1.1 This specification covers skived tape in thicknesses from
0.013 to
6.35 mm (0.0005 to
0.250 in.) manufactured by skiving (Note 1) from PTFE resin molding and extrusion materials. NOTE 1—Skiving is the process of continuously shaving a film on a lathe from the outer surface to the core of a molded cylindrical tube of material. NOTE 2—Abbreviations have been approved from Terminology D1600.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 The following hazard caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 8, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. NOTE 3—This specification and ISO 13000-1 and ISO 13000-2 differ in approach or detail, and data obtained using either may not be technically equivalent.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D3308-12(2022) Referenced Document
ASTM D1389 Standard Test Method for Proof-Voltage Testing of Thin Solid Electrical Insulating Materials
ASTM D149 Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at Commercial Power Frequencies
ASTM D1600 Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
ASTM D374 Standard Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electrical Insulation
ASTM D3892 Standard Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
ASTM D4894 Standard Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Granular Molding and Ram Extrusion Materials
ASTM D618 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
ASTM D792 Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
ASTM D882 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics*, 2024-02-01 Update
ISO 13000-1 Plastics - Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) semi-finished products - Part 1: Requirements and designation
ISO 13000-2 Plastics — Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) semi-finished products — Part 2: Preparation of test specimens and determination of properties