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TECHNICAL REPORT ON PROPERTY
TESTING OF FOIL COMPOSITE SAMPLE
Client: Sekisui Pilon Pty Ltd
1-5 Parraweena Rd., Taren Point, NSW 2229
(ExcelPlas Job # 2876)
473 Warrigal Road (Rear factory) Moorabbin VIC 3189
www.excelplas.com
6 December 2012
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1. Objective
The objective of this study is to measure the puncture resistance, tear resistance and
tensile properties of a foil composite material.
2. Samples Supplied
One sample of foil composite was supplied by Sekisui for property testing.
The identification of the sample was:
Client Reference: Thermobreak No-Clad
Description: Reinforced Aluminium Foil Composite
Colour: Silver
Nominal Composition: PE Bonding Layer / Glass Cloth Reinforcement / Aluminium Foil /
UV Protection
3. Testing Undertaken
The following test methods were used:
Puncture testing was undertaken according to ASTM D 4833 (Rod Puncture)
Tear testing was undertaken according to ASTM D 751 Procedure B (Tongue Tear Method)
Tensile testing was undertaken according to ASTM D 751 Procedure A (Grab Method)
4. Method of Sampling.
Specimens were taken from across the entire sample. For the tear and tensile tests,
specimens were taken in perpendicular directions in line with the edges of the sample,
and assigned as Direction 1 and Direction 2.
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5. Test Results
5.1 Rod Puncture
Client:
ExcelPlas Job Number:
Sample:
Method:
Sekisui
# 2876
Thermobreak No-Clad
ASTM D 4833 Puncture Resistance
Maximum Force (N)
Specimen 1
475
Specimen 2
453
Specimen 3
417
Specimen 4
382
Specimen 5
431
Mean
432
Standard Deviation
35
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5.2 Tear Testing (Tongue Tear Method)
Client:
ExcelPlas Job Number:
Sample:
Method:
Direction 1
Sekisui
# 2876
Thermobreak No-Clad
ASTM D 751 Tearing Strength (Procedure B)
Tearing Strength (N)
Specimen 1
63.6
Specimen 2
70.3
Specimen 3
63.6
Specimen 4
53.6
Specimen 5
59.3
Mean
62.1
Standard Deviation
6.2
Client:
ExcelPlas Job Number:
Sample:
Method:
Direction 2
Sekisui
# 2876
Thermobreak No-Clad
ASTM D 751 Tearing Strength (Procedure B)
Tearing Strength (N)
Specimen 1
46.1
Specimen 2
44.4
Specimen 3
55.2
Specimen 4
54.8
Specimen 5
61.6
Mean
52.4
Standard Deviation
7.1
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5.3 Tensile Testing (Breaking Strength – Grab Method)
Client:
ExcelPlas Job Number:
Sample:
Method:
Direction 1
Sekisui
# 2876
Thermobreak No-Clad
ASTM D 751 Breaking Strength (Procedure A)
Maximum Force (N)
Specimen 1
711
Specimen 2
831
Specimen 3
684
Specimen 4
1040
Specimen 5
1280
Mean
909
Standard Deviation
250
Client:
ExcelPlas Job Number:
Sample:
Method:
Direction 2
Sekisui
# 2876
Thermobreak No-Clad
ASTM D 751 Breaking Strength (Procedure A)
Maximum Force (N)
Specimen 1
929
Specimen 2
1190
Specimen 3
969
Specimen 4
944
Specimen 5
1120
Mean
1030
Standard Deviation
120
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Matthew Matin,
Senior Laboratory Technician,
ExcelPlas Pty. Ltd.
ExcelPlas Polymer Technology & Testing,
Address: 473 Warrigal (Rear factory), Moorabbin, VIC 3189
Australia
Email address: [email protected]
p. +613-9532-2207
Terms & Conditions:
The testing herein is based upon accepted industry practice as well as the test methods listed.
Test results reported herein do not apply to samples other than those tested.
ExcelPlas neither accepts responsibility for nor makes claim as to the final use and purpose of the material.
It is up to the client to validate the suitability of any material recommendations contained in this report by
conducting proper product field trials to establish 'fitness for purpose' to their satisfaction.
ExcelPlas shall not be liable for any losses, costs, damages or expenses incurred by the recipient or any
other person or entity resulting from the use of any information or interpretation given in this report.
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full, without prior approval of ExcelPlas.
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