THREE POINT BEND TEST FIXTURES
For Flex, Bend, and Fracture Toughness Bond Testing
The flexure fixture allows a variety of flexural and fracture toughness bond tests to be performed, including determination of flexural modulus, flexural strength and flexural yield strength. Easy to install, the 3-point fixture can be modified with an optional conversion kit to provide a 4-point bending conversion. Lower anvils are adjustable to accommodate specimens of different spans. Deflection of the specimen can be measured either through crosshead displacement, or for more precise measurement you can use a mid-span direct measurement plunger with a clip-on extensometer.
Features
Rated capacity 5 kN (500 kgf, 1,125 lbf)
3-point flexure fixture with an optional conversion kit for 4-point loading
Conforms to ISO, ASTM, DIN, and many other standards
Fully adjustable span distance to suit a wide range of specimen sizes
Adjustable stops for specimen widths up to 50 mm (2 in) for precise alignment
Optional deflectometer plunger assembly
Rugged design for minimum maintenance
Temperature range: -100 to +350°C (-148 to +660°F)
Application Range
Type of loading: Static flexure, cyclic flexure tests
Specimen material: Plastics, metals, alloys, composites, ceramics and other materials
Specimen shapes: Strip, bar, components
Common standards: ASTM D790, ISO 178