Specification
Silver Fox is ISO 9001:2000 registered. An important part of this quality standard is the testing that we undertake as a part of our production.
We recognise that the quality, durabilty and reliability of our labeling solutions is of critical importance, to our customers across the globe.
We independently test our Pipeline Identification Tape at recognised independent UKAS Certified test laboratories in compliance with a number of different MIL and other standards:
SAE J 1960 - Simulated External Weathering
Our Pipeline Identification Tape was subjected to the SAE J 1960 test method used by the North American Automotive Industry for the evaluation of the weatherabilty of components used on the exterior of an automobile.
MIL-STD-202G Method 106G - Moisture Resistance
Our Pipeline Identification Tapehas been tested according to MIL-STD-202G Method 108A for relative humidity. The test comprised of temperature cycling between 25ºc and 65ºc with 80% to 100% relative humidity and five excursions to -10ºc with uncontrolled humidity.
Testing for a duration of 10 cycles of 24 hours following 24 hours of pre-conditioning at 50ºc.
MIL-STD-810F Method 502.4 - Low Temperature -25°c
Our Pipeline Identification Tape has been tested according to MIL-STD-810F Method
502.4 (Procedure I - Storage) for low temperature performance. Testing for durations of 24, 48 and 72 hours at -25ºc.
MIL-STD-810F Method 502.4 - Low Temperature -40°c
Our Pipeline Identification Tape has been tested according to MIL-STD-810F Method
502.4 (Procedure I - Storage) for low temperature performance. Testing for durations of 24, 48 and 72 hours at -40ºc.
IEC60068-2-52 Test kb Salt Mist (Cyclic)
Our Pipeline Identification Tape has been tested according to IEC60068-2-52 test kb Salt Mist (Cyclic).
The test comprised of two hours salt mist exposure followed by 7 days at 35 °c 90%/95% rh. Four cycles were repeated in succession total of 28 days.
H2S Exposure (Sour Ageing)
Our Pipeline Identification Tape has been independently subjected to an aggressive environment containing hydrogen sulphide. The exposure was designed to accelerate any potential degredation of the labels.
Samples of tape were exposed to a gas mixture containing 2% hydrogen sulphide (H2S) at 10 bar and 30ºc for 7 days.
The exposure represented a hugh excelleration factor based on the allowable working limits of 8 hours at 10ppm H2S, an environment in which the labels would be expected to remain unchanged for considerably longer than 50 years.
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