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For films, ASTM D5458
UnitedTest ASTM D5458 Peel Cling Test Fixture – Compliant Stretch Wrap Film Cling Testing Jig
Peel cling fixture is fully engineered to comply with ASTM D5458 Standard Test Method for Peel Cling of Stretch Wrap Film, the global authoritative testing standard for self-adhesion (cling) performance of PE stretch wrap, pallet wrapping film, food cling film and hand stretch film.
Conform with ASTM D5458 Standard Test Method for Peel Cling of Stretch Wrap Film.
General introduction
Peel cling fixture is fully engineered to comply with ASTM D5458 Standard Test Method for Peel Cling of Stretch Wrap Film, the global authoritative testing standard for self-adhesion (cling) performance of PE stretch wrap, pallet wrapping film, food cling film and hand stretch film.
The fixture adopts a fixed 20° inclined test platform as required by ASTM D5458:
Secure a large base film sheet flat on the inclined plane (no wrinkles/bubbles)
Attach a standard 1-inch (25.4 mm) wide film test strip onto the base film with uniform contact pressure
The fixture guides the universal testing machine (UTM) to peel the strip at constant speed, capturing peak peel force to calculate cling strength (N/25mm or lb/in)
Supports both unstretched & pre-stretched film testing (50%/100%/200% stretch ratios) to simulate real pallet wrapping scenarios.

Film cling directly determines pallet load stability, unwinding smoothness, and wrapping efficiency. This fixture delivers repeatable, lab-comparable cling data for film raw material R&D, production QC, incoming material inspection, and third-party certification labs. It eliminates inconsistent manual setups and meets US packaging industry export testing requirements.
Main Features
1), 20° Precision Inclined Base Plate
Hard anodized aluminum flat surface, fixed 20° tilt strictly following ASTM drawing; anti-slip, corrosion-resistant, zero deformation under long-term repeated testing.
2), Dual Film Clamping System
Bottom roller locking assembly: Fixes base film and adjusts pre-stretch tension with calibrated scale marks for 0/50%/100%/200% elongation
Lightweight rubber-coated upper specimen clip: Matches ASTM 1×1.5 inch grip specification, no film edge damage during peeling
3), Low-Friction Pulley & Tension Transfer Module
Reduces extra friction interference during peel pulling, ensures pure cling force measurement without gravity offset errors
4), Quick-Release Manual Locking Lever
Fast sample loading/unloading, cuts test preparation time by 60% vs ordinary fixtures
5), Universal Mounting Bracket
Compatible with all brand universal tensile testing machines (UTM) – single-column / dual-column material testers, easy bolt-on installation without modification.
Full ASTM D5458 Standard Compliance
Our stretch film peel cling test fixture passes all third-party laboratory audits; test reports generated with this jig are internationally recognized for US packaging export customs certification. Every structural parameter meets ASTM D5458 mandatory specifications, no modification required to match standard testing rules.
Integrated Pre-Stretch Calibration Scale
Unique built-in tension adjustment scale supports both unstretched and pre-stretched stretch film testing, one peel cling jig covers all ASTM D5458 test conditions without extra auxiliary tools.
Heavy-Duty Industrial Construction
Fixture body adopts hard anodized aluminum alloy; all clamping parts use anti-corrosion stainless steel, resisting plasticizer erosion from cling film, suitable for 24-hour daily mass QC testing in film production workshops.
Universal UTM Mounting Bracket
Compatible with all brands of universal tensile testing machines, quick bolt-on installation without machine rework, easy disassembly and storage.
Quick-Release Locking Clamps
Manual lever quick lock design cuts sample loading time by 60% compared to traditional test fixtures, improving daily lab testing efficiency.
Complete Supporting Accessory Kit
Each set of UnitedTest ASTM D5458 peel cling test fixture includes 25.4mm precision film cutter, smoothing roller, sample conditioning template, cleaning wipes and English operation SOP manual, ready for immediate testing after delivery.
Step 1: Fixture Installation
Mount the fixture onto your UTM lower crosshead via the standard adapter, lock firmly, align the pulley pulling line vertically to the upper machine grip.
Step 2: Base Film Preparation
Cut base film to 5×20 inch size, lay flat on the 20° inclined plate, fix both ends with the bottom roller clamp, adjust to target pre-stretch ratio and lock the tension knob.
Step 3: Test Strip Lamination
Cut 25.4 mm wide film strip; smooth onto the center of base film with the supplied roller to remove air bubbles, attach strip tail to fixture upper clip.
Step 4: Test Execution
Set UTM speed to 305 mm/min, start tensile test. The machine records peak peel force automatically. Calculate cling strength = max peel force / 25.4 mm width.
Complete minimum 5 replicate samples per batch for average data as ASTM required.
Step 5: Post-Test Cleaning
Wipe the inclined plate with dry cloth to remove film residue, release all clamps, store in dry environment.
Our UnitedTest ASTM D5458 peel cling test fixture serves multiple industries that need stretch film cling performance inspection:
Stretch Wrap Film Manufacturers
Daily production QC, raw material formula R&D, adjust cling additive dosage to solve film over-sticky blocking or insufficient self-adhesion problems. Search match: stretch wrap film factory cling test fixture
Third-Party Packaging Material Test Laboratories
ASTM standard certification testing for North America export, official valid test report issuance. Search match: third-party lab ASTM D5458 peel cling jig
Logistics & Pallet Wrapping End Users
Incoming film material inspection, compare cling consistency between different film suppliers to avoid loose pallet cargo during transportation.
Food Packaging Industry
Food-grade PE & PVC fresh cling film self-adhesion performance testing for supermarket food wrapping.
Polymer Material Research Institutes & Universities
Biodegradable PLA stretch film performance research, polymer material teaching lab testing equipment.
This ASTM D5458 peel cling test fixture is designed to mount on single-column or dual-column universal tensile testing machines (UTM). The fixed 20° inclined base plate is the core standard structure required by ASTM D5458 for stretch film cling measurement.
Fix large base stretch film sheet flat on the inclined platform via bottom roller clamps; adjustable pre-stretch scale supports 0%, 50%, 100%, 200% stretched film testing
Cut standard 25.4mm (1 inch) width test strip, laminate evenly on base film with matched smoothing roller to eliminate air bubbles
Clamp film strip tail to UTM upper crosshead through low-friction pulley system
UTM pulls specimen at standard 305mm/min peeling speed to record peak peel force, calculate cling strength N/25mm
The low-friction pulley module eliminates extra resistance error, making our UnitedTest peel cling fixture deliver ±3% low deviation test results, far more accurate than cheap simple rope pulling jigs.
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Specification
| Standard Incline Angle | 20° fixed (non-adjustable, standard mandatory) |
| Standard Specimen Width | 25.4 mm (1 inch) test strip |
| Base Film Mount Size | Min 125×508 mm (5×20 inch) platform |
| Compatible Load Cell Range | 0–500 gf / 0–5 N (standard cling force range) |
| Standard Test Speed | 305 mm/min (12 in/min, ASTM specified speed) |
| Material of Fixture Body | Hard aluminum alloy + stainless steel clamping parts |
| Mounting Interface | M10 |
| Overall Dimension | 520×280×160 mm |
| Net Weight | 7.2 kg |
| Matching Accessories | Precision film cutter, smoothing roller, sample template, operation manual |
| Applicable Tester | Single/dual column universal tensile testing machine |
Standard
ASTM D5458 defines a peel cling procedure to quantify the "cling" — the ability of a stretch wrap film to adhere to itself — between two layers of film, measured both in an unstretched and a stretched condition. Self-adhesion (cling) between two stretch wrap film layers under both stretched and unstretched states, using a constant-rate peel test on a universal testing machine (UTM) with dedicated inclined cling fixtures.
ISO 527-3 Plastics - TENSILE PROPERTIES - PART 3: FOR FILMS AND SHEETS
ISO 527-3 specifies the test conditions for determining the tensile properties of plastic films and sheets with a thickness less than 1 mm, based on the general principles of ISO 527-1. Provides standardized procedures to measure critical mechanical parameters including tensile strength, yield strength, elongation at break, and Young's modulus for thin plastic materials. It is critically important because thin films behave very differently under stress compared to rigid plastics; they are more prone to tearing, slipping, and deformation. By standardizing the test conditions, this document ensures that material specifications, quality control, and research data are globally comparable and reliable. Specimen created following ISO 527-3 can be used to determine the tensile properties of thin plastic sheets and films including the tensile modulus of elasticity and the tensile energy to break (TEB).
ASTM D6195 provides procedures to quantify the loop tack property of pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs)—a critical metric for adhesives that form rapid, measurable bonds upon contact (e.g., tapes, labels, stickers). The standard focuses on two test methods (A and B) and is widely used for quality control and research in packaging, labeling, and adhesive manufacturing. It provides a quantitative measure of an adhesive's ability to form an immediate bond upon brief, light contact with a substrate, simulating real-world application conditions where minimal pressure and dwell time are typical.
ASTM D1894 quantifies surface slip resistance of plastic films and thin sheets sliding against identical film, metal, glass or other flat substrates, generating empirical friction data for production quality control and material performance evaluation. Test static (starting) and kinetic (continuous sliding) friction coefficients of plastic film & thin sheeting; primary for flexible packaging materials.
ASTM D5748 determine the resistance of stretch wrap / stretch film to penetration by a probe under a controlled, low-rate (quasi-static) single-velocity condition, while the film is clamped so it develops biaxial stress — the stress state most representative of real-world end use.
ASTM D1709: Standard Test Methods for Impact Resistance of Plastic Film by the Free-Falling Dart Method
ASTM D1709 test methods cover the determination of the energy that causes plastic film to fail under specified conditions of impact of a free-falling dart. This energy is expressed in terms of the weight (mass) of the missile falling from a specified height which would result in 50 % failure of specimens tested.
FAQ of ASTM D5458 peel cling test fixture
FAQ 1: What standard does UnitedTest peel cling test fixture comply with?
Our peel cling jig strictly complies with ASTM D5458-95(2025) Standard Test Method for Peel Cling of Stretch Wrap Film, all structure dimensions, 20° inclined platform and peeling mechanism fully match official standard requirements.
FAQ 2: Can this ASTM D5458 peel cling test fixture fit my existing universal tensile machine?
Yes. UnitedTest peel cling test fixture is equipped with a universal UTM mounting adapter, compatible with most single-column and dual-column tensile testers on the market, no extra modification to your testing machine.
FAQ 3: Does this stretch film cling test jig support pre-stretched film testing?
Yes. The fixture is built with calibrated pre-stretch adjustment scale, supports 0%, 50%, 100%, 200% stretch ratio testing, fully covers all test conditions required by ASTM D5458.
FAQ 4: What film materials can be tested with UnitedTest ASTM D5458 peel cling fixture?
PE pallet stretch wrap, hand stretch film, machine stretch film, food PVC cling film, biodegradable PLA wrapping film and all polymer self-adhesive stretch films.
FAQ 5: Is UnitedTest a real manufacturer of ASTM D5458 test fixtures?
Yes. UnitedTest is a professional Chinese manufacturer of material testing machines and standard test accessories, we independently produce all peel cling test fixtures, support factory direct sales and customized OEM service.
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