Puncture fixtures are used to determine the puncture resistance of plastic films, fabric, geomembranes, and other materials. ADMET puncture fixtures can be customized or customers may choose a puncture fixture designed per a specific test method. If you do not see an applicable puncture fixture below, contact us and we will work with you to design a fixture to your specifications. Read our post on Puncture Testing Essentials for further information on puncture testing, recommended equipment, and the test methods that outline puncture test setups.
FS-PT-ASTM D751 Puncture Fixture
Testing Standards: ASTM D751 Section 18 & Section 22
Fixture Configurations: ASTM D751 includes two sections covering burst and puncture testing. Section 18 requires the use of a spherical plunger to determine the bursting strength of the coated fabric sample. Section 22 requires a sharper puncture probe to determine the puncture resistance of the coated fabric. Both tests are run in the compressive direction where the plunger/probe travels down towards the specimen placed in the specimen holding ring of the FS-PT-ASTM D751. The same specimen holding ring is used for both burst and puncture test methods per ASTM D751.
FS-PT-ASTM D3787 Puncture Fixture
Testing Standard: ASTM D3787
Fixture Configurations: FS-PT-ASTM D3787 includes a 12.7mm (0.5in) radius probe and a 44.45mm (1.75in) diameter specimen holding ring to measure the bursting strength of textiles by performing a constant-rate-of-traverse (CRT) ball burst test. This test method is applicable for textiles or fabrics exhibiting a high degree of ultimate elongation. 20kN and 50kN fixture options are available.
FS-PT-ASTM D4833 Puncture Fixture
Testing Standard: ASTM D4833
Fixture Configurations: FS-PT-ASTM D4833 includes an 8mm diameter probe and a 45mm diameter specimen holding ring to measure the puncture resistance of geomembranes and related products. 20kN and 50kN capacity fixtures are available.
FS-PT-ASTM D5748 Puncture Fixture
Testing Standard: ASTM D5748
Fixture Configuration: FS-PT-ASTM D5748 includes a 9.5mm radius probe and a 102mm diameter specimen holding ring to determine the protrusion puncture resistance of stretch wrap film.
FS-PT-ASTM F1306-SV Puncture Fixture, Small Specimen Version
Testing Standard: ASTM F1306
Fixture Configurations: ASTM F1306 standard specifies a test method to measure the slow rate penetration resistance of flexible barrier films and laminates. ADMET offers the FS-PT-ASTM F1306-SV to test samples up to 35mm (1.375in) in diameter. The probe radius is 1.6mm, as described by the standard. For single-column universal testing machines with throat lengths less than 203mm (8in), we offer the single-column version of the FS-PT-ASTM F1306 fixtures.
FS-PT-ASTM F1306-LV Puncture Fixture, Large Specimen Version
Testing Standard: ASTM F1306
Fixture Configurations: ASTM F1306 standard specifies a test method to measure the slow rate penetration resistance of flexible barrier films and laminates. For specimens larger than 35mm (1.375in) in diameter, ADMET offers the FS-PT-ASTM F1306-LV. The probe radius is 1.6mm, as described by the standard. For single-column universal testing machines with throat lengths less than 203mm (8in), we offer the single-column versions of the FS-PT-ASTM F1306 fixtures.
FS-PT Custom Puncture Test Fixture
ADMET has the expertise to design, build, deliver, and implement custom mechanical test equipment including puncture fixtures according to customer-specific testing requirements. We have custom-built puncture fixtures for specific materials and testing applications.
- Choose diameter of hole and plunger diameter (See Diagram)
- Hole Diameter: 5 – 100mm
- Plunger Diameter: 2 – 90mm
- The plunger diameter and support can be designed to meet most ASTM, DIN, or ISO standards
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