ASTM D3786

Introducing ASTM D3786 – Industrial Physics

ASTM D3786 is an ASTM international standard method that helps you to measure the bursting strength of textile fabrics using the diaphragm burst test approach. 

Burst strength testing will help you to understand how much pressure your materials can take before they fail. You will learn the maximum bursting pressure they will take and where, why, and when your fabrics fail. The burst test is an important check as it can show you areas of your materials that could compromise safety, quality, or performance.  

This ASTM test approach is designed to inspect the bursting strength of a range of knitted, nonwoven and woven fabrics used in the textile industry for many uses. ASTM D3786 may also be applicable for stretch woven and woven industrial fabrics such as inflatable restraints. 

You’ll need a hydraulic or pneumatic diaphragm bursting tester to perform an ASTM D3786 burst strength test.  

What is diaphragm bursting strength testing?

Following the diaphragm bursting strength test method you firstly clamp your fabric sample to an expandable diaphragm. The diaphragm is expanded with fluid pressure to the point of specimen rupture. From here you measure the total bursting strength pressure required to rupture the sample and the pressure required to inflate the diaphragm. 

ASTM D3786 testing equipment

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We’ve learnt a thing or two about burst strength testing over the decades. Now Industrial Physics is recognized as a brand that likes to bring new, innovative burst tester technology to market. 

We like to share our knowledge and we’re here to help you to answer your questions about burst testing. Across the knowledgebase section of our website we publish lots of blogs on related subjects.   

First up, why not try this blog that looks at the differences between burst testing and peel testing. Following the burst testing theme, you could then follow up with this piece which explores how burst tests save lives! 

If you have any questions about ASTM D3786 burst strength testing and how we can help you with other aspects of your nonwoven fabric testing, then just get in touch!

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