Adhesives

Test programs

Veryst has extensive experience developing and executing test plans for adhesives and bonded interfaces of all types, including structural adhesives, soft adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and coatings.  Some of our most recommended test procedures are listed below.  Veryst often uses multiple test types to characterize fully the mechanical response of an adhesive or interface.

Note that all the tests below can be performed at reduced or elevated temperatures and at strain rates ranging from creep to impact.

AD001 - Thin lap shear test

Suitable for Characterizing and Modeling:

Measuring shear strength of adhesive joints; validating cohesive zone models

AD002 - Thick lap shear test

Suitable for Characterizing and Modeling:

Measuring shear strength of adhesive materials; validating cohesive zone models

AD003 - Butt joint test

Suitable for Characterizing and Modeling:

Measuring the tensile strength of adhesives; validating cohesive zone models

AD004 - Double cantilever beam

Suitable for Characterizing and Modeling:

Measuring Mode I fracture toughness; calibrating cohesive zone models

AD005 - End notch flexure

Suitable for Characterizing and Modeling:

Measuring Mode II fracture toughness; calibrating cohesive zone models

AD006 - Single leg bending

Suitable for Characterizing and Modeling:

Measuring Mixed Mode fracture toughness; calibrating cohesive zone models

AD007 - Dynamic mechanical analysis

Suitable for Characterizing and Modeling:

Viscoelastic response over a wide range frequencies or temperatures; tension, shear, compression, and bending modes available

For a customized quotation, please write to us at testing@veryst.com.

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