Shear Properties

Ⅰ. Shear Test

Fig. 5.51 Shear test methodFig. 5.51 Shear test method

Shear properties are related to the force acting on a cross-section in such a way as to cause a shear. By fixing a tabular molded product and applying a load with a cylindrical indenter (pin), the maximum strength (stress) of the shear (shear deformation) generated at the boundary between the retainer and the indenter is determined. (Fig. 5.51) For self tapping for screw clamps, press fittings for metallic parts, or cutting of gates in molds, the shear stress can be used as a rough guide.

Table. 5.5 Shear properties of TORELINA™ （23℃）

Item Units Glass fiber reinforced Glass + filler reinforced Elastomer improvement Unreinforced
A504X90 A604 A310MX04 A610MX03 A673M A575W20 A495MA2B A900 A670T05
Shear strength MPa 80 80 60 65 66 68 66 64 58
  • ※Strain rate: 1 mm/min

Ⅱ. Temperature Dependence

The temperature dependence of the shear strength of nine representative grades of TORELINA™ is shown in Figs. 5.52 to 5.55. The shear strength varies with the temperature, but unlike the other mechanical properties, differs little depending on whether reinforcement is used. The reason for this is assumed to be that the reinforcement effect of the reinforcement is small in comparison with shear deformation.

  • Fig. 5.52 Temperature dependence of shear strength (GF-reinforced)Fig. 5.52 Temperature dependence of shear strength (GF-reinforced)
  • Fig. 5.53 Temperature dependence of shear strength (high-filler)Fig. 5.53 Temperature dependence of shear strength (high-filler)
  • Fig. 5.54 Temperature dependence of shear strength (elastomer improvement)Fig. 5.54 Temperature dependence of shear strength (elastomer improvement)
  • Fig. 5.55 Temperature dependence of shear strength (unreinforced)Fig. 5.55 Temperature dependence of shear strength (unreinforced)