Wood Screw Withdrawal and Nail Holding Force Testing Machine

Upright machine with a 5 kN load cell and slotted pulling fixture that withdraws screws and nails from timber and boards at constant speed. Used by furniture makers and board manufacturers.

Specification

A screw fixed in a board is withdrawn at constant speed and the peak force recorded. The test checks screw holding of plywood, MDF and particle board.

Features

• Load cell 5 kN
• Pull-out fixture with slots
• Constant speed drive
• Digital peak hold
• Specimen clamping frame

Technical Specifications

Capacity	5 kN
Speed	1 to 20 mm/min
Accuracy	+/- 0.5 percent
Stroke	150 mm
Fixture	Slot for screw heads
Display	Digital
Standards	IS 12823, ASTM D1761, EN 320
Power	230 V AC, 50 Hz

Standard Accessories

• Pull fixture
• Screws
• Panel clamp