Peel Strength Testing
Peel strength, the average force required to separate two bonded materials from one another, is a property applicable to various industries including aerospace, automotive, [...]
To Determine the Peel Strength of Medical Tape, ADMET Recommends eXpert 7601 Adhesive Testing System
Various medical and adhesive manufacturers follow ASTM and ISO testing standards before bringing surgical tape to market. The pressure-sensitive adhesive tape goes through a rigorous [...]
Performing an ASTM D3167 Adhesive Floating Roller Peel Test
The floating roller peel test is one of many types of tests designed to measure the average peel force of an adhesive or other bonding agent. The other common peel tests are the 90 degree, 180 degree, and T-Peel. Although not suitable ...
New Heating and Cooling Chamber Allows Use of Long Travel Extensometer
At ADMET we pride ourselves in our ability to modify our standard systems to meet the specific requirements of every customer. Much of our product line has evolved in some way from a custom application. Today, we are excited to announce that single and...
ASTM D5458 Peel Cling of Stretch Wrap Film How to Guide
Stretch wrap film, commonly made from polyethylene plastic, is a clear packaging film normally used to wrap large or bulk items for transportation or warehousing purposes. ASTM D5458 is a testing standard designed to measure the “cling” bet...
Suture Tensile Strength Testing
Suture tensile testing provides researchers some of the key parameters when determining where the suture can be used and for how long it is intended [...]
ASTM D412 Tensile Strength Properties of Rubber and Elastomers
ASTM D412 (D 412) covers the tensile properties of thermoset rubbers and thermoplastic elastomers. The specification describes two test methods, A and B. Method A is common and can be performed on a universal testing machine (tensile testing machine). ...
Hook and loop fastener strength test on a universal testing machine
Hook and loop (often times referred to by the trade name Velcro) fasteners are commonly tested through both a Peel Strength "T" Method (ASTM D5170) and Shear Strength Dynamic Method (ASTM D5169). Hook and loop fasteners are also used in applicat...
ADMET releases eXpert 7601 for Adhesive and Peel Testing
ADMET is pleased to announce the release of its eXpert 7601 testing machine specifically configured for Adhesive and Peel Testing. This machine has been designed [...]
90 Degree Adhesive Peel Strength Test on a Universal Testing Machine
This video shows a 90 degree adhesive peel strength test on an ADMET eXpert 7601 universal testing machine (tensile testing machine). We fit the eXpert 7601 with our 90 degree peel strength fixture and one vise grip on the top crosshead to h...