DIN 50141 is a DIN standard for shear testing of metallic materials (Scherversuch). It is typically used when a specification, drawing, or qualification plan calls for a shear-strength check rather than a tensile test.
Because test-fixture design and the cited edition can change the practical setup, it is worth aligning your lab’s method, specimen geometry, and reporting expectations before you run production testing. If you want help mapping your application to a workable setup, talk with our team.
DIN 50141: Testing of metals; shear test
DIN 50141 describes a shear test procedure for metallic materials. It is commonly referenced for determining a material’s resistance to shear loading using a dedicated shear-test fixture and a mechanical test machine.
Quick Definition
Document type: Mechanical test method for metallic materials (shear test).
What it helps determine: A shear failure load and a calculated shear strength/stress based on the defined shear area of the specimen.
Status note: The DIN listing for DIN 50141:1982-01 is marked as withdrawn, so many users cite it only when a contract, legacy requirement, or internal procedure still calls it out.
What This Standard Covers
DIN 50141 covers a shear test on metallic materials performed with a purpose-built shear device. In practice, the standard influences how the specimen is sheared, how the peak load is obtained, and how shear strength is calculated from the relevant shear plane area.
Details such as the exact fixture configuration, specimen form, and calculation conventions should be taken from the cited DIN 50141 edition used in your quality documents.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation shown in DIN catalog | DIN 50141:1982-01 |
| English title | Testing of metals; Shear test |
| Status in DIN catalog | Withdrawn |
| Publication date | 1982-01 |
| Length | 3 pages |
| Original language | German (English translation offered for purchase) |
Why This Standard Matters in Testing
Shear loading is a common real-world failure mode in pins, fasteners, joints, and small cross-section components. When DIN 50141 is specified, it typically indicates that shear performance is a decision point for acceptance, comparison of material lots, process validation, or R&D screening.
From a lab-management perspective, the biggest drivers of repeatability are fixture condition, alignment, and consistent definition of the shear plane area used for calculations.
Common Materials, Product Types, or Applications Covered
DIN 50141 applies to metallic materials tested in shear. It is most often encountered when a customer requirement calls for a direct shear-strength value, or when shear behavior is being compared across materials, heat treatments, or manufacturing conditions.
If your part is a finished component (not a standard test coupon), it is especially important to confirm whether the specified test is intended to be a product test, a material verification test, or a correlation check against another mechanical property.
Common Test or Verification Workflow
DIN 50141 is generally run as a force-controlled loading test using a shear fixture until failure (or until a defined endpoint in the cited procedure). The output is a peak force and a calculated shear strength/stress based on the defined shear area.
Common workflow: Prepare/verify specimen dimensions and shear area definition, mount in a shear fixture, apply load with a testing machine at the required conditions, record maximum force, calculate shear strength, and report fixture/specimen details tied to the cited edition.
Equipment Commonly Used for This Standard
DIN 50141 is typically performed on a universal testing machine (UTM) or comparable mechanical test frame fitted with a shear-test device. The machine must be able to apply load smoothly and measure force accurately across the expected failure range.
Common equipment: Universal testing machine, calibrated force measurement (load cell), shear fixture/adapters sized to the specimen, and appropriate compression platens/fixtures to mount the shear device. Test efficiency and consistency often depend more on the shear fixture and alignment than on the base frame alone.
When quoting equipment, the highest-impact details are the expected maximum shear force, specimen size range, fixture style required by your procedure, and whether you need dedicated reporting outputs for audits.
How to Read This Designation or Revision
Typical citation: DIN 50141:1982-01.
The “1982-01” suffix indicates the publication date format used in the DIN catalog record. If your customer documentation only says “DIN 50141” without a date, clarify the exact edition expected, especially because the DIN catalog entry for this standard is marked as withdrawn.
Related Standards, Methods, or Frameworks
Shear performance can also be addressed through product-specific fastener/pin shear methods, weld shear tests, or joint test standards depending on the industry. If DIN 50141 is referenced in a broader qualification plan, confirm whether it is being used as a legacy material shear method or as a proxy for a product-level shear requirement.
Get the right DIN 50141 shear test setup
If you are selecting a UTM capacity and a shear fixture to match your specimen range and force levels, you can request a detailed quote for a configuration suited to DIN 50141-style shear testing.