This fixture is designed to perform three point bend tests on polystyrene samples measuring 300 x 150 x 50 mm (11.81 x 5.91 x 1.97 in). The jig consists of an extruded aluminium base with a fixed centre of 250 mm (9.84 in). Two circular supports are fitted to the base. The sample is placed centrally between the two supports and in parallel with them. An upper loading anvil with a 5/8 in eye end is fixed to the machine’s load cell and driven down onto the sample midway between the two supports. The jig is designed for use with loads up to 1000 N (224.8 lbf).
Lloyd Instruments manufactures a large range of standard grips, probes, fixtures and flexural jigs for the broadest possible range of materials testing applications. Grips and fixtures come in a variety of sizes, gripping surfaces, styles and capacities. A Custom Design Grip Service is available for the design of grips, fixtures and attachments for bespoke applications or to customer’s own specifications.