BS 5131-4.7-1975 PDF

Full title and description

STB BS 5131-4.7-1975 — Methods of test for footwear and footwear materials. Other components. Resistance to peeling of ribs stuck to insoles. This entry is shown with the prefix "STB" in the supplied title; the underlying document is the British Standard BS 5131-4.7:1975 published by the British Standards Institution (BSI).

Abstract

Section 4.7 of BS 5131 defines a peel test for assessing the adhesion between ribs (reinforcing or decorative ribs) and insoles. The procedure covers test-piece preparation, a peel test method including conditioning by water soaking to simulate perspiration/wetting, and the reporting of results. The section is based on SATRA Method AM 1 (Appendix R).

General information

• Status: Published (original edition 15 February 1975); listed as a BSI publication and distributed by standards resellers (status indicated by some sources as "Standard" / "Active" or "Under review" — users should confirm current status with BSI for regulatory or contractual use).
• Publication date: 15 February 1975.
• Publisher: British Standards Institution (BSI).
• ICS / categories: 61.060 — Footwear.
• Edition / version: 1975 edition (Section 4.7 of the BS 5131 series).
• Number of pages: 8 (Section 4.7 publication length commonly listed as 8 pages).

Scope

This section specifies a laboratory peel test to assess the adhesion of ribs stuck to insoles. The method applies to ribbed insoles or to insole material strips with ribs affixed along their edges. Conditioning by water soaking is provided to simulate the wetting effect of perspiration during wear. The procedure is intended for quality control, comparative evaluation and materials development rather than to prescribe pass/fail values for all applications.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and preparation of test specimens: ribbed insoles or insole strips with ribs affixed to edges.
• Peel test method for measuring adhesion (peel force) between rib and insole.
• Optional conditioning by water soaking to simulate wetting from perspiration and its effect on adhesion.
• Reference to SATRA physical test practice (Method AM 1, Appendix R) as the basis for this section.
• Reporting of results and description of test apparatus and grips appropriate for peel testing of footwear components.

Typical use and users

Manufacturers of footwear and insole components, footwear materials laboratories, independent testing houses, quality assurance and R&D teams use this test to evaluate adhesive performance of ribs, to compare materials and adhesives, and to support product specifications and supplier control. It is used where rib-to-insole adhesion affects durability, appearance or wearer comfort.

Related standards

BS 5131 is a multipart series covering many specimen types and test methods for footwear and footwear materials (see other parts of BS 5131 such as introductory and parts addressing uppers, solings and adhesion of moulded soles). This section explicitly references SATRA test methods (AM 1). Later consolidated or introductory parts of BS 5131 (for example BS 5131-0) and other BS 5131 subsections provide complementary specimen-preparation and test information. Users should check related BS 5131 parts and any national/adopted variants for full test suites.

Keywords

BS 5131, peel test, adhesion, ribs, insoles, footwear materials, SATRA AM 1, conditioning, water soak, insole testing, footwear QA.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is Section 4.7 of BS 5131 (BS 5131-4.7:1975), a British Standard section that specifies a peel test for resistance to peeling of ribs stuck to insoles. The supplied title “STB BS 5131-4.7-1975” appears to combine a local/catalogue prefix with the underlying BSI document.

Q: What does it cover?

A: The scope covers specimen preparation (ribbed insoles or insole strips with ribs), a laboratory peel test to measure adhesion, optional water-soak conditioning to simulate perspiration, and the method’s basis in SATRA Method AM 1 (Appendix R).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Footwear manufacturers, materials and component suppliers, independent testing laboratories, and quality/R&D teams concerned with insole/rib adhesion and footwear component durability.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The document is the 1975 edition of BS 5131-4.7. Parts of the BS 5131 series have been reviewed or reissued over time; some sections and related parts have later editions or consolidated introductions (for example BS 5131-0). Standards users should verify the current status and any superseding documents with BSI before relying on the text for compliance or contractual requirements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one section within the multipart BS 5131 series (Methods of test for footwear and footwear materials). Other sections address uppers, solings, complete footwear tests, and specimen preparation; cross-references to related parts are common.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Peel test, adhesion, ribs, insoles, footwear testing, SATRA AM 1, conditioning, water soak, BS 5131, BSI.