What is the Electronic Tear Tester used for?

Labtron’s Electronic Tear Tester is designed to measure the tear resistance of materials such as plastic films, sheets, textiles, non-wovens, and soft PVC. It helps manufacturers, packaging industries, and research labs assess material durability and compliance with industry standards by using the Elmendorf method to apply controlled force and determine tearing strength accurately.

How does the Elmendorf method work in this tear tester?

The Elmendorf method is a standard testing procedure where a pendulum applies a controlled force to a pre-notched specimen, causing it to tear. The resistance offered by the material to the tearing motion is measured in milliNewtons (mN). The Electronic Tear Tester uses an automated pendulum release control and a friction compensation device to ensure high precision in these measurements.

What industries benefit from using the Electronic Tear Tester?

Our Electronic Tear Tester is widely used in industries such as packaging, manufacturing, textiles, and research. Packaging companies test plastic films and paper sheets to ensure their durability, while textile and non-woven fabric industries evaluate the tear strength of fabrics for quality assurance. It is also used in material research labs to test new materials for strength and resistance.

What makes the Electronic Tear Tester different from other tear testers?

Labtron’s Electronic Tear Tester stands out due to its automated pendulum release control, built-in calibration programs, and digital touchscreen display for user-friendly operation. It also features a micro-printer for instant test result documentation, minimizing manual work. The pendulum axis friction compensation device further enhances accuracy by reducing external influences on measurements.

Can the Electronic Tear Tester be calibrated by the user?

Yes, our Electronic Tear Tester allows user calibration with its built-in calibration programs and included heavy weights, ensuring consistent and accurate test results over time. It features an automated calibration function that guides the user through the process, eliminating the need for external calibration services.

Electronic Tear Tester LET-A10

Name: Electronic Tear Tester LET-A10
Brand: Labtron
SKU: LET-A10
Rating: 4.9 (833 reviews)

Electronic Tear Tester LET-A10 has a measuring range of 200 to 64000 mN, and a resolution of 0.1 mN. It utilizes the Elmendorf method to accurately determine the tearing strength by applying a controlled force to the specimen. The tester has a built-in pendulum axis friction compensation device to minimize friction impact. Its touchscreen interface with a digital display offers seamless operation. Our tester is designed to measure the tear resistance of various materials, including plastic films, and sheets.

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Measuring Range	10 to 64000 mN
Power of Resolution	0.1 mN
Test Accuracy	± 1%
Tearing Force Arm	104 ± 1 mm
Tear Initial Angle	27.5° ± 0.5°
Distance between Fixtures	2.8 ± 0.3 mm
Specimen Notch Length	20 ± 0.5 mm
Power Supply	AC 220 V, 50 Hz
Dimension	450 × 330 × 440 mm
Net Weight	20 kg

Built-in calibration programs
Automatic test completion
Micro-printer output for test data
Automated pendulum release control

Our Electronic Tear Tester LET-A10 is used in quality control and material testing for films, sheets, textiles, non-wovens, and soft PVC to ensure durability and compliance with industry standards. It is widely applied in packaging, manufacturing, and research industries to assess the tear resistance of various materials.

Power cord × 1

Thermal printing paper rolls × 4

Heavy weight × 2

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Available Range :

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B (1 to 12) J indicating error ± 0.05 J
C (1 to 24) J indicating error ± 0.05 J
D (1 to 48) J indicating error ± 0.05 J
The indicating errors w.r.t measurement range of 20 to 80 % Internal Ply Bond Tester TP-J11 : A file: 20 to 500 J/m²
B file: 500 to 1000 J/m² Mullen Burst Tester LMBT-A12 : Standard: 50 to 1200 kPa (paper)
Optional: 250 to 5600 kPa (paperboard)

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Electronic Tear Tester LET-A10 FAQ's

Labtron’s Electronic Tear Tester is designed to measure the tear resistance of materials such as plastic films, sheets, textiles, non-wovens, and soft PVC. It helps manufacturers, packaging industries, and research labs assess material durability and compliance with industry standards by using the Elmendorf method to apply controlled force and determine tearing strength accurately.
The Elmendorf method is a standard testing procedure where a pendulum applies a controlled force to a pre-notched specimen, causing it to tear. The resistance offered by the material to the tearing motion is measured in milliNewtons (mN). The Electronic Tear Tester uses an automated pendulum release control and a friction compensation device to ensure high precision in these measurements.
Our Electronic Tear Tester is widely used in industries such as packaging, manufacturing, textiles, and research. Packaging companies test plastic films and paper sheets to ensure their durability, while textile and non-woven fabric industries evaluate the tear strength of fabrics for quality assurance. It is also used in material research labs to test new materials for strength and resistance.
Labtron’s Electronic Tear Tester stands out due to its automated pendulum release control, built-in calibration programs, and digital touchscreen display for user-friendly operation. It also features a micro-printer for instant test result documentation, minimizing manual work. The pendulum axis friction compensation device further enhances accuracy by reducing external influences on measurements.
Yes, our Electronic Tear Tester allows user calibration with its built-in calibration programs and included heavy weights, ensuring consistent and accurate test results over time. It features an automated calibration function that guides the user through the process, eliminating the need for external calibration services.