Abstract
Background
Peel tests are frequently used to perform measurements of adhesive strength for pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes. Current lab methodologies for 90° peel tests translate the model substrate orthogonally to the peel direction in order to maintain the peel angle, precluding testing from immovable substrates. Objective
It was our objective to develop a peel fixture capable of testing temporary pavement marking (TPM) tapes and other PSA tapes from immovable substrates such as roadways surfaces. Methods
We present a modular peel fixture for conducting peel experiments directly on immovable substrates. The fixture was validated through a series of peel tests on consumer tapes to reproduce the linear width dependence and viscoelastic rate dependence found in traditional peeling setups. To test the capabilities of the fixture, a series of peel tests were conducted with various tapes on controlled surfaces, and a commercial tape on various immovable substrates. Results
We demonstrate the ability of our fixture to reproduce results reported for traditional peel tests from literature. In addition, we were able to conduct peel tests directly on immovable substrates such as the benchtop. Conclusions
This fixture shows potential for both traditional peeling tests, and for use in in-situ peel experiments from substrates relevant to the end application of the PSA tape.
Date of this Version
6-4-2021
Recommended Citation
Gohl, J.A.; Thiele-Sardina, T.C.; Rencheck, M.L.; Erk, Kendra; and Davis, C.S., "A Modular Peel Fixture for Tape Peel Tests on Immovable Substrates" (2021). School of Materials Engineering Faculty Publications. Paper 25.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/msepubs/25
Comments
This is the author-accepted manuscript of Gohl, J.A., Thiele-Sardina, T.C., Rencheck, M.L. et al. A Modular Peel Fixture for Tape Peel Tests on Immovable Substrates. Exp Mech 61, 1209–1213 (2021). Copyright Springer, the version of record is available at DOI: 10.1007/s11340-021-00738-1.