James H. Heal & Co. Ltd. recently  launched Elmatear2,  which is designed as a technologically superior instrument for testing the Tear Strength of light weight and heavy bottom weight textiles.

Elmatear2 855 conforms to the all of worlds test standards for ‘Elmendorf-style’ test methods including those of Europe, USA and all of the worlds Retailers. It is also conforms to common standards used by the non-woven, packaging, paper and plastics industries.

The instrument has a range of up to 64N by selecting one of the 4 easily changed Pendulum Weights. The optional E Pendulum provides increased tearing capacity up to a maximum of 128 Newtons, (13.05Kg).

Controlled by it’s easy to use LCD graphics touch-screen Elmatear2 855 is designed to minimize the possibilities for operator error. Unlike most other ballistic Tear Testers Elmatear2 has automatic pendulum weight detection and automatic zeroing. A sensor confirms that the initial cut has been made in the specimen and, on completion of a test the pendulum swing is stopped automatically.

The instrument is sold complete with individual checkweights that can be used to verify performance accuracy. The built-in USB connection and optional datalogger software, allows saving filing and exporting of test results and the printing of test reports.

Using their wealth of technical expertise and knowledge, the James H. Heal team have built a robust and durable instrument that is made from high-grade materials and is designed to give easy and accurate operation in the most demanding of environments. To ensure that testing can commence upon receipt of the instrument, a wide range of electrical connections and cables together with specimen templates and blade setting tool are included.