ASTM_D_6014_-_00_2015.pdf

Designation:D601400(Reapproved 2015)Standard Test Method forDetermination of Dynamic Water Absorption of LeatherSurfaces1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6014;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This test method covers determining the degree ofwettability of a leather surface.This test method does not applyto wet blue.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D1610 Practice for Conditioning Leather and Leather Prod-ucts for Testing2.2 Federal Standard:3Federal Test Standard No.311,Method 8151 Dynamic Wa-ter Absorption of Leather Surfaces3.Significance and Use3.1 This test method may be used to measure the effective-ness of water resistant treatments of light leathers such as gloveand garment leather that have no finish.It can also be used tomeasure the water absorption capacity of insole materials thusproviding a gage for predicting foot comfort or discomfort.4.Apparatus4.1 Washing MachineA Launder-Ometer,4or an assemblyof apparatus capable of similar test conditions(see Note 1).Ineither machine,1-pt(500-mL)specimen containers are heldwith their bases toward a horizontal shaft and 2 in.(50 mm)outfrom its center of rotation.Speed of rotation shall be 40 to 45rpm.Provision shall be made for maintaining the initialtemperature of the specimen containers throughout the test.NOTE1A motor-driven assembly,designed to hold 1-pt(500-mL)specimen containers so that they are relative to the axis of the motor shaftin the same way as in the Launder-Ometer,can be used.5The entireassembly,fitted with specimen containers,shall be turned at 40 to 45 rpminside a simple boxlike container.Such an apparatus is illustrated in Figs.1 and 2.4.2 Specimen Containers,6glass or stainless steel,1-pt(500-mL),washer,and cap,or Mason jar,7top inside diameter 238in.(60.3 mm)and 4 in.(100 mm)high including thread,withthreaded lid and insert.4.3 Balance,sensitive to 0.01 g or better(high speedbalance preferred for readings to nearest 0.01 g).4.4 Roll of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive(Both Sides)Paper,1 in.(25.4 mm)wide(for light leathers).4.5 Rubber Rings,0.8 to 1.6 mm thick,Type A durometerhardness 50 to 80,inner diameter 214in.(57 mm),to fit intolids(for light leathers).1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D31 on Leatherand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D31.04 on ApparelThis test methodwas developed from Federal Test Method Standard No.311,Method 8151 incooperation with the U.S.Army Natick Research Development&EngineeringCenter,Natick MA and the Defense Personnel Support Center Directorate ofClothing and Textiles,Philadelphia PA.Current edition approved Sept.1,2015.Published October 2015.Originallyapproved in 1996.Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D6014-00(2010).DOI:10.1520/D6014-00R15.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from Superintendent of Documents,U.S.Government PrintingOffice,Washington,DC 20402.4The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this timeisAtlas Electric Devices Company,4114 No.RavenswoodAve.,Chicago,IL60613.If you are aware of alternative suppliers,please provide this information to ASTMHeadquarters.Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of theresponsible technical committee,which you may attend.5Available from ASTM International Headquarters.Order Adjunct No.ADJD2096.Original adjunct produced in 1962.Adjunct last revised in 2009.6The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this timeis Parkway Plastics,P.O.Box 475,Piscataway,NJ 08854.If you are aware ofalternative suppliers,please provide this information to ASTM Headquarters.Yourcomments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsibletechnical committee,which you may attend.7Mason jars and lids with inserts may be purchased at any hardware store.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 4.6 Dies,suitable to cut rubber rings and specimens.5.Test Specimen5.1 The test specimen shall be a disc of leat