BS 5131-1.7:1991

This standard BS 5131-1.7:1991 Methods of test for footwear and footwear materials. Adhesives is classified in these ICS categories:

• 83.180 Adhesives
• 61.060 Footwear

This Section describes methods for the preparation of test assemblies with various forms of hot melt adhesive by methods which simulate their use in shoe manufacturing for sole attaching, adhesive lasting and the laminating of upper components.

Where the test assemblies are prepared by indirect bonding, they are intended for use in either the resistance to heat (creep test) described in BS 5131-1.1 or the resistance to peeling test described in BS 5131-1.2. However, where the test assemblies are prepared by direct bonding, they are intended for use in BS 5131-1.2 only, since the temperature given in BS 5131-1.1 is not sufficient to soften the adhesive.

The methods of preparation are applicable to a wide variety of combinations of adhesives and materials, but the peel and creep tests of BS 5131-1.1 and BS 5131-1.2 require at least one adherend to be flexible.

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

Describes preparation of test assemblies which simulate shoe manufacturing conditions.