DESCRIPTION
Glass has a very high compressive structure strength and consequently always fails under tensile stress. Since glass in buildings is very rarely used in direct tension, the most important property is the tensile bending strength.
The EN standard calls for a four-point bend test with spans of 1000mm and 200mm and a sample width of 360mm.
In order to protect operatives this machine is provided with a separate control console enabling the whole test frame to be positioned in a safety cell.
Special software allows post-test input parameters in order to meet the test reporting demands of EN 1288-3 and DIN 52 303. Models are available in both CT and AT configuration.
FORCE MEASUREMENTS
Universally Calibrated, better than Grade 0.5 EN 7500-1, DIN 51221 ASTM E-4. AFNOR A03-501. Range 0.4% to 100% minimum. Automatic identification of load cell. Resolution 1 part in 500000 with autoranging. Electronic load cell protection.
EXTENSION MEASUREMENTS
Full frame length to 0.001mm. Resolution 0.001 min. Accuracy 0.01mm. Absolute, relative and auxiliary modes mm, inch and percent. Programmable extension limits.
SPEED CONTROL
Drive system temperature and current protection. Positional jog speed 0.001mm/min to maximum. Speed setting increments 0.001mm/min.
LOAD FRAME
Rigid frame, using dual slide crosshead guidance system and rigid extruded support column. Frame stiffness 5kN/mm plus K factor facility built-in. Re-circulating ball screw with bellows. Electronic limit trips, total travel trips and customer programmable safety stops. Rubber mat front protection.