ASTM D828 — Tensile Properties of Paper and Paperboard (CRE Method)

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ASTM D828 is the test method for the tensile properties of paper and paperboard using a constant rate of elongation. To match this to your program, talk with our team.

What ASTM D828 Covers

It determines tensile strength and elongation of paper and paperboard, the ASTM basis for paper tensile characterization.

How the Test Is Run

A conditioned strip is gripped and pulled at a controlled elongation rate while force and elongation are recorded, and tensile strength and stretch are calculated.

Why It Matters

Tensile strength underpins paper runnability and end-use performance; low-slip line grips and controlled conditioning are essential.

Reading the Designation

Cited as ASTM D828 with its edition year. Confirm the edition and specimen or conditioning requirements before finalizing setup. To configure a paper testing setup, request a quote.

Related Standards

ISO 1924-2 is the ISO paper tensile method and TAPPI T 494 is the TAPPI equivalent.

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Setting up paper tensile testing to ASTM D828? Request a quote and our team will help you build a system matched to your grammage and specimen width.


TensileMill CNC products for ASTM D828

Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with ASTM D828:


Set up ASTM D828 testing with TensileMill CNC

From specimen preparation to the test itself, TensileMill CNC supports the full ASTM D828 testing chain. Our range includes universal testing machines with paper and board grips and compression fixtures. Share your material mix and throughput, and we will recommend a setup that fits ASTM D828.