In short

Measures the tearing strength of paper, cardboard, plastics, non-wovens and woven fabrics in according to the “Elmendorf” method. A state-of-the-art instrument for a well tried test method.

Test standards

  • AFNOR G07-149
  • ASTM D 689
  • ASTM D 1’424
  • ASTM D 1’922
  • ASTM D 5’734
  • BS 4’468
  • DIN 53’128
  • DIN 53’862
  • EN ISO 13’937-1
  • EN ISO 21’974
  • INDA IST 100.1
  • ISO 1’974
  • ISO 4’674
  • ISO 6’383-2/360 A
  • ISO 9’290
  • Marks & Spencer P 29
  • SCAN P 11
  • SNV 198’482
  • TAPPI T 414

Special features

  • Extremely wide measuring range of 1.4 cN through 24’000 cN (0.003 lbs through 53 lbs).
  • Fast and convenient sample loading by simply flipping over two levers.
  • Direct, digital display of the test result, no conversion required.
  • Automatic recognition of test results laying outside of the valid portion of the measuring range.
  • Automatic compensation for friction and levelling errors.
  • None of the pendulum weights is heavier than 6 kgs (13 lbs).
  • No calibration weights required.
  • No slave pointer, therefore no friction, alignment and maintenance problems.
  • Data port, for example for a PC with L 5110 LABODATA III.
  • Works in accordance with all major test standards.
  • Calibratable.

Downloads

Leaflet (PDF)

Test report (PDF)