Testing


Here is a partial listing of tests and preconditioning currently performed at Sturges. If you have a particular requirement, please let us know and we will gladly look into performing that test here or we can subcontract that to an approved test facility.

TEST STANDARD OR METHOD USED
Static Load Tensile Federal Test Method Standard 191A, Textile Test Method 4108
Dynamic Load Activation ANSI Z359.1-1992 (R1999) &
EN 355:2002 (E)
CAN/CSA-Z259.11-05, CLASS E4
CAN/CSA-Z259.11-05, CLASS E6
Flammability of Interior Materials
(Horizontal Burn Rate)		 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 571.302 Standard 302
Vertical Flame Resistance Federal Test Method Standard 191A, Textile Test Method 5903.1 per NFPA 1971, 2000 Edition, Standard on Protective Ensemble for Structural Fire Fighting
Heat Resistance NFPA 1981, 2002 Revision, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Fire and Emergency Services
Shrinkage Resistance NFPA 1971, 2000 Edition, Standard on Protective Ensemble for Structural Fire Fighting
Elongation

Federal Test Method Standard 191A, Textile Test Method 6016

Autoliv ASP, RS5181
Yarn Abrasion Resistance ASTM D 6611 – 00
Webbing Abrasion Resistance Federal Test Method 5309


SPECIMEN CONDITIONING PRIOR TO TESTING STANDARD OR METHOD USED
Severe Cold (-35ºC, -31ºF) CAN/CSA-Z259.11-05
Frozen CAN/CSA-Z259.11-05
Elevated Temperature (45ºC, 113ºF) CAN/CSA-Z259.11-05
Wet CAN/CSA-Z259.11-05

 

 

    


Why Sturges   
  • In house testing to verify performance.
  • Process control based on test data.
  • Special tests developed per customer request.