BS 5961:1980

This standard BS 5961:1980 Method for determination of coefficients of friction of plastic film and sheeting for use as electrical insulation is classified in these ICS categories:

• 29.035.20 Plastics and rubber insulating materials

1.1 This method covers determination of the coefficients of starting and sliding friction of plastic film and sheeting when sliding over itself or other substances under specified test conditions. The procedure permits the use of a stationary sled with a moving plane, or a moving sled with a stationary plane. Both procedures yield the same coefficients of friction values for a given sample.

NOTE The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

Gives procedures using a stationary sled with a moving plane or a moving sled with a stationary plane for determining the coefficients of starting and sliding friction of film and sheeting when sliding over itself or other substances.