This facility is equipped with a wide range of mechanical test devices for plastics, nanocomposites, and composite materials. The tests can be performed at microscopic and macroscopic scales and for various environmental conditions (varying temperature and humidity).
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Peel Strength Test Machine | Single-Column Bench Level Electromechanical Universal Testing Machine | |
Brand: Zwick and Grip Engineering Description: The Zwick Z0.5 universal testing machine is dedicated to the peeling testing of the flexible coating layer. For that purpose, it is equipped with the TH50 grip made by Grip Engineering. The machine accommodates 200 N and 500 N load cells. Link: ZwickiLine and TH50 | Brand: Instron Description: Instron 5944 universal testing machine dedicated to testing laminated composites, polymeric thin plates, films, and single fibres. This machine accommodates 2 kN and 5 N load cells. Link: Instron 5940 series |
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Linear-Torsion All-Electric Dynamic Test Machine | Double-Column Electromechanical Universal Testing Machine | |
Brand: Instron Model: ElectroPuls E3000 Description: Instron E3000 torsion testing machine dedicated to testing the dynamic/fatigue mechanical properties of laminated composites and polymeric materials up to 200 Hz frequency. This machine accommodates 3 kN dynamic linear and 25 Nm dynamic torque. Link: ElectroPuls E3000 | Brand: Instron Description: Instron 5882 universal testing machine dedicated to testing the mechanical properties of laminated composites, polymeric materials, and thick films. This machine accommodates 100 kN, 10 kN, and 500 N load cells and is equipped with a standard video extensometer for longitudinal strain measurement. We also designed a custom-made bench for conducting quasi-static indentation (QSI) using this machine. Link: Instron 5980 series |
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Linear-Torsion All-Electric Dynamic Test Machine | In-situ Tensile Stage for Micro-Computed Tomography Application | |
Brand: Instron Description: Instron E10000 torsion testing machine dedicated to testing the dynamic/fatigue mechanical properties of laminated composites and polymeric materials up to 100 Hz frequency. This machine accommodates 10 kN dynamic linear and 100 Nm dynamic torque and is equipped with an environmental chamber (-50 to 300 deg C). Link: ElectroPuls | Brand: Deben Description: Deben CT1000 in-situ tensile stage enables one to observe the development of damage within materials using a micro-CT scanner while mechanically loaded. This machine accommodates a 5 kN load cell. Link: Deben CT1000 |
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Micro-Tensile/Compression Mechanical Tester for Scanning Electron Microscopy Application | Micro Indenter Machine | |
Brand: Kammrath & Weiss Description: Kammrath & Weiss DDS2 micro-tensile/compression tester enables one to observe the development of damage within materials using scanning electron microscopy while materials are mechanically loaded. This machine accommodates 5 kN, 1 kN, 50 N, and 200 N. Link: Kammrath & Weiss DDS2 | Brand: Nanovea Description: Nanovea micro indenter can be used to perform micro indentation, micro-hardness testing, micro scratch, adhesion testing, micro-wear, and friction testing. This machine can be used for up to 200 N load. Link: Nanovea |
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Furnance | Universal Oven | |
Brand: Thermo Fisher Scientific Description: This high temperature over, up to 1200°C, is used to burn away thermosets to determine the mass and volume fraction of a composite material. | Brand: Memmert Description: The oven allows for accurate temperature control, which is used for drying aging tests. It provides temperature and ventilation control through several presets and cycles. Link: Memmert UF260 plus |
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UV Curing Chamber for Aging Test of Materials | ||
Brand: Hoenle Description: Hoenle UVACUBE 400 with a 30 cm x 40 cm platform can be used for investigating material aging due to ultraviolet light (e.g., sunlight). Link: UVACUBE400 |
