BS 7563:1992
Superseded
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Method for determination of compression values and stiffness of non-prescriptive graduated support hosiery
Hardcopy , PDF
English
03-31-1992
05-01-1999
Committees responsible
Foreword
Method
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Principle
4. Apparatus
5. Preparation of apparatus
6. Procedure for determination of compression
7. Procedure for determination of stiffness
8. Test report
Tables
1. Girths of the adjustable former
2. Positions for setting up garments for testing
Figures
1. Compression testing machine
2. Back face of measurement head
3. Side view of jig mounted on the measurement head
4. Apparatus for calibrating the measurement head
A method which uses selected positions along the garment. Applies to hosiery giving compression at the ankle of 0.8 kPa (6 mm Hg) to 1.6 kPa (12 mm Hg).
| Committee |
CH/205
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 91/53340 DC. (03/2007)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
16
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy | |
| Supersedes |
| BS 7672:1993 | Specification for compression, stiffness and labelling of anti-embolism hosiery |