Comparison of tearing test methods for elastomers on trouser test pieces and determination of tear strength of plastics using a tearing element

Abstract

The process of tearing on trouser test pieces was studied on four types of materials according to GOST 262-93 for elastomers and according to POLYPLASTIC Group standard STO 73011750-009-2012 [3] for testing thermoplastic materials. It has been shown that when tested according to the POLYPLASTIC Group standard on materials of polyethylene group (using a tearing element), it is possible to realize an area of continuous tearing. Data on tear resistance values were obtained on four materials: plasticized PVC, polyethylene of blow molding grades, PU and silicone.