The Bendograph is designed exclusively for the fully-automated flexural testing of plastics according to ISO 178 and ASTM D790.
After loading specimens into trays of the magazine, all operations, including dimensional measurement of specimens, bending measurement and data processing by software are all performed automatically without human intervention.
140 specimens (t=4mm) can be tested continuously.
The Bendograph’s compact design is good for laboratories that have limited space and would otherwise be unable to fit a similar testing machine.
ISO 178 - Plastics — Determination of flexural properties
JIS K 7171 - Plastics-Determination of flexural properties
Features & Benefits
• Continuous automatic testing of 140* specimens without human intervention (*when 4mm thickness specimens are loaded)
• Fully-automatic testing includes dimensional measurements of specimens by digital linear gauge
• Space-saving design: W900mm × D500mm
• Deflectmeter* is available (*option)
• Emergency stop button
• Windows based testing software
Specifications
Load capacity - Max. 2kN
Effective stroke - 40mm
Test speed - 0.05-100mm/min.
Thickness measurement - Twin digital linear gauge
Width measurement - Digital linear gauge
Loading edge (upper) - • R5mm (ISO/ASTM)
• R3.2mm (ASTM)
Supports (lower) - • 5mm, span 64mm (ISO)
• 5mm or R3.2mm, span 50.8mm or 101.6mm (ASTM)
Specimen - • ISO/JIS: L80 × W10 × t4mm
• ASTM: L127 × W12.7 × t6.4 or t3.2mm
Specimen magazine - Max. 140 specimens (when 4mm thickness specimens are loaded)
Dimensions - W900 × D500 × H1600mm
Power supply - Single-phase, AC100V, 50/60Hz, 0.6kVA (or specify)
Compressed air - 0.5MPa
Weight - Approx. 200kg