‘Young’s Modulus’ or modulus of elasticity is a measurement of the rate of change of strain as a function of stress. It represents the slope of the straight-line portion of a stress-strain curve. With respect to tensile testing, it may be referred to as Tensile Modulus.  This method of testing

Toughness is the measurement of a material’s resistance to break, fracture or rupture. It is usually measured in units of energy or work. Typical graph showing a toughness test: We provide force measurement instruments and materials testing machines for toughness testing. Request more information to see how we can help you with a toughness testing

One of the most common testing methods, tensile testing, is used to determine the behaviour of a sample while an axial stretching load is applied. These types of tests may be performed under ambient or controlled (heating or cooling) conditions to determine the tensile properties of a material. Tensile 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. Typical graph showing a tear strength test: We provide force measurement instruments and materials testing machines for tear strength testing.

Tear resistance testing can be found in plastic film, paper and textile industries. Tear resistance is the measurement of a sample’s ability to resist tearing. Tear resistance can be impacted considerably by the speed of the test, e.g. test speed used in generate the tear. Tear propagation resistance for the purpose of acceptance testing

This test method is used to determine a sample’s creep properties when subjected to a prolonged tensile or compressive load at a constant temperature. The rate of deformation of a sample to stress at a constant temperature is known as the creep rate. It is the slope created by the

Shear testing is performed to determine the shear strength of a material. It measures the maximum shear stress that may be sustained before a material will rupture. Shear is typically reported as MPa (psi) based on the area of the sheared edge.  Shear testing is commonly used with adhesives and

Rupture testing, synonymous with puncture strength testing, is used to determine the puncture or rupture characteristics of a material. This is generally a compressive test, when a material is compressed by a probe or other type of device until the material ruptures or until an elongation limit is achieved. Rupture

Puncture strength testingPuncture strength tests are used to determine the puncture or rupture characteristics of a material. This is generally a compressive test where a material is compressed by a probe or other type of device until the material ruptures or until an elongation limit is achieved. Puncture testing is

Peel strength is generally used to measure the bond strength of a material, typically an adhesive.  Peel strength is the average load per unit width of bond line required to separate bonded materials where the angle of separation is 180 degrees. Learn more about 180 degree peel testing in the