1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the procedures for evaluating the physical properties of the flat type of rubber belting that contains fabric reinforcement. Such belting includes the types used for transmission of power or conveying and elevating material, and is classified as follows:

1.1.1 Fabric-Surface Belt -Having one or both surfaces of unrubberized fabric.

1.1.2 Friction-Surface Belt -Having one or both surfaces with only the amount of rubber thereon resulting from the rubber frictioning process.

1.1.3 Rubber-Covered Belt -Having one or both surfaces with a distinct rubber cover that may or may not extend around the edges of the belt.

1.1.4 The description of the surface of a belt shall define the two surfaces separately.

1.1.5 The description of the edges of a belt shall be slit-uncoated, slit-coated, folded, or molded.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.>

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers--Tension

D413 Test Methods for Rubber Property--Adhesion to Flexible Substrate

D471 Test Method for Rubber Property--Effect of Liquids

D573 Test Method for Rubber--Deterioration in an Air Oven

D624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers

D865 Test Method for Rubber--Deterioration by Heating in Air (Test Tube Enclosure)

D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration--Cracking in an Ozone Controlled Environment

D1415 Test Method for Rubber Property--International Hardness

D1894 Test Method for Static and Kinetic Coefficients of Friction of Plastic Film and Sheeting

D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property--Durometer Hardness

D3183 Practice for Rubber--Preparation of Pieces for Test Purposes from Products

D3767 Practice for Rubber--Measurement of Dimensions

D4483 Practice for Evaluating Precision for Test Method Standards in the Rubber and Carbon Black Manufacturing Industries

D5963 Test Method for Rubber Property--Abrasion Resistance (Rotary Drum Abrader)

Keywords

belting; elastomeric; RMA; rubber; Breaking strength/tenacity--rubber; Burning characteristics--rubber/cellular materials; Carcass tear test; Conveyor belts; Elastomeric rubber materials; Fire testing--rubber/cellular materials; Flammability--rubber; Flat conveyor belting; Rubber belting; Rubber-/plastic-coated fabric; Troughability;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 83.060 (Rubber)

DOI: 10.1520/D0378-00

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