ISO 37 – Determining the Tensile Properties of Vulcanized or Thermoplastic Rubber

ISO 37  specifies a method for the determination of the tensile stress-strain properties of vulcanized and thermoplastic rubbers.

The properties which can be determined are tensile strength, elongation at break, stress at a given elongation, elongation at a given stress, stress at yield and elongation at yield.

The measurement of stress and strain at yield applies only to some thermoplastic rubbers and certain other compounds.

This ISO standard is also a very common standard used by the energy and automotive sectors, particularly tire manufacturers

ISO 37 tests are performed on a universal testing machine. System capacity will depend on the strength of the elastomer, however, most tests to this standard will fall

in the 1 kN and 5 kN capacity range, making this application perfect for a single column test frame

*** Before conducting this ISO standard, it is important to read the entire specification. Standards can be obtained from appropriate standard authorities.