Abstract
This article presents the effect of ageing on the puncture strength of natural rubber latex (NRL) coated ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) unidirectional (UD) fabrics. Three different coating depths, namely single dip, double dip and triple dip, were used. The samples were heated at 40, 70 and 100 °C for 48 and 192 h. The samples were also placed inside a car for 2–8 months duration. In general, the puncture strength of the samples decreases as the heat ageing temperature increases. However, at 70 °C, the strength increases with extended time. Changes in the structure of the materials tested were estimated with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).
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The authors would like to thank the Research Management Institute (RMI) of Universiti Teknologi MARA for the research grant provided under the Research Cluster Fund (RCF).
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Ahmad, M.R., Anisah, A.L., David, N.V., Ahmad, W.Y.W. (2014). Puncture Strength of Natural Rubber Latex Coated Unidirectional Fabric After Heat Ageing. In: Ahmad, M., Yahya, M. (eds) Proceedings of the International Colloquium in Textile Engineering, Fashion, Apparel and Design 2014 (ICTEFAD 2014). Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-011-7_3
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