Tensile Testing of Finished Textiles
Tensile testing of cargo netting is an important quality control that can ensure the end product meets internal and external standards for durability and performance. Manufacturers also require the ability to test finished products to determine how various combinations of materials and design impact product performance. These types of tests are typically carried out in a research and development setting, and allow manufacturers to determine which configuration best meets their needs for a variety of applications.
When testing a specimen like netting, it is important to make cuts as far away from the joints as possible to eliminate any weakening of the fiber. Depending on the product design and failure mode of the part, either pneumatic side acting grips or fabric loop grips can be used. Cargo netting is typically very elastic, which requires grips that apply constant clamping pressures or fixtures that will interlock with the specimen.
Our 3300 or 5900 electromechanical testing systems with Bluehill® Software are ideal for this type of test.
The challenges of testing to this standard are:
- Specimen gripping
- Instron fabric loop grips are well-suited to gripping atypical textile specimens such as netting while maintaining high throughput
- Instron offers traditional side acting pneumatic grips that offer faces up to 150mm wide, which would be able to properly grip netting
2712 Series Pneumatic Side Action Grips (2712-041, 2712-042, 2712-045, 2712-046)
Instron® 2712-04x Series Pneumatic grips, packed with features to enhance gripping performance, usability, and operator safety.
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3300 Series - Affordable Testing Solutions
Instron 3300 Series Universal Testing Systems for Tensile, Compression, Bend, and other material property tests.
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- 6/19/2017
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5900 Series Premier Testing Systems Brochure
5900 Universal Testing Systems are engineered for precision, built for durability, and offer the flexibility for changing requirements. They are designed with standard and optional features that increase testing efficiency and improve the testing experience for the operator. A wide range of models are available for testing capacities from < 100N up to 600kN.
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Bluehill Universal Brochure
Bluehill Universal Software is built from the ground-up for touch interaction and an intuitive user experience. Discover simpler and smarter testing with features such as pre-loaded test methods, QuickTest in seconds, enhanced data exporting: and Instron Connect – a new feature that provides a direct communication link to Service. Users of previous versions of software such as Bluehill 2 and Bluehill 3 can easily upgrade to the newest version of Bluehill.
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