Adhesion Strength (ASTM D 413)
- Machine method with strip specimen using an average of the adhesion peaks to determine strength.
- Tube-to-Ply or Braid: 10 pounds-per-inch width minimum.
- Ply-to-Cover: 10 pounds-per-inch width, min. Use ring specimen. Ply-to-cover for formed hose is same as SAE J20 R4, 8 pounds-per-inch.
- Burst strength for formed hose same as SAE J20 R4.