BS 5131-1.9:1985 PDF

What is BS 5131-1.9 - Measurement of green strength of adhesive joints about?

BS 5131 is a series on methods of test for footwear and footwear materials. Footwear refers to garments worn on the feet, which typically serve the purpose of protection against adversities of the environment such as wear from ground textures and temperature. BS 5131-1.9 describes a method for measuring the resistance to peeling of an adhesive joint between two sheet materials immediately after it is made. This is usually known as the green strength. The main purpose of the test is to enable the green strength of joints made with various solvent-based adhesives between specific soling and upper materials to be compared. The test can also be used for joints between other materials provided that at least one of them is flexible.

Who is BS 5131-1.9 - Measurement of green strength of adhesive joints for?

BS 5131-1.9 on the measurement of green strength of adhesive joints is useful for:

Footwear manufacturing industries Quality control personnel