Testing Products for ASTM C297
APP-C297
Application Insight:
Measures the pull-off strength of the skin from the core.
Regulatory & Test Details
| App Id | APP-C297 |
|---|---|
| App Standard | ASTM C297 |
| Standard Organization | ASTM |
| Test Type | Tension |
| Material Type | Sandwich Panels |
| Specimen Type | Square/Round Facing |
| Industry Type | Composites |
| Min Force Kn | 1 |
| Max Force Kn | 50 |
| Max Spd Mm/m | 1 |
| Pointer App Software | N-ASTM-C297 |
| Pointer Fixture Family | G-ASTM-C297 |
| Pointer Strain Family | E-ASTM-C297 |
Implementation Commentary
Critical for aerospace skins. If the core fails before the bond, it’s reported as a core failure, which still provides a lower-bound for bond strength.