1.1 These test methods cover procedures for braided and nonbraided fiber lacing and tying twines and tapes used to secureelectricalharnesses,armatures,and similarapparatus. Both round twines and flat narrow tapes made from synthetic or natural fibers are included, and either may or may not be coated with waxes, resins, or elastomers.
1.2 The procedures appear as listed in the first column: ASTM Method Procedure Sections Reference Sampling Conditioning Weight (Yield) BreakingStrength and Knot Strengthor Knot Slip Resistance Volatile Content Thickness and Width of Lacing Tapes and Diameter of Twines Wax Content Fiber Identification Elastic Properties Braid Pick of Lacing Tapes creep 3 4 5 to 13 14 to 19 20 to 21 28 to 35 36 to 42 43 to 45 46 to 53 54 to 61 62 to 68 ... ... D 123, D 1907 D 16 ... D 314 ... D 276 ... ... ...
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all o f the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user ofthis standard to establish appropriate safèty and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard statementsare given in Section 37.
ASTM D2443-95 Referenced Document
ASTM D1000 Standard Test Method for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications*, 1999-04-21 Update
ASTM D1907 Standard Test Method for Linear Density of Yarn (Yarn Number) by the Skein Method*, 2001-09-10 Update
ASTM D276 Standard Test Methods for Identification of Fibers in Textiles*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM D374 Standard Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electrical Insulation *, 1999-04-21 Update
ASTM D76 Standard Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles*, 1999-04-21 Update
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ASTM D2443-95 history
1995ASTM D2443-95 Standard Test Methods for Lacing Twines and Tapes Used as Harnesses in Electrical Equipment