ASTM F3300 measures the abrasion resistance of flexible, non-conductive films and packaging. A weighted stylus moves back and forth along a linear path until it wears through the film, which completes an electrical circuit and ends the test.
Handling and transport can abrade flexible barrier packaging and compromise its contents, such as the sterility of a medical device. The method ranks materials against each other as an indicator of relative end-use performance. ASTM notes that results can be affected by temperature, humidity, abradant type, specimen pressure and mounting, coatings or additives and stylus wear, and that the method may not suit films that stretch and ripple, films thicker than 0.25 mm or too rigid to form over the mandrel, or conductive films.
The test uses a reciprocating linear abrasion instrument with a weighted stylus. Our Linear Abrasion Tester is used for reciprocating abrasion testing to ASTM F3300. If you need help matching ASTM F3300 requirements to your parts or setup, contact our team.
