Description / Abstract: Introduction

Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes applicable laws and regulations.

Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence.

Purpose. The object of this standard is the determination of the compressibility of a weatherstrip or other sealing or damping material of cellular elastomer at a defined deflection. The weatherstrip shall be mounted in the appropriate fixture; other sealing or damping material shall be positioned on an even surface and deflected at a uniform speed. The deflection specified shall be comparable to that of the sealing in service.

Applicability. Applicable to cellular elastomers, such as seals.

Remarks. Not applicable.