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1.1 This test method covers the determination of tire plunger energy required to completely penetrate the tread area of an inflated tire as indicated by a rupture, loss of inflation pressure, sudden drop in plunger force or bottom-out. The test requires utilization of a laboratory testing machine equipped with a slow-moving plunger which has a hemispherical end.

1.2 This test method is applicable to pneumatic tires for vehicles normally used on the road.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information only.

Keywords

absorbed; deformed; energy; plunger; tire; ICS Number Code 83.160.10 (Road vehicle tyres)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

09.02 (Rubber Products, Industrial - Specifications and Related Test Methods; Gaskets; Tires)

To find similar documents by classification:

83.160.10 (Road vehicle tyres Including cycle tyres, and tyre retreading and repair processes)

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