ASTM D1922

Tear Resistance, Elmendorf

Purpose: This test method is used to determine the average force (grams) to propagate tearing through a plastic film in machine and/or transverse direction.

Sample: We usually need about one (1) square foot of plastic film for each test direction.

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Basic Description: An impact tester with a pendulum is used to measure the force (grams) required to tear a film with an existing slit from the edge of the test specimen. An average of 10 replicates per direction is reported.

Limitations: This test cannot be done on film less than 3 square inches.

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Keywords:

  • Elmendorf Tear
  • Tear Strength of Film
  • Tensile Strength and Modulus of Film
  • Dart Impact of Film

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