Shimadzu AGS-X 10kN Mechanical Test Machine for static testing

Overview

The Shimadzu AGS-X 10kN, is a 10kN capacity static load frame which can be used for tensile, bending and compression testing. The load frame is equipped with a furnace used to perform tests at elevated temperatures up to about 1000°C dependent on the availability of compatible test fixtures and heat losses in the text fixtures. The system also incorporates strain measurement by Digital Image Correlation including at high temperature with a windowed furnace.

Applications

Applications of the machine include:

• tensile testing
  • wedge plate grips for flat dog-bone specimens – RT only
  • pin loading for flat specimens – temperature up to 600°C. Pin diameter: 8 mm
• bend testing – adjustable 3-point and 4-point bend fixtures – RT only
• bending testing – fixed 3-point and 4-point bend fixtures – RT only
  • 3-Point Bend, 20 mm lower span
  • 3-Point Bend, 40 mm lower span4-Point Bend, 20 mm lower span
  • 4-Point Bend, 40 mm lower span
    note: diameter of rollers are not in accordence with ASTM and ISO test standards
• bend testing up to 800°C
  • 3-Point Bend, 20 mm lower span. Maximum load: 2.5 kN
  • 3-Point Bend, 40 mm lower span. Maximum load: 3.0 kN4-Point Bend, 20 mm lower span. Maximum load: 5.0 kN
  • 4-Point Bend, 40 mm lower span. Maximum load: 6.0 kN
• compression testing – RT only
• additional available capability:
  • Epsilon Extensometer, gauge length: 10 mm, range: 1.5 mm
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• Pico Technology ADC24 Voltage Measurement Datalogger with Terminal Board

Technical specifications

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