Overview
ISO 29862:2024 - Self‑adhesive tapes - Determination of peel adhesion properties specifies standardized laboratory methods for measuring the peel adhesion of self‑adhesive tapes. The third edition consolidates test principles, required materials and apparatus, specimen preparation, test procedures, expression of results and reporting for a variety of tape types. It replaces ISO 29862:2018 and was developed in collaboration with CEN.
Key SEO phrases: ISO 29862:2024, peel adhesion, self‑adhesive tapes, peel test, 180° peel.
Key topics and requirements
- Four primary 180° peel test methods:
- Method 1: Peel adhesion from stainless steel (180°)
- Method 2: Peel adhesion from the tape’s own backing (180°)
- Method 3: Peel adhesion for double‑sided and transfer tapes (180°)
- Method 4: Adhesion of the liner to an adhesive tape (180°)
- Normative references: includes EN 12481 (terminology) and EN 10088‑2 (stainless steels).
- Test components covered in the standard:
- Principle and significance of peel adhesion testing
- Materials and solvents where applicable
- Apparatus such as test piece cutter, tensile testing machine, stainless steel panels, rollers (mechanical and light hand roller)
- Specimen preparation and conditioning (e.g., updated conditioning time referenced)
- Procedure: standard test conditions, panel preparation, peel execution
- Expression of results and test report content
- Additional normative annexes:
- Annex A: low‑temperature peel measurement
- Annex B: peel measurement at 90° angle
- Editorial and technical updates: new definitions (test piece/test sample/backing/carrier), revised cutting device description, improved specimen preparation addressing safety and practicability.
Practical applications
- Ensures repeatable, comparable peel adhesion data for:
- Product development and adhesive formulation R&D
- Quality control and incoming inspection for tape manufacturers and converters
- Supplier specifications and contractual testing
- Failure analysis and performance benchmarking in sectors such as automotive, electronics, construction, packaging and medical devices
- Useful for test laboratories, manufacturers, procurement teams and standards specialists who need validated test methods for tape adhesion performance.
Who should use this standard
- Adhesive/tape manufacturers and converters
- Independent testing laboratories and quality control teams
- Product designers and engineers specifying tape performance
- Procurement and regulatory professionals requiring standardized test evidence
Related standards
- EN 12481 - Self adhesive tapes: terminology
- EN 10088‑2 - Stainless steels: technical delivery conditions
ISO 29862:2024 provides a clear, harmonized framework for conducting peel tests (primarily 180°) so organizations can generate consistent, defensible adhesion data for specification, comparison and compliance purposes.