Determining Seam Strength in Inflatable Restraint Cushions: Standard Test Method For

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Designation: D 5822 – 02
Standard Test Method for

Determining Seam Strength in Inflatable Restraint
Cushions1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5822; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D 1683 Test Method for Failure in Sewn Seams of Woven

1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the maxi- Fabrics3
mum sewn seam strength which can be achieved in woven D 6799 Terminology Relating to Inflatable Restraints4
fabrics when a force is applied perpendicular to the seam. The 3. Terminology
grab test procedure in Test Method D 1683, which is used to
measure breaking force and elongation in sewn seams of 3.1 Definitions:
woven fabrics, shall be used in conjunction with this test 3.2 For definitions of other terms used in this standard, refer
method for measuring seam strength. For evaluating sewing to Terminology D 123 and Terminology D 6799.
thread, refer to Test Method D 204. 4. Summary of Test Method
1.2 This test method is restricted to sewn seams that are
obtained from a previously sewn driver or passenger side 4.1 Grab-type test specimens containing seams taken from
cushion. inflatable restraint cushions at specified seam locations are
1.3 This test method is used when a resistance to a force, a destructively tested in a tensile testing machine under labora-
breaking force, a minimum elongation, or a combination tory conditions to determine seam strength.
thereof are required to determine the sewn seam strength, seam 5. Significance and Use
slippage, or seam integrity of a particular fabric for inflatable
restraint use. 5.1 In inflatable restraints, the method of creating a seam
1.4 Procedures and apparatus other than those stated in this includes, but is not limited to, sweing, weaving, bonding and
standard may be used by agreement between purchaser and welding.
supplier with the specific deviations from the standard ac- 5.2 Seam strength testing is used for design validation and
knowledged in the report. for lot acceptance.
1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units 5.3 This test method constitutes the conditions, procedures,
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in and equipment by which inflatable restraints are tested for
each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system seam strength. It is intended to be used as a guideline in
must be used independently of the other. establishing a written part specification or print. The specifi-
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the cation or agreement of purchaser and supplier may deviate
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the from the procedures described herein when (based on experi-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- ence) considerations of equipment, cushion design, or other
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- factors dictate otherwise.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. 6. Apparatus
2. Referenced Documents 6.1 Tensile Testing Machine, either a constant-rate-of-
2.1 ASTM Standards: extension (CRE) or a constant-rate-of-traverse (CRT) type, that
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles2 is designed for the tensile forces anticipated, that is operated at
D 204 Test Methods for Sewing Threads2 a rate of 300 6 10 mm/min (12 6 0.5 in./min), that has a force
range selected such that the anticipated break occurs between
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10 % and 90 % of full scale load, and that has jaws and grip
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles faces as agreed upon by purchaser and supplier.
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.20 on Inflatable Restraints.
Current edition approved April 10, 2002. Published June 2002. Originally
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published as D 5822–95. Last previous edition D 5822–00. Discontinued— See 1998 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.01. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 07.02.
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D 5822
6.2 For inflatable restraints, all test equipment used in 9. Procedure
accordance with this test method shall be certified for calibra- 9.1 Select and condition specimens in accordance with
tion annually by an independent agency or equipment manu- Sections 8 and 7 of this test method.
facturer whose results are traceable to the National Institute of 9.2 Measure the seam strength of the specimens in accor-
Science and Technology (NIST) or other national standards dance with Test Method D 1683.
laboratory. The test parameters of the equipment shall be tested
9.3 On the test report, record the location from which the
within the operating ranges covered in the cushion specifica-
specimens were taken and the results of the seam strength tests
tion or equivalent document.
for each location.
7. Sampling
10. Report
7.1 Seam strength testing is a destructive test and therefore
necessitates sampling procedures if used in conjunction with 10.1 State that the tests were conducted in accordance with
lot acceptance. Test Method D 5822 for determining the seam strength in
7.2 For acceptance testing, the lot size is the quantity of inflatable restraints cushions.
cushions sewn in one production day. 10.1.1 If deviation from Test Method D 5822 occurred, any
7.3 Lot Sample—For acceptance testing, take at random the reference to this test method shall state: “Testing was per-
number of cushions directed in an applicable cushion specifi- formed in accordance with ASTM D 5822, with the following
cation or other agreement between purchaser and supplier. changes:”
Consider the cushions to be the primary sampling units. 10.2 The purchaser and supplier shall determine the exact
7.4 Seam—Containing portions of sampled cushions consti- form of the test report. Unless otherwise specified, the form
tute the test specimens. shall provide the following information:
7.5 Select specimens from cushions at locations on the 10.2.1 Cushion designation(s),
cushion seam(s) where the greatest stresses are anticipated, as 10.2.2 Lot identification,
indicated in the cushion specification or equivalent. In seams 10.2.3 Date of report,
involving woven fabric, this is usually where the warp or filling 10.2.4 Name of person certifying report,
yarns are parallel to the seam. Cushion design may indicate 10.2.5 Relevant specification,
other stress points of concern. 10.2.6 Number of specimens used in each test and the
7.6 Unless otherwise specified for driver-side cushions, cushion location of the specimens used in the seam strength
select specimens taken from the perimeter seam at the 0 rad test,
(0°), 0.79 rad (45°), and 1.57 rad (90°) positions, relative to the 10.2.7 Tests performed and data obtained,
warp direction of the fabric in the front panel.
10.2.8 Laboratory conditions if other than standard, and
7.7 For passenger-side cushions, select specimens from
10.2.9 Deviations from standard procedures and apparatus.
seam locations as directed in an applicable cushion specifica-
tion or other agreement between purchaser and supplier.
11. Precision and Bias
NOTE 1—Avoid selecting specimens from areas of the cushion where 11.1 A precision and bias statement is contained in Test
the seams exhibit sharp radius turns. During seam strength testing, these
areas will exhibit uneven point loading at the edges of the test specimen.
Method D 1683. No additional statement is made about either
the precision or bias of this test method for determining the
8. Conditioning seam strength of inflatable restraint cushions.
8.1 Conditioning of specimens for seam strength testing
shall be at the standard atmosphere for testing textiles for at 12. Keywords
least 4 h prior to test. 12.1 airbag; cushion; inflatable restraint; seam strength
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