Determining the bond strength of coatings such as plastic welding, metal plating, and thermal spray coatings, is an essential aspect of assessing the products’ overall quality. Peel testing adhesion bond strength is done to understand the strength of the adhesion coating to the second material. For example, the clothing industry tests the bonding strength of graphics to textiles. TestResources provides universal material testing machines that are used for determining the peel strength, bonding strength, and shear properties of adhesives. TestResources test machines meet the requirements specified in many standard test procedures for constant-rate-of-extension and constant-rate-of-load machines. This allows the machines to be programmed to perform many unique testing procedures. Load cells are sized and calibrated to ensure the highest resolution of tests. For assistance with planning your peel test and necessary equipment, call today to speak directly with an experienced applications engineer.
Applicable Testing Standards
- ASTM B533 Peel Metal Coating Test Equipment
- ASTM D751 Coated Fabrics Rainwear Test Equipment
- ASTM D903 180 degree Peel Strip Strength of Adhesive Bonds
- ASTM D1002 Lap Shear Testing for Adhesively Bonded Metals
- ASTM D1781 Climbing Drum Peel Test Equipment for Adhesives
- ASTM D1876 T Peel Resistance Test Equipment for Adhesives
- ASTM D3039 Tensile Testing for Advanced Composite Materials
- ASTM D3163 Lap Shear Rigid Plastic Test Equipment
- ASTM D6195 Loop Tack Adhesives Test Equipment
- ASTM F2724 Knee Dislocation Test Equipment
Recommended Test Machine
Forces up to 10 kN (2,250 lbf)
Low force tabletop systems
Modular series of five frame options with adjustable test space
Affordable testing option for tension, compression, bend, peel and much more
Forces up to 5 kN (1,125 lbf)
Low force tabletop systems
Tests at speeds up to 2,500 mm/min (100 in/min)
Best for high travel or high elongation test requirements
Recommended Testing Accessories
For testing adhesives or films at a 90° angle
Sliding table maintains the peel angle throughout the test
Rated to 10 kN (2,250 lbf)
For testing adhesives or films at a 90° angle
Rolling table maintains the peel angle throughout the test
Standard length of 300 mm (11.8 in) - other lengths available
Rated to 220 N (50 lbf)
Maximum specimen thickness of 8 mm (0.31 in)
Wider model allows for specimens thicknesses up to 46 mm (1.8 in)
Cost effective option for low force testing
Rated to 500 N (112 lbf)
Maximum specimen thickness of 6 mm (0.23 in)
Pneumatic design allows for quick specimen setup
Consistant clamping force between tests
Rated to 1 kN (225 lbf)
Maximum specimen thicknesses from 10 mm to 50 mm (0.39 in. to 2.0 in.)
Simple design can be used for a multitude of tensile applications
Inexpensive and reliable
