ASTM F1895-98(2004)
Historical Standard: ASTM F1895-98(2004) Practice for Submersion of a Membrane Switch
SUPERSEDED (see Active link, below)
ASTM F1895
1. Scope
1.1 This practice establishes procedures for the submerging of a membrane switch to verify resistance to ingress of a specified liquid.
1.2 This practice can also be used to verify the ability of a membrane switch or graphics layer to act as a liquid seal for a finished product.
1.3 Additional test methods or practices can be incorporated to investigate specific results or capabilities.
1.4 This practice is a modification of National Electrical Manufacturers Assoc. (NEMA) Publication Number 250-1991 Section 6.10, which is a test for submersion of a finished product housing.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
National Electrical Manufacturers Assoc.
(NEMA) PublicationKeywords
immersion; membrane switch; submersion; water immersion; Immersion; Ingress resistance; Membrane switches; Resistance; Submersion; Water immersion testing ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 31.220.20 (Switches)
DOI: 10.1520/F1895-98R04
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