Product Information

3point flexure test kit to ISO 178 and ASTM D790

46
max. 180

36,5
28
40

250 40

Range of applications • The freely adjustable support separation of

The 3point flexure test kit is used mainly for tests on 10  180 mm enables flexure tests on specimen
plastics to ISO 178 / ASTM D790. of different lengths, and makes the flexure test kit
available for a range of applications.

Equipment • The two adjustable supports ensure plane parallel

The 3point flexure test kit for forces up to 20 kN alignment of the specimen with respect to the flexure
consists of a rigid flexure fin and tiltable supports that fin.
can be adjusted depending upon the required support
separation. • The flexure test kit’s simple handling also enables
rapid and exact testing even when specimen of
different shapes and sizes are to be tested.
Advantages/Features of the 3-point flexure
test kit • The variably adjustable specimen stop ensures that
specimen are always supported centrally on the
• The Zwick flexure test kit can be used for tests flexure test kit.
up to a maximum test load of 20 kN, whereby the
maximum deflection is 36 mm. • The flexure test kit is set to standard with the help of
the optional distance gage for tests to ISO 178 and
• The flexure test kit can be used with all Zwick ASTM D790.
materials testing machines. This means that the
testXpert® II test software, together with all of its
advantages, can be put to use in conjunction with
this flexure test kit. Automated test sequences and
simple adaptions of test requirements (different
materials, dimensions, etc.) can be dealt with quickly
and comfortably through testXpert® II.
PI 379 2.0315
Product Information
3point flexure test kit to ISO 178 and ASTM D790
Item number 320490

Max test load with direct mounting, mounting about flange 20 kN
or via T-slotted system
Max test load with mounting about connector and 10 kN with connector dia. 88
span > 100 mm
Table height 28 mm
Table length 250 mm
Supports 2x adjustable
Support height 36.5 mm
Support width 40 mm
Support separation 10 ... 180 mm
Support radius 5 ± 0.2 mm
Flexure fin rigid
Flexure fin height 46 mm
Flexure fin width 40 mm
Flexure fin radius 5 ± 0.1 mm
Overall weight (table, supports, fin, screws) 1.05 kg
Temperature range at Fmax 10 kN  70 ... + 250 °C
at Fmax 20 kN 0 ... + 30 °C
Upper connection also required: adapter dia. 8 / 20 / 36 / 60 mm
Lower connection directly on the crosshead (ProLine, Allround-Line, zwicki-Line),
about flange, via lower connector dia. 88 mm or via
T-slotted system

Options
Description Item number
Additional supports for flexure tests on plastics to ISO 178; 2 x flexure supports, radius 2 mm, 320904
width 40 mm, Fmax 20 kN
Distance gage, 64 mm, to ISO 178, ASTM D790 079445
For adjustment of span and centering stops, 64 mm span for 5 mm anvil and die radii and
40 mm anvil width. Convenient adjustment and positioning of centering stops for specimen widths 10
and 12.7 mm (depending on standard). Re-alignment of anvils to die possible without removal of cente-
ring stops.
Using the retaining unit (317617) for the Zwick pneumatic grips,the flexure test kit can conveniently be
deployed ready aligned.

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