The ME Series Elmendorf Tear Testers, are advanced mechanical tear testers, available in 800 gram, 1600 gram, 3200 gram and 6400 gram capacities. Rugged, economical, simple to operate, and is designed to suit the needs of manufacturers of plastic film, sheet, flexible packaging, paper, laminated materials and converted products.
Features
Technical Attributes
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 |
Pendulum Scale Plate Units: | Percent (%) | Percent (%) or Percent (%) / 0 - 1000 mN | Percent (%) | Percent (%) |
Additional Pendulums: (Available as Option) | N/A | 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 | ||
Integral Sample Cutting Knife: | Optional | |||
Power Requirements: | N/A | |||
Dimensions (WxDxH) (Instrument Only): | 18 x 13 x 20 inch (45 x 33 x 50 cm) | |||
Dimensions (WxDxH) (Shipping) : | 20 x 16 x 14 inch (50 x 40 x 35 cm) | |||
Weight (Instrument Only) | 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) |
Standards
Meets ASTM D1922 for Plastic Film and TAPPI T-414 for Paper, plus applicable International Standards for Propagation Tear Resistance Testing of Plastic Film, Paper and sheeting.
Delivery Content
14518 - Includes ME-800 Elmendorf Tear Tester , Mechanical / Mechanical Elmendorf Tear Tester Stand, 800 Gram Pendulum Assembly with (2) Manual Sample Clamps
12969 - Includes ME-3200 Elmendorf Tear Tester, Mechanical / Mechanical Elmendorf Tear Tester Stand, 3200 Gram Pendulum Assembly with (2) Manual Sample Clamps
Accessories