ASTM D751-00 - 10.7.2000
 
1. Scope

1.1 These test methods are applicable, but not limited to, rubber-coated fabrics, that is, tarpaulins, rainwear, and similar products.

1.2 The scope of each of these test methods appears in the section in which the test method is described.

1.3 The test methods appear in the following sections:
Test MethodSection
Dimensions and Mass7-10
Breaking Strength11
Procedure A-Grab Test Method12-15
Procedure B-Cut Strip Test Method16
Elongation17
Bursting Strength18-21
Puncture Resistance22-25
Tearing Strength26
Procedure A-Pendulum Method27-32
Procedure B-Tongue Tear Method33-36
Trapezoidal Tear37-40
Hydrostatic Resistance41
Procedure A-Mullen Type Tester42-45
Procedure B-Rising Water Column Tester46-49
Adhesion Coating (to Fabrics)50-53
Strength of Coating54-58
Tack-Tear Resistance59-63
Low Temperature Bend Test64
Low Temperature Impact Test65
Low-Temperature Crack Resistance66-70
Seam Strength71-76
Accelerated Heat Aging (Oven Method)77-84
Dead Load Seam Strength85-88
Blocking Resistance at Elevated Temperatures89-93
Crush Resistance94-98
Wicking of Coated Cloth99-103

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.5 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

D573-04(2025)

Standard Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air Oven

D1349-14(2024)

Standard Practice for Rubber—Standard Conditions for Testing

D2136-19e1

Standard Test Method for Coated Fabrics—Low-Temperature Bend Test (Includes all amendments and changes 3/19/2021).

D2137-11(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property—Brittleness Point of Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics

D1424-25

Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf-Type) Apparatus

D4483-25

Standard Practice for Evaluating Precision for Test Method Standards in the Rubber and Carbon Black Manufacturing Industries