Elmendorf Tear Tester photo.

Elmendorf Tear Tester

INTRODUCTION

The Elmendorf Tear Tester uses the Elmendorf principle to determine the internal tearing resistance of paper and board. The instrument, with choice of pendulum weight, is calibrated at the factory and includes a traceable check weight to verify calibration.

APPLICATIONS

Paper, board

SPECIFICATIONS

TAPPI T 414, EN 21974, DIN 53128, SCAN P11

Pendulum type Range mN gf
1/4A (E) 0–2000 0–200
1/4A (E) 0–2000 0–200
1/4A (E) 0–2000 0–200
1/2A (F) 0–4000 0–400
A 0–8000 0–800
B 0–16000 0–1600
C 0–32000 0–3200

FEATURES

  • Adjustable cutting blade provides precise tearing length to meet test standard
  • Dual leveling screws
  • Sample cutter included
  • Choice of pendulums

INSTRUMENT SIZE

  Depth:   185 mm (7.3 in.)
  Height:   485 mm (19 in.)
  Width:   380 mm (15 in.)
  Weight   20 kg (44 lb)

CONNECTIONS

  Air:   (instrument quality) 600 kPa (for pneumatic option)

ORDERING INFORMATION

Catalog Number 83-14
Specify choice of pendulum


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Options:

-Pneumatic sample clamps (A, B, and C pendulums only)

Related Products:

-LH-83-20 Tear Tester

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