ASTM F1306 — Slow Rate Penetration Resistance of Flexible Barrier Films and Laminates

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ASTM F1306 is the test method for the slow-rate penetration (puncture) resistance of flexible barrier films and laminates. To match this to your program, talk with our team.

What ASTM F1306 Covers

It measures how much force and energy a flexible film or laminate absorbs before a slow-moving probe punctures it, relevant to packaging durability.

How the Test Is Run

A film specimen is clamped and a probe is driven through it at a slow, controlled rate while force and displacement are recorded, giving puncture force and energy.

Why It Matters

Slow-rate puncture resistance characterizes packaging film toughness; a probe fixture and accurate force-displacement measurement are used.

Reading the Designation

Cited as ASTM F1306 with its edition. Confirm the version and specimen or fixture requirements before finalizing setup. To configure a composite testing setup, request a quote.

Related Standards

ASTM D882 covers tensile properties of the same thin films.

Request a Quote

Setting up slow-rate puncture testing to ASTM F1306? Request a quote and our team will help you build a system matched to your film type and probe requirements.


TensileMill CNC products for ASTM F1306

Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with ASTM F1306:


Set up ASTM F1306 testing with TensileMill CNC

From specimen preparation to the test itself, TensileMill CNC supports the full ASTM F1306 testing chain. For this work we supply universal testing machines with composite grips and fixtures for tension, compression, and shear coupons. Let us know your application and our engineers will help you build a compliant ASTM F1306 setup.