International testing standards organizations work to ensure product labels and tape are securely attached to both products and packaging to guarantee quality branding for your company. A variety of testing standards are tailored specifically to labels and tapes, including ASTM D3330, ASTM D6252, AFERA 5001, PSTC 101, FTM 1 and ISO 29862. Adhesion bond strength can be quantified in terms of peel strength, bonding strength, and sheer strength. The bonding strength of labels and tape can be determined with peel test machines. TestResources universal material testing machines are effectively used for determining the peel adhesion, peel strength, bonding strength, and sheer properties of adhesives, labels and tape. TestResources test machines feature constant-rate-of-extension and constant-rate-of-load control which is important to ensure high data quality. This allows the machines to be programmed to perform many unique testing procedures. Load cells are fitted to specific load applications to ensure the highest resolution of tests. For help configuring your test machine according to international standards, call today to speak directly to a TestResources applications engineer.
Applicable Testing Standards
- PSTC-101 Peel Adhesion Test Equipment for Pressure-Sensitive Tape (PSA)
- FTM-1 Peel adhesion (180 degrees) test equipment
- ISO 29862 Self Adhesive Tapes Peel Adhesion Properties
- ASTM D3330 - Peel Adhesion Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tapes
- ASTM D6252 90 Degree Peel Adhesion Equipment for Pressure-Sensitive Label Stocks
Recommended Test Machine
Forces up to 10 kN (2,250 lbf)
Low force tabletop systems
Modular series of five frame options with adjustable test space
Affordable testing option for tension, compression, bend, peel and much more
Forces up to 5 kN (1,125 lbf)
Low force tabletop systems
Tests at speeds up to 2,500 mm/min (100 in/min)
Best for high travel or high elongation test requirements
Recommended Testing Accessories
For testing adhesives or films at a 90° angle
Sliding table maintains the peel angle throughout the test
Rated to 10 kN (2,250 lbf)
For testing adhesives or films at a 90° angle
Rolling table maintains the peel angle throughout the test
Standard length of 300 mm (11.8 in) - other lengths available
Rated to 220 N (50 lbf)
Maximum specimen thickness of 8 mm (0.31 in)
Wider model allows for specimens thicknesses up to 46 mm (1.8 in)
Cost effective option for low force testing
Rated to 500 N (112 lbf)
Maximum specimen thickness of 6 mm (0.23 in)
Pneumatic design allows for quick specimen setup
Consistant clamping force between tests
Rated to 1 kN (225 lbf)
Maximum specimen thicknesses from 10 mm to 50 mm (0.39 in. to 2.0 in.)
Simple design can be used for a multitude of tensile applications
Inexpensive and reliable
