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N/mm (Newton per millimeter of thickness) Scope and Testing Methodology

A force-distance diagram is recorded. Because the tear often moves in "jumps," the resulting curve is often saw-toothed, and the median or peak force is used for calculation. Status and Modern Replacements DIN 53507:1983-03 TESTING RUBBER AND ELASTOMERS

The "trouser" name comes from the shape of the test piece: a narrow rectangular strip with a longitudinal cut at one end, resembling a pair of trousers.

The specimen is placed in a tensile testing machine (conforming to DIN 51 221). The "legs" of the trouser are pulled in opposite directions.

The standard, officially titled Testing of Rubber and Elastomers; Determination of the Tear Strength of Elastomers; Trouser Test Piece , provides a methodology for assessing . Unlike standard tensile strength tests that measure the force needed to break a whole sample, DIN 53507 focuses on the force required to propagate an existing nick. Standard Designation: DIN 53507

Vulcanized rubber and thermoplastic elastomers Methodology: Trouser test (Method A)