Instron 2810-40X Series Flexure Fixture

This video looks at the Instron® 2810-40X Series flexure fixture. Whether you are new to your testing system or simply need installation guidance, we walk you through everything included in the box and demonstrate the correct procedure for installing the fixture on your Instron universal testing machine.

The 2810-40X Series 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 option. The 3-point fixture includes a 10 mm (0.4 in) diameter upper anvil and two 4 mm (0.16 in) or 10 mm (0.4 in) diameter lower anvils that are adjustable to accommodate specimens of different spans. Deflection of the specimen can be measured either through crosshead displacement, or through the mid-span direct measurement deflectometer plunger with an extensometer for more precise measurement.

• 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 +662°F)
• Compatible with AVE3, AutoX750, clip-on (2630-107 or 2630-110) extensometers

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