TA3540 Deflectometer

The TA3540 Deflectometer is designed to interface with Thwing-Albert materials tester operating with MAP4 Materials Testing Software. The Deflectometer is designed to report extremely accurate position/defection data for tests such as flexural bend and compression strength for materials such as rigid plastics, metal, composites, corrugated, and paperboard.

The Deflectometer is supplied with the necessary components to easily integrate with our test frames.

Description

The TA3540 Deflectometer is designed to interface with Thwing-Albert materials tester operating with MAP4 Materials Testing Software. The Deflectometer is designed to report extremely accurate position/deflection data for tests such as flexural bend and compression strength for materials such as rigid plastics, metal, composites, corrugated, and paperboard.

The Deflectometer is supplied with the necessary components to easily integrate with our single and dual column test frames.

  • Full bridge, 350 ohm strain gaged design 
  • Adjustable magnetic base for easy mounting – can be used upside down also.
  • Spring-loaded arm will break free under excessive displacement
  • All standard units have linearity of 0.25% of FS or better
  • Includes a Shunt Calibration System 
  • Rugged, dual flexure design for improved performance

Excitation: 5 to 10 VDC recommended, 12 VDC or VAC max.

Output: 2 to 4 mV/V, nominal, depending on model

Linearity: ≤0.25% of full-scale measuring range

Temperature Range: Standard (-ST) is -40 °C to +100 °C (-40 °F to 210°F)

Cable: Integral, ultra-flexible cable, 2.5 m (8 ft) standard

Operating Force: 50 g typical

Meets ASTM and ISO accuracy classes:

    • -001M, -004M, -006M:
      ASTM E2309 Class A
      ISO 9513 Class 1
      ASTM E83 Class B-2 (assuming 50 mm gauge length per D790 and D6272)
    • -012M, -025M, -050M:
      ASTM E2309 Class B
      ISO 9513 Class 2
      ASTM E83 Class C (assuming 50 mm gauge length per D790 and D6272)

Measuring Range (total displacement):

-001M      1.0 mm
-004M      4.0 mm
-006M      6.0 mm
-012M      12.0 mm
-025M      25.0 mm
-050M      50.0 mm

Additional information

Industry

rigid plastics, metal, composites, corrugated, paperboard

Model Name

TA3540

Testing Property

Deflection, Deformation

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Deflectometer Fixtures