Testing plastics from static to dynamic, from R&D to the continue use
At K2016, Instron, a leading global manufacturer of material and structural testing systems, will present their comprehensive portfolio of systems for testing polymers from static to dynamic, from R&D to 24/7.
For static tensile, flexure, compression, bend, peel, shear, tear and cyclic tests, Instron will show a versatile 5969 electro-mechanical dual column table-top system for mid-range testing, together with pneumatic grips, designed for a nominal load of 10 kN, in combination with an automatically contacting Instron AutoX extensometer. For automated testing runs, meeting the requirements of all common testing standards, Instron will present their latest development, the TestMaster AT3 for tensile and flexure testing. Once the tray has been loaded and the start button pushed, its automated specimen loading feature improves repeatability and reproducibility of testing and results, minimising human influence, increasing safety by keeping the operator away from the testing area, and improving ergonomics by virtually eliminating repetitive motions associated with high volume manual testing. All test runs will be controlled, documented and stored in a database using Instron’s universal Bluehill 3 testing software with fully-integrated modular software packages that provide easy, tailored application solutions for today’s laboratory managers and test technicians.
For impact testing of polymers, Instron will exhibit two systems: a Ceast 9350 floor standing drop tower designed to deliver 0.59 to 757 J or up to 1,800 J together with an environmental chamber, and a motorised Ceast 9050 impact pendulum. Both systems will be operated using Instron’s Ceast VisualImpact software, designed to control these devices, record force and absorbed energy data, visualise and help analyse the results and calculate resilience. VisualImpact is tailored to using the Ceast high-speed data acquisition system DAS64K. Providing a data acquisition rate of 4 MHz, this system is particularly advantageous when testing brittle materials or performing tests at high speeds or low temperatures, as will be showcased on the stand.
For HDT and Vicat tests, Instron will present its recently introduced Instron HV Series designed to significantly reduce workload and increase efficiency in the testing lab. Available for visitors will be a HV6X with six testing stations and automatic weights application, using advanced electronics that automatically zero the position of the … .
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