TAPPI T 1009 om-10 provides a standardized procedure for measuring the tensile strength and elongation at break of fiberglass mats. The method covers applicable documents, required tensile testing equipment, calibration, specimen preparation, conditioning, testing procedures, calculations, reporting requirements, precision information, and key test conditions for machine and cross-machine directions.
This technical PDF is intended for quality control laboratories, fiberglass mat manufacturers, material suppliers, testing organizations, and engineers evaluating performance during converting or in finished products.
Application Scope: Testing and quality evaluation of fiberglass mats for tensile strength, breaking force, and elongation properties.