General Force Measurement
Tear Strength Testing

Tear strength is the tensile force required to rupture a pre-slit woven fabric sample under controlled conditions. Edge tearing strength of paper is the load required to tear a sample over a V-notch fixture.

A number of industry standards are applicable to tear strength testing including:
- ASTM D-2261
- ASTM D-2262

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