tear strength

[′ter ‚streŋkth]

(mechanics)

The force needed to initiate or to continue tearing a sheet or fabric.

tear strength

A material’s resistance against being pulled apart.

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Tear strength without post-cure is said to be equivalent to that of a post-cured high-strength standard LSR.

No-Post-Cure LSR for Baby Care, Medical, and Food Contact

The product is said to feature excellent tear strength after curing, allowing manufacturers of medical devices to dispense with thermal post-treatment in many cases.

Liquid silicone rubber eliminates post-curing

The tear strength was measured by using D1424-07 standard test methods.

Application of Eco-friendly Antimicrobial Finish Butea monosperma Leaves on Fabric Properties of Polyester and Cotton/Polyester

Data on tensile and tear strength were submitted to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey's test with Statigrafics Program at a significance level of p [less than or equal to] 0.

Evaluation of the mechanical properties of acetic-cure silicone with the addition of magnesium silicate/Avaliacao das propriedades mecanicas de silicone de cura acetica, com a adicao de silicato de magnesio

Officials note that the material has a high tensile strength and a high tear strength.

Wacker launches new silicone adhesives

This, in turn, can have an effect on the abrasion and tear strength of the treated fabric.

Clariant expands capacity due to C6 chemistry Nuva(r) N approval by the textile industry

The refastenable seams have a shear separation strength that is less than a tensile or tear strength of the outer cover and/or side panels.

Disposable Absorbent Pant Having Refastenable Seams

The key production issue stemmed from the fact that the product was a thin wall section membrane material which needed higher tear strength as the de-molding process generated high levels of scrap due to tearing.

Earplug scrap/tear issue silicone solution

Akron, Ohio, USA), features low-end durometer (5-20 Shore A) and thus high tear strength and viscosity.

Liquid injection molding silicones

The papers produced were then calendered at two line-loads using a soft-nip laboratory calender and tested with respect to air permeability, water vapor transmission rate, grease resistance, tear strength, and tensile strength.

Summaries of August 2005 peer-reviewed papers

It features good dielectric properties and tear strength with a dissipation factor of 0.

Films based on high performance resin

The filter's pleat pack is framed in high wet strength beverage board for greater tear strength in high moisture conditions.