Fatigue Tester, Test Machine and Equipment
 

TestResources test machines feature a modular design approach which enables our engineers to configure optimized solutions to match test requirements, financial needs and buyer preferences. As a result of modularity, we can offer a wider range of choices than other test machine suppliers.

Fatigue test systems require the same capabilities as static machines but at higher speeds, increased power and superior control characteristics - hence they are more expensive. Fatigue testers can be used to characterize a material over a wider time spectrum or test rate, and are more likely to employ load and strain control waveforms and require specialized application software. The control system is the heart of a fatigue tester and more critical than in the case of a static test machine.

Our servo controllers feature the highest resolution measurement and control in the industry. They are also based on a very high speed DSP which is capable of operating up to 16 test stations simultaneously. Standard software performs standard tests and we offer special applications as required. The load frame, power pack and actuator are configured to match force, speed and travel requirements. We offer both electrodynamic (all electric) and servo hydraulic test frames with associated accessories (chambers, fixtures, extensometers).

A listing of industry standard tensile test methods is offered to support your needs. They can be purchased from standards organizations such as ASTM, ISO, BS EN, PSTC, Tappi, IPC, and CEN.

Peel, Adhesion, Bond & Weld Strength Tester,
Test Machine and Equipment
 

TestResources values the opportunity to assist you in configuring an optimally configured test machine or tester. Our applications engineers are available to support you - just contact us. Each test machine we provide is intended to meet specific user application requirements that vary from customer to customer.

Peel adhesion bond and weld strength testing applications are served by specialized test machines and testers configured to requirements. Our test equipment is modular ('lego-like') and made to match each users test requirement, personal preferences or budget. Popular peel testers or peel testing machine configurations include an affordable controller with a single column load frame (such as the 100P). Some applications require a wider test space and a dual column load frame. Some spot weld or metal peel testing applications require high forces (300 series test machines).

Controllers also vary from one situation to the next. Many customers are best served with a standalone controller where a PC is not required. Our software products are available in tiered capabilities to our highly flexible PC based controller (R Series) that can perform virtually any mechanical test with high performance and flexibility.

Each peel tester or test machine requires test fixtures to match specific test methods. Standard peel test fixtures match most peel test methods, sample sizes and materials. T peel or 180 degree peel grips, 90 degree peel fixtures, Rotating German wheel peel fixtures, floating roller fixtures, roller drums, and climbing drum peel fixtures are all available.

Call us for help in defining your exact needs. Peel testing methods are a good resource and we have listed some below. They are available from standards organizations such as ASTM, ISO, BS, PSTC, Tappi, IPC, and CEN.

Compression Tester, Test Machine and Equipment
 

Compression test machines are configured by applications engineers to match your test force, speed, stroke, and travel requirements. Compressive test load frame choices include single column, bench or horizontal and dual column compression testers. Each compressive tester or compression testing machine is matched to test requirements, financial limitations and user preferences.

Each compressive test machine includes either a standalone or PC based digital controller. The standalone entry level controller features optional test software to capture data and generate a test report. The flexible and powerful software based R controller handles high volume or demanding compression test applications.

Compression test platens, compressive plates, puncture fixtures, compression or indentation probes, jigs and cages are also chosen to match your test sample geometry and material.

Compression test equipment can be expanded to perform tensile, peel, tear, shear and bend flexural tests with the addition of application specific fixtures. Extensometers and environmental chambers are also available.

Flexural Bend Test Equipment
 

Flexural bending tests help characterize flexural strength, flexure stiffness and flexural modulus of materials such as ceramic, composites, wood, metals including steel and aluminum, glass, plastic, refractory materials and concrete. Flexural fatigue life and flexural materials property tests are also common to medical devices and electronics.

Information on flexural bend test machines, rigs, and apparatus with detailed test fixture requirements can be found in industry standard test methods available from organizations such as ASTM, ISO, EN, BS, DIN and AWS.
 

Bend Flexural Test Machine

Universal or general purpose mechanical testers and test equipment can perform a flexural bend test when outfitted with a TestResources three or four point bending fixture.

New flexural bend testers are available and can be configured by a flexural bend test application engineer and optimized to exact needs. Many customers want to perform more tests than just flexural bending, including tensile, compression and fatigue tests.  TestResources flexural bend fixtures can be fitted to TestResources test machines or machines of other suppliers.

Test Definition and Reporting

Most flexural test standards define the steps needed to define tests and generate test reports. Test parameters include beam geometry, stress – strain properties, flexure stiffness, flexural modulus, modulus of rupture, bend strength, flexural fatigue, and flexural deflection or elongation.

Special Flexure Bend Accessories

We offer the widest selection of flexural bend fixtures in the industry. A review of flexural test standards shows that requirements tend to vary widely. We offer 3 point bend fixtures and and 4 point bend fixtures, articulating and nonarticulating, flexural tensile jigs, equi-biaxial bending or ringonring test fixtures, and jigs for reverse bending (tension-compression) fatigue fixtures. Bend fixtures are available for use in high and low temperature environmental chambers and biological baths. Deflectometers (LVDT or strain gage based) are available for accurate flexural strain measurement.

Accessories
 

TestResources test machine accessories are available for a wide range of mechanical tensile, compression, shear, flexural, peel, dynamic, and fatigue tests. They are adaptable to Instron® test machines or other test machines. This online catalog shows only selected models from our total product line, so call us with your requirements - we offer no charge applications support and engineered solutions.