ASTM D882 Film Tensile Test

ASTM D882 is a standard test method for determining the tensile properties of thin plastic films with a thickness of less than 1.0 mm (0.04 in) and is of great importance in the film packaging industry, both for quality control and research and development.

Below you will find an overview of ASTM D882 with regard to the use and significance of the standard, test specimens, test procedure and required test equipment, results and key figures. For full information on ASTM D882, it is essential to purchase the standard.

The ISO equivalent, ISO 527-3, is similar to ASTM D882 but cannot be considered technically equivalent, as the ISO allows additional specimen geometries, requires different test speeds and the use of an extensometer or gauge marks on the specimen. According to the ASTM standard, use of an extensometer is optional.

Tensile tests on plastics with a specimen thickness greater than 1.0 mm (0.04 in) are performed in accordance with test method ASTM D638.

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