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- The specification calls for a testing article of length 54 inches, but we cannot fit a sample of that size in the available Instron machine. Thus, we made samples of 39 inches (the maximum possible size before extension on our machine).
- If possible, the pulling clamp should move at 3.0 +- 1.0 inches per minute.
*i.e. tubular nylon and braided Kevlar.