Test Method: SATRA TM94

Breaking force and extension at break of shoe laces

February 2018

SCOPE

This method is intended to determine the breaking force and extension at break of shoe laces. The test can be carried out with both wet and dry specimens. The method is applicable to all types of shoe lace.

PRINCIPLE

A length of wet or dry shoe lace is extended until it breaks using a tensile testing machine. The force required to break the shoe lace and, if required, its extension at break are measured.

REFERENCES

BS EN 10002-2:1992 – Verification of the force measuring system of the tensile testing machine.

HISTORY

First issued August 1981. Revised October 1985, June 1993, February 2018.

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

TYPE

• Strength

USAGES

• Laces and eyelets