Standard Practice for Operation of a Roller Chair Tester for Pile Yarn Floor Coverings

Importancia y uso:

5.1 This practice is applicable for use in testing the durability of pile yarn floor covering of all types.

5.2 This practice is designed to simulate the stress on a pile yarn floor covering from the action of weighted roller chair castors over an extended period of time.

5.3 The specimen is tested under conditions that may simulate an actual flooring installation. This may include the pile yarn floor covering plus a specified underlayment cushion.

5.4 This practice is used to prepare specimens for additional testing, including but not limited to: visual assessment of delamination of the secondary backing, visual assessment of the pile surface, resistance to delamination measurement, tuft bind, and pile yarn raveling.

Subcomité:

D13.21

Referida por:

D5684-19A, D8397-23, D7799-12AR21, D5253-24, D7330-22, D6719-22E01

Volúmen:

07.02

Número ICS:

97.150 (Floor coverings)

Palabras clave:

carpet; castor chair tester; delamination; durability; pile yarn floor covering; roller chair tester; underlayment;