Testing Products for ASTM D1894
APP-D1894
Application Insight:
The Sled Weight: The standard sled must weigh exactly 200g ± 5g to calculate the COF accurately.
Regulatory & Test Details
| App Id | APP-D1894 |
|---|---|
| App Standard | ASTM D1894 |
| Standard Organization | ASTM |
| Test Type | Friction |
| Material Type | Film |
| Specimen Type | 2.5" Square Sled |
| Industry Type | Packaging |
| Min Force Kn | 0.005 |
| Max Force Kn | 0.1 |
| Max Spd Mm/m | 150 |
| Expert Spd | Standard 6 in/min for COF. Prevents stick-slip vibrations from being amplified by the load cell, ensuring a clean friction trace. |
| Mach Recommend | TestResources 100-250-12 | Single Column UTM | 1.1 kN 300 mm |
| Pointer App Software | N-ASTM-D1894 |
| Pointer Fixture Family | G-ASTM-D1894 |
| Pointer Strain Family | E-ASTM-D1894 |
Implementation Commentary
The Static COF is the spike to get it moving; Kinetic is the average force while sliding.