The peel strength of touch and close fasteners may be determined using the test method specified in EN 12242. This test method is suitable for the testing of mated component tapes of a touch and close fastener that are separated at a constant rate in a peeling action from an open edge of a prepared closure. This is carried out such that the separation occurs progressively along the closure in a direction parallel to the length of the tapes forming the closure. This peel test involves a complex stress distribution related to the bending of monofilaments and the individual tapes, as well as, the breaking strength of individual filaments.
Recommended Test Machine
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
Forces up to 5 kN (1,125 lbf)
Low force tabletop systems
Tests at speeds up to 2,500 mm/min (100 in/min)
Best for high travel or high elongation test requirements
