Our facility recently acquired an MTS 55-kip axial/torsional load frame model 309.30, from AMTEL of the Aerospace Engineering Department. The load frame can apply axial loads up to 55 kips and also 2,000 ft-lb of torque simultaneously. The total axial actuator stroke is 6″ and the rotary actuator rotation is limited to 100 degrees.
Our 5.5-kip hydraulic load frame was upgraded for better portability. Both the load frame and station were mounted on mobile carts, allowing us to operate them anywhere in the facility. The polycarbonate enclosure makes this load frame ideal for safe demonstrations. This load frame has hydraulic grips allowing us to test specimens dynamically in compression […]