What Do You Need To Perform A Tensile Strength Test on Paper?

When it comes to testing the tensile strength of a paper, manufacturers trust the tensile strength testing machine by UEC. The machine also determines the elongation, percentage of elongation, and breaking length of paper, board, and tissue. Let’s discuss this instrument a bit later and first comprehend the tensile test. So, let’s go.

What is a tensile test?

A tensile test determines the tensile strength of the paper or other material. It is important for the manufacturers to know the tensile strength of paper as it tells about the strength and durability of the paper in different conditions. It also tells how the paper will react in varied manufacturing processes.

The test takes seconds to complete, during which it graphically displays the tensile strength, stretch or elongation, and all that we mentioned above. During this mechanical test, the testing unit applies a specific load on the specimen to determine the max load that can rupture it.

What are the important factors that need consideration during the tensile test? 

• At the time using a tensile strength testing machine, ensure that the placement of the specimen is correct. In case of improper placement of the sample, the machine cannot display inaccurate results. For this, make sure that sample clamping jaws are aptly serrated so that no slippage happens. 
• Discontinue the test if and when the specimen breaks due to an unknown reason, or a reason, other than the obvious tensile test process. 
• Evaluate the specimen thickness based on the technical specifications of the tensile tester.  
• Also, ensure that the specimen is cut using a high-performance sample cutter. Similar to the tearing strength tester, the specimen in the tensile tester is prepared in the same way.
• Ensure that the machine is sourced from a reliable manufacturer. Plus, it must be completely functional from the load application to the display of results on the screen, to obtain efficacy and accuracy in results. 

What are the features of the UEC Tensile Strength Tester?

• The tensile tester is designed to offer quick and efficient determination of tensile strength and other factors. 
• It comes with a standard load cell. Manufacturers can opt for different load cell capacities, i.e., 50/100 kg f. 
• The sample clamping jaws are 15 mm in size. Manufacturers can opt for 25-50 mm jaws too. 
• Manufacturers can get a sample cutter to cut the specimen in the correct size for accurate results. 
• It has a high testing range and also comes with a thermal printer to print the test data.
• The instrument is anti-corrosion, and hence, works for long spans. 

To know more about the tensile tester for paper, visit the official website of UEC. you can opt for demonstrations and also share inquiries as per your requirements.