ASTM D6988 Test for Determining the Thickness of Plastic Film Test Specimens

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of ASTM D6988 testing. This standard covers the determination of the thickness of plastic films, where the thickness is directly used in determining test results for various properties.

Use this application unless otherwise specified in material specifications or applicable test standards.

Film is defined in Terminology D883 as an optional term for coating with a nominal thickness of not more than 0,25 mm (0,010 inch).

Alternative methods are acceptable if they meet the measurement precision requirements as outlined in this guide.

This guide is not intended for sampling techniques or measuring film thickness for commercial classification or quality control purposes of commercial products.

Values ​​stated in SI units will be accepted as standard.

This standard does not purport to address all, if any, safety concerns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices prior to use and to determine the applicability of regulatory requirements.

This standard and ISO 4593 deal with the same subject but differ in technical content.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with ASTM D6988 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.