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ISO 34-1 Fig. 2 Cutting Die – Unnicked Angle Tear Specimen
Unnicked Angle Tear Specimen · Tear specimen — built to ISO 34-1. Hardened steel or economical ribbon steel.
Brand: Universal Grip | Model: / UGC-CDR-ISO341-F2 | ● Made to order
Cuts the ISO 34-1 Fig. 2 unnicked Angle Tear Specimen profile: 100 mm overall length
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 34-1 · ASTM D624
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Precision cutting die for ISO 34-1 Fig. 2 unnicked Angle Tear Specimen specimens
This Universal Grip die cuts the unnicked Angle Tear Specimen (tear specimen) defined in ISO 34-1: Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Determination of tear strength — Part 1: Trouser, angle and crescent test pieces. ISO 34-1 covers tear-strength measurement of rubbers using trouser, angle and crescent test pieces. The unnicked angle piece concentrates stress at a 90° inside corner so the force to initiate and propagate a tear can be measured.
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 34-1 Fig. 2 profile.
ISO 34-1 Fig. 2 specimen dimensions
The die is cut to the nominal profile in ISO 34-1: overall length 100 mm, width 19 mm, angle at tear point 90°, nick None (unnicked) and recommended thickness 2.0 ± 0.2 mm. Always check your current edition of the standard for tolerances and the test procedure.
Where it is used
Typical uses for ISO 34-1 Fig. 2 specimens include O-rings & seals, automotive hoses & belts, tire compounds and molded elastomer parts.
Cutting specimens with the die
Put the die on an arbor press or a pneumatic press, set your sheet on a nylon cutting plate and press through in one stroke; the ejector pushes the specimen out ready to test. No press yet? An adapter lets the die run on your universal testing machine. 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 34-1 Fig. 2 Cutting Die Specifications
STANDARD
ISO 34-1 Fig. 2
SPECIMEN
Unnicked Angle Tear Specimen
SPECIMEN TYPE
Tear specimen
OVERALL LENGTH
100 mm
WIDTH
19 mm
ANGLE AT TEAR POINT
90°
NICK
None (unnicked)
RECOMMENDED THICKNESS
2.0 ± 0.2 mm
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
(hardened) · UGC-CDR-ISO341-F2 (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
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-ISO341-F2)
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 34-1 Fig. 2 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 34-1 — Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Determination of tear strength — Part 1: Trouser, angle and crescent test pieces
ASTM D624 — Related standard: tear strength of rubber, including the Die C angle specimen
Compatible Grips & Fixtures
Arbor press — Benchtop press for cutting unnicked Angle Tear Specimen specimens with this die
Sample die press — Specimen-preparation presses and tools
Pneumatic grips — Constant clamping force for rubber dumbbells and tear specimens
Roller grips — Self-tightening eccentric roller grips for elastomers
Die sharpening tool — Restore the cutting edge of a hardened steel die
Elastomer testing — Grips, fixtures and dies for rubber and TPE testing
“Customer quote”
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ISO 34-1 Fig. 2 Cutting Die FAQ
What is the ISO 34-1 test used for?
ISO 34-1 covers tear-strength measurement of rubbers using trouser, angle and crescent test pieces. The unnicked angle piece concentrates stress at a 90° inside corner so the force to initiate and propagate a tear can be measured.
What are the ISO 34-1 Fig. 2 specimen dimensions?
The die cuts the nominal ISO 34-1 profile: overall length 100 mm, width 19 mm, angle at tear point 90°, nick None (unnicked) and recommended thickness 2.0 ± 0.2 mm. These values come from the standard; check your current edition for tolerances.
Hardened steel or ribbon steel: which ISO 34-1 Fig. 2 die should I choose?
For most rubber and TPE sheet around 2 mm thick, the ribbon steel die is the economical choice. Choose hardened steel for filled or harder compounds, sheet up to 5 mm, or high daily volumes, since it lasts longer and can be re-sharpened.
Which press do I need for the ISO 34-1 Fig. 2 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.
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 34-1 Fig. 2 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.