ASTM D3786/D3786M-18
Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics&x2014;Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method

Standard No.

ASTM D3786/D3786M-18

Release Date

2018

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D3786/D3786M-18(2023)

Latest

ASTM D3786/D3786M-18(2023)

Scope

5.1 This method for the determination of diaphragm bursting strength of knitted, nonwoven and woven fabrics is being used by the textile industry for the evaluation of a wide variety of end uses.

5.2 In cases where test results obtained using the procedures in Test Method D3786 have not been correlated with actual performance, Test Method D3786 is considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments of textile fabrics for bursting strength since the method has been used extensively in the trade for acceptance testing. In cases where disagreement arising from differences in values reported by the purchaser and the supplier when using Test Method D3786 for acceptance testing, the statistical bias, if any, between the laboratory of the purchaser and the laboratory of the supplier should be determined with comparison based on testing specimens randomly drawn from one sample of material of the type being evaluated.

Note 2: The kind of load transfer and stretch that occur when knitted goods and nonwoven fabrics are worn are prevented by clamping them as described in this method.

1.1 This test method describes the measurement of the resistance of textile fabrics to bursting using a hydraulic or pneumatic diaphragm bursting tester. This test method is generally applicable to a wide variety of textile products.

1.2 This test method may also be applicable for stretch woven and woven industrial fabrics such as inflatable restraints. As new materials that may exceed the range of the instrument are developed, please refer to the reporting section and consider using Test Methods D3787 or D6797 instead.

1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

Note 1: For the measurement of the bursting strength by means of a ball burst mechanism, refer to Test Method D3787.

1.4 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.

1.5 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 D3786/D3786M-18 Referenced Document

• ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• ASTM D1776 Standard Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
• ASTM D3787 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles-Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
• ASTM D4850 Standard Terminology Relating to Fabrics and Fabric Test Methods
• ASTM D6797 Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Fabrics Constant-Rate-of-Extension (CRE) Ball Burst Test

ASTM D3786/D3786M-18 history

• 2023 ASTM D3786/D3786M-18(2023) Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics—Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
• 2018 ASTM D3786/D3786M-18 Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics&x2014;Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
• 2013 ASTM D3786/D3786M-13 Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabricsmdash;Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
• 2012 ASTM D3786/D3786M-12 Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabricsmdash;Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
• 2009 ASTM D3786/D3786M-09 Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabricsx2014;Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
• 2008 ASTM D3786-08a Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabricsx2014;Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
• 2008 ASTM D3786-08 Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabricsx2014;Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
• 2006 ASTM D3786-06e1 Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics-Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
• 2006 ASTM D3786-06 Standard Test Method for Hydraulic Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics-Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
• 2001 ASTM D3786-01 Standard Test Method for Hydraulic Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics-Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method