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ME Tear Testers, Elmendorf Type

Meets ASTM D 1922 and TAPPI T-414 plus applicable International Standards for Propagation Tear Resistance Testing of Plastic Film and sheeting.

The new ME Series Tear Testers, Elmendorf type, are advanced mechanical tear testers, available in 800 gram, 1600 gram, 3200 gram and 6400 gram capacities, and are designed to suit the needs of manufacturers of plastic film, sheet, flexile packaging, paper, laminated materials and converted products.
 
  • Calibration Certificates for Pendulums
  • Each tear tester Pendulum is serialized and certified to assure conformance to your ISO and other standards for quality control.
 
Accessories Available: Interchangeable pendulums for testing a wide range of materials with a single tester, calibration weights for single point calibration verification, integrated cutting mechanisms for high volume testing applications. Each system includes sample Data Sheets, conforming to ASTM D 1922 reporting requirements, in Microsoft Excel™ format. Sample Cutters are also available to provide a complete testing system for your laboratory or plant floor.

 

Technical Data
Specifications ME-800 ME-1600 ME-3200 ME-6400
Mode of Operation: Off-line testing / lab use
Materials: All sheet materials
Measurement Capacity: (One Pendulum Included) 800 gram 1600 gram 3200 gram 6400 gram
Additional Pendulums: (Available as Option) 800 gram 1600 gram
800 gram
3200 gram
1600 gram
800 gram
Sample Grip Style: (Two Grips Included) Manual / Mechanical
Additional Grips: (Available as Option) N/A Available Available Available
Integral Sample Cutting Knife: Optional
Power Requirements: N/A
Dimensions (WxDxH)
(Instrument Only)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
(Shipping)
(18 x 13 x 20 inch)
(45 x 33 x 50 cm)
(20 x 16 x 14 inch)
(50 x 40 x 35 cm)

Weight (Instrument Only)
Weight (Shipping)

35 lb (16 kg)
40 lb (19 kg)
38 lb (17 kg)
44 lb (20 kg)
40 lb (18 kg)
46 lb (21 kg)
42 lb (19 kg)
48 lb (22 kg)
(Note: Due to continuous product improvement, all specifications are subject to change without notice)

 

Available Items
Prices subject to change    Prices listed in US dollars for domestic shipments within US, Canada, & Mexico only    Export orders require quotations - click here for a quote     For more info call us 1-800-762-2478 or 954-946-9454.
Item Number Item Prices
PT-610008 ME-800 Elmendorf Tear Tester - Mechanical / Mechanical Elmendorf Tear Tester Stand / 800 Gram Pendulum Assembly w/Manual Sample Clamps (2) $2,795.00
PT-610016 ME-1600 Elmendorf Tear Tester - Mechanical / Mechanical Elmendorf Tear Tester Stand / 1600 Gram Pendulum Assembly w/Manual Sample Clamps (2) 2,945.00
PT-610032 ME-3200 Elmendorf Tear Tester - Mechanical / Mechanical Elmendorf Tear Tester Stand / 3200 Gram Pendulum Assembly w/Manual Sample Clamps (2) 3,145.00
PT-610064 ME-6400 Elmendorf Tear Tester - Mechanical / Mechanical Elmendorf Tear Tester Stand / 6400 Gram Pendulum Assembly w/Manual Sample Clamps (2) 3,895.00
PT-610108 Calibration Option - Cal Weight, 50% for 800 Gram Pendulum 275.00
PT-610116 Calibration Option - Cal Weight, 50% for 1600 Gram Pendulum 275.00
Optional Accessories
PT-610208 800 Gram Pendulum, Replacement or Additional 365.00
PT-610216 1600 Gram Pendulum, Replacement or Additional 395.00
PT-610232 3200 Gram Pendulum, Replacement or Additional 495.00
PT-610264 6400 Gram Pendulum, Replacement or Additional 865.00
PT-610271 Manual Sample Clamp, Pendulum (each) 195.00
PT-610291 Integral Sample Cutting Knife Option 225.00
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