ASTM D 1037 (D-1037) determines the properties of wood-base fiber and particle panel materials that are produced as mat-formed panels such as particleboard, medium-density fiberboard and hardboard. Some of the test methods are applicable to other panel products such as oriented strand board. The data from this test methad may be useful in manufacturing control, research and development, and specification acceptance. TestResources provides machines, grips, equipment, and fixtures for testing in accordance with ASTM D1037.
Test Procedures
Methods for evaluating the basic properties of wood-base fiber and particle panel materials
- Static bending
- Tension parallel to surface
- Tension perpendicular to surface
- Compression parallel to surface
- Lateral nail resistance
- Nail withdrawal
- Nail-head pull-through
- Direct screw withdrawal
- Hardness
- Hardness modulus
- Shear in the plane of the panel
- Glue-line shear (block type)
- Falling ball impact
- Abrasion resistance
- Water absorption and thickness swelling
- Linear expansion with change in moisture content
- Cupping and twisting
- Interlaminar shear
- Edgewise shear
- Compression-shear
Methods for hardboard
- Thickness
- Modulus of rupture
- Tension strength parallel to surface
- Tension strength perpendicular to surface
- Water absorption and thickness swelling
- Moisture content and specific gravity
Equipment Required
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Designed in accordance to ASTM D1037
Allows the user to adjust the span to anywhere between 140 mm and 965 mm (5.5 in. and 38 in.)
Designed in accordance to ASTM D1037
Self-aligning head ensures proper grip onto the specimen
Rated to 5 kN (1,125 lbf)
Works well with flat or round specimens
Maximum specimen thickness / diameter of 10 mm (0.4 in)
Load ratings up to 250 kN (56,250 lbf)
Base lengths up to 1200 mm (48 in)
Various roller sizes available
Available in 3-point and 4-point configurations
