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1. ASTM D412
Rubber Testing Equipment

2. ASTM D412
Tension test for rubber and
elastomers

3. ASTM D412 requires a minimum
crosshead travel of 30 inches

4. What is the longest travel your test equipment
needs?

5. 38 or 48 inches of travel?
220 Series Universal
Test Machine

6. 311 Series Universal
Test Machine
More than 48 inches of travel?

7. Self tightening tensile grips are needed
for ASTM D412

8. Self-Tightening Tension Grips
•Easy to load
•Consistent results

9. Test controllers with software to report results
 Tensile Stress
 Yield Stress
 Yield Point (Strain)
 Tensile Strength
 Per Cent Elongation
 Ultimate Elongation

10. Do your tests need to be performed at elevated
or low temperatures?
Environmental
Chamber

11. A long travel, high-elongation
extensometer is needed for ASTM D412

12. Sample Preparation
TestResources has everything you need
including sample cutting dies

13. Need help configuring a system?
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