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Torsion test, 30Nm (WP 500)

generate the twisting moment by means of a worm gear

Code WP500

Description:

  • The torsion test is a destructive testing method that studies the plastic behaviour of materials.
  • In practice, components that are twisted in their application (e.g., screws, shafts, axles, wires and springs) are studied with this test method.
  • The WP 500experimental unit allows torsion tests in which specimens are subjected to load until they fracture.
  • The clean layout and simple operation mean the experimental sequence can be observed in all details and phases.
  • In the experiment, metallic specimens are twisted until they are destroyed by a typical shear fracture.
  • The twisting moment is applied manually by means of a handwheel and a worm gear.
  • The base plate is torsionally reinforced.
  • A transparent protective cover protects against flying fragments.
  • The effective twisting moment is measured by means of a moment-measuring shaft fitted with strain gauges and can be read directly on a display.
  • The twisting angle is recorded by an incremental encoder and can also be read.
  • The measured values are transmitted directly to a PC where they can be analysed using the software.
  • Specimens of different materials and different lengths are included in the scope of delivery.
  • The measuring device can be moved on the rigid frame to adapt to different specimen lengths.

Technical Details:

Specifications:

  • torsion tests with different metallic specimens to fracture
  • manual generation of the twisting moment by means of handwheel and worm gear
  • specify the input angle via handwheel
  • long and short specimens of steel, aluminium, brass
  • movable measuring device for different specimen lengths
  • measure the test moment by means of strain-gauge measuring shaft and measuring amplifier
  • strain-gauge measuring shaft with compensation for inherent deformation
  • twisting angle measured by incremental encoder
  • electronic measuring amplifier with touch panel to display twisting moment and twisting angle
  • GUNT software for data acquisition via USB under Windows 8.1, 10

Technical Data:

  • twisting moment: 30Nm
  • Loading device, worm gear
  • transmission ratio: 1:63
  • Specimen mount: 2x 17mm, hexagonal
  • Specimens:
  • diameter: 6mm
  • 4x 75mm, steel
  • 4x 75mm, aluminium
  • 4x 75mm, brass
  • 2x 175mm, steel
  • 2x 350mm, steel
  • 2x 700mm, steel
  • Measuring ranges:
  • twisting moment: 0…30,0Nm
  • angle of twist: 0…±3200°, resolution: 0,1°
  • 230V, 50Hz, 1 phase
  • 230V, 60Hz, 1 phase; 120V, 60Hz, 1 phase
  • UL/CSA optional

Dimensions & Weight:

  • L x W x H: 1400x700x500mm (experimental unit)
  • L x W x H: 230x210x120mm (measuring amplifier)
  • Weight: approx. 43kg (total)

Required for Operation:

  • PC with Windows recommended

Learning Objectives/Experiments:

  • torsion tests with different materials and load until specimen fracture
  • determine the twisting strength
  • plot the diagram of twisting moment over twisting angle
  • influence of:
  • specimen material
  • specimen cross-section
  • specimen length

Scope of Delivery:

  • 1 experimental unit
  • 1 measuring amplifier
  • 1 set of specimens (18 pieces)
  • 1 GUNTsoftware + USB cable
  • 1 set of instructional material

Features:

  • generate the twisting moment by means of a worm gear
  • measure the twisting moment by means of a strain-gauge measuring shaft
  • incremental encoder for measuring the twisting angle

Accessories:

 

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