The DIN 53507 standard, which specified the "trouser test" method for determining the tear strength of elastomers, is withdrawn (inactive) and has been officially replaced by DIN ISO 34-1. Current Status & Replacements Status: Inactive since July 2004.
Replacement amendments. This document replaces DIN 53507:1974-07 . This document has been replaced by: DIN ISO 34-1:2004-07 . din 53507 pdf updated
This standard describes the "trouser test" (or strip test) used to measure how well a material resists the expansion of an existing cut. Unlike tensile strength, which measures the force needed to break a pristine sample, tear propagation resistance focuses on the "worst-case scenario"—how a material behaves once it has already been damaged. Technical Specifications The DIN 53507 standard, which specified the "trouser
ISO Equivalents: In many cases, DIN standards are harmonized with international standards. You may find that DIN 53507 has a direct equivalent in the ISO 34 series (specifically ISO 34-1 for tear strength). This document replaces DIN 53507:1974-07