Elastomeric Testing Systems

IST elastomeric testing systems are available in different configurations to suit your testing requirements. These systems are designed for application testing of such things as visco-elastic properties of rubber-metal components and hydromounts such as axle mounts or motor bearings. IST has a comprehensive range of single and multiple axial rigs which operate at various test frequencies and loads. Below we showcase a small range of realized standard systems for elastomeric tests. All other configurations are only on request.

Select image to enlarge MHF 25I Medium High Frequency (MHF) Testing Machines

Medium high frequency testing machines for single-axis testing

• Test frequencies: up to 400 Hz depending on actuator used
• Nominal load: 10/25/50 kN
• Displacement: ± 10/25/50 mm

Select image to enlarge MHF 25I / 5I Medium High Frequency (MHF) Testing Machines

Medium high frequency testing machines for bi-axial testing

• Test frequencies: up to 200 / 400 Hz
• Nominal load: 25 kN / 5 kN
• Displacement: ± 25 mm

Select image to enlarge VHF 7D Very High Frequency (VHF) Testing Systems

Very high frequency testing system for single-axis testing

• Test frequencies: up to 1000 Hz
• Nominal load: 7 kN
• Displacement: ± 10 mm

Select image to enlarge VT 1.000 Additional Torsion Test Setup for VHF 7D

• Torsional vibration isolator test
• Test frequencies: up to 650 Hz
• Nominal load: 1 kNm
• Angle: ± 4°
• Bearing mounted in a 2-column VHF machine

VHF 10D / 3I Very High Frequency (VHF) Testing Systems

Very high frequency testing system for bi-axial testing

• Bi-axial VHF testing systems for high frequency testing of engine mounts under lateral side load
• Variable side load capacity dependent on maximum test frequency
• Hydrostatic sliptable with multi-axial load measuring platform (Kistler)
• Test frequencies: up to 400 Hz
• Nominal load: 10 kN / 3 kN
• Displacement: ± 10 mm / ± 25 mm
• Lateral side load via hydrostatic sliptable (Limited Frequency Response)
• Crosshead control via separate control channel
• Climatic chamber temperature control

Select image to enlarge MAETS 3L Multi-Axial Elastomeric Testing System

• Lateral 3-axis load configuration
• Maximal frequency: 80 / 100 Hz
• Linear load: 25 kN
• Displacement: ± 25 mm

Select image to enlarge MAETS 3L 1R Multi-Axial Elastomeric Testing System

Designed for durability test of passenger car axle and engine mounts.

• Lateral 3-axis, torsion 1-axis load
• Maximal frequency: 80 Hz
• Linear load: 25 kN
• Displacement: ± 25 mm
• Torque: Max 1 kNm
• Angle: ± 30°

Select image to enlarge LFT Low Frequency Torsional Test Systems

• Test frequencies: up to 400 Hz depending on rotary actuator used
• Nominal load: 1 - 64 kNm
• Angle: ± 50°

Select image to enlarge HFT High Frequency Torsional Test Systems

• Test frequencies: up to 700 Hz
• Nominal load: 2 kNm
• Angle: ± 5°

Select image to enlarge Quality Assurance Systems for Production Line Applications

• Rotary damper checking
• Automatic checking systems for engine mounts with statistical evaluation

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