Goodrich Flexometer Model II

Controlled stress dynamic mechanical tester for cured rubber specimens.
Measures heat generation and permanent set in compression as well as blow-out time. Also measures dynamic mechanical properties in compression: E’, E”, E* and tanδ.

Features:
Meets ASTM D623 Method A.
Direct drive with digital variable speed control.
Automatic load leveling with non-contact sensors.
Simplified stroke adjustment.
Digital temperature control.
Software included for data acquisition.
Plot temperature and/or compression versus time.

Specifications:
TEMPERATURE: 23 to 120°C
FREQUENCY: 10 or 30 Hz
Stat ic Load: 0 to 50 kg （0 to 110 lb）
Dynam ic Stroke Range: 0 to 7.5 mm peak-to-peak
Specimen: Cylindrical shape, diameter 17.8 mm, length 25.4 mm
DIMENSIONS: Width 76 cm （30 in）, height 122 cm（48 in）, depth 61 cm （24 in）
Weight: 250 kg （550 lb）
Electrical : 110 VAC/60 Hz or 220 VAC/50 Hz, 20-amp

Performance:
Measure heat build up under compression.
Computer controlled data collection.
Suitable for quality control or research & development.

Options:
Computer.

Test Capabilities:
Temperature or heat buildup versus time.
Strain under compression or compression set versus time.
Recovered height.
Dynamic properties in compression.