Puncture/Burst Fixtures

Puncture fixtures are used to test the ability of a materials resistance to puncture in quality testing of paper tissue, packaging, plastic films, textiles, nonwovens, and geotextiles and membranes. Thwing-Albert designs and manufactures testing equipment to measure puncture resistance when fit with the proper fixtures. We offer various clamping plates and probe options to meet industry specific tests for puncture resistance that are important for quality.

Puncture Fixture for ASTM F1306

Theย Puncture Fixture for ASTM F1306ย is a pneumatic fixture used to measure the puncture resistance of flexible materials such as film, laminates and packaging material. The sample clamp holds the sample, and the probe passes through the circular opening in the top plate to penetrate the sample.

Apple Probe Fixture

Thwing-Albert has several fixtures for testing food texture, including theย Apple Probe Fixture. This special application fixture is designed to test the puncture resistance of apples. The Apple Probe Fixture is valuable for the food packaging industry.

Pneumatic Film Puncture Fixture

Ourย Film Puncture Fixtureย is essential for burst and puncture testing of flexible materials. The pneumatic clamping system secures the sample, and the probe penetrates the sample through a circular opening in the top plate. Technicians can order this fixture with a specific probe diameter, sample holder height and circular opening diameter to comply with published test methods and custom applications.

Puncture Fixture for ASTM D4833

Theย Puncture Fixture for ASTM D4833ย is a universal puncture fixture that measures the index puncture resistance of geomembranes, geotextiles and similar samples. ย It complies with ISO 12236 and ASTM D4833.

Puncture Fixture for ASTM D6241 and ISO 12236

Ourย Puncture Fixture for ASTM D6241 and ISO 12236ย measures the static puncture strength of geotextiles and similar materials. The mechanical clamp holds the sample, and the 50-millimeter (mm) probe penetrates the sample through a circular opening.ย 

TAS174 Puncture Fixture

Theย TAS174 Puncture Fixtureย determines the protrusion puncture resistance of stretch wrap film samples using a Teflon coated probe and a maximum load of 5 kilonewtons (kN). It’s manufactured from nickel-plated steel. It is used to tests samples according to the ASTM D5748 quality standard.

Tissue Burst Fixture

Theย Tissue Burst Fixtureย can be used to complete both wet and dry mechanical burst testing for tissue paper and toweling sample types. This burst test fixture complies with TAPPI T-570-00, ISO 12625-9:2004 and 12625-11, and ASTM D6548.

Puncture Fixture for ASTM D751

Ourย Puncture Fixture for ASTM D751ย features a screwdriver shaped probe for this puncture test standard. A flat-tip screwdriver probe penetrates the sample with 200 N of force as it’s held by the mechanical clamping accessory. This fixture is compatible with rubber-coated fabrics, including rainwear and tarpaulins.

Contact Thwing-Albert for Fixtures for Puncture Tests

Thwing-Albert has the puncture and burst test fixtures technicians in academia, research laboratories and quality control departments need to understand the properties of materials. We have more than 125 years of experience in instrumentation for puncture, burst and more.ย Contact our team onlineย for a quote or more information.