Testing Products for ASTM D5034
APP-D5034The standard Grab Test for woven fabrics to find the breaking point. This configuration focuses on the Newton-Series control architecture to ensure high-fidelity data acquisition. Utilizing a 32-bit digital signal processor, the system provides a superior Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR), which is essential for capturing precise material transitions that lower-resolution systems often miss.
The load frame for this application has been selected to provide the most cost-effective solution capable of meeting the standard’s peak force requirements. While TestResources offers a wide range of frame geometries, this specific selection represents the optimal balance between laboratory CAPEX and technical compliance. Any frame in our catalog meeting the minimum load rating will adhere to the standard; however, this configuration is our primary recommendation for those seeking a reliable, streamlined testing platform without unnecessary complexity.=
The Grab Center: You only clamp the center 1″ of a 4″ wide fabric to simulate real-world snagging.
Use front-loading pneumatic grips to make it easy to align the 1″ center-mark with the jaw edges.
Regulatory & Test Details
| App Id | APP-D5034 |
|---|---|
| App Standard | ASTM D5034 |
| Standard Organization | ASTM |
| Test Type | Tension |
| Material Type | Textiles |
| Specimen Type | 4" x 6" Fabric Rectangle |
| Industry Type | Apparel |
| Min Force Kn | 0.5 |
| Max Force Kn | 5 |
| Max Spd Mm/m | 300 |
| Expert Spd | Standard grab test speed for textiles. |
| Mach Recommend | TestResources 100-1000-6 | Single Column UTM | 4.4 kN 150 mm |
| Pointer App Software | N-ASTM-D5034 |
| Pointer Fixture Family | G-ASTM-D5034 |
| Pointer Strain Family | E-ASTM-D5034 |
Implementation Commentary
The Grab Test is faster and more common for quality control than the Strip Test (D5035).
Common Pitfalls
Over-tightening the grips and severing the fibers at the jaw face (jaw breaks).