The Direct Shear Apparatus accepts specimens 60 mm square. Safety forward/reverse travel limit switches are fitted as standard and monitored through the electronics system control.
The electronics are housed in a Powder coated cabinet, which includes a large LCD display and necessary controls. The apparatus is fabricated from heavy duty steel and has been designed for floor mounting and is supplied complete with carriage, loading hanger and 10:1 lever loading device.
Description | Digital Direct/Residual Shear Apparatus |
Voltage Supply | 220-240 V, 50 Hz |
Vertical Load, lbf | 2.5 KN |
ASTM D3080 | Yes |
BS 1377 | Yes |
Sample Size | Accepts 60 mm square samples using accessory shear box assemblies. |
Speed Range (standard) | Variable in mm between 0.0001 mm to 10 mm/min |
Shear Force | 2.5 KN maximum. |
Vertical Load | 2.5 KN maximum. |
Horizontal Travel | 20 mm |
Set of Weight | 50 kg comprising, 4 X 10 Kg, 1 X 5 kg, 2 X 2 kg, 1 X 1 Kg |