International Test Standards and Methods : Closure Torque

Bridge Torque

• ISBT-Rev. 1 – Voluntary standard test methods for PET bottles

Removal Torque

• ASTM D7860-14 Standard test method for measurement of torque retention for child resistant and non-child resistant packages with continuous thread closures using automated torque testing equipment
• ASTM-D2063 – Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Torque Retention for Packages with Continuous Thread Closures Using Non-Automated (Manual) Torque Testing Equipment
• ASTM-D3198 – Standard Test Method for Application and Removal Torque of Threaded or Lug-Style Closures
• ASTM-D3810 – Standard Test Method for Minimum Application Torque of Type IA Child-Resistant Closures
• ASTM-D5648 – Standard Test Method for Torque-Tension Relationship of Adhesives Used on Threaded Fasteners (Lubricity)
• ASTM-D6396 – Standard Test Method for Testing of Pipe Thread Sealants on Pipe Tees
• ASTM-F939 – Standard Practice for Selection of Release Torque Values for Alpine Ski Bindings
• BS EN-1707 – Conical fittings with a 6% (Luer) taper for syringes, needles and certain other medical equipment. Lock fittings
• BS EN-20594-1 – Conical fittings with a 6% (Luer) taper for syringes, needles and certain other medical equipment General requirements
• BS EN ISO-13127 – Packaging. Child resistant packaging. Mechanical test methods for reclosable child resistant packaging systems
• ISBT-Rev. 1 – Voluntary standard test methods for PET bottles
• ISO-594-1 – Conical fittings with a 6 % (Luer) taper for syringes, needles and certain other medical equipment - Part 1: General requirements
• ISO-594-2 – Conical fittings with 6 % (Luer) taper for syringes, needles and certain other medical equipment - Part 2: Lock fittings
• USP-<671> – USP 37 Physical Tests <671> Containers - Performance Testing
• ISO 80369 Small-bore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare applications

Reverse Ratchet Torque

• ASTM-D3472 (withdrawn January 2016) – Standard Test Method for Reverse-Ratchet Torque of Type IA Child-Resistant Closures
• ASTM-D3810 – Standard Test Method for Minimum Application Torque of Type IA Child-Resistant Closures
• BS EN ISO-13127 – Packaging. Child resistant packaging. Mechanical test methods for reclosable child resistant packaging systems

Strip Torque

• ASTM-D3198 – Standard Test Method for Application and Removal Torque of Threaded or Lug-Style Closures
• ASTM-D3470 – Standard Test Method for Measurement of Removal Lug Strippage of Type IIA Child-Resistant Closures
• BS EN ISO-13127 – Packaging. Child resistant packaging. Mechanical test methods for reclosable child resistant packaging systems

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