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BS EN ISO 8295
BS EN ISO 8295
ISO 8295 is an internationally recognized standard that sets out a method for determining the coefficient of friction of plastic films and sheeting. This standard will measure static friction, which is the force needed to get something moving, and kinetic friction, which is the force needed to keep something moving as it slides over a surface. The friction properties of plastic materials are important for their processing, handling, packaging, and end use. The standardized procedure in ISO 8295 enables the manufacturers to measure and compare the surface characteristics of films and sheets under laboratory conditions. Presto has advanced Coefficient of Friction (COF) testing solutions that are built to test accurately and repeatably, as per the ISO 8295 standards.
Significance
The friction of plastic films directly determines the efficiency of production and the quality of products. The printing, laminating, winding, or packaging of high-friction materials can cause problems during the process, and low-friction materials can result in instability in the stacking, transportation, or automated processing process. These properties are quantified by ISO 8295, which helps manufacturers to ensure product consistency. Test results are used for material development, process optimization, supplier qualification, and quality control activities. Friction testing is used in a number of industries, including flexible packaging, food packaging, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and industrial films, to ensure that the product is deemed suitable for the application. Scope The determination of static and kinetic coefficients of friction for plastic film and sheeting where one surface slides over another in specified test conditions is covered by ISO 8295. The method uses a sled and horizontal plane arrangement to measure the resistance to motion between surfaces. It applies to a variety of polymer films, coated materials, packaging substrates, and flexible sheet products. Presto's COF testing devices provide accurate and repeatable results to enable manufacturers to test the performance of a material and ensure it meets international quality standards.