ASTM G176-03(2017)
Standard Test Method for Ranking Resistance of Plastics to Sliding Wear Using Block-on-Ring Wear Test—Cumulative Wear Method

Standard No.

ASTM G176-03(2017)

Release Date

2017

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Latest

ASTM G176-03(2017)

Scope

1.1 This test method covers laboratory procedures for determining the resistance of plastics to sliding wear. The test utilizes a block-on-ring friction and wear testing machine to rank plastics according to their sliding wear characteristics against metals or other solids. 1.2 An important attribute of this test is that it is very flexible. Any material that can be fabricated into, or applied to, blocks and rings can be tested. Thus, the potential materials combinations are endless. In addition, the test can be run with different gaseous atmospheres and elevated temperatures, as desired, to simulate service conditions. 1.3 Wear test results are reported as the volume loss in cubic millimetres for the block and ring. Materials of higher wear resistance will have lower volume loss. 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. 1.5 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. 1.6 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 G176-03(2017) Referenced Document

• ASTM D2714 Standard Test Method for Calibration and Operation of the Falex Block-on-Ring Friction and Wear Testing Machine*， 2019-05-01 Update
• ASTM D618 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing*， 2021-07-15 Update
• ASTM E122 Standard Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With a Specified Tolerable Error, the Average for Characteristic of a Lot or Process
• ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
• ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
• ASTM G40 Standard Terminology Relating to Wear and Erosion
• ASTM G77 Standard Test Method for Ranking Resistance of Materials to Sliding Wear Using Block-on-Ring Wear Test

ASTM G176-03(2017) history

• 2017 ASTM G176-03(2017) Standard Test Method for Ranking Resistance of Plastics to Sliding Wear Using Block-on-Ring Wear Test—Cumulative Wear Method
• 2003 ASTM G176-03(2009) Standard Test Method for Ranking Resistance of Plastics to Sliding Wear using Block-on-Ring Wear Test8212;Cumulative Wear Method
• 2003 ASTM G176-03 Standard Test Method for Ranking Resistance of Plastics to Sliding Wear using Block-on-Ring Wear Test8212;Cumulative Wear Method