1.1 This practice covers equipment and techniques for cutting film and sheeting specimens for testing.2 The specimens are nick-free, non-stretched and can be rapidly prepared.
1.2 The values given in SI units are to be considered standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 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. NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
1.4 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 D6287-17 Referenced Document
ASTM D2838 Standard Test Method for Shrink Tension and Orientation Release Stress of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting
ASTM D882 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
ASTM F1921/F1921M Standard Test Methods for Hot Seal Strength (Hot Tack) of Thermoplastic Polymers and Blends Comprising the Sealing Surfaces of Flexible Webs*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM F2029 Standard Practices for Making Laboratory Heat Seals for Determination of Heat Sealability of Flexible Barrier Materials as Measured by Seal Strength*, 2021-04-15 Update
ASTM F88 Standard Test Method for Seal Strength of Flexible Barrier Materials*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM D6287-17 history
2017ASTM D6287-17 Standard Practice for Cutting Film and Sheeting Test Specimens
2009ASTM D6287-09 Standard Practice for Cutting Film and Sheeting Test Specimens
2005ASTM D6287-05 Standard Practice for Cutting Film and Sheeting Test Specimens
1998ASTM D6287-98 Standard Practice for Cutting Film and Sheeting Test Specimens