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Direct Shear

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

Specification

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

Features and Benefits

  • RS 232 output for connection to PC
  • Display of both speed and displacement.
  • Shear speed between 0.0001 to 10 mm/minute
  • Max shear effort: 2.5 KN possible on the whole speed range
  • Vertical load with a lever arm ratio 10:1
  • Max vertical direct load: 5 KN
  • Box group mounted on ball track with high quality antifriction system
  • Read value results are immediate and of extreme accuracy
  • Power supply: 220-240 V, A.C. Single Phase 50Hz