TEN
Tensile testing machine
Specially designed for the mineral wool industry, this universal tension
tester offers a unique solution for generating, filing and displaying
quality data. It is built around a rigid frame with a ball screw drive
pulling down in the specimen, and it offers the user a fast and
effective way of generating and presenting a quality report.
Additionally it offers a data filing and retrieving system providing the
user instant access to reports on any previously tested samples. Much
more than just the strength/elasticity test results can be included in
the quality report. The Tram-QA software offers a simple way to
incorporate all relevant quality parameters in a system of tables that
can be set up for almost any application. It is ideally suited to
quality assurance and process control as well as research and
development. It is capable of performing a wide range of complex testing
procedures and can be set up for relevant international or national
standards.
The special machine design provides optimum stiffness
resulting in accurate deformation measurements. Testing is controlled
from the computer after keying in sample identification. During the
testing the load/deformation curve is simultaneously generated on the
monitor. All registrations and calculations are performed automatically
by the PC and stored on the hard disk for later reference and/or
statistical analysis. The reporting and calculation of data can be setup
to match the users individual needs. Additionally the system
incorporates a facility to connect it to an external device such as a
balance so that results can be directly transferred to the system for
further processing.
The machine is supplied with grips to suit the
products to be tested. Automatic positioning of the loading beam
virtually eliminates the waiting time between tests.
Specifications
| TEN 1000N | TEN 2000N | TEN 5000N |
| Loadcell Capacity | 1000 N | 2000 N | 5000 N |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Max stroke length | 500 mm |
| Daylight between columns | 600 mm |
| Resolution | 0.01 N | 0.02 N | 0.05 N |
| Supply Voltage | 220/240 V or 110/120 V, 50-60 Hz |
| Deformation resolution | 0.0100 mm |
| Control system | USB-connection to PC. The TRAM QA software makes the testing, filing and analyzing of data extremely versatile - refer to the separate brochure for the software. |
Standards
| EN 1608 | Thermal insulation products for building applications - Determination of tensile strength parallel to faces |
Full compliance with the European standard EN1608. Closed, dust proof construction with very few movable parts exposed. The measurement process is controlled by the computer. This makes it easy to change tension speed, reaction to measured results etc. In the apparatus measuring time is optimized - only five manual operations are needed:
- Insertion of a sample
- Closing grips
- Start testing
- Opening grips
- Removal of the sample
The grips are effectively shielded when open. The operation of the grips is manual in order to prevent the operator from getting hurt by an accidental closing of the grips. The tensile strength is automatically logged in the computer upon the end of measurement. This optimizes measuring/calculation time and secures measuring data. The software is very flexible, and when sample thickness, weight and ignition loss are part of the setup, tensile strength is immediately available. The measurement is furthermore displayed as a tension curve (which is also saved in the computer for further investigation). This gives the possibility of evaluating elasticity and other properties. A statistical module for long term evaluation of data is available as an additional option.
Comprehensive electronic protection prevents the machine from overloading damage or driving out of limits. A simple calibration procedure is included in the software. Due to the modular design of the equipment and the versatility of the software, tailored systems can be offered at a moderate price. Systems for other board, sheet and slab manufacturing industries can also be supplied.
The equipment offers a great opportunity to improve quality management through instantaneous data generation. In spite of the highly advanced and automatic testing procedure operation is easy.
Please contact Bent Tram A/S or your local distributor for additional information.
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