BS 1932-2:1989

This standard BS 1932-2:1989 Testing the strength of yarns and threads from packages is classified in these ICS categories:

• 59.080.20 Yarns

This Part of BS 1932 describes methods for determination of the knot strength of specimens of yarn in each of which a single overhand knot has been tied and the loop strength of interlinked looped lengths of yarn.

The methods provide for determination of the strength of yarns both in equilibrium with the standard temperate atmosphere for testing and in the wet state.

NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

Uses constant rate of extension tensile testing machines.