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ISO 13934-1 Cutting Die – Fabric Strip
Fabric Strip · Tensile specimen — built to ISO 13934-1. Hardened steel or economical ribbon steel.
Brand: Universal Grip | Model: UGC-CDH-ISO139341-S / UGC-CDR-ISO139341-S | ● Made to order
Cuts the ISO 13934-1 fabric Strip profile: width 50 ± 0.5 mm (excluding fringe), gauge length 200 ± 1 mm
Two styles: hardened steel for 0–5 mm, ribbon steel for 0–3 mm
Integral ejector (hardened) or foam pad (ribbon) pushes each specimen free
Fits manual, pneumatic and hydraulic sample-cutting presses
Free test cuts on your material before you order
Custom profiles, multi-cavity dies and nick/notch features on request
Downloads: Ribbon Steel Die Data Sheet (PDF)
Standards: ISO 13934-1 · ASTM D5035
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Precision cutting die for ISO 13934-1 fabric Strip specimens
This Universal Grip die cuts the fabric Strip (tensile specimen) defined in ISO 13934-1: Textiles — Tensile properties of fabrics — Part 1: Determination of maximum force and elongation at maximum force using the strip method. ISO 13934-1 determines maximum force and elongation at maximum force of woven fabrics with a full-width strip gripped across its width. The specimen is ravelled to an exact 50 mm width and tested in warp and weft directions.
We make it in two styles so the die suits the material you cut. The one-piece hardened steel die is machined from a single piece of steel and holds its edge on rigid & semi-rigid plastics, filled compounds, rubber, sheet & film from 0 to 5 mm thick. The ribbon steel (steel-rule) die uses a precision-bent hardened rule in a laser-cut plywood base with a foam ejection pad, an economical choice for rubber, elastomers, TPE, foams, soft plastics & films up to 3 mm. Both cut the same ISO 13934-1 profile.
ISO 13934-1 specimen dimensions
The die is cut to the nominal profile in ISO 13934-1: width 50 ± 0.5 mm (excluding fringe), gauge length 200 ± 1 mm, gauge length (elongation > 75 %) 100 ± 1 mm, cut length (cutter) 260 mm and test speed 100 mm/min (50 mm/min at 100 mm gauge). Always check your current edition of the standard for tolerances and the test procedure.
Where it is used
Typical uses for ISO 13934-1 specimens include woven apparel fabrics, technical & industrial textiles, coated fabrics and upholstery textiles.
Cutting specimens with the die
Most labs run it on a manual arbor press, but it also fits pneumatic and hydraulic sample-cutting presses, and with an adapter it can cut specimens directly on a universal testing machine. Tell us your press make and model and we will match the mounting. Send us a sample of your material and we will make test cuts free of charge, so you can confirm the edge quality before you order. Hardened dies can be re-sharpened with our die sharpening tool.
ISO 13934-1 Cutting Die Specifications
STANDARD
ISO 13934-1
SPECIMEN
Fabric Strip
SPECIMEN TYPE
Tensile specimen
WIDTH
50 ± 0.5 mm (excluding fringe)
GAUGE LENGTH
200 ± 1 mm
GAUGE LENGTH (ELONGATION > 75 %)
100 ± 1 mm
CUT LENGTH (CUTTER)
260 mm
TEST SPEED
100 mm/min (50 mm/min at 100 mm gauge)
HARDENED STEEL DIE
One-piece machined steel, 0–5 mm material, integral ejector plate
RIBBON STEEL DIE
Steel rule in plywood base, 0–3 mm material, foam ejection pad
PRESS COMPATIBILITY
Manual, pneumatic & hydraulic sample-cutting presses
PART NUMBERS
UGC-CDH-ISO139341-S (hardened) · UGC-CDR-ISO139341-S (ribbon)
Models & Options
Hardened Steel Cutting Die — One-piece machined, hardened and precision-finished; rigid & semi-rigid plastics, filled compounds, rubber, sheet & film; 0–5 mm; integral ejector plate; re-sharpenable (UGC-CDH-ISO139341-S)
Ribbon Steel Cutting Die — Precision-bent hardened steel rule in a laser-cut plywood base with closed-cell foam ejection pad; rubber, elastomers, TPE, foams, soft plastics & films; 0–3 mm; economical, fast turnaround (UGC-CDR-ISO139341-S)
Press mounting — Matched to your press make and model, or an adapter for your universal testing machine (Specify at order)
Custom features — Custom profiles, multi-cavity dies and nick/notch features on request (Custom)
What's Included
ISO 13934-1 cutting die in your chosen style (hardened or ribbon steel)
Specimen ejection: integral ejector plate (hardened) or foam ejection pad (ribbon)
Mounting to suit your press — tell us the make and model
Data sheet with the nominal profile dimensions
Supported Test Standards
ISO 13934-1 — Textiles — Tensile properties of fabrics — Part 1: Determination of maximum force and elongation at maximum force using the strip method
ASTM D5035 — Related standard: breaking force and elongation of fabrics, strip method
Compatible Grips & Fixtures
Arbor press — Benchtop press for cutting fabric Strip specimens with this die
Sample die press — Specimen-preparation presses and tools
Pneumatic grips — Wide-face pneumatic grips for fabric strips
Die sharpening tool — Restore the cutting edge of a hardened steel die
Marking tool — Repeatable 200 mm gauge marks for video extensometers
Textile testing — Grips and fixtures for fabric strength and tear tests
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ISO 13934-1 Cutting Die FAQ
What is the ISO 13934-1 test used for?
ISO 13934-1 determines maximum force and elongation at maximum force of woven fabrics with a full-width strip gripped across its width. The specimen is ravelled to an exact 50 mm width and tested in warp and weft directions.
What are the ISO 13934-1 specimen dimensions?
The die cuts the nominal ISO 13934-1 profile: width 50 ± 0.5 mm (excluding fringe), gauge length 200 ± 1 mm, gauge length (elongation > 75 %) 100 ± 1 mm, cut length (cutter) 260 mm and test speed 100 mm/min (50 mm/min at 100 mm gauge). These values come from the standard; check your current edition for tolerances.
Hardened steel or ribbon steel: which ISO 13934-1 die should I choose?
For woven and coated fabrics, the ribbon steel die is usually the economical choice; choose hardened steel for coated, technical or high-volume work.
Which press do I need for the ISO 13934-1 die?
The die fits manual, pneumatic and hydraulic sample-cutting presses. On our arbor press it mounts with a lateral screw, and an adapter lets it run on a universal testing machine. Tell us your press make and model and we will match the mounting.
How do I grip and measure ISO 13934-1 specimens?
Hold the wide ends in pneumatic grips so the specimen is loaded straight along its axis. The gauge length is 200 ± 1 mm; our marking tool applies repeatable gauge marks for video extensometers.
Can you make test cuts on my material?
Yes. Send us a sample of your sheet and we will make test cuts free of charge, so you can see the edge quality and confirm the right die style before you order.
Can you make a custom or multi-cavity ISO 13934-1 die?
Yes. We make custom profiles, multi-cavity dies and nick or notch features on request. Send the drawing or standard, your material and thickness, and your press model.