Elmendorf Tearing Tester

Description

The Manual Elmendorf Tearing Tester provides a cost-effective solution for determining the ballistic tearing strength of textiles, paper, cardboard, and plastic films. Simple to operate, it features dual screw clamps for easy sample loading and a lever mechanism for making an initial tear. The pendulum is released with a single push, making testing efficient and straightforward.

This versatile tester allows for easy switching between interchangeable pendulums and weights, ranging from 8,000 mN to 64,000 mN, offering flexibility for various test method compliance. The Manual Elmendorf adheres to a wide range of international standards including ASTM D1424, ISO 13937-1, ISO 1974, TAPPI T414, and more, ensuring reliable and accurate test results.

Available with a variety of pendulums and additional weights, the Manual Elmendorf offers versatility and precision for a wide range of tearing strength applications in quality control laboratories across multiple industries.

The manual Elmendorf Tearing Tester offers an economical alternative to the electronic PowerTear.

Simple to Operate

Sample loads easily and securely into the dual screw clamps
The initial tear in the sample is made by pulling the lever attached to the cut blade
Pendulum is set securely in place until operator releases it with a push of a finger

Versatile

Interchangeable pendulums and weights ranging from 8,000 to 64,000 Millinewtons (mN) can be selected separately for multiple test method compliance.