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ISO 527-3 Type 2 Cutting Die – Parallel Strip
Parallel Strip · Tensile specimen — built to ISO 527-3. Hardened steel or economical ribbon steel.
Brand: Universal Grip | Model: UGC-CDH-ISO5273-T2 / UGC-CDR-ISO5273-T2 | ● Made to order
Cuts the ISO 527-3 Type 2 parallel Strip profile: 150 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)
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Precision cutting die for ISO 527-3 Type 2 parallel Strip specimens
This Universal Grip die cuts the parallel Strip (tensile specimen) defined in ISO 527-3: Plastics — Determination of tensile properties — Part 3: Test conditions for films and sheets. ISO 527-3 sets tensile test conditions for plastic films and sheets less than 1 mm thick. The Type 2 parallel-sided strip is the preferred specimen for most films.
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 527-3 Type 2 profile.
ISO 527-3 Type 2 specimen dimensions
The die is cut to the nominal profile in ISO 527-3: overall length (min) 150 mm, width 10 to 25 mm (15 mm preferred), gauge length 50.0 ± 0.5 mm, initial grip separation 100 ± 5 mm and thickness < 1 mm. Always check your current edition of the standard for tolerances and the test procedure.
Type 2 compared with other ISO 527-3 dies
Type 1B: 10.0 × 60.0 mm narrow section, 150 mm overall length
Type 2: 150 mm overall length (this die)
Type 2 sits mid-range among the 4 ISO 527-3 profiles we make.
Where it is used
Typical uses for ISO 527-3 Type 2 specimens include packaging films, agricultural & construction film, laminates & labels and thin plastic sheet.
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 527-3 Type 2 Cutting Die Specifications
STANDARD
ISO 527-3 Type 2
SPECIMEN
Parallel Strip
SPECIMEN TYPE
Tensile specimen
OVERALL LENGTH (MIN)
150 mm
WIDTH
10 to 25 mm (15 mm preferred)
GAUGE LENGTH
50.0 ± 0.5 mm
INITIAL GRIP SEPARATION
100 ± 5 mm
THICKNESS
< 1 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
UGC-CDH-ISO5273-T2 (hardened) · UGC-CDR-ISO5273-T2 (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-ISO5273-T2)
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-ISO5273-T2)
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 527-3 Type 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
Compatible Grips & Fixtures
Arbor press — Benchtop press for cutting parallel Strip specimens with this die
Sample die press — Specimen-preparation presses and tools
Pneumatic grips — Even clamping for thin film and sheet without tearing at the jaws
Roller grips — Self-tightening grips for film and flexible sheet
Die sharpening tool — Restore the cutting edge of a hardened steel die
Marking tool — Repeatable 50.0 mm gauge marks for video extensometers
Plastics testing — Grips and fixtures for plastic film, sheet and molded parts
“Customer quote”
Related Equipment
ISO 527-3 Type 1B Cutting Die
Dumbbell · 10.0 × 60.0 mm narrow section
ISO 527-3 Type 4 Cutting Die
Dumbbell · 25.4 mm wide narrow section
ISO 527-3 Type 5 Cutting Die
Dumbbell · 6.0 × 33 mm narrow section
JIS K7127 Fig. 3 Cutting Die
Film Tensile Dumbbell Type 1B · 10.0 × 60.0 mm narrow section
ISO 527-3 Type 2 Cutting Die FAQ
What is the ISO 527-3 test used for?
ISO 527-3 sets tensile test conditions for plastic films and sheets less than 1 mm thick. The Type 2 parallel-sided strip is the preferred specimen for most films.
What are the ISO 527-3 Type 2 specimen dimensions?
The die cuts the nominal ISO 527-3 profile: overall length (min) 150 mm, width 10 to 25 mm (15 mm preferred), gauge length 50.0 ± 0.5 mm, initial grip separation 100 ± 5 mm and thickness < 1 mm. These values come from the standard; check your current edition for tolerances.
Hardened steel or ribbon steel: which ISO 527-3 Type 2 die should I choose?
For thin film and sheeting, the ribbon steel die cuts cleanly at low cost. Choose hardened steel for stiffer or filled sheet, laminates, or high volumes, since its machined edge stays sharp longer and can be re-sharpened.
Which press do I need for the ISO 527-3 Type 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.
How do I grip and measure ISO 527-3 Type 2 specimens?
Hold the wide ends in pneumatic grips or roller grips so the specimen is loaded straight along its axis. The gauge length is 50.0 ± 0.5 mm; our marking tool applies repeatable gauge marks for video extensometers.
Which other ISO 527-3 dies do you make?
We also make cutting dies for Type 1B, Type 4 and Type 5, each in hardened and ribbon steel.
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 527-3 Type 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.