The Fatigue Load Frame (FLF) is a state-of-the-art, all electric 15kN load frame that operates using a frictionless linear electric motor. This enables dynamic cyclic operation at up to 50Hz, as well as static testing for a wide variety of materials. Its oil-free operation is well suited to the Materials Research Facility requirements for analysis of radioactive samples.
Applications
It is capable of running a variety of waveforms, as well as standard ramping conditions. Its capabilities extend to:
- tension / compression
- bending
- failure testing
- fatigue
- fracture toughness / crack growth
- dynamic characterisation
- creep
- stress relaxation
- accelerated lifetime testing
Technical specifications
- 15kN dynamic force capability
- maximum frequency: 50Hz
- 50 mm displacement range
- test space size: 0 to 1000 mm
- maximum linear velocity: 1.5m/sec
- can be used with a chamber ranged from room temperature till 1200° C in protected atmosphere for material testing
Materials Research Facility
Available for users working in fusion, fission and other research programmes. We have scientific and operational teams to support experiments and sample preparation.