TAPPI T 414 is the test method for the internal tearing resistance of paper using an Elmendorf pendulum. To match this to your program, talk with our team.
What TAPPI T 414 Covers
It measures the average force to tear paper through several plies once a tear is started, an indicator of paper toughness and fiber quality.
How the Test Is Run
A stack of specimens is pre-cut, and a falling pendulum tears through them; the energy lost by the pendulum gives the internal tearing resistance.
Why It Matters
Tearing resistance governs how paper resists propagation of a starting tear; a calibrated Elmendorf tester and controlled conditioning are used.
Reading the Designation
Cited as TAPPI T 414 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
DIN 53128, EN 21974, and ISO 1974 are equivalent paper Elmendorf tear methods.
Request a Quote
Setting up paper tear testing to TAPPI T 414? Request a quote and our team will help you build a system matched to your grammage and specimen count.
TensileMill CNC products for TAPPI T414
Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with TAPPI T414:
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
Set up TAPPI T414 testing with TensileMill CNC
TensileMill CNC builds testing systems used across quality control, research, and production. That typically means universal testing machines with tear, peel, and puncture fixtures. Let us know your application and our engineers will help you build a compliant TAPPI T414 setup.