What is Torsion Testing Machine?
Torsion testing machines measure the torsional strength, stiffness, and stress-strain properties of materials and products. Torsional Test System is used to simulate real-life conditions and to check axial torsion properties thru axial torque test of material specimens.
An automated torque testing machine provides torsion test capabilities in both clockwise and counterclockwise, enabling the determination of not only the ultimate torsional strength but also how the specimen behaves under torque loading in both rotation directions. Torsion tester is an essential equipment to measure axial torsion properties of materials for mechanical and quality laboratories.
Common Torsion Test Applications
Industry Torsion Test Standards
Why proper torque sensor selection matters to your torsion test application?
The torque sensor is the heart of torque testing machines. It is the component that senses the torsional strength underwent by the device under test (DUT).
FUTEK’s TFF400 Reaction Torque Sensors feature a Flange to Flange mounting solution with torque measurements ranging from +/- 5 inch-oz to 500 inch-pounds, (+/-0.04 to 60 Nm) and Torsional Stiffness of 325 inch-oz/radians to 199,000 Inch pounds/radians. The TFF400 Solid Flange Torque Sensor utilizes Metal Foil Strain Gage technology and features an Overload Protection for the low capacity units to help prevent overload damage that may occur during installation. With the recommended Mounting Plate, a full range of mounting options becomes available. The TFF400 Reaction Torque Sensor are made from Aluminum and anodized for optimum durability.
Furthermore, the TFF400 offers overload protection up to 300% of Rated Output for ranges 5 to 1000 in-oz and 150% of RO for ranges between 100 in-lb to 500 in-lb.
For assemblies that require sensors with lower profiles, we recommend TFF500 Reaction Torque Sensor given its impressive 1.25” (31.7 mm) height.
In case the measurement of torque and pull / pulling forces in the vertical direction is necessary, the MBA500 Torque and Thrust Bi-Axial Load Cell is designed to measure reaction torque moments as well as tension and compression loads.
TFF400 Features
FUTEK QIA128 embedded digital signal conditioner
FUTEK QIA128 digital embedded signal conditioner is a miniature ultra low power digital signal conditioner with SPI output. Its miniature board of only 8 mm x 8 mm features a selectable sampling rate from 4 SPS to 1300 SPS to achieve from 11.4 up to 14.2 noise-free resolution (NFR) depending on requirements.
A reaction torque sensor is mounted in the bottom fixturing of the torsional test system. The lower jaw holds the specimen while the upper jaw rotates, driven by the actuator.
The torque sensor measures specimen axial torsion in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions.
The motor is controlled by a motor controller integrated with the PLC. An encoder measures the angular movement for angular position feedback.
The torsion signal can be amplified through FUTEK's IAA Series Amplifier to a PLC, shown on a digital display (IPM650 or IHH500), or streamed directly to a PC using FUTEK's USB Solutions.
If the instrument is paired with FUTEK's SENSIT™ Test and Measurement Software operators can log, graph and capture all the data on the PC.
A QIA128 is a miniature ultra low power digital signal conditioner with SPI output and can be used for torque testing system integration.
What is Torsion Testing Machine?
Torsion testing machines measure the torsional strength, stiffness, and stress-strain properties of materials and products. Torsional Test System is used to simulate real-life conditions and to check axial torsion properties thru axial torque test of material specimens.
An automated torque testing machine provides torsion test capabilities in both clockwise and counterclockwise, enabling the determination of not only the ultimate torsional strength but also how the specimen behaves under torque loading in both rotation directions. Torsion tester is an essential equipment to measure axial torsion properties of materials for mechanical and quality laboratories.
Common Torsion Test Applications
Industry Torsion Test Standards
Why proper torque sensor selection matters to your torsion test application?
The torque sensor is the heart of torque testing machines. It is the component that senses the torsional strength underwent by the device under test (DUT).
FUTEK’s TFF400 Reaction Torque Sensors feature a Flange to Flange mounting solution with torque measurements ranging from +/- 5 inch-oz to 500 inch-pounds, (+/-0.04 to 60 Nm) and Torsional Stiffness of 325 inch-oz/radians to 199,000 Inch pounds/radians. The TFF400 Solid Flange Torque Sensor utilizes Metal Foil Strain Gage technology and features an Overload Protection for the low capacity units to help prevent overload damage that may occur during installation. With the recommended Mounting Plate, a full range of mounting options becomes available. The TFF400 Reaction Torque Sensor are made from Aluminum and anodized for optimum durability.
Furthermore, the TFF400 offers overload protection up to 300% of Rated Output for ranges 5 to 1000 in-oz and 150% of RO for ranges between 100 in-lb to 500 in-lb.
For assemblies that require sensors with lower profiles, we recommend TFF500 Reaction Torque Sensor given its impressive 1.25” (31.7 mm) height.
In case the measurement of torque and pull / pulling forces in the vertical direction is necessary, the MBA500 Torque and Thrust Bi-Axial Load Cell is designed to measure reaction torque moments as well as tension and compression loads.
TFF400 Features
FUTEK QIA128 embedded digital signal conditioner
FUTEK QIA128 digital embedded signal conditioner is a miniature ultra low power digital signal conditioner with SPI output. Its miniature board of only 8 mm x 8 mm features a selectable sampling rate from 4 SPS to 1300 SPS to achieve from 11.4 up to 14.2 noise-free resolution (NFR) depending on requirements.