Elmendorf Tear Resistance Testing Machine

Application

The AT494 Elmendorf Tear Tester is used to determine the tear resistance of films, sheets, flexible PVC, PVDC, waterproof rolls, woven materials, polyolefins, polyester, paper, cardboard, textiles, non-woven fabrics, and other materials.

Standards

ISO 6383-1-1983, ISO 6383-2-1983, ISO 1974, ASTM D1922, ASTM D1424, ASTM D689, TAPPI T414

Features

• The device body is made of epoxy-painted steel, and the working table is made of aluminum.
• It has a microprocessor control with a large LCD touchscreen display.
• Comes with a standard RS232 port.
• Tests can be performed on the main device or with computer control.
• It has professional software for computer communication, supports data output from many test units, and displays more test items in the software such as tear index, tear angle, etc.
• It has different weights to meet different test ranges.
• Pneumatically clamps the samples and pneumatically releases the pendulum.
• Has a digital leveling control system to ensure the device is always in perfect working condition.

Technical Specifications