ASTM F1790/F1790M-15
Standard Test Method for Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing with CPP Test Equipment

Standard No.

ASTM F1790/F1790M-15

Release Date

2015

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM F1790/F1790M-15(2021)

Latest

ASTM F1790/F1790M-15(2021)

Scope

5.1 This test method assesses the cut resistance of a material when exposed to a cutting edge under specified loads. Data obtained from this test method can be used to compare the cut resistance of different materials.

5.2 This test method only addresses that range of cutting hazards that are related to a cutting action by a smooth sharp edge across the surface of the material. It is not representative of any other cutting hazard to which the material may be subjected such as serrated edges, saw blades or motorized cutting tools. Nor is it representative of puncture, tear, or other modes of fabric failure.

1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the cut resistance of a material when mounted on a mandrel and subjected to a cutting edge under a specified load using the Cut Protection Performance (CPP) Tester.

1.1.1 This procedure is not valid for high-porosity materials which allow cutting edge contact with the mounting surface prior to cutting.

1.1.2 Test apparatus may have limitations in testing materials with a thickness greater than 3 mm or having a high frictional coefficient such as elastomers.

1.2 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.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM F1790/F1790M-15 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1000 Standard Test Method for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications
• ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• ASTM D1776/D1776M Standard Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
• ASTM F1494 Standard Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
• ASTM F2992/F2992M Standard Test Method for Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing with Tomodynamometer (TDM-100) Test Equipment
• ISO 13997 Protective clothing — Mechanical properties — Determination of resistance to cutting by sharp objects

ASTM F1790/F1790M-15 history

• 2021 ASTM F1790/F1790M-15(2021) Standard Test Method for Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing with CPP Test Equipment
• 2015 ASTM F1790/F1790M-15 Standard Test Method for Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing with CPP Test Equipment
• 2014 ASTM F1790/F1790M-14 Standard Test Method for Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing
• 2005 ASTM F1790-05 Standard Test Method for Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing
• 2004 ASTM F1790-04 Standard Test Method for Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing
• 1997 ASTM F1790-97 Standard Test Method for Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing