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THREE POINT BEND TEST FIXTURES

For Flex, Bend, and Fracture Toughness Bond Testing

5 kN Three Point Flexure Fixture Catalog no. 2810-400

The flexure fixture allows a variety of flexural and fracture toughness bond tests to be performed, including determination of flexural modulus, flexural strength and flexural yield strength. Easy to install, the 3-point fixture can be modified with an optional conversion kit to provide a 4-point bending conversion. Lower anvils are adjustable to accommodate specimens of different spans. Deflection of the specimen can be measured either through crosshead displacement, or for more precise measurement you can use a mid-span direct measurement plunger with a clip-on extensometer.

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5 kN FLEXURE FIXTURE
Catalog no. 2810-400

Principle of Operation

The specimen is supported on two precision machined anvils of a defined radius. The force is applied either centrally (3-point) or at a defined distance either side of the center (4- point). The support beam is graduated lengthways in metric units for accurate positioning of the anvils, equally spaced to the center line.

Features

Rated capacity 5 kN (500 kgf, 1,125 lbf)
3-point flexure fixture with an optional conversion kit for 4-point loading
Conforms to ISO, ASTM, DIN, and many other standards
Fully adjustable span distance to suit a wide range of specimen sizes
Adjustable stops for specimen widths up to 50 mm (2 in) for precise alignment
Optional deflectometer plunger assembly
Rugged design for minimum maintenance
Temperature range: -100 to +350°C (-148 to +660°F)

Application Range

Type of loading: Static flexure, cyclic flexure tests
Specimen material: Plastics, metals, alloys, composites, ceramics and other materials
Specimen shapes: Strip, bar, components
Common standards: ASTM D790, ISO 178

Specifications
Catalog no.	2810-400
Maximum Capacity	5 kN (1125 lbf, 500 kgf)
Temperature Range	-100 °C to 350 °C (-148 °F to 660 °F)
Adjustable Span Distance	10 - 200 mm (0.39 - 7.87 in)
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