The GDS Shearbase System (GDSSS) is an electro-mechanical shear testing device that comes in two options, a simple shear or direct shear apparatus. The benefit of the new apparatus is that it can be upgraded to perform both tests. This can take place at the time of build or at a later date. This desktop apparatus comes with built in controllers, resulting in a small footprint of just H x 660mm, L x 660mm, D x 220mm. This allows the system to fit into most laboratories. The only laboratory service required for the system is mains electricity (110Vac – 240Vac). The GDSSS comes with an integrated power supply and 16 bit data acquisition, making the apparatus smaller, neater and smoother than previous models.

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