Testing Devices

High Temperature 8 Bank Shear

High Temperature 8 Bank Shear

Getting precise measurements every time with high temperature shear tests is easy with the ChemInstruments S-HT-8 High Temperature 8 Bank Shear Tester. It performs a wide variety of shear tests, including PSTC-7 Procedure A & C, TLMI Test No. 7, FINAT test No. 8, and ASTM D 3654. The Shear Tester also performs Procedure C for holding power of pressure sensitive tapes.

Switches on the standard model can withstand temperatures up to 400°F (204°C). It can also perform shear tests in humidity chambers or freezers.

Model Number: S-HT-8

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  • Rugged construction, capable of withstanding the abuse of the production environment
  • Compact and easy to use
  • Two component design allows the switch unit to be separated from the timer control box
  • High temperature, 8' long (2.5m), cable interfaces the two components
  • Easy-to-read, 0.5" (1 cm) LCD timer display is set to time in increments of 1/10 of a minute
  • Designed to use standard, 2" x 3" (50mm x 75mm) format, test panels
  • Capable of holding panels of various thicknesses, up to 1/4" (6mm)
  • Switch unit components capable of withstanding temperatures up to 400° F (204° C)
  • Mechanical switches can be calibrated to trip when using weights from 100 to 1,000 grams
  • Adjustable feet allow the user to level the testing plane
  • Panel rack is marked for the standard 178° back tilt, as specified by most shear test methods
  • Adjustable angle panel rack allows the user to easily change the test angle from 178° to 90°
  • Fully battery powered, batteries on individual timers are replaceable, no AC power necessary
  • Operating temperature range 32° - 400° F (0° - 204° C)

Essential

  • Test panel - 2" x 3" (50mm x 75mm)
  • Steel test weight with hook - 500 or 1000 gram capacity
  • Shear test clip

(above items are all included in our accessory package - STA-500 or STA-1000)

Non-Essential

  • Shear extension plate
  • Thick panel clamp
  • Custom sized shear test clips
  • Various test weights
  • Various test panel sizes and materials
  • Custom sized hand rollers
  • Various sized specimen tape cutters
  • Test panel holder
  • PSTC and TLMI testing manuals and videos
 

Switch Unit

Timer Unit
Height: 16" (41 cm) 9" (23 cm)
Width: 16" (41 cm) 16" (41 cm)
Depth: 9" (23 cm) 11" (28 cm)
Weight: 28 lbs (13 Kg) 14 lbs (6 Kg)

Some of the more popular test methods that this device is capable of performing.

  • PSTC: 107G, 53
  • ASTM: D 3654A, C, D 6463A
  • TLMI: 7
  • FINAT: FTM-8
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