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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/ASSE Z359.13-2009 6' Requirement &
ANSI/ASSE Z359.13-2009 12' Requirement
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, 2007 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, 2007 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 & ANSI/ASSE Z359.13-2009 |
| Frozen |
CAN/CSA-Z259.11-05 |
| Elevated Temperature (45ºC, 113ºF) |
CAN/CSA-Z259.11-05 & ANSI/ASSE Z359.13-2009 |
| Wet |
CAN/CSA-Z259.11-05 & ANSI/ASSE Z359.13-2009 |
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Why Sturges
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In house testing to verify performance.
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Process control based on test data.
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Special tests developed per customer request.
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