Overview
The glue strength measurement stand is designed to subject a
sample of glue to a sheer force to determine the strength of the
glue.
The test stand consists of the following:
- Two clamps capable of holding the sample under test. One
clamp needs to be suspended from a secure structure. The
other clamp needs to be able to have weights suspended from
it.
- A series of weights that can be suspended from one of
the clamps. This can be a water container with an open neck
so water can be poured in to increase the weight.
- A scale used to measure the suspended weights.
Testing
- One clamp is suspended from a strong support such as a
workbench or door frame.
- One end of the sample is attached to the suspended
clamp.
- The second clamp is suspended from the other end of the
sample.
- Weights are progressively added to the lower clamp until
the sample breaks.
Notes
- A slack safety line can be connected to the suspended
weights to prevent them from impacting the floor when the
sample breaks.
- The clamps can take any form as long as they hold the
samples effectively.
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