EN
ZHTest Method: SATRA TM43
Tensile strength and extension at break of leather
December 2021
SCOPE
This test method is intended to determine the tensile properties of leather.
The method is mainly applicable to footwear upper and lining leathers but
could also be used for sole leathers and leathers for other products.
PRINCIPLE
A dumb-bell shaped test specimen is gradually stretched by a tensile testing
machine until it fails. The tensile strength and extension at break of the specimen
are determined. If required, the extension at a predefined tensile stress may also be
determined, see clause 8.1. The tensile stress and extension at grain crack can
also be determined.
REFERENCES
BS 3144: 1968 - Methods of sampling and physical testing of leather: Method 1 - sampling.
BS EN 10002-2: 1992 - Verification of the force measuring system of the tensile testing machine.
HISTORY
First issued March 1988. Revised June 2000, December 2021.
AVAILABILITY
This test method is available to members and non-members.
PRICE (ex. VAT)
This price is for a printed copy of the Test Method.
- Members: £75
- Non-members: £215