ASTM D 1922 – Standard Test Method for Propagation Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by Pendulum Method – Testing Equipment
5 Apparatus5.1 Pendulum Impulse-Type Testing Apparatus, 5 consisting of the following:5.1.1 Stationary Clamp.5.1.2 Movable Clamp, carried on a pendulum, preferably formed by a sector of a wheel or circle, free to swing on a ball bearing or other substantially frictionless bearing. 5.1.3 Stop Catch, for holding the pendulum in a raised position and for releasing…