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Static Shear Tester Operating Instructions (SS-RT-10, SS-HT-8, SS-HT-30)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new ChemInstruments Static Shear Tester. This
versatile, user-friendly, carefully designed instrument allows you to determine shear values of
adhesive laminates.
Shear testers are used to measure the length of time it takes for adhesive samples to fail in
shear mode. Shear testers consist of a Shear Bank to hold the samples in place and a Timer
Box to record the time interval, in minutes, of the specific test.
All units are designed to meet or exceed the requirements of specific test methods for shear
testing, including but not limited to the following: PSTC-107 Procedure A, ASTM D 3654
Procedure A, FINAT
– FTM 5 & 8, and AFERA 4012 P2.
Units designed for use in ovens and designated by the term “High Temperature” in their
description, (models SS-HT-8 & SS-HT-30) are designed to meet or exceed the requirements of
specific test methods, including but not limited to the following: PSTC -7 Procedure C, ASTM D
3654 Procedure C, FINAT FTM-5, and AFERA 4019 P2 & 4020 P2.
