Evaluate the minimum or maximum peel value expected for a pressure sensitive tape.
ASTM D3330 is a test procedure for evaluating peel adhesion value of pressure sensitive tapes. Often the data is required to meet acceptance criteria for engineering applications. Multiple procedures are outlined within the specification.
Test Procedure:
Test Method A for Single-Coated Tapes at 180° Angle
A stainless steel panel is cleaned and dried. A 12 mm (0.5 in) tab is folded on one end of a 300mm (12 inch) specimen. The other end of the specimen is touched to the panel and a roller is applied lengthwise twice to adhere the tape to the panel. The folded tab is placed in the grip of the universal tester at a 180°angle and pulled at 5.0 mm/s (12.0 in/min.).
Specimen size:
25.4 mm (1.0 in) long x 300 mm (12 in) wide. Five specimens are tested.
Data:
Peel Adhesion Value expressed in lb/in or oz/in
