Tensile test aluminium films

DIN EN 546-2 determination of tensile strength RM, max. load Fmax, elongation at break A100 oder A50 (accredited test method)

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The tensile test according to DIN EN 546-2 determines the mechanical strength of aluminium foils. A strip-shaped specimen is clamped into a testing machine and pulled apart at a constant speed until it breaks, while the force and the elongation of the material are continuously measured.

The resulting values for tensile strength and elongation at break indicate how much force the foil can withstand and how much it stretches before tearing. These parameters are essential for packaging developers to ensure that the material can withstand mechanical stresses during the packaging process and subsequent transport.

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Test Method Group: Mechanical properties

Norms:

DIN EN 546-2 (2007-03) Aluminium and aluminium alloys – Foil – Part 2: Mechanical properties

Required Sample Amount: Approx. 0,1 - 0,2 m² or 2 DIN A 4 sheets, minimum sample width resp. length 150 mm, optimum: small reel or hand roll without folds and kinks

Standard Tests

tensile test alumiuim foils A 100 (initial gauge 100 mm)

Specific Norm: DIN EN 546-2

Tensile test of aluminum foils with a initial gauge (gauge length) of 100 mm with a crosshead speed of 10 mm / min (10% / min).

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tensile test alumiuim foils A 50 (initial gauge 50 mm)

Specific Norm: DIN EN 546-2

Tensile test of aluminum foils with a initial gauge (gauge length) of 50 mm with a crosshead speed of 5 mm / min (10% / min).

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