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ZHTest Method: SATRA TM63
Oil swelling test for sole materials
September 2009
SCOPE
This test method is intended to determine the resistance to oils and other similar contaminants of shoe solings worn in engineering workshops and similar environments. The method is mainly applicable to polymeric shoe solings but can also be used for leather.
PRINCIPLE
Test specimens are cut from the sole materials to be tested and their volumes are measured. The test specimens are then immersed for a defined period in the oil of interest. When the test specimens are removed from the oil the volumes are again measured and any change is recorded. Three procedures are available:
Method 1 – Volumetric and gravimetric method.
Method 2 – Dimensional change method.
Method 3 – Direct volumetric method.
REFERENCES
BS 5131: section 2.7: 1980 (1998) – The preparation of test pieces from soling materials for physical testing.
EN ISO 3696: 1995 – Water for analytical laboratory use – specification and test methods.
HISTORY
First issued May 1970. Revised November 1980, August 2000, September 2009.
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