Testing Products for ASTM E238
APP-E238
Application Insight:
Pin Fit: The clearance between the pin and the hole must be tight to avoid point loading stress.
Compliant Hardware Solution
316-300-1130
This machine has been validated to meet the specific requirements of this standard.
View Machine DetailsRegulatory & Test Details
| App Id | APP-E238 |
|---|---|
| App Standard | ASTM E238 |
| Standard Organization | ASTM |
| Test Type | Tension |
| Material Type | Metals |
| Specimen Type | Rectangular Plate w/ Hole |
| Industry Type | Fasteners |
| Min Force Kn | 10 |
| Max Force Kn | 250 |
| Min Spd Mm/m | 0.5 |
| Max Spd Mm/m | 2.5 |
| Expert Spd | Slow bearing stress to avoid hole heat. |
| Mach Recommend | 316-300-1130 |
| Pointer App Software | N-ASTM-E238 |
| Pointer Fixture Family | G-ASTM-E238 |
| Pointer Strain Family | E-ASTM-E238 |
Implementation Commentary
This simulates bolted joints in aircraft skins where the hole might stretch and fail before the bolt breaks.