Compressive Shear TestersCompressive shear testing is simply the pushing apart of a material sample along a plane parallel to, and between, opposing forces. Typically it is used to test adhesive bonds, where it is the compressive equivalent of a tensile lap shear test, or the internal strength of a material that is designed to bear shear forces.
A compressive shear test may be single, where one part is pushed down across another, or double, where a bonded section is pushed out from between those on either side. In the case of a single shear, potentially there are cantilever forces also at work, depending on the thickness and flexibility of the material under test.
Our top-of-the-range MultiTest-i compression testers provide optimum testing performance and evaluation options, enabling you to get the most from your test measurements.
Operated via an easy-to-use touch screen, our MultiTest-xt test stands enable fast and efficient routine testing on the production floor with one complete solution.
Our entry-level MultiTest-dV test stands are a cost-effective solution for straightforward tension and compression tests.
For simple test applications a Mecmesin manual test stand, such as an MDD used with either a BFG or CFG digital force gauge offers an affordable solution.
Related test types: Compression, Top-load
