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Fracture mechanics test machine

    DENISON MAYES GROUP, mod. SSF 100

    Type of tests:

    • Tensile
    • Compression
    • 3 point bending
    • Low cycle fatigue (f<= 1Hz)
    • Fracture mechanic tests (KIC, JIC)
    • Crack growth test (da/dN)

    Main features:

    • Load capacity: +/-100 kN
    • C.C. main drive motor
    • Movable crosshead travel: 200 mm
    • Semi-movable upper crosshead for test area length adjusting

    Load transducer:

    • 100 kN tension and compression load cell

    Extensometers:

    • Estensometer with gauge lenght 25 mm, max travel ± 5 mm
    • Clip gage extensometer 0-12 mm
    • C.O.D. gage

    Accessories:

    • Fixtures for KIc, JIc, 3 point bending setup (100 kN) and compact tension (100 kN)
    • Setup for LCF (Low cycle fatigue) (50 kN)