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Flatwise Plane Shear Composite Compression Fixture

This Flatwise Plane Shear Fixture, Compression Mode is constructed out of high quality stainless steel and is recommended to test in accordance with ASTM C273 and ASTM C394 (Fatigue).

Applications

Test types

ShearCompressionFatigue

Test specimens

Composites

Test standards

ASTM C273ASTM C394

Brochures & Datasheets

Technical Specifications

STATIC FORCE TEMPERATURE RATING* WEIGHT DIMENSIONS MOUNTING THREAD INSERT SIZES PART NUMBER
89 kN -152 to 318°C ≈ 14.5 kg 76 mm (3 in) x 1" - 14 100-056-205
(20 kip) (-152 to 600°F) (32 lbs) 64 mm (2.5 in) x
368 mm (14.5 in)
* Temperature Range of Aluminum Bonding Plates -85 to 122°C (-120 to 250°F)

Specifications are taken from the official MTS product page and may change; please confirm with our team before ordering.

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