T15L: Tearing Resistance - Leather

AWTA TEST CODE

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T15L

OTHER NAMES

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TEST METHODS

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BS 3144.6
SLTC SLP7

IMAGE

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Leather Specimen In Jaws Of Tensile Tester

APPLICATION

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This method is applicable to skins and hides of either light or heavy leathers.

PRINCIPLE

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A rectangular specimen in which a slot of specified dimensions has been cut is mounted between special specimen holders in a tensile testing machine and a tensile load applied. The highest load reached during tearing is recorded as the tearing load.

SAMPLES REQUIRED FOR TESTING

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All pieces selected for test shall be free from obvious defects such as scratches and flay cuts. Total area of the piece should be about 1m².

INTERPRETATION

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The sample of leather will need to meet the specifications layed down by customer. As a guide to performance DEF(AUST) Standards list minimum load for leathers related to their thickness.

e.g.  1.00mm minimum load 47 newtons
   2.00mm minimum load 126 newtons
   3.00mm minimum load 205 newtons

SERVICE TARGET

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7 days.

COST

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See Fee List.