AZ In-House Bond Strength Test 22072022

FAIRMONT INDUSTRIES SDN BHD
TENSILE STRESS-STRAIN PROPERTIES- BOND STRENGTH TEST

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1. PURPOSE
To determine the bond strength properties of bonded EPDM granules with a specific type and
percentage of Polyurethane Binder used.
2. SCOPE
This is applicable to any staff from Fairmont Industries who wish to perform EPDM granule
bond strength properties for quality control checking, product improvement, or product
development.
3. REFFERENCES
3.1 This SOP is adapted from F1-QM (Quality Manual). Any procedure outlined as follow are
only intended for internal use.
4 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED

- 200 gram of EPDM Granules (Subjected to Color and Size)
- 40 gram of Polyurethane Binder (PU) (20% wt. of EPDM granules)
- Steel/wooden frame mold (100mm x 150mm x 10mm)
- Steel trowel (for casting) and soap solution (release agent)
- Wood wax
- Universal Testing Machine (UTM).
5 PROCEDURE
5.1 SPECIMEN PREPARATION
5.1.1 In a plastic bag, weigh 200g of granule sample.

5.1.2 Pour 20g of PU binder into the plastic bag containing the EPDM.
5.1.3 Mix the EPDM granules and PU binder homogeneously.
5.1.4 Apply a thin layer of wood wax on the surface of the working table and on the inner
layer of the steel/wooden frame mold.
5.1.5 Pour the mixture into the mold and cast the mixture with even pressure and compaction
using a steel trowel.
5.1.6 Occasionally, clean the steel trowel with soap solution to remove any EPDM granule
stuck on the surface of the trowel, which can disturb the process of smooth finishing.
5.1.7 Inspect the finish surface for any imperfections.
5.1.8 Let the bonded granules (Figure 1) cure for at least 24 hours before the next procedure.
5.1.9 Cut the at least 3 set of bonded granules according to the dimension in the Figure 2 and
ready to conduct the bond strength test using the UTM.
Figure 1: Cast-slab of EPDM granules
Figure 2: Dimension of test specimen from the EPDM cast slab
5.2 Bond Strength Test Procedure (UTM)
5.2.1 Switch on the Zwick Roell Universal Testing Machine (UTM). Make sure the safety
switch is turned to ‘test’ located on the bottom-right-hand side of the control panel (Refer
Figure 3).
5.2.2 Place the test specimen into the clamp and manage the extensometer clamp onto the test
specimen. (Refer Figure 4).
Figure 3: Safety Switch Location on the Control Panel
Figure 4: Zwick Roell UTM Bond Strength Test Setup
5.2.3 Run the software testexpert III- V1.5 on the desktop to begin the testing.
5.2.4 On the program interface, click on the folder icon on the right-hand side to load the
testing program/series. (Refer Figure 5).
Figure 5: testexpert III user interface
5.2.4 Select testing system as “ASTM D412-1988 (Method A, Chapter 12.1) Tensile tests on rubber
(specimen shape: dumbbell) (Refer Figure 6)
5.2.5 Note: When opening from the master test program, make sure to Save As a new file in an
appropriate folder. Do not overwrite the master test program
Figure 6: Master test program

5.2.5 Select “Flat Specimen” under “specimen shape for cross-section calculation” on
Configure Test (Refer Figure 7).
5.2.6 Set the grip separation to 60 ± 2 mm
5.2.7 Set the speed, start position to 500mm/min.
Figure 7: Configure Test Interface
5.2.8 Click “Next>” until the Run Test interface (Refer Figure 8)
5.2.9 Create sample series entries by clicking the “+” sign as shown and rename it
accordingly.
5.2.10 Enter the specimen “thickness” and “width”.
Figure 8: Run test interface
5.2.12 Click “Start Position” (Refer Figure 8)

5.2.13 Click “Zero the force” to make sure the force reading is zeroized.
5.2.14 Click “Start” to begin the test.
5.2.15 Run at least three test specimen.
Figure 9: Test Result on Run Test tab.

5.2.12 Test results are shown in the table at the Run Test tab. (Refer Figure 9)
5.2.13 To generate the test report, highlight at least three result at the Run Test tab and
open the “Export Test Data tab”. (Refer Figure 10)
5.2.14 Click “simple specimen report” to generate the quick test report.
Note: Test parameter “Pre-load” and “Test Speed” are also shown in the quick test
report.
6. RECORDS
6.1 Record the test results in the Material Properties Data Sheet.
Note: Please include the specific type and % concentration used during the specimen preparation
mentioned in section 5.1.

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FAIRMONT INDUSTRIES SDN BHD

TENSILE STRESS-STRAIN PROPERTIES- BOND STRENGTH TEST

Rev Effective Date Affected Change Descriptions Reviewed Approved

4 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED

5.1 SPECIMEN PREPARATION

5.1.1 In a plastic bag, weigh 200g of granule sample.

Figure 1: Cast-slab of EPDM granules

Figure 2: Dimension of test specimen from the EPDM cast slab

5.2 Bond Strength Test Procedure (UTM)

Figure 3: Safety Switch Location on the Control Panel

Figure 4: Zwick Roell UTM Bond Strength Test Setup

Figure 5: testexpert III user interface

Figure 6: Master test program

Figure 7: Configure Test Interface

Figure 8: Run test interface

5.2.12 Click “Start Position” (Refer Figure 8)

Figure 9: Test Result on Run Test tab.

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