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AS 2210.2:2019
[Current]Personal protective equipment, Method 2: Test methods for footwear (ISO 20344:2011, MOD)
The objective of this Standard is to specify methods for testing footwear designed as personal protective equipment.
Published: 20/02/2019
Pages: 79
Table of contents
Cited references
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Sampling and conditioning
4.1 Sampling
4.2 Conditioning
4.3 Prerequisites on the testing procedure
5 Test methods for whole footwear
5.1 Specific ergonomic features
5.2 Determination of upper/outsole and sole interlayer bond strength
5.2.1 Principle
5.2.2 Apparatus
5.2.2.1
5.2.3 Preparation of test pieces
5.2.3.1 Sole/upper bond strength: construction type a
5.2.3.2 Sole/upper bond strength: construction types b, c, d and e
5.2.3.3 Interlayer bond strength: construction types f and g
5.2.4 Measurement of bond strength
5.2.5 Calculation and expression of results
5.3 Determination of internal toecap length
5.3.1 Preparation of test piece
5.3.2 Determination of the test axis
5.3.3 Test procedure
5.4 Determination of impact resistance
5.4.1 Apparatus
5.4.1.1
5.4.1.2
5.4.1.3
5.4.1.4
5.4.2 Procedure
5.4.2.1 Determination of the test axis (see Figure 10)
5.4.2.2 Preparation of the test piece
5.4.2.3 Test procedure
5.5 Determination of compression resistance
5.5.1 Apparatus
5.5.1.1
5.5.1.2
5.5.1.3
5.5.1.4
5.5.2 Procedure
5.5.2.1 Determination of the test axis
5.5.2.2 Preparation of the test piece
5.5.3 Test procedure
5.6 Behaviour of toecaps and inserts (thermal and chemical)
5.6.1 Test method for metallic toecaps and metallic inserts in class II footwear
5.6.1.1 Preparation of the test piece
5.6.1.2 Test solution
5.6.1.3 Procedure
5.6.2 Behaviour of toecaps (thermal and chemical)
5.6.3 Behaviour of inserts (thermal and chemical)
5.7 Determination of leakproofness
5.7.1 Apparatus
5.7.1.1
5.7.1.2
5.7.2 Preparation of the test piece
5.7.3 Procedure
5.8 Determination of the dimensional conformity of inserts and the penetration resistance of the sole
5.8.1 Dimensional conformity of inserts
5.8.2 Determination of the penetration resistance of footwear using a metallic anti-penetration insert
5.8.2.1 Apparatus
5.8.2.1.1
5.8.2.1.2
5.8.2.2 Preparation of the test piece
5.8.2.3 Test procedure
5.8.3 Determination of the penetration resistance of footwear using a non-metallic anti-penetration insert
5.8.3.1 General
5.8.3.2 Apparatus
5.8.3.2.1
5.8.3.2.2
5.8.3.3 Preparation of the test piece
5.8.3.4 Test procedure
5.9 Determination of the flex resistance of penetration-resistant inserts
5.10 Determination of electrical resistance
5.10.1 Principle
5.10.2 Apparatus
5.10.2.1
5.10.2.2
5.10.2.3
5.10.2.4
5.10.2.5
5.10.3 Preparation for conditioning of the test piece
5.10.3.1 Preparation
5.10.3.2 Specific preparation for conditioning under wet conditions
5.10.3.3 Conditioning
5.10.4 Procedure
5.11 Determination of footwear slip resistance
5.11.1 Test parameters
5.11.2 Calibration procedure of ceramic tiles
5.11.2.1 General
5.11.2.2 Materials and apparatus
5.11.2.2.1
5.11.2.2.2
5.11.2.2.3
5.11.2.2.4
5.11.2.2.5
5.11.2.2.6
5.11.2.2.7
5.11.2.2.8
5.11.2.2.9
5.11.2.3 Preparation of the test slider and ceramic tile
5.11.2.3.1
5.11.2.3.2
5.11.2.3.3
5.11.2.3.4
5.11.2.3.5
5.11.2.4 Calibration test procedure
5.11.2.4.1
5.11.2.4.2
5.11.2.4.3
5.11.2.4.4
5.11.2.4.5
5.11.2.4.6
5.11.2.4.7
5.11.2.4.8
5.11.2.4.9
5.12 Determination of insulation against heat
5.12.1 Apparatus
5.12.1.1
5.12.1.2
5.12.1.3
5.12.1.4
5.12.2 Preparation of the test piece
5.12.3 Test procedure
5.13 Determination of insulation against cold
5.13.1 Apparatus
5.13.1.1
5.13.1.2
5.13.1.3
5.13.1.4
5.13.1.5
5.13.2 Preparation of the test piece
5.13.3 Test procedure
5.14 Determination of energy absorption of the seat region
5.14.1 Apparatus
5.14.1.1
5.14.1.2
5.14.2 Procedure
5.15 Determination of resistance to water for whole footwear
5.15.1 Trough test
5.15.1.1 Principle
5.15.1.2 Testers
5.15.1.3 Apparatus
5.15.1.3.1
5.15.1.4 Procedure
5.15.2 Dynamic footwear water penetration test
5.15.2.1 Principle
5.15.2.2 Apparatus and materials
5.15.2.2.1
5.15.2.2.2
5.15.2.2.3
5.15.2.2.4
5.15.2.2.5
5.15.2.2.6
5.15.2.3 Preparation of test pieces
5.15.2.3.1
5.15.2.3.2
5.15.2.3.3
5.15.2.4 Procedure
5.15.2.4.1
5.15.2.4.2
5.15.2.4.3
5.15.2.4.4
5.15.2.4.5
5.15.2.4.6
5.15.2.4.7
5.15.2.4.8
5.15.2.4.9
5.15.2.5 Test report
5.16 Determination of impact resistance of a metatarsal protective device
5.16.1 Apparatus
5.16.1.1
5.16.1.2
5.16.1.3
5.16.1.4
5.16.1.4.1
5.16.1.4.2
5.16.1.4.3
5.16.2 Preparation of the test piece
5.16.3 Procedure
5.16.4 Test results
5.17 Determination of the shock absorption capacity of ankle protection materials incorporated into the upper
5.17.1 Principle
5.17.2 Apparatus
5.17.2.1
5.17.2.2
5.17.2.3
5.17.2.4
5.17.2.5
5.17.3 Sampling
5.17.4 Preparation of the test pieces
5.17.5 Conditioning
5.17.6 Procedure
5.17.7 Test report
6 Test methods for upper, lining and tongue
6.1 Determination of thickness of upper
6.2 Measurement of the height of the upper
6.2.1 Preparation of the test piece
6.2.2 Measurement
6.3 Determination of tear strength of the upper, lining and/or tongue
6.4 Determination of the tensile properties of the upper material
6.4.1 General
6.4.2 Determination of the breaking force of a rubber boot upper
6.4.2.1 Apparatus
6.4.2.1.1
6.4.2.2 Test pieces
6.4.2.3 Procedure
6.4.2.4 Expression of results
6.5 Determination of upper flexing resistance
6.5.1 General
6.5.2 Determination of resistance to flexing of a rubber upper
6.5.2.1 Apparatus
6.5.2.1.1
6.5.2.1.2
6.5.2.2 Test pieces
6.5.2.3 Fitting the test pieces in place
6.5.2.4 Procedure
6.5.2.5 Expression of results
6.6 Determination of water vapour permeability (WVP)
6.6.1 Principle
6.6.2 Apparatus
6.6.2.1
6.6.2.2
6.6.2.3
6.6.2.4
6.6.2.5
6.6.2.6
6.6.2.7
6.6.2.8
6.6.3 Preparation of the test piece
6.6.3.1 Preflexing
6.6.3.2 Cutting the test piece
6.6.4 Test procedure
6.6.5 Calculation and expression of results
6.7 Determination of water vapour absorption (WVA)
6.7.1 Principle
6.7.2 Apparatus
6.7.2.1
6.7.2.2
6.7.2.3
6.7.3 Preparation of test piece
6.7.4 Test procedure
6.7.5 Calculation and expression of results
6.8 Determination of water vapour coefficient
6.9 Determination of pH value
6.10 Determination of resistance to hydrolysis of upper
6.11 Determination of chromium VI content
6.12 Determination of abrasion resistance of lining and insock
6.12.1 Principle
6.12.2 Apparatus
6.12.2.1
6.12.2.2
6.12.2.3
6.12.2.4
6.12.2.5
6.12.2.6
6.12.3 Atmosphere for testing
6.12.4 Preparation of test pieces and materials
6.12.5 Procedure
6.12.5.1 General
6.12.5.2 Mounting the test pieces
6.12.5.3 Preparation of abradant and backer for wet test
6.12.5.4 Mounting abradant
6.12.5.5 Mounting test piece holders
6.12.6 Method of assessment
6.13 Determination of water penetration and water absorption for upper
6.13.1 Principle
6.13.2 Equipment
6.13.2.1
6.13.2.1.1
6.13.2.1.2
6.13.2.1.3
6.13.2.1.4
6.13.2.1.5
6.13.2.2
6.13.2.3
6.13.2.4
6.13.3 Preparation of test piece
6.13.4 Procedure
6.13.5 Calculation and expression of results
6.14 Determination of resistance of upper to cutting
6.14.1 Preparation of the test piece
6.14.2 Procedure
7 Test methods for insole and insock
7.1 Determination of insole thickness
7.2 Determination of water absorption and desorption of insole and insock
7.2.1 Principle
7.2.2 Apparatus
7.2.2.1
7.2.2.2
7.2.2.3
7.2.2.4
7.2.2.5
7.2.2.6
7.2.2.7
7.2.2.8
7.2.2.9
7.2.2.10
7.2.2.11
7.2.3 Sampling and conditioning
7.2.4 Procedure
7.2.5 Expression of results
7.2.5.1 Water absorption
7.2.5.2 Water desorption
7.2.6 Test report
7.3 Determination of abrasion resistance of insole
7.3.1 Principle
7.3.2 Apparatus
7.3.2.1
7.3.2.2
7.3.2.3
7.3.3 Preparation of test piece
7.3.4 Preparation of abradant pads
7.3.5 Procedure
7.3.6 Method of assessment
8 Test methods for outsole
8.1 Determination of outsole thickness
8.1.1 Determination of conformity of the cleated area
8.1.2 Outsole thickness
8.2 Determination of tear strength of outsole
8.3 Determination of outsole abrasion resistance
8.4 Determination of flexing resistance of outsole
8.4.1 Rigidity test
8.4.1.1 Apparatus
8.4.1.1.1
8.4.1.1.2
8.4.1.1.3
8.4.1.2 Preparation of test pieces
8.4.1.3 Test procedure
8.4.1.4 Selection criteria
8.4.2 Flexing test
8.4.2.1 Apparatus
8.4.2.1.1
8.4.2.1.2
8.4.2.1.3
8.4.2.2 Preparation of the test piece
8.4.2.3 Procedure
8.5 Determination of resistance to hydrolysis of outsole
8.6 Determination of resistance to fuel oil
8.6.1 General method
8.6.1.1 Test liquid
8.6.1.2 Preparation of the test piece
8.6.1.3 Test procedure
8.6.2 Method for outsole materials which shrink or become hardened
8.6.2.1 Test liquid
8.6.2.2 Preparation of the test piece
8.6.2.3 Test procedure
8.7 Determination of resistance to hot contact
8.7.1 Apparatus
8.7.1.1
8.7.1.2
8.7.1.3
8.7.1.4
8.7.1.5
8.7.1.6
8.7.1.7
8.7.2 Preparation of the test piece
8.7.3 Procedure
8.7.4 Method of assessment
Annex A
A.1 Scope
A.2 Requirements
A.3 Equipment
A.3.1
A.3.2
A.3.3
A.3.4
A.4 Test pieces
A.5 Conditioning
A.6 Testing procedure
A.6.1
A.6.2
A.6.3
A.6.4
A.6.5
A.6.6
A.6.7
A.7 Expression of results
Annex B
B.1 General
B.2 Criteria for the assessment of the state of footwear after test for insulation against heat
Annex C
Appendix ZZ
ZZ.1 Scope
ZZ.2 Variations
Bibliography
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