Testing Machines Inc. (TMI), that manufactures and markets testing instruments for measuring physical and analytical properties of plastics, barrier films, paper, pulp, foil, ink, coatings, nonwoven, and corrugated industries, has launched a new model of TMI Elmendorf Tear tester, 83-76, for providing precision measurements for paper, plastic films, textiles, corrugated, and board materials.

The new model features an improved electronic design and a new large touch screen display. The new unit features a 7-inch touch screen which provides easy input of test parameters and allows the user to quickly select instrument settings based on industry standards, TMI said in a press release.

Changing test parameters and units of measure is easy and allows the Tear Tester to conform to a variety of international testing standards. The unit features a combination of interchangeable augmenting weights and/or pendulums with capacities ranging from 200-6400 grams. Test results and statistics are displayed on one screen for easy review. Results can also be printed and exported to a removable USB drive, computer or sent directly to GraphMaster software for additional analysis and storage. (GK)