WOOD ADHESIVE FIXTURES

The strength of adhesive joints in timber is crucial for determining the performance of the completed structure. These fixtures are designed to provide an accurate and easy-to-use method for assessing adhesive strength using different types of timber and adhesives.

Principle of Operation

The test fixture consists of two steel specimen holders. The upper holder is attached to the load cell of the testing system via a flexible coupling to provide optimum alignment. The lower holder mounts directly to the testing machine base adapter. The prepared specimen is easily inserted from the front into the holders, which are designed to apply the test load to the specimen shoulders. The force required to break the adhesive bond is applied by moving the crosshead in the tensile direction.

Application Range

• Adhesive bond strength of wood according to ASTM D897

Safety Advice

Review safety note on page 234