The Elmendorf Tear Tester uses the Elmendorf principle to determine the internal tearing resistance of paper and board. The instrument, with choice of pendulum weight, is calibrated at the factory and includes a traceable check weight to verify calibration.
Paper, board
TAPPI T 414, EN 21974, DIN 53128, SCAN P11
| Pendulum type | Range mN | gf |
| 1/4A (E) | 0–2000 | 0–200 |
| 1/4A (E) | 0–2000 | 0–200 |
| 1/4A (E) | 0–2000 | 0–200 |
| 1/2A (F) | 0–4000 | 0–400 |
| A | 0–8000 | 0–800 |
| B | 0–16000 | 0–1600 |
| C | 0–32000 | 0–3200 |
| Depth: | 185 mm (7.3 in.) | ||
| Height: | 485 mm (19 in.) | ||
| Width: | 380 mm (15 in.) | ||
| Weight | 20 kg (44 lb) |
| Air: | (instrument quality) 600 kPa (for pneumatic option) |
Catalog Number 83-14
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