The tear strength is the measurement of internal tearing
strength of paper and performed according to the Elmendorf principle by using
four plies of the sample.
"LINUX" ELMENDORF TEAR TESTER | |
 | It has a free oscillating pendulum mounted on a framed body and both have one clamping jaw in line with each other. It has a pointer that indicates the tearing resistance when the sample is clamped between the two jaws and tear takes place. The sample held between the jaws is initiated with a small tear by the knife lever. The tester has a stopper lever and when the lever is pressed the sample is torn. The resistance to tear is measured by the pointer. |
