The Elmendorf Tearing Strength Tester is designed to measure the tear resistance or tearing strength of various materials. It determines the force required to propagate an existing tear in a test specimen. The tester is widely used for evaluating the quality, durability, and strength of materials such as paper, textiles, fabrics, plastic films, leather, and other flexible materials. The instrument works on the Elmendorf pendulum principle, providing reliable and accurate tearing strength measurements for quality control and testing applications.

Key Features

• The instrument is equipped with a falling pendulum mechanism suitable for different measurement ranges.
• Strong and durable construction for long-lasting performance.
• Designed with an efficient pendulum-based testing system.
• Provides precise and reliable test results using different pendulum weight options.

Applicable Standards

• ASTM D1424 – 09(2013)1
• ASTM D624 – 00(2012)
• ASTM D1776
• ASTM D689