ASTM D624-00e1
Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers

Standard No.

ASTM D624-00e1

Release Date

2000

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D624-00(2007)

Latest

ASTM D624-00(2020)

Scope

Vulcanized rubber and thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) often fail in service due to the generation and propagation of a special type of rupture called a tear. This test method measures the resistance to tearing action.

Tear strength may be influenced to a large degree by stress-induced anisotropy (mechanical fibering), stress distribution, strain rate, and test piece size. The results obtained in a tear strength test can only be regarded as a measure under the conditions of that particular test and may not have any direct relation to service performance. The significance of tear testing must be determined on an individual application or product performance basis.

1.1 This test method describes procedures for measuring a property of conventional vulcanized thermoset rubber and thermoplastic elastomers called tear strength.

1.2 The values stated in S1 units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D624-00e1 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1349 Standard Practice for Rubber-Standard Temperatures for Testing
• ASTM D3182 Standard Practice for Rubber-Materials, Equipment, and Procedures for Mixing Standard Compounds and Preparing Standard Vulcanized Sheets
• ASTM D3183 Standard Practice for Rubber-Preparation of Pieces for Test Purposes from Products
• ASTM D3767 Standard Practice for Rubber-Measurement of Dimensions
• ASTM D412 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers8212;Tension
• ASTM D4483 Standard Practice for Determining Precision for Test Method Standards in the Rubber and Carbon Black Industries

ASTM D624-00e1 history

• 2020 ASTM D624-00(2020) Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
• 2000 ASTM D624-00(2012) Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
• 2000 ASTM D624-00(2007) Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
• 2000 ASTM D624-00e1 Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
• 2000 ASTM D624-00 Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers