Elmendorf tear tester determinates the average force to propagate tearing through a specified length of plastic film or nonrigid sheeting after the tear has been started. It helps to rank relative tearing resistance of various plastic films and thin sheeting of comparable thickness. 

Plastic right-angle tear tester

Model:TGHCR-1

I.Application Scope

Suitable for testing the tear resistance of materials such as films,sheets,paper,cardboard,textiles,and non-woven fabrics.

II.Main Features

1.Elmendorf Method

2.Touchscreen Operation

3.True-color LCD Display of Test Data

4.Pneumatic Sample Clamping

5.Built-in Mini Printer

6.Test results displayed in multiple units

7.Standard communication interface configured

8.Professional computer analysis software(optional)

9.Supports laboratory data management systems,enabling unified data management.(optional)

III.Technical Specifications

1.Pendulum Capacity:200gf,400gf,800gf,1600gf,3200gf,6400gf(Multiple options available)

2.Air Source Pressure:0.6MPa(Air source to be provided by user)

3.Air Source Interface:Ф4mm polyurethane tubing

4.Main unit dimensions:490 mm(L)×390 mm(B)×550 mm(H)

5.Main unit power supply:AC 220V 50Hz

6.Main unit net weight:25kg

IV.Implementation Standards

ASTM D1922-Standard Test Method for Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by Pendulum Method(Elmendorf-type),

ASTM D1424-“Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum Type(Elmendorf-Type)Apparatus”,

ASTM D689-17(2024) -Standard Test Method for Internal Tearing Resistance of Paper,

ISO 6383-1-Plastics—Film and Sheeting—Determination of Tear Resistance—Part 1:Trapezoid and Right-Angle Tear Methods,

ISO 1974:2012-Paper—Determination of tearing resistance—Elmendorf method

V.Product Configuration

Standard Configuration:Main unit,1 basic pendulum,1 weighting weight,1 calibration weight(below 15.69 N)

Optional Components:Basic Pendulum:1.96 N,15.69 N

Weighting Weights:3.92 N,7.85 N,31.38 N,62.76 N

Calibration weights:1.96 N,3.92 N,7.85 N,15.69 N,31.38 N,62.76 N

Computer,supporting software,communication cables