Epoxy's, glues, and plastic welders are used in a wide variety of application that involve tension, bending, and peel forces. Testing the strength of the epoxy, glue or plastic welder is necessary to determine when failure will occur under these different loads. Adhesion strength testing is typically done to meet either internally based, industry based, or requirement based standards.
Applicable Testing Standards
- ASTM D897 Tensile Strength Test Equipment for Metal to Metal Adhesive Bonds
- ASTM D1002 Lap Shear Testing for Adhesively Bonded Metals
- ASTM D1876 T Peel Resistance Test Equipment for Adhesives
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
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
Rated to 5 kN (1,125 lbf)
Works well with flat or round specimens
Maximum specimen thickness / diameter of 10 mm (0.4 in)
