ASTM Test Methods

ASTM Test Methods

ASTM Test Methods

This chart shows the individual ASTM test methods used to develop the mechanical properties of our materials.  It has active links to PDF documents with detailed information about each test. For more information on mechanical properties see our Polyurethane Design Guide.

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Correlation of Application Conditions to Polymer Properties
  Tension ASTM Compression ASTM Bending ASTM Abrasion ASTM Environmental Conditions ASTM
 
  Ultimate Tensile D412 Method B D575 Flexural Modulus D790 Abrasion Resistance D5963 Hydraulic Stability (Hydrosis) D3137
  Ultimate Elongation D412 Rebound D2632            
  Tear Strength D624 Compression Set D395            
  Split Tear D1938 Coefficient of Friction D1894            
      Hysteresis D5994