EN ISO 13937-1 is the ballistic-pendulum (Elmendorf) method for the tear force of fabrics. To match this to your program, talk with our team.
What EN ISO 13937-1 Covers
It measures the force to propagate a tear across a woven fabric using a pendulum, a fast index of fabric tear strength.
How the Test Is Run
A notched fabric specimen is torn by a falling pendulum, and the energy lost gives the tear force.
Why It Matters
Tear strength governs fabric durability in use; a calibrated ballistic-pendulum tester and controlled conditioning are used.
Reading the Designation
Cited as EN ISO 13937-1 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 13937-2 uses a trouser (single-tear) method and ASTM D1424 is the ASTM pendulum method.
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Setting up fabric tear testing to EN ISO 13937-1? Request a quote and our team will help you build a system matched to your fabric type and specimen size.
TensileMill CNC products for EN ISO 13937-1
Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with EN ISO 13937-1:
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
Configure your EN ISO 13937-1 setup with TensileMill CNC
TensileMill CNC helps labs run EN ISO 13937-1 with repeatable, audit-ready results. Our range includes universal testing machines with tear, peel, and puncture fixtures. Share your material mix and throughput, and we will recommend a setup that fits EN ISO 13937-1.