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| Global Tape Forum (International) Harmonised Test Methods - Afera Test Methods |
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| GTF 6001 (Afera 5013) |
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Shear Adhesion Failure Temperature (SAFT) of Adhesives Tapes |
| GTF 6002 (Afera 5006) |
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Thickness of Adhesive Tapes EN 1942 2003 |
| GTF 6003 |
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Widths and Lengths of Adhesive Tapes |
| GTF 6004* (Afera 5001) |
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Measurement of Peel Adhesion of Adhesive Tapes ISO 29862 |
| GTF 6005* (Afera 5004) |
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Breaking Strength and Elongation of Adhesive Tapes ISO 29864 - EN 14410 2003 |
| GTF 6006* (Afera 5012) |
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Static Shear Adhesion of Adhesive Tapes ISO 29863 |
| GTF 6007 (Afera 5014) |
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Loop Tack of Adhesive Tapes |
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*For all national bodies, ISO-certified TMs retain their official ISO numbers but are referred to in their test methods manuals by their GTF numbers as well.
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| Global Tape Forum Test Methods |
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| Afera Test Methods |
| 4003 |
Resistance to High Temperature and Humidity EN 12024 1996 |
| 4007 |
Tearing Strength of Adhesive Tapes by the Pendulum Method EN 12025 1996 |
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Supplement A - Testing Narrow Width tapes |
| 4008 |
Measurement of the Unwind Force of Adhesive Tapes at High Speed EN 12026 1996 |
| 4009 |
Flame Resistance of Adhesive Tapes EN 12027 1996 |
| 4010 |
Determination of Insulation Resistance |
| 4011 |
Electric Strength of Adhesive Tapes |
| 4013 |
Unwind Force of Adhesive Tapes at Low Speed EN1944 1996 |
| 4014 |
Elongation of Adhesive Tapes Under Reduced Load EN 12028 |
| 4015 |
Quick Stick EN1945 |
| 4019 |
Bond Separation of Thermosetting Tapes During Curing EN 12032 |
| 4021 |
Length of a Roll of Adhesive Tape EN 12034 |
| 4022 |
Flagging or End-Lifting Test EN 12035 |
| 4023 |
Solvent Penetration of Masking Tapes EN 12036 |
| 4026 |
Accelerated Ageing of Adhesive Tapes |
| 4027 |
Measurement of Width of Adhesive Tape Rolls |
| 4028 |
Sampling Plan for Quality Assurance Purposes |
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Supplement A |
| 4029 |
Determination of Dynamic Shear Strength of Double-Sided PSA Tapes |
| 4030 |
Measurement of the Time to Rupture of Bonds with Double-Sided or Transfer Tapes under Static Load |
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Supplement A - Guidance for Development of a Stress-Time Function by Systematic Variation of Loads |
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