CONTENTS

 1     Introduction      
 2     Scope 
 3     References 
 4     Abbreviations and definitions        
 5     Main characteristics         
 6     Qualification tests 
 7     Sample preparation          
 8     Reference measurements  
 9     Tests   
        9.1     Temperature cycling           
        9.2     Tensile with twist restrained
        9.3     Tensile with torque minimized         
        9.4     Bending under tension (sheave passage)     
        9.5     Repeated bending (optional)          
        9.6     Hydraulic pressure resistance         
        9.7     Bumps    
        9.8     Vibration
        9.9     Corrosion resistance (optional)       
Appendix I – Examples of different closure designs available on the market