MTS Systems

Short Beam Shear & Three-Point Flexure Composite Fixture

This Short Beam Shear & Three-Point Flexure Composite Fixture is constructed out of high quality stainless steel and is recommended to test in accordance with ASTM D2344.

Applications

Test types

ShearFlex/Bend

Test specimens

Composites

Test standards

ASTM D2344

Brochures & Datasheets

Technical Specifications

Detailed Technical Specifications

LOWER FIXTURE SPAN LOADING NOSE DIAMETER SUPPORTS DIAMETER LOADING NOSE/SUPPORTS WIDTH
3.2 - 152 mm 6.35 mm 3.175 mm 38 mm
(0.125 - 6 in) (0.25 in) (0.125 in) (1.5 in)

Detailed Technical Specifications

STATIC FORCE TEMPERATURE RATING WEIGHT DIMENSIONS TOP MOUNTING MALE CLEVIS THREAD INSERT SIZES PART NUMBER
8.9 kN -152 to 318°C ≈ 6.8 kg 178 mm (7 in) x 12 mm 1/2" - 20 100-351-821
(2 kip) (-240 to 600°F) (15 lbs) 58 mm (2.3 in) x (Type O)
287 mm (11.3 in)*
*Plus any specimen up to 51 mm (2 in)

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

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