Tensile, Burst, Tear & Seam Strength Testing Instruments Available

Burst Strength Testing

• ASTM D6797
  Burst Strength – CRE Method (socks, hosiery, fabrics)
• ASTM D3786 / D3786M
  Burst Strength – Inflatable Diaphragm (Mullen Burst Tester)
• CAN/CGSB-4.2 No.11.1-94 (2013)
  Burst Strength – Diaphragm Pressure Method (Mullen Tester)

Tensile (Break Strength & Elongation) Testing

• ASTM D5034 (ISO/IEC 17025 Scope)
  Grab Test – Break Strength & Elongation of Fabrics
• ISO 13934-2:2014
  Grab Test – Break Strength & Elongation of Fabrics
• CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 9.2-M90 (2013)
  Grab Method – Constant-Time-to-Break Principle
• ASTM D751 Section 12-15, Proc A (2011)
  Grab Test – Coated Fabrics
• ASTM D5035
  Strip Method – Break Strength & Elongation of Fabrics
• ISO 13934-1:2013
  Strip Method – Break Strength & Elongation of Fabrics
• WSP 110.4 (2009)
  Strip Method – Breaking Force & Elongation of Nonwovens
• ASTM D4632
  Grab Breaking Load & Elongation – Geotextiles
• ASTM D6775
  Breaking Strength & Elongation – Textile Webbing, Tape, Braided Materials
• Federal Test 191A Method 4108
  Breaking Strength & Elongation – Webbing, Tape, Braided Items
• PIA-Test Method-6016
  Breaking Strength & Elongation – Cordage (Non-Spliced Specimens)
• ASTM D4830 / D5035
  Break Strength for Roofing & Waterproofing Fabrics (Reference Method)

Tear Strength Testing

• ASTM D2261
  Tongue Tear – Single Rip Method
• ASTM D1424
  Elmendorf Tear – Falling Pendulum Method
• ASTM D5735
  Tongue Tear – Nonwoven Fabrics (Single Rip)
• WPS 1003.3 (2009)
  Tongue Tear – Nonwovens (CRE Method)
• ASTM D5587 (ISO/IEC 17025 Scope)
  Trapezoid Tear – Fabrics
• ASTM D4533
  Trapezoid Tear – Geotextiles
• ASTM D5733 (ISO/IEC 17025 Scope)
  Trapezoid Tear – Nonwoven Fabrics
• WSP 100.2 (2009)
  Trapezoid Tear – Nonwoven Fabrics
• CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 12.1-M90 (2004)
  Single Rip Tear – Fabrics
• ASTM D4830 / D5733
  Tear Strength for Roofing & Waterproofing (Reference Method)

Seam Strength & Slippage Testing

• ASTM D1683
  Seam Strength – Failure in Sewn Seams (Woven Apparel Fabrics)
• ASTM D434-1994
  Seam Slippage – Woven Fabrics (Both Directions)
• ISO 13936-1:2004
  Seam Slippage – Woven Fabrics (Both Directions)
• ASTM D4034
  Seam Slippage – Upholstery
• ASTM D7506 / D7506M
  Pocket Reinforcement Strength

Bond Strength Testing

• ASTM D2724
  Bond Strength – Bonded, Fused, Laminated Apparel Fabrics (Bond Option Only)
• AATCC 136
  Bond Strength – Bonded and Laminated Fabrics