Mechanical properties: Servo-Hydraulic System 100kN (MTS Landmark)

What is it?
Servo hydraulic testing system with axial/torsional configurations for characterizing quasi-static and fatigue testing on biomaterials, CFRP, Stainless steel, Steels, Titanium and Alloy Aluminium materials. It can test at harsh environment temperatures.

Manufacturer: MTS

Model Name: Bionix

Applications: Testing nanocomposite elastomers that are used in extreme environments. High cyclic fatigue test of Al/Ti alloys and other metals for aerospace industry. Carry out torsion tests on panels, cables for building applications, and on body brace.

Instrument Overview:

Technical features and specifications:
Axial/torsional controlling torsional moments up to ±250 N·m and total rotations of 270
Axial/Torsional Load Cells (Force Transducers) 25 kN / 250 N-m Force Rating
Low Force Axial Load Cell Force Capacity: 5 kN
Room Temperature Grip and Fixture. Hydraulic Axial/Torsional Wedge Grip. Force Capacity: - Axial: 5.5 Kip (25 kN). - Torsional: 2000 in-lbs (220 N-M). - Adjustable gripping pressure to accommodate a variety of specimen materials. - Temperature Range: -40 to 350 F (-40 to 150 C).
Environmental Chamber - Temperature Range: -75 C to 315 C. - Interior Dimensions: 286 mm wide, 305 mm deep, 457 mm high.
LX 500 Laser Extensometer (220 V) - For non-contacting strain measurements. - Measurement Range: 5 - 127 mm. - Resolution: 0.001 mm.
3 & 4 Point Bend Fixture -10 kN Dynamic Force Capacity, 30 kN Static Force Capacity. -ASTM D-790 Compliant. -ASTM D-2344 Compliant. -Lower Span: 24-152 mm. -Temperature Range: -129°C to 149°C. -Upper Span: 24-76 mm.
High Temperature Furnace - Temperature ranges from 100°C to 1400°C (Control Point Stability ±1°C) - Hot Zone 50 x 50 x 50mm (W x D x H)
HCF performance at cycling test of 60Hz with a load force of 20kN, the displacement amplitude should achieve at least +/-0.2 mm or larger. => The Performance Curve Displacement amplitude is 1.5mm. At cycling test of 100Hz with a load force of 6kN, the displacement amplitude should achieve at least +/-0.4 mm or larger. => The Performance Curve Displacement amplitude is 0.9mm

Charges:
NA

Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://corp.mts.com/home/

Detailed Specifications:
https://corp.mts.com/cs/groups/public/documents/library/dev_003992.pdf