3-Point Bend Fixtures

• Affordable three point bend fixtures for more unique applications
• Loading edge and supports can be changed to optional parts or customized designs
• Adjustable stemless lower span not he support beam
• The support and loading edges are constructed of alloy tool steel with reliable surface hardness and durability
• The rollers can rotate to minimize errors caused by friction
• Fast and accurate specimen positioning with centering device
• Applications: Flexural (bend) testing of wood, metals, composites, plastics, and other materials

 

MTS Fundamental Three Point Bend Fixtures

MODEL	PART NUMBER	FIXTURE TYPE	FORCE CAPACITY	UPPER FIXTURE WEIGHT	TEMPERATURE RATING	ATTACHMENT  TYPE	COMBINED UPPER/LOWER FIXTURE HEIGHT	FIXTURE WIDTH
FWA104A	100-231-417	3 Point Bend Fixture	10 kN (2,248 lbf)	0.6 kg (1.32 lbs)	-50°C (-58°F) to 150°C (302°F)	D	268 mm (10.6 in)	226 mm (8.9 in)
FWA105A	100-231-418	3 Point Bend Fixture	100 kN (22,480 lbf)	2 kg (4.4 lbs)	-50°C (-58°F) to 150°C (302°F)	D	376 mm (14.8 in)	464 mm (18.3 in)
FWA305A	100-258-158	3 Point Bend Fixture	300 kN (67,440 lbf)	5.67 kg (12.5 lbs)	-50°C (-58°F) to 150°C (302°F)	E	543 mm (21.4 in)	561 mm (22.1 in)
FWA605	100-504-190	3 Point Bend Fixture	600 kN (134,885 lbf)	12 kg (26.5 lbs)	0°C (32°F) to 50°C (122°F)	F	735 mm (28.9 in)	186 mm (7.3 in)

Integrated Specimen Interface

MODEL	CONTACT RADIUS TYPE	LOADING NOSE RADIUS	SUPPORTING NOSE RADIUS	LOADING SPAN	SPECIMEN WIDTH
FWA104A	Fixed	ø2 mm (0.08 in),  ø5 mm (0.2 in)	ø2 mm (0.08 in), ø5 mm (0.2 in)	40-160 mm (1.6-6.3 in)	40 mm (1.6 in)
FWA105A	Rolling	ø10 mm (0.39 in)	ø10 mm (0.39 in)	30-360 mm (1.1-14.1 in)	80 mm (3.1 in)
FWA305A	Rolling	ø15 mm (0.59 in)	ø15 mm (0.59 in)	30-340 mm (1.1-13.4 in)	90 mm (3.5 in)
FWA605	Rolling	ø15 mm (0.59 in)	ø10 mm (0.59 in)	60-370 mm (2.4-14.6 in)	119 mm (4.7 in)

MTS Services & Accessories Catalog