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The Challenge
A major manufacturer of window gaskets, O-rings,
body mounts, and various other elastomeric components needed to
advance their knowledge of their compounds and components.
Requirements:
- A test system that could perform a wide range of tests, including
tensile, load/deflection, flex, & cycling on a number of different
specimens & components.
- A system that could also test at various temperatures.
- Software to automate the reporting of results.
The Solution
- A Model 5569 test system with Merlin™ software. The 50 kN (11,250
lbs) force capacity will conduct tests on all of their products.
- Various elastomer grips, fixtures, and compression platens to
handle all of their materials and components.
- A video extensometer for non-contacting strain measurement.
- An integrated environmental chamber for determining temperature
effects.
Load Frame
Testing modes: Tension, Compression, Cycling, Bend
Control Electronics
Instron's 5500 System
Software
Merlin II Software Suite Including:Tensile/Compression, Peel, Flex, TestProfiler
Grips & Fixtures
- Compression Platens
- O-Ring Grips
- 3 & 4 point Bend Fixture
- Pneumatic Action Grips
Environmental Chamber Temperature Range
-40 to 150°C (-40 to 300°F)
Specimen Compatibility
Tensile Testing: ASTM D412 & D1414
Load/Deflection Testing: ASTM D 575
Tear Strength: ASTM D624
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Merlin™ Software
- Merlin II's versatility is ideal for the laboratory at the leading
edge of technology.
- Optional software modules such as Test Profiler, for block loading
& cyclic tests.
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