ISO 527-3 — Tensile properties of plastic films and sheets (test conditions)

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ISO 527-3 specifies the test conditions for determining the tensile properties of plastic films and sheets. To match this to your program, talk with our team.

What ISO 527-3 Covers

It applies the general ISO 527-1 principles to thin films and sheets, addressing the gripping and strain-measurement challenges that arise with thin, flexible material.

How the Test Is Run

A strip or dumbbell of film is gripped and pulled at a defined speed, with careful alignment and low grip pressure to avoid tearing, and tensile properties are determined.

Why It Matters

Film and sheet grades are qualified against ISO 527-3; clean edges and gentle gripping keep failures in the gauge length.

Reading the Designation

Cited as ISO 527-3 with its edition year. Confirm the edition and specimen requirements before finalizing setup. To configure a plastics testing setup, request a quote.

Related Standards

ISO 527-1 gives the general principles and ASTM D882 is the ASTM thin-film tensile method.

Request a Quote

Setting up tensile testing of plastic film to ISO 527-3? Request a quote and our team will help you build a system matched to your film thickness and grip requirements.


TensileMill CNC products for ISO 527-3

Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with ISO 527-3:


Bring ISO 527-3 testing in-house with TensileMill CNC

Adding capacity or replacing older equipment? TensileMill CNC can support your ISO 527-3 program. Our range includes universal testing machines, film and dumbbell grips, and specimen preparation for plastics. Let us know your application and our engineers will help you build a compliant ISO 527-3 setup.