APPITA P 400 is the APPITA pulp-and-paper method for the out-of-plane tearing resistance of paper. To match this to your program, talk with our team.
What APPITA P 400 Covers
It measures the force to propagate a tear through paper with an Elmendorf pendulum, the Australasian pulp-and-paper tear method.
How the Test Is Run
Pre-cut specimens are torn by a falling pendulum, and the energy lost gives the tearing resistance.
Why It Matters
Tear resistance indicates paper toughness; a calibrated Elmendorf tester and controlled conditioning are used.
Reading the Designation
Cited as APPITA P 400 with its edition year. Confirm the edition and specimen or fixture requirements before finalizing setup. To configure a testing setup, request a quote.
Related Standards
TAPPI T 414 and ISO 1974 are equivalent paper tear methods.
Request a Quote
Setting up paper tear testing to APPITA P 400? Request a quote and our team will help you build a system matched to your grammage and specimen count.
TensileMill CNC products for APPITA P 400
Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with APPITA P 400:
Electro Mechanical Universal Testing System 5 kN / 50 kN with Precision Load Cell
Electro-Mechanical UTM · 5 kN / 50 kN with Precision Load Cell
Specialized Fixtures and Grips for Tear, Peel, and Puncture Testing
Specialized fixtures for tear, peel and puncture testing
Build your APPITA P 400 workflow with TensileMill CNC
TensileMill CNC builds testing systems used across quality control, research, and production. Our range includes universal testing machines with tear, peel, and puncture fixtures. Tell us your materials, specimen forms, and required test sections, and our team will match the right configuration.