression of results 10 Water vapour permeability test method 10 Test report 11 Water vapour permeability test method 11 Water vapour absorption
13、test method . 11 Water vapour absorption test method (see Figure 2) . 6 Water vapour absorption test method . 8 Water vapour absorption test method . 9 Water vapour absorption test method . 1 0 2 EN 13515:2001 (E) Foreword This European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 309 “F
14、ootwear“, the secretariat of which is held by AENOR. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2002, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by June 2002. Th
15、is European Standard is based on the IUP 15 method and the European Standard EN 344-1 “Requirements and test methods for safety, protective and occupational footwear for professional use. According to the CENKENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countrie
16、s are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. 3 EN 13515:2001 (E) 1 Scope This standard specifies two
17、 test methods for assessing, respectively, the water vapour permeability and the water vapour absorption of uppers or complete upper assembly irrespective of the material, in order to assess the suitability for the end use. 2 Normative references This European Standard incorporates by dated or undat
18、ed reference, provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when
19、incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments). EN 12222, Footwear - Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing of footwear and components for footwear. EN IS0 3696, Water for analytical labo
20、ratory use - Specification and test methods (IS0 3696: 1987). EN 1351 2, Footwear - Test methods for uppers and lining - Flex resistance. 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 water vapour permeability amount of water vapou
21、r a material will transmit through its structure expressed as mass of water transmitted per area of material per hour 3.2 water vapour absorption amount of water vapour a material will absorb in a specified time expressed as mass of water per area of material 3.3 upper material forming the outer fac
22、e of the footwear which is attached to the sole assembly and covers the upper dorsal surface of the foot. In case of boots, this also includes the outer face of the material covering the leg. Only the materials that are visible are included, no account should be taken of underlying materials 3.4 com
23、plete upper assembly finished upper, fully seamed, joined or laminated as appropiate, comprising the centre material and any lining(s) together with all components such as interlinings, adhesives, membranes, foams or reinforcements, but excluding toe puffs and stiffners NOTE The complete upper assem
24、bly may be flat, 2-dimensional or comprise lasted upper in the final footwear. 4 Apparatus and material The following apparatus and material shall be used: 4.1 Water vapour permeability test method 4.1.1 cm3, and including the following: Cylindrical test pots each with an internal height of 80 mm f
25、10 mm and internal volume of 100 cm3 f 20 4 EN 13515:2001 (E) 4.1.1.1 0,l mm. One circular open end with an internal diameter of D = 30 mm f 1 mm and is known to the nearest 4.1.1.2 A clamping ring with an internal diameter D. 4.1.1.3 pot is sealed by the test specimen. Means of tightly clamping a t
26、est specimen between the clamping ring and the open end so that the 4.1.2 Test machine (see Figure 1) including the following: 4.1.2.1 Vertically mounted turntable which: a) has at least three test stations, each of which is capable of holding a test pot so that its axis is parallel to, and 67 mm f
27、2 mm from the axis of rotation of the turntable; b) is rotated at 7,8 rad/s f 0,5 rad/sl) 4.1.2.2 Paddle type fan which: a) has three flat blades inclined at 120“ to one another. The blades shall be flat with approximate dimensions 90 mm x 75 mm: b) is mounted so that its axle is coaxially aligned w
28、ith the axis of the turntable (see 4.1.2.1) and the blades pass within a distance of 10 mm f 5 mm of the open ends of test pots (see 4.1 .I) mounted on the turntable; c) is rotated at 146 rad/s f 10 rad/s) in a direction opposite to the direction of rotation of the turntable. Dimensions in millimetr
29、es Figure I - Schematic diagram of apparatus to be used in the water vapour permeability test 4.1.3 Analytical balance capable of measuring mass up to 200 g to the nearest 1 mg. 4.1.4 Silica gel with a particle size greater than 2 mm and which is preferably self indicating. Freshly dry the silica ge
30、l in a ventilated oven at 125 C f 5 OC for at least 16 h and cool in a sealed container for at least 6 h. Once dried the silica gel will remain dry for many days if kept in air tight containers. Typically the colour of self indicating silica gel will turn from blue when dry to pink or colourless whe
31、n saturated. 1) 1 rad =0,16 rev. 5 EN 13515:2001 (E) 4.1.5 sufficiently larger than Dto enable a good seal to be made around the open end (see 4.1 .I .I) of the pot. Press knife, or similar cutting device, capable of cutting test specimens with a diameter which is 4.2 Water vapour absorption test me
32、thod (see Figure 2) 4.2.1 Two round test pots each with a volume of 100 cm3 f 20 cm3, and including the following: 4.2.1.1 One open end with a flat annular surface of internal diameter of 35,O mm I 0,5 mm and external diameter of at least 20 mm larger. The external diameter can be provided by a flan
33、ge of minimum width 10 mm or by a cylinder of minimum wall thickness 10 mm. 4.2.1.2 A metal disk of diameter greater than 55 mm. 4.2.1.3 the open end and the disk so that the pot is sealed by the test specimen. Means of tightly clamping a test specimen and a piece of impermeable material (see 4.2.5)
34、 between 4.2.2 Analytical balance capable of measuring mass up to 100 g to the nearest 1 mg. 4.2.3 Device capable of measuring time up to 8 h to the nearest 0,l h, e.g., a stopwatch. 4.2.4 Distilled or deionised water complying with EN IS0 3696. 4.2.5 Two circular pieces of impermeable material of m
35、inimum diameter 55 mm. 4.2.6 Cutting device such as a press knife, capable of cutting test specimens of diameter 45 mm f 5 mm. 6 EN 13515:2001 (E) Dimensions in millimetres Key 1 Top 2 Bottom 3 Top 4 Seal 5 Specimen 6 Bottom Figure 2 - Apparatus for determination of water vapour absorption 5 Samplin
36、g and conditioning 5.1 Water vapour permeability test method 5.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, cut three samples of dimensions 70 mm x 45 mm. 5.1.2 For sheet materials cut test specimens from a range of positions across the full usable width and length of the sheet material. For a material with a wo
37、ven structure this should prevent any two specimens containing the same warp or weft threads. Prepare test pieces from complete upper assemblies when the lining material is permanently attached to the upper material. 5.1.3 For test specimens cut from footwear uppers avoid any areas containing seams
38、or perforations and any other design features which mean that the test specimen will not be of uniform thickness across its entire surface area. NOTE It may not be possible to cut a test specimen of sufficient size from certain types of footwear, especially childrens, and the test specimen size shou
39、ld not be reduced. If it is not possible to cut the correct size test specimen from a shoe upper the materials themselves must be tested. 7 EN 13515:2001 (E) 5.1.4 Mark each test specimen with a unique reference code. 5.1.5 prior to testing and carry out the test in this atmosphere. Store the cut te
40、st specimens in a standard controlled environment specified in EN 12222 for at least 24 h 5.1.6 Carry out 20 O00 cycles according to EN 13512. 5.2 Water vapour absorption test method 5.2.1 diameter of 45 mm f 5 mm. If the test is being carried out to assess a single material, then cut two circular t
41、est specimens with a For sheet materials, cut test specimens from a range of positions across the full usable width and length of the sheet material. For a material with a woven structure this should prevent any two specimens containing the same warp or weft threads. 5.2.2 If the test is being carri
42、ed out to assess a composite assembly of materials used in a complete product, such as a lined shoe, then cut two circular test specimens, with a diameter as specified in 5.2.1, from each of the materials used in this assembly. 5.2.3 For test specimens cut from footwear uppers avoid any areas contai
43、ning seams or perforations and any other design features which mean that the test specimen will not be of uniform thickness across its entire surface area. NOTE It may not be possible to cut a test specimen of sufficient size from certain types of footwear, especially childrens and the test specimen
44、 size should not be reduced. If it is not possible to cut the correct size test specimen from a shoe upper the materials themselves must be tested. 5.2.4 Mark each test specimen with a reference number 5.2.5 before starting the test. Store the test specimens in a standard conditioned environment as
45、specified in EN 12222 for at least 24 h 5.2.6 Carry out 20 O00 cycles according to EN 13512. 6 Test method 6.1 Water vapour permeability test method 6.1.1 Principle A circular test specimen is clamped across the open end of a test pot containing a moisture absorbing desiccant. Air of specified humid
46、ity and temperature is blown over the test specimen at a set velocity. The air within the pot is circulated by moving the pot which agitates the desiccant. After a measured time the mass of water vapour transmitted through the test specimen is determined and the water vapour permeability of the mate
47、rial calculated. 6.1.2 Procedure 6.1.2.1 Pour freshly dried silica gel (see 4.1.4) into one of the pots (see 4.1 .I) until it is half full. 6.1.2.2 Place a test specimen centrally over the open end of the pot prepared in 6.1.2.1 so that the surface which would be closer to the source of water vapour
48、 in the final product is uppermost. For example if assessing the perspiration transmission properties of a footwear upper material, then the surface which will be nearer to the foot s hou Id be uppermost. 6.1.2.3 the test specimen is securely held around its edges and the pot is sealed. Fit a clampi
49、ng ring (see 4.1 .I .2) centrally over the top of the test specimen and tighten the ring so that 6.1.2.4 Repeat the procedure in 6.1.2.1 to 6.1.2.3 for the remaining two test specimens. 8 EN 13515:2001 (E) 6.1.2.5 This is to condition the test specimens. Place each filled test pot onto the turntable (see 4.1.2.1) and operate the test machine for 20 h f 4 h. 6.1.2.6 Remove each of the test pots from the turntable. 6.1.2.7 For each test pot and as quickly as possible remove the clamping ring to release the test specimen, pour away the silica gel from inside the pot, refil
