GB/T 3917.1 — Fabric Tear Force (Elmendorf / Ballistic Pendulum) Test

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GB/T 3917.1 is the Chinese national method for fabric tear force using a ballistic pendulum. To match this to your program, talk with our team.

What GB/T 3917.1 Covers

It measures the force to propagate a tear across a woven fabric with a pendulum, the GB/T ballistic-pendulum tear method.

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; a calibrated pendulum tester and controlled conditioning are used.

Reading the Designation

Cited as GB/T 3917.1 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

EN ISO 13937-1 and ASTM D1424 are equivalent fabric pendulum methods.

Request a Quote

Setting up fabric tear testing to GB/T 3917.1? Request a quote and our team will help you build a system matched to your fabric type and specimen size.


TensileMill CNC products for GB/T 3917.1

Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with GB/T 3917.1:


Equip your lab for GB/T 3917.1 with TensileMill CNC

From specimen preparation to the test itself, TensileMill CNC supports the full GB/T 3917.1 testing chain. 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 GB/T 3917.1.