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ASTM D6195-03 STANDARD TEST METHODS FOR LOOP

TACK TEST – METHOD A

ASTM D6195 determines the tack properties of pressure sensitive

adhesives, particularly those that form a bond rapidly upon contact
with another surface.

TEST SUMMARY

The tack force is that required to separate the adhesive from the adherend shortly after
they have been brought into contact with just the weight of the tape itself on a 1 in2 (25
ASTM D6195 Loop tack test x 25 mm) contact area.

TEST PROCEDURE
Representative samples of the material are cut to 1 x 7 in. (25 x 175 mm) width and
formed into a loop with the adhesive facing outwards. The loop is lowered at 12 in.
(300 mm) per minute onto a 1 in. (25) mm wide stainless steel plate, then immediately
pulled off while the maximum force is recorded. The average of the peak force of at
least three replicates is calculated, and reported as peak load in lb/in2 of sample.

Test Apparatus
Tensile tester with grips and suitable range loadcell.
Test plates that allow for a 1 in2 contact area made of specified stainless steel.
Cutting apparatus.
Cleaning materials and solvents as detailed in the standard.

Preparation
Cut strips from a representative sample 1 in. (25 mm) wide and 7 in. (175 mm)
long in the machine direction.
Condition the specimens at 73.4 ± 3.6°F (23 ±2 °C) and 50 ± 5%. RH for at least 24
Sample loop removed from test plate hours.
Clean the stainless steel plate as detailed in the standard using the materials and
solvents specified.

Method

1. The test strips should be conditioned at 73.4 ± 3.6°F (23 ±2 °C) and 50 ± 5%.
RH for at least 24 hours.
2. Clean the stainless steel plate with the solvents and protocol detailed in the
standard.
3. Clamp the stainless steel plate in the lower (fixed) grip of the tensile tester.
4. Form the sample into a loop with the adhesive on the outside. Clamp the ends
of the loop into the upper (moving) grip of the tensile tester.
5. Set the tensile tester to descend at 12 in. (300 mm) per minute and bring the
loop into contact with the stainless steel plate.
6. When full contact over the stainless steel plate has been achieved – 1 in2 (25
mm x 25 mm), - immediately reverse the direction of the tensile tester and pull
upwards at 12 in. (300 mm) per minute until the loop is completely detached.
7. Record the maximum force necessary to completely separate the loop from the
stainless steel plate.
Pressure sensitive adhesive tape
8. Using a fresh specimen strip for each test - repeat for at least three replicates.

Report

Record the maximum force required to remove the specimen loop from the stainless
steel plate as well as the mode of failure. Calculate the average peak reading in lb/in2
using at least three replicates.

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11/12/2021 Test standards ASTM D6195-03 for loop tack test – Method A | General

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MultiTest force testing stand with loadcell
Lightweight vice grips
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Please refer to the latest official ASTM standard for more detailed information. This
overview is intended to provide a basic understanding of the test procedure and
suitable equipment to meet the standard.

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