scope:

This document specifies the flexometer test with constant-strain amplitude for the determination ofthe temperature rise and resistance to fatigue of vulcanized rubber. The flexometer specified is knownas the Goodrich flexometer, but any other apparatus giving equivalent performance can be used.

This document gives directions for carrying out measurements which make possible predictions regarding the durability of rubbers in finished articles subject to dynamic flexing in service, such as tyres, bearings, supports, V-belts, and cable-pulley insert rings. However, owing to the wide variations in service conditions, no simple correlation between the accelerated tests described in the various parts of this document and service performance can be assumed.

The method is not intended for rubber having a hardness greater than 85 IRHD.