This test is used to generate data for comparison between cable specimens using the same stiffness and springback apparatus. Stiffness and springback affect harness manufacturing, harness and cable installation, and maintenance operations.
The stiffness of the test specimen is identified as the maximum torque observed at the application of a 90 degree bend and the springback is identified as the angle which the specimen rotates away from the 90 degree bend upon release of applied torque.