SCAN P 11 is the SCAN test method for the tearing resistance (tear strength) of paper. To match this to your program, talk with our team.
What SCAN P 11 Covers
It measures the force to propagate a tear through paper with a pendulum, the Scandinavian Elmendorf tear method.
How the Test Is Run
Pre-cut specimens are torn by a falling pendulum, and the energy lost gives the tearing resistance.
Why It Matters
Tear resistance indicates paper toughness and fiber quality; a calibrated Elmendorf tester and controlled conditioning are used.
Reading the Designation
Cited as SCAN P 11 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
TAPPI T 414 and ISO 1974 are equivalent paper tear methods.
Request a Quote
Setting up paper tear testing to SCAN P 11? Request a quote and our team will help you build a system matched to your grammage and specimen count.
TensileMill CNC products for SCAN P11
Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with SCAN P11:
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
Bring SCAN P11 testing in-house with TensileMill CNC
TensileMill CNC helps labs run SCAN P11 with repeatable, audit-ready results. For this work we supply universal testing machines with tear, peel, and puncture fixtures. Request a quote and our team will help you configure a system for SCAN P11.