High Strain Rate VHS Systems
Instron VHS System
The Instron VHS is designed to perform tests from quasi-static to high strain rates of up to 1000/s, offering an integrated solution for a wide range of high strain rate testing requirements.
Features
- Static Load Capacity: 35 kN to 160 kN
- Dynamic Load Capacity: 50 kN to 100 kN
- Nominal Stroke: 300 mm to 600 mm
- Capable of velocities up to 25 m/s
- Electronically interlocked protective enclosure
- High-stiffness load frames
- Patented FastJaw gripping solution
- VHS8800MT controller and high-speed data acquisition package with 8 channels and very high sample rate
- Operates at a 280 bar supply pressure that results in higher acceleration velocity and load performance
- Stable operation of actuators for low and high strain rates alike
The Instron VHS can characterize dynamic properties of strain rate dependent materials across a wide range of velocities, investigating material failure under high strain rate impact and identifying the most optimal design for weight.
High strain rate applications and research areas include:
- Characterization of metals, composites and polymers from quasi-static up to strain rates of 1000/s (specimen dependent)
- Cumulative damage of aerospace components under high strain rate impact
- Crash impact of automotive vehicles
- Tensile impact on parachute cords and seatbelts
- Weight reduction of components
Instron VHS machines comply with following test standards
- High strain rate tensile: ISO 26203-2, ISO 18872
- SAE International J2749
- Puncture impact behaviour: ASTM D3763, ISO 6603-2
- Peel test: ISO 11343
- SEP 1230
High Strain Rate Testing Controller and Software
Instron VHS testing system is supplied with a VHS8800MT controller package with Instron HighRate Software to provide a fully integrated experience and unique profiling capability. The VHS8800MT controller is suitable for a wide range of applications and complex velocity profiles, offering high rate data acquisition, and the software provides statistical analysis and powerful tools for quick post-processing modelling. Optional DIC systems provide an extra layer of data and can be fully integrated with the VHS testing system, offering complete testing capability.
VHS High Strain Rate System POD
The Instron VHS is designed to perform tests from quasi-static to high strain rates of up to 1000/s, offering an integrated solution for a wide range of high strain rate testing requirements.
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