ISO 16770 is the Full-Notch Creep Test (FNCT) for the environmental stress cracking resistance of polyethylene under a defined chemical environment. To match this to your program, talk with our team.
What ISO 16770 Covers
It evaluates how long notched polyethylene withstands a constant tensile load in an aggressive medium, a key durability measure for PE pipe and containers.
How the Test Is Run
A fully notched PE specimen is held under constant tensile load in a heated surfactant solution until it fails, and the time to failure is recorded.
Why It Matters
Stress-cracking resistance governs the long-term durability of PE products; constant-load creep frames and controlled environmental conditioning are essential.
Reading the Designation
Cited as ISO 16770 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
BS 6746 and GB/T 2951 cover polymeric cable insulation and sheathing.
Request a Quote
Setting up PE stress-cracking testing to ISO 16770? Request a quote and our team will help you build a system matched to your material grade and environment.
TensileMill CNC products for ISO 16770
Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with ISO 16770:
TensileMill CNC MICRO – Precision Flat Tensile & Impact Micro Machine
MICRO – Precision Flat Tensile & Impact Sample Preparation
TensileTurn CNC – Industrial Upgrade – Round Tensile Sample Preparation Machine
Industrial Upgrade – Round Tensile Sample Preparation
Electro Mechanical Universal Testing System 5 kN / 50 kN with Precision Load Cell
Electro-Mechanical UTM · 5 kN / 50 kN with Precision Load Cell
Set up ISO 16770 testing with TensileMill CNC
Adding capacity or replacing older equipment? TensileMill CNC can support your ISO 16770 program. For this work we supply universal testing machines, specimen-preparation systems, grips, and fixtures. Share your material mix and throughput, and we will recommend a setup that fits ISO 16770.