Instrument provides torsion testing for materials and parts that must withstand constant twisting and wrenching, such as fasteners, wire, electronic assemblies, medical devices and biomaterials
Instron, a provider of testing equipment designed to evaluate mechanical properties of materials and components, announces its 55MT MicroTorsion.
The 55MT is ideally suited to provide torsion testing for materials and parts that must withstand constant twisting and wrenching, such as fasteners, wire, electronic assemblies, medical devices and biomaterials.
The 55MT, offered in 220Nm and 20Nm designs, can be used to simulate a variety of real world applications where torsional stresses are prevalent. It is used to test switches in the automotive industry, wire and bone screws in the medical industry, and fasteners in the aerospace industry.
The tester features a rigid, tabletop mounted load frame.
The tabletop design has a small footprint and requires minimal lab space.
The 55MT is equipped with an adjustable crosshead that allows for easy specimen loading.
In addition, the system includes a torque cell protection device that prevents damage to the cell during installation of fixtures and test setup.
Torque cells with capacities as low as 0.2Nm are available for ultra low torque applications.
High torsional stiffness and minimal axial friction is accomplished with the unique dual linear slide design.
The 55MT is able to test specimens that require only a few degrees of rotation or multiple turns in one or both directions.
It is designed to test up to 36,000 revolutions.
It uses Merlin software, a fully integrated modular software package designed with torsion testing templates.
