CR 14376:2002

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety
5 Description of terms of the setting process
  5.1 General
  5.2 Setting
  5.3 Setting time
  5.4 Maximum open time
  5.5 Bond setting time
  5.6 Hot Tack - Wet Tack
Annex A (informative) Examples of equipment
        available in the market
      A.1 Principle of WERLE Tack tester
      A.2 Principle of OLINGER adhesion bond tester
      A.3 Principle of FIPAGO adhesive tester
      A.4 Principle of the WACKER AZG-TESTING apparatus
      A.5 Principle of the ASSTI (Adhesive Setting Speed
          Test Instrument)

The setting of an adhesive is a complex process, during which the adhesive develops its cohesive strength. It takes place in several phases, which are affected by numerous factors e.g. environmental conditions, substrates, coating weight, etc. Terms commonly used, related to the setting process are e.g. open time (correctly termed maximum open time), wet tack, hot tack, green tack, closed time, setting time. This European standard defines these terms in detail and describes the various aspects of the setting procedures used to assess the setting process.