Beskrivning
Taber Stiffness Tester
Accurate and precise bending stiffness measurements
Incorporated in the TABER V-5 Stiffness Tester is a bi-directional pendulum weighing system. Providing an accurate and responsive method for measuring small load increments, this system is a critical component for determining material stiffness or resiliency. Nine (9) distinct ranges permit testing of materials that are extremely lightweight and flexible (such as cellophane or thin metallic foils) to items that are very rigid (such as plastics).
For test ranges 2 – 9, specimens are mounted on the Taber V-5 Stiffness Tester using a clamping system. Located on the pendulum, the lower faces of the specimen clamp jaws are exactly on the center of rotation.
To allow the testing of materials with different stiffness properties, range weights can be applied to the pendulum. For extremely light weight materials, a compensatory range weight is mounted to the top of the pendulum. Range weights of 500, 1000 and 2000 ”Taber Units” are mounted to the bottom of the pendulum and required for stiffer materials. An optional range weight set of 3000 and 5000 Taber units is required for test ranges 7, 8 and 9.
Models
TABER Stiffness Tester – Model 150-E (115/230V, 50/60Hz)
– Stiffness Tester Model 150-E features an on-board computer that
automatically calculates and records stiffness testing data. Stiffness
readings are automatically converted to the appropriate user-selected
stiffness range, eliminating the need to manually multiply results by
a scaling factor. This instrument also calculates average, standard
deviation, and high/low readings. Using the 16 button keypad,
operators have the ability to select the direction, deflection and
number of deflection cycles. The instrument can also be operated
in manual mode, similar to Model 150-B.
With the accessory ports, data generated with the Model 150-E
Stiffness Tester can be either printed or downloaded to a PC. Plus,
up to 1,000 readings can be stored in non-volatile memory. In
addition to the internal real-time clock and calendar, stored readings
can be identified with an optional user-defined label. To download
data, an optional RS232 Serial to USB Adaptor Cable is recommended.
TABER Stiffness Tester – Model 150-B (110V, 60Hz)
– The Model 150-B is a manually operated instrument, which is based
on the original Taber V-5 Stiffness Tester. Mounted on telescoping
tripod legs, the Model 150-B is lightweight for easy portability.
Electronic components are sealed in a rugged housing. The model
150-B requires the user to manually record stiffness testing data,
average the readings and multiply results by a scaling factor.
