This test stretches plastic medical catheter tubing until it fractures to measure its maximum elongation and tensile strength. We used our high elongation/low force eXpert 7601 single column testing machine equipped with a pair of bollard grips that are designed to hold tubular and cord type products in tension tests without creating premature breakage caused when using standard vise or wedge grips.
By: Vinny Milano | Published on: October 8, 2014 | Last Updated: January 22, 2026
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