Minumum Minimum Minumum
Requirement Requirement
BS 3084 (Performance ASTM D 2061 Clause in Std
Requirement
(Based on Coil / Size EN 16732 (Performance
code "C") LS) code "C")
1. Strength of puller 200N
1. Chain Crosswise ASTM D 2061.14.1 85lbf
1. Strength of 200N
attachment Strength puller attachment
2. Strength of closed- 2. Strength of
end (for close-end 80N 2. Top Stop Holding ASTM D 2061.22.2 21lbf closed-end (for 80N
zipper) close-end zipper)
3. Strength of top 3. Bottom stop 3. Strength of top
stop
90N holding, Slider (for ASTM D 2061.22.3 21lbf
stop
90N
close-end zipper)
4. Strength of open- 4. Bottom stop 4. Strength of
end fastener box (for 90N holding, Crosswise ASTM D 2061.22.4 20lbf
open-end 90N
open-end zipper) (for close-end zipper) fastener box (for
open-end zipper)
5. Lateral strength of 5. Holding strength 5. Lateral
fastener
250N
of slider lock
ASTM D 2061.97 3lbf strength of 250N
fastener
6. Lateral
6. Lateral strength of 6. Separable pin, Pull- strength of open-
open-end attachment 90N off (for open-end ASTM D 2061.30.1 21lbf end attachment 90N
(for open-end zipper) zipper) (for open-end
zipper)
7. Strength of slider 7. Fixed retainer, Pull- 7. Strength of
locking device
25N off(for open-end ASTM D 2061.30.2 21lbf slider locking 25N
zipper) device
8. Open-end fastener 8. Open-end
single stringer slider 8. Separating unit, fastener single
retention (for open-
70N Crosswise (for open- ASTM D 2061.30.3 21lbf stringer slider 70N
end zipper) end zipper) retention (for
open-end zipper)
9. Resistance to 500 Cycles 9. Element Pull-off ASTM D 2061.14.2 lbf
9. Resistance to 500 Cycles
reciprocation reciprocation
10. Element Slippage, ASTM D 2061.14.3 lbf
Lengthwise
11. Resistance to pull- ASTM D 2061.78 25lbf
off of slider pull
12. Resistance to
Clockwise & Counter-
twist of pull and ASTM D 2061.58
Clockwise - 1.5lbf
slider
Choose the performance code according to End uses.
Choose the performance code according to End uses.
According to chain width and thickness table to find out the size of zipper,
and then based on material metal/plastic/ coil and zipper size to determin the
corresponding requirement.
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own req. for Torque test and Tension test. Torque Test and Tension Test is FAIL, it doesn't mean the Small Part, Sharp Point &
FAIL.
Torque Test Tension Test
diameter ≤6mm：50+/-2 N
10second
0.34N.m 10 seconds
diameter ＞6mm：90+/-2 N
10second
for childrens under
18months: 2+/-0.2lbf.inch
10 seconds
for childrens under
for childrens more than
18months: 10+/-0.5lbf.inch
18months and under 36
10 seconds
months:3+/-0.2lbf.inch 10
for childrens more than
seconds
18months months:15+/-
for childrens more than
0.5lbf.inch 10 seconds
36months and under 96
months:4+/-0.2lbf.inch 10
seconds
and sample after abuse(Torque Test and Tension)
arp Point & Sharp Edge. It can be referenced for you to settle your
AIL, it doesn't mean the Small Part, Sharp Point & Sharp Point must be
HBI - USA Requirements
As per HBI, the zippers for USA product must meet following ASTM methods and must meet the minimum HBI standard for
(follow the most strict requirement when ASTM method and HBI requirements are different)
(except for the torque test which must meet a standard of 4 inch pounds +/- 0.2 inch pounds), and a certificate from an ind
a. ASTM D-2061.22.3 (bottom stop holding strength for closed end); Requirement 21 lbs
b. ASTM D-2061.30.1 (separable pin, pull-off for open end); Requirement 21 lbs
c. ASTM D-2061.30.2 (fixed retainer, pull-off for open end); Requirement 21 lbs
d. ASTM D2061:30.3 (separable unit crosswise strength); Requirement 21 lbs
e. ASTM D2061:22.2 (top stop holding strength for open and closed end); Requirement 21 lbs and
f. ASTM F963 and 16 CFR 1500 (torque) – all zippers must meet the standard of 4 inch pounds +/- 0.2 inch pounds.
HEI - Requirements
HEI mandatory requirement is the following
(follow the most strict requirement when EN method and HEI requirements are different)
Also conduct all Mechanical Hazard testing requirements based on the Following Chart
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must meet the minimum HBI standard for failure strength, which is 21 lbs.
e different)
nch pounds), and a certificate from an independent third party lab certifying this.
ment 21 lbs and
nch pounds +/- 0.2 inch pounds.
Torque Test Tension Test
All Zippers : 90+/-2 N
0.34N.m 10 seconds
10second
Components shall not
All zippers must meet the standard of : 4+/- detach under a force of :
0.2lbf.inch 10 seconds 15+/-0.5lbf.inch 10
seconds
ample
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& Sharp Edge. It can beTest and Tension)
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