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Elmendorf Tear Strength Tester, HMI Touch Screen

Falling-pendulum instrument that measures the force required to continue an initial cut in sheet materials such as paper, plastic film, textile and non-woven.

Typical applications

  • Tear strength of paper
  • Tear resistance of plastic film
  • Tear strength of textiles
  • Tear strength of non-woven materials

Conforms to

ASTM D1922ASTM D1424ASTM D689ISO 1974BS 4468

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    Specification

    Technical specification for Elmendorf Tear Strength Tester, HMI Touch Screen
    Instrument typeFalling pendulum type
    Pendulum capacitiesOne pendulum with interchangeable augmenting weights: 1600 gf, 3200 gf & 6400 gf
    Sample size62 x 50 mm
    Measuring unitsmN, gram force (gf)
    Scale calibrationmN/gram*force
    ClampingAutomatic pneumatic clamping and notch cutting of test piece
    ClampsPrecision clamps with controlled jaws, made of stainless steel
    Pendulum releaseAutomatic
    Incision knifeHardened and ground spring steel
    PointerFriction lining of textile material
    DisplayHMI touchscreen with user-friendly interface
    PrinterIn-built thermal printer
    BaseAdjustable base leveling screw
    Power supply requirement220 VAC, 50 Hz
    Pneumatic air supply4 to 6 bar
    Max. tearing capacity (Light A / Medium B / Heavy C)8000 mN (800 gf) / 16000 mN (1600 gf) / 32000 mN (3200 gf), 1 torn test piece
    Range per SCAN P-11, APPITA/AS 1301.400SLight A max 1500 mN; Medium B 600-3000 mN; Heavy C 2000-7500 mN; 4 torn test pieces
    Range per BS 4468 / ISO 1974 / DIN 53128Light A 400-1600 mN; Medium B 800-3200 mN; Heavy C 1600-6400 mN; 4 torn test pieces
    Range per PAPTAC D.9Light A 0-1500 mN; Medium B 600-3000 mN; Heavy C 2000-8000 mN; 4 torn test pieces
    Range per TAPPI T414Light A max 600 gf; Medium B max 1200 gf; Heavy C max 2400 gf; 1 or more torn test pieces
    Supplied accessoriesPendulum with augmented weights for three capacities (1600 gf, 3200 gf & 6400 gf), sample preparation temple, calibration check weights
    Other methods citedTAPPI T414 · CPPA d.9 · AS/NZ 1301.400S · SCAN P-11 · DIN 53128 · PAPTAC D.9

    Site preparation required

    This instrument needs site work before delivery — typically a level grouted foundation, a dedicated power supply, and in some cases drainage or extraction. We issue the foundation drawing and utility schedule with the quotation so the civil work runs in parallel with the lead time.

    Support available

    • Installation & commissioning
    • Calibration

    Calibration is arranged through NABL-accredited laboratories under the relevant scope. We state the scope and the certificate number on the quotation — see what accreditation actually covers.

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