Elmendorf Tearing Strength Tester GT-C11A You Should Know

Elmendorf Tearing Tester GT-C11A You Should Know

Textiles, as an indispensable part of human life, play various roles—from our clothing to home furnishings, from industrial applications to medical uses. However, in our daily use of textile products, we may rarely pay attention to how they perform when facing external pressure. Have you ever wondered what kind of tear-resistance capability is at work when our clothing suffers tearing or damage?

I. Tearing Strength

The tear resistance of a fabric is an important indicator for measuring its durability and quality. To better understand how fabrics perform when subjected to tearing forces, specialized testing methods have been developed, namely fabric tearing tests. This test simulates tearing scenarios under actual use to assess whether the fabric will break or get damaged under external force. The results not only guide product design and material selection but also ensure that the products meet relevant standards and requirements.

II. Basic Principle of Elmendorf Tearing Strength Test

The Elmendorf test method is a classic pendulum-type tearing test. Its core principles are:

A standard slit is pre-cut on the sample;

The free-falling energy of the pendulum causes the sample to tear;

The tearing strength of the material is calculated based on the energy lost by the pendulum.

Because of its simple operation, good repeatability, and stable data, this method has been widely adopted by major industry standards worldwide, such as ASTM, ISO, and GB.

III. GT-C11A Elmendorf Tearing Strength Tester

This Elmendorf Tearing Strength Tester is designed for tearing resistance of textile, non-woven fabric, paper, paper board, thin film, ventilation tape, metal sheet material and etc.

Feature

Advanced calculation methods make sure precision test & good repetition.

Microcomputer system, can do auto test, calculate, analysis result, print test report, upload the test data.

Humanity operation system, Chinese and English operation interface with easy & convenience methods.

Can look up all the datum & statistical result in mainframe freely.

Test unit can convention between N, gf, cN and lbs, suitable for different standards requirements automatically.

Pneumatic sample grips and pendulum bob released to make sure equal clamping force.

Cut sample automatically, making sure same shape of notch, reducing operation strength.

IV. Applications of GT-C11A Elmendorf Tearing Strength Tester

Textile Industry
For fabrics with different yarn densities and fiber types, including woven, knitted, and non-woven fabrics, the equipment can quickly determine whether they have sufficient durability for use.

Paper and Packaging Industry
GT-C11A Elmendorf Tearing Strength Tester is widely used for testing structural materials such as paper, paperboard, and kraft paper.

Film and Plastic Industry
Due to their thin thickness and tendency to be pulled, films require particularly critical tear resistance. The device provides highly sensitive data to support manufacturers in analyzing material modification effects.

Special Industries such as Adhesive Tape and Metal Foils
Certain materials are often bent or pulled during construction, such as ventilation tape and metal foil. Tearing tests can analyze their fracture propagation process, which is especially meaningful for improving product structure.

V. Why Choose GT-C11A Elmendorf Tearing Strength Tester ?

The Elmendorf Tearing Strength Tester GT-C11A is not just a simple tearing test device—it is a professional tool that integrates precision, stability, automation, and human-centered design. It not only meets the daily testing needs of laboratories but also provides solid and reliable data support for material development, quality verification, and international trade testing.