3-Point Bend Fixture
United offers a wide selection of bend and flex fixtures for many different applications across a wide variety of industries.
SKU: 3-Point Bend Fixture
Brand: United Testing
Applications: Compression Testing, Flexibility Testing, Materials Testing, Strength Testing
Industries: Aerospace, Automotive, Beverage, Construction & Civil Engineering, Defense, Education, Electronics, Industrial, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, Plastics and polymers, Technology
Materials: Adhesive, Composites, Elastomers, Film, Foam, Metals, Plastics and Polymers, Rubber, Steel, Textile, Timber, Wood
Bend fixtures vary widely depending on the sample being tested, the forces required and the calculations being determined. Common fixtures are generally 3-point or 4-point, but others are available that can acommodate a wide range of capacities. Common parameters used to determine the appropriate bend/flex fixture are listed below. When sourcing bend/flex fixtures, please provde as much of the following information as possible.
-Loading Points – (3-point/4-point)
-Reference Standard- ASTM, ISO, etc.
-Loading Capacity – Min & Max
-Specimen Material – Metal, Plastic, Composite, Concrete, Wood, etc.
-Specimen Shape – Strip, Round Bar, Custom
-Span Length – Min & Max
-Anvil Height – Min & Max
-Upper & Lower Roller Diameter – Min & Max
-Deflection Coil Requirement – Yes/No?
-Deflection Coil Height – 1”, 2” or other height?
Description
Bend and Flex fixtures: Are available in a variety of configurations to meet your specific need, typically based on the specific ASTM, ISO, or other international standard you are testing
