Tensile testing can be used to evaluate:
- Tensile strength and yield strength
- Percentage elongation
- Elastic modulus
- Tensile energy absorption
For plastic films, properties can be measured separately in the machine and transverse (cross) directions, helping characterise directional differences in material performance.
Testing can also be performed across a temperature range of -50°C to +150°C to evaluate tensile behaviour under different environmental conditions.
Tensile testing of plastic film to evaluate mechanical properties.
Standards and accreditation
Smithers is UKAS ISO 17025 accredited for tensile testing to:
- BS 2782-3 Methods 326A–326C for tensile strength and elongation
- BS 2782-3 Method 320A for tensile strength, elongation and elastic modulus.
Testing is also available in accordance with ISO 527 and ASTM D882.
Talk to our experts about your plastic film or sheeting and the tensile properties or performance you need to evaluate.
