ASTM D1414 — read the full explanation
TensileTesting of rubber O-rings (tensile strength, elongation using spool fixtures).
Industry
Rubber Testing Equipment for Tyres, Hoses and Rubber Products
Evaluate rubber compounds and finished-product specimens with equipment selected for the property you need to measure. DAK universal testing machines cover mechanical tests such as tensile, tear, compression and adhesion. The MDR and RPA address cure behaviour and rubber compound characterisation.
Equipment
Choose equipment for the result you need
Mechanical testing, cure testing and processing studies answer different questions about rubber. Start with your test objective, then select the machine and configuration.
Rubber tensile testing machines for strength and elongation
Measure how a rubber specimen stretches, tears, compresses or separates at a bonded interface. A UTM records force and deformation through the test, with grips, fixtures and elongation measurement selected for the specimen. Explore the flagship Series 7200 and the Series 9000 for your mechanical testing workflow.
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Cure characteristics with the MDR Elite 6300
Characterise the cure behaviour of rubber compounds, including scorch, cure rate and state of cure. The Moving Die Rheometer supports compound development and batch quality control by following the cure response under defined test conditions.
Processing and dynamic properties with the RPA 4500
Study rubber before, during and after cure using variable strain, frequency and temperature. The Rubber Process Analyser supports investigation of processability, cure behaviour and the properties of the cured compound within one testing platform.
Applications
What do you need to learn about your rubber product
Use the specimen and required result to identify the test. A material cut from a tyre, a hose construction and a moulded rubber component can require different fixtures and measurements.
Tensile strength and elongation
For rubber specimens stretched in tension, evaluate tensile strength, elongation at break and stress at specified elongations. Specimen geometry and gauge-length measurement are central to interpreting the result.
Tear resistance
Assess resistance to tearing using the specimen geometry defined by the test method. Tear results answer a different question from tensile strength; select the method around the tear behaviour you need to compare.
Compression behaviour
Examine the force required to compress a rubber specimen and its resulting deflection. This helps characterise compressive behaviour relevant to rubber components such as seals, pads and cushioning elements.
Rubber to metal adhesion
Evaluate the bond between rubber and a rigid substrate. Select the fixture and loading arrangement around the bonded specimen and the required method, rather than treating every adhesion test as the same pull test.
Adhesion in layered rubber products
Measure separation between rubber and a flexible substrate in layered constructions. The specimen preparation and separation geometry determine the test arrangement and how the adhesion result is reported.
Configuration
Configure the UTM around the specimen
Grips and fixtures
As rubber stretches, its thickness changes. Grip selection therefore considers specimen shape, surface, thickness and the way clamping force is maintained. DAK offers pneumatic grips for rubber and self-tightening roller grips for suitable specimens, alongside fixtures for other mechanical tests.
Elongation measurement
Specimen elongation and crosshead movement are different measurements. For high-extension rubber tests, consider the gauge length, expected extension and whether contact or non-contact measurement suits the specimen. Explore DAK high-elongation and advanced video extensometers for the available measurement options.
Force range and available travel
Specify the expected test forces as well as the largest load you need to apply. Pair the frame and load cell with the working force range, then allow for the specimen, grips and extension within the available test space. Highly extensible rubber makes travel an important selection consideration.
Test setup and reporting
Define the specimen dimensions, test sequence, speed, conditioning and results your laboratory needs to report. Bring these requirements into the system discussion so that the machine, measurement accessories and software are specified together.
Models
Select the UTM for your laboratory workflow
Series 7200
DAK’s flagship universal testing machine combines flexible test programming with intuitive specimen setup. Follow Me mode, Safe Jog and sample protection support setup, while live displays, analysis and synchronised video bring the test and its results together. Explore it for laboratories with varied testing and analysis requirements.
Series 9000
For routine quality-control testing, the Series 9000 offers standalone console operation or PC-based testing, analysis and reporting. Explore the available frames, grips and extensometry to configure the system around your rubber specimens and test methods.
Standards
Find standards for rubber products tyres and hoses
Search the methods already listed for this industry, or filter by material, test type and standards body. Open a method guide for specimen, procedure and equipment information.
ASTM D1871 / D885
Peel & adhesionBead wire and tyre cord adhesion/tensile for tyre plants.
ASTM D395 — read the full explanation
CompressionCompression set under constant force — fixture loading via UTM.
ASTM D412 — read the full explanation
TensileTension testing of vulcanized rubber and thermoplastic elastomers (dumbbell and ring specimens).
ASTM D413 — read the full explanation
Peel & adhesionAdhesion of rubber to fabric or flexible substrate (ply separation).
ASTM D429 — read the full explanation
Peel & adhesionAdhesion of rubber to rigid substrates (Methods A, B, C — tension and 90° peel).
ASTM D575 — read the full explanation
CompressionRubber properties in compression (deflection at load / load at deflection).
ASTM D624 — read the full explanation
TearTear strength of conventional vulcanized rubber and thermoplastic elastomers (Die A, B, C and trouser).
EN ISO 1402-adjacent
Peel & adhesionRubber hose — tensile of tube/cover, adhesion between layers (burst tests via hydraulic rigs).
IS 3400-1
TensileCompound QC — tensile stress-strain of every production batch. Equivalent to: ISO 37
IS 443
Peel & adhesionRubber hose — tensile of tube/cover, adhesion between layers (burst tests via hydraulic rigs).
IS 3400 (Part 1) — read the full explanation
TensileBIS tensile stress-strain method for vulcanized rubber, aligned with ISO 37.
ISO 1421 — read the full explanation
TensileRubber- or plastics-coated fabrics (belt carcass materials) — tensile strength and elongation.
ISO 1798 — read the full explanation
TensileTensile strength and elongation at break of flexible cellular polymers.
ISO 1827 — read the full explanation
Peel & adhesionShear modulus and adhesion of rubber to rigid plates — quadruple-shear method (anti-vibration mounts).
ISO 20588-adjacent
Peel & adhesionAdhesion of bead wire to rubber; tensile of tyre cords and dipped fabrics.
ISO 2411 — read the full explanation
Peel & adhesionCoated fabrics — coating adhesion (peel of coating from substrate).
ISO 3386-1 / -2 — read the full explanation
CompressionStress-strain characteristics in compression of flexible cellular polymers (low- and high-density).
ISO 34-1 — read the full explanation
TearTear resistance of compounds for tyres, belts and moulded goods.
ISO 36 — read the full explanation
Peel & adhesionAdhesion of rubber to textile fabrics.
ISO 37 — read the full explanation
TensileDetermination of tensile stress-strain properties of vulcanized and thermoplastic rubber. Equivalent to: IS 3400-1
ISO 7743 — read the full explanation
CompressionDetermination of compression stress-strain properties of rubber.
ISO 813 — read the full explanation
Peel & adhesionAdhesion of rubber to rigid substrate — 90° peel and tension methods.
ISO 813 / 814
Peel & adhesionRubber-to-metal bond strength — mounts, bushings, rollers, linings.
ASTM D5289 — read the full explanation
Cure & rheologyVulcanization characteristics with a rotorless cure meter — ML, MH, ts2 and t90 read from the cure curve. Equivalent to: ISO 6502-3, DIN 53529
ISO 6502-3 — read the full explanation
Cure & rheologyMeasurement of vulcanization characteristics with rotorless curemeters. Equivalent to: ASTM D5289, DIN 53529
DIN 53529
Cure & rheologyVulcanization characteristics and cure behaviour of rubber compounds. Equivalent to: ASTM D5289, ISO 6502-3
ISO 13145 — read the full explanation
ShearViscosity and stress relaxation of unvulcanized rubber using a rotorless sealed shear rheometer.
ASTM D6204 — read the full explanation
Cure & rheologyProcessability of unvulcanized rubber with a rotorless shear rheometer — strain and frequency sweeps.
ASTM D6601 — read the full explanation
Cure & rheologyCure and after-cure dynamic properties with a rotorless shear rheometer.
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