该方法适用于在零标称标距长度或有限标距长度下测试的纤维。它特别适用于拉伸强度测试仪器，这些仪器专门用于扁平棉纤维束。如果配备有用于容纳纤维夹的其他抗拉强度测试仪器，则可将其与之一起使用。

The method is applicable to fibres being tested either at a nominal gauge length of zero or at a finite gauge length. It is especially intended to be used with tensile strength test instruments which have been designed for specific use on flat bundles of cotton fibres. It may be used with other tensile strength test instruments if equipped to accomodate the fibre clamps.