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TEAR STRENGTH TESTER [1 record]

Record 1 2004-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
DEF

[A device which] computes the average tearing force of a cut specimen from the energy loss of a falling pendulum.

OBS

[The] tests performed ... simulate the practical cases where specimens are exposed to a sudden heavy load which causes them to tear, propagating an existing cut, such as a seam or a button hole.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
DEF

[Appareil qui] analyse la résistance d'un spécimen en relation avec la perte d'énergie d'un balancier en mouvement.

OBS

Des essais [...] simulent de façon précise les cas réels dans lesquels des spécimens sont soumis à une charge soudaine les forçant à se déchirer, propageant une incision antérieure, telle qu'une couture ou une boutonnière.

Spanish

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