PSA Tape Standards
The PSA industry is in the process of unifying the several standards presently in use. The most active organizations are:
- ISO International Organization for Standardization - A European AFNOR committee is currently active in the definition of international standards; some of the most common test methods, such as Peel Adhesion, Static Shear Adhesion, Break Strength and Elongation are presently ISO standard
- ASTM : ASTM International has several Technical Committees which write standards related to pressure sensitive tape.
- PSTC : Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (tapes, North America)
- TLMI : Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute (labels, North America)
- AFERA : European Association for the Self Adhesive Tape Industry (tapes, Europe)
- FINAT : Féderation INternationale des fabricants et transformateurs d' Adhésifs et Thermocollants (labels, Europe)
- JATMA : Japanese Adhesive Tapes Manufacturers Association
ASTM International has dozens of standards related to pressure sensitive tape. Some of them are for general types of PSA tape: Others are for specific types. For example ASTM D1000 has test methods for electrical tapes. There are ASTM specifications for many tapes including: D2301 for vinyl electrical tape, D5486 for box sealing tape, etc. Several of the ASTM test methods are coordinated with PSTC, other trade associations, and other international organizations.
Following are a few examples of some ASTM standards and counterparts:
| ASTM Designation | ISO Designation | PSTC method | AFERA method |
|---|---|---|---|
| D3121 Standard test method for tack of pressure-sensitive adhesives by rolling ball | PSTC-6 | ||
| D3330 Standard Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape | EN 1939 | PSTC-101 | AFERA 5001 |
| D3654 Standard Test Methods for Shear Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes | EN 1943 | PSTC-107 | AFERA 5012 |
| D3759 Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes | EN 14410 | PSTC-131 | AFERA 5004 |
| D3811 Standard test method for unwind force of pressure-sensitive tapes | PSTC-8 | ||
| D5750 Standard Guide for Width and Length of Pressure-Sensitive Tape | PSTC-71 |
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