I Scope
This International Standard specifies a method for determining the strength and deformation properties of flexible cellular materials when a test piece is extended at a constant rate until it breaks.
2 Normative references
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this International Standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below. Members of IEC and IS0 maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.
IS0 1923: 1981, Cellular plastics and rubbers - Determination of linear dimensions.
IS0 5893: 1993, Rubber and plastics test equipment - Tensile, flexural and compression types (constant rate of traverse) - Description.
COORS electromechanical Universal testing machine ETM series type A, S, R, and D is suitable for this test.
