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Test Method: SATRA TM156

Resistance of heel assemblies to repeated compression

January 2002

SCOPE

This method is intended to determine the likelihood of structural or visually unacceptable damage occurring to the heel of a sole unit due to repeated compression in wear. The method is applicable to all types of cellular sole unit, heel assembly or sheet material.

PRINCIPLE

A test specimen is repeatedly compressed, at a constant rate, by a defined maximum force. After a fixed number of cycles the test is stopped and the test specimen is assessed visually for signs of damage.

REFERENCES

This Test Method does not reference any additional Standards or Test Methods.

HISTORY

First issued June 1994. Revised January 2002.

AVAILABILITY

This test method is available to members and non-members.

PRICE (ex. VAT)

This price is for a printed copy of the Test Method.

  • Members: £75
  • Non-members: £215

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