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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Key statement: A method for manufacturing a wet rubber masterbatch that will serve as raw material for vulcanized rubber having excellent tensile strength and tear strength and that will permit wet rubber masterbatch to be molded in a short time.

Method for manufacturing wet rubber masterbatch, wet rubber masterbatch, rubber composition and pneumatic tire

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 fabric properties i.e., comfort related (absorbency, air permeability), mechanical (tensile strength, tear strength) and aesthetic (stiffness, smooth appearance) properties were checked on all treated and untreated fabrics and sustainability of antimicrobial finish to home laundry was checked by five washes interval.

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] 0.05.

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. It reportedly can be stretched up to 400 percent of its original length.

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

The Ultem 5000B has a Tg of 225[degrees]C, offers desirable tear strength, dielectric strength of 5,300 V/mil, and a dielectric constant of 3.3 with a dissipation factor of 0.006.

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.