ASTM D3330/D3330M — Peel Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive Tape

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ASTM D3330 is the test method for the peel adhesion of pressure-sensitive tape. To match this to your program, talk with our team.

What ASTM D3330 Covers

It measures the force to peel a pressure-sensitive tape from a surface at a defined angle and rate, the key adhesion property for tapes and labels.

How the Test Is Run

A bonded tape strip is peeled from a panel at a set angle, commonly 90 or 180 degrees, at a controlled rate, and the average peel force is recorded.

Why It Matters

Peel adhesion governs tape and label performance; grips, a peel fixture, and a tensile frame with a stable force trace are used.

Reading the Designation

Cited as ASTM D3330 with its edition year. Confirm the edition and specimen or fixture requirements before finalizing setup. To configure a testing setup, request a quote.

Related Standards

ASTM D624 covers tear strength of elastomers, a related adhesive-and-elastomer property.

Request a Quote

Setting up peel adhesion testing to ASTM D3330? Request a quote and our team will help you build a system matched to your tape type and peel angle.


TensileMill CNC products for ASTM D3330

Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with ASTM D3330:


Configure your ASTM D3330 setup with TensileMill CNC

TensileMill CNC designs and builds the systems labs use for standards-based mechanical testing. Depending on your specimens, that can include universal testing machines with tear, peel, and puncture fixtures. Share your material mix and throughput, and we will recommend a setup that fits ASTM D3330.