SCHEDULE 2 REGULATION 12 Test B – Skin Stamping test A falling weight impact test or equivalent means of replicating the impact forces at heel strike in running should be used. A mass of 8.5 kg dropped from a height of 50 mm would be a suitable approach. The test rig should stand on a rigid, high mass base to eliminate energy losses through vibration. The stud/cleat should be mounted securely by its base and including all parts of the mounting or fixing system, to either the moving or fixed part of the test in such a way that it impacts the skin/flesh stimulant (mounted on the other part) with the wearing face of the stud/cleat. The depth of penetration of the stud/cleat into the artificial skin/tissue should be measured and compared with the value obtained with the comparator stud (Figure 1). Visual assessment of damage to the skin would also be made. Last update: 14 January, 2015 220
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