ASTM_D_2060_-_14_2022.pdf

Designation:D206014(Reapproved 2022)Standard Test Methods forMeasuring Zipper Dimensions1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2060;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.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S.Department of Defense.1.Scope1.1 These test methods cover the measurement of thedimensions of all types and sizes of zippers.1.2 The test methods appear as follows:SectionsChain Flatness34 39Chain Straightness40 44Chain Thickness28 33Chain Width45 50Length of Zipper or Parts9 14Longitudinal Dimensional Change51 58Slider Mouth Width21 27Tape Width15 201.3 The values stated in either SI units or in other units shallbe regarded separately as standard.The values stated in eachsystem may not be exact equivalents;therefore,each systemmust be used independently of the other,without combiningvalues in any way.1.4 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,health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing TextilesD2050 Terminology Relating to Subassemblies Used in theManufacture of TextilesD2051 Test Method for Durability of Finish of Zippers toLaunderingD2052 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Dry-cleaningD2053 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to LightD2054 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zipper Tapes toCrockingD2057 Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Laun-deringD2058 Test Method for Durability of Finish of Zippers toDrycleaningD2059 Test Method for Resistance of Zippers to Salt Spray(Fog)D2061 Test Methods for Strength Tests for ZippersD2062 Test Methods for Operability of ZippersD2724 Test Method for Bond Strength of Bonded,Fused,and Laminated Apparel FabricsD2905 Practice for Statements on Number of Specimens forTextiles(Withdrawn 2008)3D3657 Specification for Zipper DimensionsE145 Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-Ventilation Ovens2.2 AATCC Method:AATCC 143 Appearance of Apparel and Other Textile EndProducts After Repeated Home Launderings42.3 ANSI Standard:ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures for Inspection byAttributes53.Terminology3.1 For definitions of terms relating to Subassemblies,D13.54,refer to Terminology D2050.3.1.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard:dimension,zipper.1These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 onTextiles and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.54 onSubassemblies.,Inc.Current edition approved March 1,2022.Published April 2022.Originallyapproved in 1961.Last previous edition approved in 2014 as D2060 141.DOI:10.1520/D2060-14R22.2For 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.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.4Technical Manual of the American Association of Textile Chemists andColorists,P.O.Box 12215,Research Triangle Park,NC 27709.5Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk,Bldg.4 Section D,700Robbins Ave.,Philadelphia,PA 19111-5094,Attn:NPODS.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.13.2 For all other terminology related to textiles,refer toTerminology D123.3.2.1 Optional key terms,not under the jurisdiction of thisSC that must be used to understand this standard.If theoptional term is necessary,a very exact and detailed discussionmust also be included to indicate why this is so.4.Significance and Use4.1 The significance of specific tests is discussed in theappropriate sections.4.2 These test methods are considered satisfactory for ac-ceptance testing of commercial shipments because the testmethods have been used extensively in the trade for thispurpose,and