DIN 50141 Shear Test for Metallic Materials

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DIN 50141 is the German standard for the shear test (Scherversuch) of metallic materials, used when a specification requires shear strength rather than tensile strength. To match this to your program, talk with our team.

What DIN 50141 Covers

The shear test loads a specimen so that failure occurs by shear across a defined plane, giving the shear strength of the material. It is used where components carry shear loads, such as pins, rivets, and fasteners.

How the Test Is Run

The specimen is held in a shear fixture that forces failure across one or two shear planes, and the shear strength is calculated from the maximum load and the sheared area.

Preparing Specimens

Accurate specimen diameter and a fixture that aligns the shear planes are essential for a valid result. To set up shear testing, request a quote.

Reading the Designation

Cited as DIN 50141 with its year. Confirm the edition and single or double shear.

Related Standards

ASTM A370 covers the broader mechanical test methods for steel products.

Request a Quote

Setting up shear testing of metals? Request a quote and our team will help you build a system matched to your specimen size and shear fixture.

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Set up DIN 50141 testing with TensileMill CNC

TensileMill CNC designs and builds the systems labs use for standards-based mechanical testing. Depending on your specimens, that can include universal testing machines, flat and round specimen-preparation systems, and matched grips for metals. Share your material mix and throughput, and we will recommend a setup that fits DIN 50141.