MTS Systems
3-Point Bend Fixtures
These 3-Point Bend Fixtures are designed to use with Exceed® load frames and can also be used on Criterion® load frames with appropriate conversion adapters.
MTS Systems
Model 642 Bend Fixtures
Model 642 Bend Fixtures are configured to meet a variety of testing requirements. The fixtures have adjustable spans with easy-to-use, permanently attached scales for equal positioning of the rollers. The hardened rollers ensure test result accuracy by reducing undesirable loading and frictional forces on the specimen.
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Detailed Technical Specifications
| UPPER | LOWER | DYNAMIC | TEMPERATURE | COMBINED | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODEL | TYPE | FIXTURE SPAN | FIXTURE SPAN | FORCE RATING* | RANGE | HEIGHT** | PART NUMBER |
| 642.001 | 3 & 4 point bend fixture | 14-60 mm | 0.9 kN | -129°C to 149°C | 61 mm | 100-027-125 | |
| (0.6-2.4 in) | (200 lbf) | (-200°F to 300°F) | (2.4 in) | ||||
| 642.01A-01 | 3 point bend fixture | NA | 24-152 mm | 10 kN | -129°C to 149°C | 172 mm | 051-427-701 |
| (0.94-6.0 in)*** | (2.2 kip) | (-200°F to 300°F) | (6.8 in) | ||||
| 642.01A-02 | 3 & 4 point bend fixture | 24-76 mm | 24-152 mm | 10 kN | -129°C to 149°C | 243 mm | 051-427-801 |
| (0.94-3.0 in)*** | (0.94-6.0 in)*** | (2.2 kip) | (-200°F to 300°F) | (9.6 in) | |||
| 642.10B-01 | 3 point bend fixture | NA | 38-305 mm | 100 kN | -129°C to 177°C | 273 mm | 050-032-601 |
| (1.5-12.0 in)**** | (22 kip) | (-200°F to 350°F) | (10.75 in) | ||||
| 642.10B-02 | 3 & 4 point bend fixture | 53-152 mm | 38-305 mm | 100 kN | -129°C to 177°C | 356 mm | 050-032-701 |
| (2.08-6.0 in)**** | (1.5-12.0 in)**** | (22 kip) | (-200°F to 350°F) | (14.00 in) | |||
| 642.25B-01 | 3 point bend fixture | NA | 79-610 mm | 250 kN | -129°C to 177°C | 470 mm | 050-876-201 |
| (3.12-24.0 in)***** | (55 kip) | (-200°F to 350°F) | (18.50 in) | ||||
| 642.25B-02 | 3 & 4 point bend fixture | 50.8-203 mm | 79-610 mm | 250 kN | -129°C to 177°C | 660 mm | 050-876-301 |
| (2-8 in)***** | (3.12-24.0 in)***** | (55 kip) | (-200°F to 350°F) | (26.00 in) | |||
| * Static and dynamic force rating depends upon roller diameter. | |||||||
| ** Dimension depends upon roller diameter. Largest roller diameter shown. | |||||||
| *** Dimension depends upon roller diameter. 6.35 mm (0.25 in) roller diameter shown. | |||||||
| **** Dimension depends upon roller diameter. 25 mm (1 in) roller diameter shown. | |||||||
| ***** Dimension depends upon roller diameter. 50.8 mm (2 in) roller diameter shown. |
Detailed Technical Specifications
| Model 642.01 Roller Assemblies* | |
|---|---|
| DIAMETER | PART NUMBER |
| 5 mm | 051-284-601 |
| 10 mm | 051-284-603 |
| 0.25 in | 051-284-602 |
| 0.50 in | 051-284-604 |
Detailed Technical Specifications
| Model 642.10 Roller Assemblies* | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| DIAMETER | PART NUMBER | DIAMETER | PART NUMBER |
| 5 mm | 049-578-501 | 0.25 in | 049-578-502 |
| 10 mm | 049-578-503 | 0.375 in | 049-578-510 |
| 15 mm | 049-578-505 | 0.50 in | 049-578-504 |
| 20 mm | 049-578-507 | 0.75 in | 049-578-506 |
| 25 mm | 049-578-509 | 1.00 in | 049-578-508 |
Detailed Technical Specifications
| Model 642.25 Roller Assemblies* | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| DIAMETER | PART NUMBER | DIAMETER | PART NUMBER |
| 20 mm | 050-875-202 | 0.75 in | 050-875-201 |
| 30 mm | 050-875-204 | 1.00 in | 050-875-203 |
| 40 mm | 050-875-207 | 1.75 in | 050-875-208 |
| 50 mm | 050-875-209 | ||
| *Includes one roller and attachment springs. | |||
| Order quantity 3 for 3-point bend and 4 for 4-point bend configurations. | |||
| Roller assemblies listed above are not included with bend fixtures and must be purchased separately. |
Specifications are taken from the official MTS product page and may change; please confirm with our team before ordering.
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