ARDL tear testing is performed on die-cut material samples by introducing a point of rupture in the specimen and measuring the material’s resistance to tearing. The maximum force recorded to tear the sample is recorded as tear strength of the material. ARDL’s tear testing can also be performed with a variety of specimens at specified temperatures.
Available Methods
Determination of Tear Strength
Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic - Determination of Tear Strength
JIS K 6252
Tear Resistance – Rubber Part
TEST METHOD FOR RESISTANCE CHARACTERISTICS TO RUBBER PART
NISSAN - NES M0007
Tear Resistance – Small (Delft) Pieces
Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic - Determination of Tear Strength - Part 2 Small {Delft} Test Pieces
ISO 34-2
Tear Resistance, Trouser Tear (Witdrawn Standard)
Determination of the Tear Strength of Elastomers, Trouser Test Piece
DIN 53 507 (Withdrawn)
Tear Testing – Method A, Trouser Tear
Tear Resistance - Method A, Trouser
ISO 34-1 - Method A
Tear Testing – Method B, 90 Tear with Nick
Tear Resistance - Method B, 90 Tear with Nick
ISO 34-1 - Method B
Tear Testing – Method C, Nicked Crescent Tear
Tear Resistance - Method C, Nicked Crescent Tear
ISO 34-1 - Method C, Nicked Crescent Tear
Tear Testing – ARDL Method
Trouser Tear in Channel
ARDL Method - Trouser Tear in Channel
Tear Testing – Conveyor Belt
Standard Test Methods for Rubber (Elastomeric) Conveyor Belting, Flat Type
ASTM D 378
Tear Testing – Flexible Cellular Materials – Olefin Polymers
Standard Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials Made From Olefin Polymers
ASTM D 3575 (except suffixes R2, V, W (Test Method B), CC)
Tear Testing – Flexible Cellular Materials – Urethane Foam
Standard Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials—Slab, Bonded, and Molded Urethane Foams
ASTM D 3574
Tear Testing – Method A, Nicked Crescent
Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers - Method A, Nicked Crescent
ASTM D 624 - Method A
Tear Testing – Method B, Nicked
Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers - Method B, Nicked
ASTM D 624 - Method B
Tear Testing – Method C, 90°
Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers - Method C, 90°
ASTM D 624 - Method C
Tear Testing – Method T, Trouser
Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers - Method T, Trouser
ASTM D 624 - Method T
Tear Testing – Plastic Film, Trouser
Tear Resistance - Plastic Film, Trouser Tear Method
ISO 6383-1
Tear Testing – Plastic Film, Trouser
Tear Resistance - Plastic Film, Trouser Tear Method
ISO 6383-1
