Thin plastic film is used in a wide variety of applications including plastic bags, plastic containers, electrical covers, and so on. Thin plastic film is derived from a number of polymer materials. The most common of these are polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, nylon, and vinyl. Understanding and characterizing the material properties is done through tensile, tear, and impact testing. Tensile, tear, and impact tests of thin plastic are best performed following ASTM or ISO standard testing procedures to ensure accuracy and repeatability. Thin plastic tensile testing results in information about the stress strain properties of the material. This in important to how the thin plastic will hold up to heavy loads. Tear testing simulates tearing of thin plastic and is used to determine the tear resistance. Impact testing of thin plastic is another material property that is used to characterize thin plastics. There are a number of different impact tests for thin plastics. TestResources is a supplier of tensile, tear, and impact testing machines for thin plastic materials used in films, bags, containers and other products. TestResources machines are highly adaptable for a wide variety of testing applications. Call today to speak directly with a TestResources applications engineer.
Applicable Testing Standards
- ISO 527 - Tensile Test of Plastics Composites
- ASTM D882 Tensile Testing for Thin Plastic Sheeting
- ASTM D3826 Tensile Test Degradation End Point in Degradable Polyethylene and Polypropylene
Recommended Test Machine
Energy capacities from 1 to 50 J (Izod) and 0.5 to 150 J (Charpy)
Convenient tabletop design
150° impact angle
Automatically calculates impact energy from the test
Forces up to 10 kN (2,250 lbf)
Low force tabletop systems
Modular series of five frame options with adjustable test space
Affordable testing option for tension, compression, bend, peel and much more
Force range of 5 kN to 600 kN (1,125 lbf to 135,000 lbf)
Adjustable test space
The most popular choice for static tension and compression tests
These dual column testers are available in both tabletop and floor standing models
Recommended Testing Accessories
Rated to 220 N (50 lbf)
Designed in accordance to ASTM D882
Maximum specimen thickness of 8 mm (0.31 in)
Rated to 220 N (50 lbf)
Maximum specimen thickness of 8 mm (0.31 in)
Wider model allows for specimens thicknesses up to 46 mm (1.8 in)
Cost effective option for low force testing
Rated to 500 N (112 lbf)
Maximum specimen thickness of 6 mm (0.23 in)
Pneumatic design allows for quick specimen setup
Consistant clamping force between tests
Rated to 8 kN (1,800 lbf)
Clamping force up to 16 kN (3,600 lbf)
Maximum specimen thicknesses from 10 mm to 30 mm (0.39 in. to 1.2 in.)
Pneumatic actuation allows for quick and simple specimen setup
Standard temperature range of -155°C to 620°C (-247°F to 1150°F)
Accompanied by a broad set of accessories that are capable of withstanding the heat or cold
PID controlled internal temperature
Mounts directly to the test frame
Standard sample widths of 0.50 in. and 1.00 in.
Other sample widths available upon request
Effective and simple to use
Blade replacement takes mere seconds