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Flexure Test Typical Configurations
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Rigid Plastic 3-Point Flex Fixture |
Rigid Plastic 4-Point Flex Fixture |
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Test Standard |
ASTM D 790 |
ASTM D6272 |
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Load Range |
100 lb |
200 lb |
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Strain Range |
5% Flexural Strain |
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Test Speed |
0.05 to 0.1 in/min |
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Fixture |
3-Point Flex Fixture with 5mm Radius Anvils |
4-Point Flex Fixture with 5mm Radius Anvils and Deflectometer |
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Fixture Span to Specimen Depth |
16:1 (can be as high as 60:1 for composite materials) |
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Inner Span (Upper Anvils) |
N/A |
Set to ½ the Outer Span (Lower Anvils) |
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Extensometer |
N/A |
Yes, Mounts on the Deflectometer |
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Frame |
200 lb to 1000 lb |
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Load Cell |
100 lb |
200 lb |
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Common Specimen Size |
0.5" wide x 0.125" thick x 5.0" long |
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Applications |
Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Acrylic, Polycarbonate, Polyester, ABS, Nylon, Acetates |
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Industries |
Automotive, Aerospace, Consumer Products, Packaging, Biomedical, Electronics |
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