ISO 1420-2016 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 1420:2016 — Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics — Determination of resistance to penetration by water. Specifies test methods for assessing the hydrostatic resistance (resistance to water penetration) of rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics under defined hydrostatic pressures and time periods.

Abstract

ISO 1420:2016 defines two laboratory methods to determine the resistance of rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics to penetration by water (hydrostatic resistance). Method A covers procedures for low and high hydrostatic pressures; Method B covers a low hydrostatic pressure procedure. Tests may be carried out on as-received material or on specimens after ageing or other preparative treatments.

General information

• Status: Published (current; last reviewed and confirmed in 2021).
• Publication date: July 2016 (Edition 4, 2016-07).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 59.080.40 (Coated fabrics).
• Edition / version: Edition 4 (2016).
• Number of pages: 6.

Scope

This International Standard specifies two test methods for determining the resistance to penetration by water of rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics using known hydrostatic pressures applied for specified time intervals. It is applicable to tests on the coated fabric as received and to test pieces that have been subjected to ageing or other preparative tests; the standard gives procedures for low and high pressure testing and the conditions under which each method is used.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and scope of application for coated fabrics (rubber- or plastics-coated).
• Two specified test methods: Method A (low and high hydrostatic pressure) and Method B (low hydrostatic pressure).
• Preparation of test specimens, including provisions for testing as-received and after ageing or other treatments.
• Specified hydrostatic pressures and fixed test durations for determining penetration resistance.
• Reporting requirements and interpretation of pass/fail criteria for penetration under the defined conditions.

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers of coated fabrics, quality-control and R&D laboratories, test houses, specifiers of technical textiles and coated materials, and purchasers who require standardized verification of water penetration resistance for applications such as tarpaulins, protective clothing, inflatable products, and other waterproof coated textiles.

Related standards

Standards developed by the same ISO technical committee and closely related test methods include ISO 1421 (Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics — Determination of tensile strength and elongation at break). Earlier editions of ISO 1420 (for example ISO 1420:2001 and earlier) were withdrawn and superseded by the 2016 edition.

Keywords

coated fabrics, rubber-coated, plastics-coated, hydrostatic resistance, water penetration, hydrostatic pressure, Method A, Method B, test method, ISO/TC 45.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 1420:2016 is an International Standard that specifies laboratory methods for determining the resistance of rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics to penetration by water (hydrostatic resistance).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers two test procedures (Method A for low and high hydrostatic pressure and Method B for low hydrostatic pressure), specimen preparation (including testing after ageing), test pressures and durations, and reporting of results for coated fabrics.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, test laboratories, certification bodies, material specifiers and purchasers of coated fabrics who need standardized assessment of water penetration resistance.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 1420:2016 is the current published edition (Edition 4, 2016) and was reviewed and confirmed in 2021; earlier editions such as ISO 1420:2001 were withdrawn and superseded by the 2016 edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It sits within the outputs of ISO/TC 45 (Rubber and rubber products) / SC 4 (coated fabrics) and is related to other coated-fabric test standards (for example ISO 1421 for tensile properties).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Coated fabrics, hydrostatic resistance, water penetration, rubber-coated, plastics-coated, hydrostatic pressure, Method A, Method B.