Fatigue testing machine GT-KA01-3

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Product Name
Shoes Flexing Tester GT-KA01-3 (2 or 4 test positions)

Product Introduction
Application: The Shoes Flexing Tester measures flexing resistance of whole shoes or soles at ambient temperature. It repeatedly bends specimens at a set angle and frequency to evaluate cracking, delamination and upper material changes. Compliant with international footwear test methods for objective quality assessment.

Features

• Configurable cycle count with touch-screen display;
• Automatic stop when preset cycle count is reached;
• Protective shield for operator safety and noise reduction;
• Individual cooling fan at each clamp to prevent heat-related material changes during flexing.

Key Specifications

• Model: GT-KA01-3A / GT-KA01-3B
• Test positions: 2 or 4
• Bending angle: GT-KA01-3A: 0–5° | GT-KA01-3B: fixed 5°
• Counter / Control: Touch-screen control; settable cycle counter with automatic stop
• Bending speed: 230 ± 10 rpm (adjustable)
• Power supply: Single-phase AC 220V 50/60Hz, 8A
• Dimensions (L×W×H): 95×88×140 cm (3A) / 209×88×140 cm (3B)
• Weight: 420 kg (3A) / 750 kg (3B)
• Standards: GB/T 3903.1; ISO 24266 Method B; HG/T 2871-2022 Method A

Standard accessories

• 2 pairs of shoe lasts (Size 35, Size 44 or per customer request)
• 1 power cable
• 1 chisel cutter (5 mm)

Optional accessories

• Calipers (accuracy 0.02 mm)
• Additional shoe lasts (Sizes 36–43)

Application Industry
Suitable for footwear manufacturers, quality control laboratories and material R&D departments for testing a wide range of shoes and sole materials to verify flexing resistance and durability under repeated bending.

Technical specifications

• Model variants: GT-KA01-3A (0–5° adjustable) and GT-KA01-3B (5° fixed)
• Positions: 2 or 4 test clamps
• Control & display: Touch-screen for cycle setting and monitoring
• Speed: 230 ± 10 rpm, adjustable
• Power: 1∮AC 220V 50/60Hz 8A
• Dimensions & weight: 95×88×140 cm / 420 kg (3A); 209×88×140 cm / 750 kg (3B)
• Standards met: GB/T 3903.1; ISO 24266 Method B; HG/T 2871-2022 Method A
• Included: shoe lasts, power line, 5 mm chisel cutter
• Optional: precision calipers, additional shoe lasts