Tensile strength (TEA) of paper and paperboard
This test is used to measure the tensile strength and elongation of paper or board in the machine direction (MD) and the cross direction (CD).
Even small variations in tensile strength can affect the functionality of the product. Paper and board must withstand certain forces during manufacturing, transportation, shipping, and use.
- Suitable sample matrices
- Paper and board
- Minimum sample amount
- Five A4 sheets
- Typical turnaround time
- 2 weeks after receiving the samples
- Quality system
- Accredited testing laboratory
- Device types
- Method expert
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Paper and board
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