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Instron 68TM-50 Test System

Specifications and Requirements

NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) is interested in purchasing a versatile 50kN table mounted materials testing system for mechanical testing of materials. The system shall also include dashboard interface and advanced video extensometer.

Specifically the 68TM-50 system must contain at a minimum the following main components and meet the following requirements/features:

1) Instron 68TM-50:

Model 68TM-50 Table Mounted Materials Testing System, Force Capacity 50kN (5,000 kgf, 11,250 lbf) Dual column table top electromechnical testing system including:

a. Integrated digital closed-loop control and data acquisition electronics including crosshead extension and load measurement channels (two optional strain channels can be added)

b. Automatic recognition and calibration of transducers

c. Pre-loaded ballscrew drive and crosshead guidance system powered by a brushless

AC servolmotor

d. Operator panel with start, stop and return functions, test status indicators, and variable speed jog

e. Testing sped range: 0.001 to 762 mm/min (0.00004 to 30 in/min)

f. Crosshead return speed: 800 mm/min (31 in/min)

g. Type D female base adapter (1.25 in. connection with 0.5 in clevis pin)

h. Rigid coupling adapter, Type Dm (1.25 in) to Of (12 mm connection)

i. English language option

j. Voltage option 120 V

k. Maximum Crosshead travel 1119 mm (44.1 in)

l. Total system height: 1640 mm (65 in)

m. Tension/compression load cell, Force capacity: 50 kN (5,000 kgf, 11,250 lbf) Type

Df fitting (0.5 in diameter clevis pin)

n. US Power cord set (NEMA)

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2) 21.5 Inch Operator Dashboard Interface and Bluehill Universal Software:

Operator Dashboard for 6800 series system includes:

a. Flat screen, industrially-rated touch monitor

b. Full support of Bluehill Universal Materials Testing software

c. Cables and connectors

d. Standard VESA 100 mm interface to allow use of third-party TV/monitor mountings

e. Operator dashboard arm mounting for table model systems with extruded column covers and T-slots

f. US Power Cord set (NEMA)

g. 3 year Warranty

Bluehill Universal Testing Software for 6800 Series includes:

h. For 6800 controller series

i. English language option

j. Metals Application module

3) 50kN Wedge Grips:

a. Jaw faces, flat serrated, 0-6.4 mm opening, 16 teeth per inch.

b. Mechanical wedge action grips, 50kN

c. 25 mm wide x 57 mm high (1.0 x 2.25 in)

d. Flat specimen thickness range: 0 – 6.4 mm (0 – 0.25 in)

e. Force capacity: 50 kN (5,000 kgf, 11,250 lbf)

f. Upper and lower fittings: type Dm (0.5 in clevis pin)

g. Temperature range: -70 to +250 C (-100 to +480 F)

4) Advanced Video Extensometer 2 (AVE 2):

a. Extensometer

b. On-board electronics

c. 2D calibration fixture

d. Gauge mark template

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e. Marker pens

f. Standard field of view lens – 16 mm focal length

g. Standard illumination kit for FOVs less than 250 mm

h. Interface and cables for 6800 series systems

i. US power cord set (NEMA)

5) Services:

a. Vender will be responsible for system installation and integration of components and sub-systems.

b. Vender will be responsible for system verification of proper operation.

i. Stroke verification

ii. Load verification

iii. Software and console verification

iv. Extensometer (AVE 2) strain verification

6) Training:

a. System and console software training for up to 2 operators on the supplied equipment.

7) Warranty:

a. System warranty for one year shall be included to cover parts, labor and travel for repair/replacement of items covered under terms and conditions.

8) Shipping:

a. Shipping shall be included to deliver the equipment to the desired specifications to

NASA Glenn Research Center.