ASTM D4987-99(2003) - 10.10.1999
 
Significance and Use

Minimum tensile strength of the perforation is important to assure that the form will not prematurely break apart during the printing, converting, and forms handling operation.

Where the various parts are detached for further processing maximum tensile strength of the perforation is important in the various operations to which the form is subjected.

 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the procedure for testing the tensile breaking strength of the perforations in one-part continuous forms.

1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D685-22

Standard Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products for Testing

D828-22

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Paper and Paperboard Using Constant-Rate-of-Elongation Apparatus

D1968-22

Standard Terminology Relating to Paper and Paper Products

E122-17(2022)

Standard Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or Process

D585-97

Standard Practice for Sampling and Accepting a Single Lot of Paper, Paperboard, Fiberboard, and Related Product