ASTM D6463-99 - 10.10.1999
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the ability of a pressure sensitive article (for example, tape, label, sticker, etc.) to remain adhered to a stainless steel panel under a constant load applied parallel to the bonding surface of the pressure sensitive article.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 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 to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E171-94(1998)

Standard Specification for Standard Atmospheres for Conditioning and Testing Flexible Barrier Materials

E177-26a

Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods (Includes all amendments and changes 5/14/2026).

D3654

Test Method for Holding Power of Pressure Sensitive Tapes, Procedure C

D2651-01(2024)

Standard Guide for Preparation of Metal Surfaces for Adhesive Bonding

D907-15(2023)

Standard Terminology of Adhesives

E691-23

Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

A666-23

Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar

D898-05

Standard Test Method for Applied Weight Per Unit Area of Dried Adhesive Solids (Withdrawn 2006)