Ace Laboratories Adhesion Testing
Test Details
Adhesion to Flexible Substrate
Used to determine adhesion strength between rubber and fabric or other flexible substrates. This method is only applicable when the adhered surfaces are relatively flat or uniformly circular as in belting, hose, tire carcasses, or rubber-covered sheet metal. It does not apply to surfaces that contain sharp bends or angles.
Adhesion to Rigid Substrates
Used to determine the bond strength between rubber and metal substrates, typically performed on test specimens molded in a laboratory. Slight modifications can be made to allow testing of production parts dependent on the part design. Although the method specifically calls out testing to metals, it’s possible to test the adhesion to other rigid substrates, such as plastics, as long as the specimens conform to the required geometries.
Peel or Stripping Strength of Adhesive Bonds
Used to determine the comparative peel or stripping strength characteristics of adhesive bonds when tested on standard-sized specimens and under defined conditions of pretreatment, temperature, and testing machine speed. Some examples of materials tested may include plastic films, adhesive labels, and waterproofing materials.
Adhesion Between Steel Tire Cords and Rubber
Used to determine the bond strength between rubber and steel cord used in tire manufacturing. This test was initially designed to be used as a quality acceptance test for the steel cord, however, rubber compounders have utilized the test to determine if changes to the rubber formulation improve or hurt the bond strength.
Adhesive Testing Methods
Developing a new adhesive or working on improvements to an existing adhesive material? Our rubber compounders are ready to assist you in your formulation development and material selection. And if you’re looking for more specialized or custom testing, the ACE team can help design custom test fixtures or develop custom testing protocols. Reach out today to learn more about the reliable, compliant adhesive testing methods at ACE Labs.
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TYPES OF TESTING
Physical Testing
Does your product comply with regulations and match consumer expectations? ACE physical testing capabilities will assure that your final product meet the demands of government regulations, industry standards and customer-specific protocols.
Analytical Testing
ACE many test capabilities include wet chemistry solutions. Looking to outshine competitors but there is no established ASTM standard? ACE offers custom testing – we set up the test, create a method that meets standards.
Expert Consulting
A team of agile, highly trained professionals puts ACE in the vanguard of today’s most solution-oriented independent testing labs. Our broad scope for research makes ACE a great partner for preserving product integrity in a competitive industry.