--- title: "Blog | Automated Tensile Testing Equipment | LabsCubed" description: "Here, you'll find comprehensive articles and resources on tensile testing and laboratory automation. We share insights on how to implement automated solutions to save time, achieve higher data consistency, and effectively minimize human error in your lab operations." url: https://labscubed.com/blog --- # LabsCubed Knowledge Hub Here, you'll find comprehensive articles and resources on tensile testing and laboratory automation. We share insights on how to implement automated solutions to save time, achieve higher data consistency, and effectively minimize human error in your lab operations. [All](https://labscubed.com/blog) [Data](https://labscubed.com/blog/category/data) [Flexure Testing](https://labscubed.com/blog/category/flexure-testing) [Lab Automation](https://labscubed.com/blog/category/lab-automation) [Quick Guides](https://labscubed.com/blog/category/quick-guides) [Tensile Testing](https://labscubed.com/blog/category/tensile-testing) [Testing Standards](https://labscubed.com/blog/category/testing-standards) [![Row of polymer dogbone specimens in an automated tensile-testing feeder tray](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/factors-affecting-tensile-strength-of-polymers/thumb-38269abc-fdb4-48fc-9694-61b53fb5723e.webp?width=800&quality=75) Tensile Testing Quick Guides 9 min read ## Factors Affecting Tensile Strength of Polymers: A Guide Molecular weight, crystallinity, temperature, and even the test setup affect polymer tensile strength. See what drives values, and how to test them accurately.](https://labscubed.com/post/factors-affecting-tensile-strength-of-polymers)[Testing Standards 8 min read ## High-Density Polyethylene Tensile Strength: Values & Testing HDPE tensile strength typically runs 20-37 MPa. Learn yield vs ultimate values, ASTM D638 methods, and automation's role in QA.](https://labscubed.com/post/high-density-polyethylene-tensile-strength)[![Elastomer samples across a range of Shore A hardness grades with a durometer](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/elastomer-hardness/thumb-124653c4-d89c-4502-9a8d-9a7458ff5d92.webp?width=800&quality=75) Testing Standards Lab Automation 10 min read ## Elastomer Hardness: Shore A, IRHD & How to Measure It Elastomer hardness explained: Shore A vs IRHD, typical Shore A ranges for each rubber type, the ASTM D2240 rules, and why readings drift between operators.](https://labscubed.com/post/elastomer-hardness)[![EPDM rubber test slabs and a Shore A durometer used for hardness testing](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/epdm-rubber-shore-hardness/thumb-fddb8c96-5a96-4c65-8700-8d35dc3d8066.webp?width=800&quality=75) 10 min read ## EPDM Rubber Shore Hardness: Ranges, Testing & QA Guide EPDM rubber Shore hardness typically runs 30-90 Shore A. See typical ranges by application, the ASTM D2240 test rules, and how automation cuts operator drift.](https://labscubed.com/post/epdm-rubber-shore-hardness)[![The Hidden Cost of Manual Plastics Testing webinar recap](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/blog/hidden-cost-of-manual-plastics-testing/card.webp?width=800&quality=75) Tensile Testing Lab Automation 7 min read ## The Hidden Cost of Manual Plastics Testing: Why the Entire Testing Workflow Matters LabsCubed explores the hidden costs of manual plastics testing, including sources of testing variation, operator-dependent processes, and laboratory inefficiencies. Discover how integrated tensile testing automation can help laboratories improve repeatability, reduce manual intervention, and make better use of testing capacity. Explore the discussion and see how CubeTen approaches the complete testing workflow.](https://labscubed.com/post/hidden-cost-of-manual-plastics-testing)[![Handheld Shore A durometer resting on a rubber gasket during a hardness check](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/shore-hardness-tester-for-rubber/thumb-d649b802-a4f3-4022-8f48-4cf36ec66af3.webp?width=800&quality=75) 10 min read ## Shore Hardness Tester for Rubber: How to Choose One Compare Shore hardness testers for rubber: durometer types, ASTM D2240 rules, test stands, and how to cut operator variability. Get a quote from LabsCubed.](https://labscubed.com/post/shore-hardness-tester-for-rubber)[![Silicone rubber samples arranged by shore hardness with a durometer gauge](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/silicone-rubber-shore-hardness/thumb-c2226f58-2192-42f5-80f1-461662013978.webp?width=800&quality=75) Testing Standards 9 min read ## Silicone Rubber Shore Hardness: The Complete Guide Silicone rubber Shore hardness explained: the Shore A scale, the durometer test, common errors, and how automation cuts operator variability. Get a quote.](https://labscubed.com/post/silicone-rubber-shore-hardness)[![Shore A durometer reading NBR rubber hardness on a nitrile sample](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/nbr-rubber-hardness/thumb-d8cf0499-0064-4bd4-a9f6-eb1b3c562eb9.webp?width=800&quality=75) Testing Standards 7 min read ## NBR Rubber Hardness: Shore A Ranges & How to Test It NBR rubber hardness typically runs 30-95 Shore A per ASTM D2240. Learn typical values, how to measure it, and how automation cuts operator variability.](https://labscubed.com/post/nbr-rubber-hardness)[Testing Standards 8 min read ## Mechanical Tests for Polymers: Methods & Automation The mechanical tests for polymers, explained — tensile, flexural, impact, hardness, plus ASTM and ISO standards and where automation reduces variability.](https://labscubed.com/post/mechanical-tests-for-polymers)[Testing Standards 9 min read ## ASTM D3518 Composite Shear Testing: A Practical Guide ASTM D3518 measures composite in-plane shear via ±45° tensile testing. Learn setup, alignment traps, and how to automate D3518 for repeatable results.](https://labscubed.com/post/astm-d3518-composite-shear-testing-guide)[Testing Standards 9 min read ## Mechanical Properties and Testing of Polymers: QA Guide Learn how to measure the mechanical properties of polymers to ASTM/ISO — tensile, flexural, hardness, impact — and cut lab variability. Read the full guide.](https://labscubed.com/post/mechanical-properties-and-testing-of-polymers)[Tensile Testing 9 min read ## Tensile Tester: Types, How It Works & When to Automate A tensile tester pulls a specimen to break and reports strength, modulus, and elongation. Learn the types, ASTM standards, and when to automate. Book a demo.](https://labscubed.com/post/tensile-tester-types-how-it-works-when-to-automate) Page 1 of 3 [Older →](https://labscubed.com/blog/page/2) ## Building the Autonomous Tensile Lab. We build the automated systems that bring true autonomy to tensile testing. Remove repetitive manual work from your workflows and empower your lab to run around the clock with precision. 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