ASTM D624 Tear Strength Testing (Rubber & TPE)

← Back to all standards

ASTM D624 is the test method for the tear strength of conventional vulcanized rubber and thermoplastic elastomers. To match this to your program, talk with our team.

What ASTM D624 Covers

It measures the force to tear rubber using specimen shapes such as the trouser, crescent, and angle (nick) specimens, characterizing tear resistance.

How the Test Is Run

A rubber tear specimen is pulled in a tensile machine at a controlled rate until it tears, and the tear strength is calculated from the peak force and thickness.

Why It Matters

Tear strength governs rubber durability against cutting and tearing; grips and a tensile frame suited to elastomers are used.

Reading the Designation

Cited as ASTM D624 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

ISO 34-1 is the ISO rubber tear method.

Request a Quote

Setting up rubber tear testing to ASTM D624? Request a quote and our team will help you build a system matched to your compound type and specimen shape.


TensileMill CNC products for ASTM D624

Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with ASTM D624:


Set up ASTM D624 testing with TensileMill CNC

TensileMill CNC designs and builds the systems labs use for standards-based mechanical testing. Depending on your specimens, that can include 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.