Low Force Axial Torsion System BI-7050
The BI-7050 Low Force Axial Torsion System is a specialized, compact, and high-precision testing machine designed to apply simultaneous axial and torsional loads to materials and small components. Engineered for the mechanical evaluation of biomaterials, thin films, wires, medical implants, and other delicate specimens, it provides bi-axial fatigue and strength testing under both static and dynamic loading conditions.
This advanced testing system features a servo-hydraulic dual-axis actuator, high-resolution torque and force sensors, and a rigid, low-force load frame. Integrated with a DSP-based digital controller and a user-friendly software platform, it supports programmable test waveforms, real-time feedback, and test automation. The BI-7050 is ideal for research laboratories, material development centers, and biomedical testing environments requiring precision, compliance with international standards, and reliable repeatability.
Specifications of BI-7050 Low Force Axial Torsion System
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Axial Force Capacity | Up to ±5 kN |
| Torsional Capacity | Up to ±50 Nm |
| Displacement Resolution | Better than 0.1 µm |
| Torque Resolution | Better than 0.01 Nm |
| Test Modes | Axial, torsion, or combined axial-torsion (static/dynamic) |
| Control System | 32-bit DSP digital controller |
| Frame Type | Compact dual-column high-rigidity load frame |
| Software Platform | PC-based with waveform programming and data logging |
| Gripping Options | Customizable fixtures for tension, compression, torsion |
| Compliance Standards | ASTM F1717, ASTM E2207, ISO 12189 |
| Power Supply | 230V / 50 Hz or 110V / 60 Hz |
Key Features of the Low Force Axial Torsion System
- Dual-Axis Bi-Axial Loading: Allows for independent or simultaneous axial and torsional load applications, making it ideal for evaluating complex material responses and fatigue behavior.
- High-Precision Load and Torque Measurement: Features low-capacity load cells and high-resolution torque transducers for accurate control and monitoring of axial and torsional forces, even at minimal load levels.
- Compact and Rigid Load Frame: Designed to support low-force testing with minimal vibration and thermal drift, ensuring high repeatability and stability during tests.
- Servo-Hydraulic Actuation System: Utilizes servo-controlled actuators with real-time feedback to enable cyclic, ramp, and custom waveform testing with precise control over motion and force.
- Customizable Grips and Fixtures: Supports various specimen types through modular jaw designs, including tension-compression grips and rotational chucks tailored for miniature components.
- Digital Test Control Platform: Equipped with a 32-bit digital signal processor (DSP) controller and user interface for seamless test creation, execution, monitoring, and data logging.
- Ideal for Biomedical and Micro-Component Testing:Perfect for testing of orthopedic screws, dental implants, stents, catheters, and other high-precision components under complex mechanical loads.
- Meets ASTM and ISO Standards: Fully compliant with international standards such as ASTM F1717, ASTM E2207, and relevant torsion and axial test protocols used in biomedical and micro-mechanical testing.
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Applications of the BI-7050 Low Force Axial Torsion System
- 1. Biomedical Implant Testing: Used for fatigue, torsion, and pull-out testing of stents, dental implants, orthopedic pins, and spinal constructs under simulated physiological loads.
- 2. Microelectronic and Sensor Testing: Ideal for evaluating wires, MEMS devices, bonding materials, and microelectronic components under torsional and axial stress environments.
- 3. Research in Material Behavior under Bi-Axial Loads: Supports studies in biomechanics, materials science, and bioengineering, particularly for specimens exhibiting anisotropic mechanical behavior.
- 4. Small Component Durability Evaluation:Used for cyclic loading tests on catheters, sutures, guide wires, and thin-walled tubular materials requiring delicate force control.
- 5. Polymer and Composite R&D: Assesses low-force torsional strength and strain of composite samples, flexible printed materials, or soft polymers.
- 6. Fatigue Life Testing for Medical Devices: Supports LCF/HCF fatigue protocols for high-precision medical or aerospace devices exposed to combined load conditions.