ASTM D882 - Tensile Testing of Thin Plastic Film
How to Perform a Tensile Test on Thin Plastic Film to ASTM D882
Thin plastic films and sheeting are a popular choice for packaging and can be found protecting many everyday items from leftover food to consumer goods. It is critical that plastics manufacturers and packaging companies obtain an accurate mechanical profile of the plastic films they are producing to ensure that they meet the required expectations. ASTM D882 is a common testing standard that is used to determine the tensile properties of thin plastic films and is commonly used for in-line quality control purposes. This guide is designed to introduce you to the basic elements of an ASTM D882 tensile test and will provide an overview of the equipment, software, and samples needed. However, anyone planning to conduct ASTM D882 testing should not consider this guide an adequate substitute for reading and following the full standard.