ASTM E21 Elevated Temperature Tension Tests of Metallic Materials
ASTM E 21 covers tension testing methods to determine yield strength, tensile strength, elongation and reduction of area of metals at elevated temperatures. Specimen sizes described in ASTM E 8 are usually suitable for testing to E 21. According to E 21, specimens should be round whenever the material dimensions allow for this geometry--exceptions are for sheet or strip type materials. As in E 8, the ratio of gauge length to diameter should be 4. Care should be taken to ensure that the load is applied as axially as possible. To facilitate this, E 21 recommends using threaded ends in round specimens or suitable end geometry to meet this requirement. When a rectangular specimen is used and when there is enough material, elongated shoulder ends can be used to permit gripping outside the furnace. ASTM E 21 requires a testing machine that complies with the accuracy specified in ASTM E 4, along with grips and a heating device that uses an electrical resistance or radiation mechanism. The air surrounding the specimen should be at atmospheric pressure conditions. A class B-2 extensometer, according to E 83, should be used when the yield strength is being determined.
To guarantee accurate results, our series of universal testing machines meet or exceed the accuracy specifications requested by ASTM E 21. When testing rectangular type specimens up to 350 °C (660 °F), our recommended solution includes a set of high-temperature mechanical wedge action grips with flat serrated faces. In the case of round specimens, we use V-serrated faces. Above the mentioned temperature, we have success using tension pull rods with specimen holders with female threads that match the specimen ends. In regards to the heating device, for temperature ranges up to 600 °C ( 1110 °F) we typically use our Series 3119 environmental chambers, and for temperatures up to 1200 °C (2200 °F) our suggested solution is a furnace, such as the model SF-16 3-zone split furnace.
We offer effective extensometry solutions for tensile testing of metals. Our extensometers meet or exceed the accuracy classifications as stated in ASTM E 83. We suggested using our W-E440 series of high temperature axial extensometers for tests up to 540 °C (1000 °F) in an environmental chamber. The W-418 or W-E405 series extensometers are an ideal solution for use with the SF-16 furnace up to 1200 °C (2200 °F).
2736 Series Manual Wedge Action Grips High Temperature (2736-015)
Catalog Number 2736-015
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2736-003 Series Man. Wedge Action Grips: High Temp
Rated capacity 100 kN (10,000 kgf, 22,500 lbf) Temperature range: -73 °C to 315 °C (-100 °F to 600 °F)
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- 6/10/2005
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W-E440 Series High Temperature Extensometer
W-E440 High-Temperature Series extensometers are ideally suited for testing materials such as advanced composites, metals and polymers at elevated temperatures. They incorporate a capacitive sensor that does not require any cooling.
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- 12/10/2007
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5900 Series Premier Testing Systems Brochure
5900 Universal Testing Systems are engineered for precision, built for durability, and offer the flexibility for changing requirements. They are designed with standard and optional features that increase testing efficiency and improve the testing experience for the operator. A wide range of models are available for testing capacities from < 100N up to 600kN.
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- 1/22/2019
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Bluehill Universal Brochure
Bluehill Universal Software is built from the ground-up for touch interaction and an intuitive user experience. Discover simpler and smarter testing with features such as pre-loaded test methods, QuickTest in seconds, enhanced data exporting: and Instron Connect – a new feature that provides a direct communication link to Service. Users of previous versions of software such as Bluehill 2 and Bluehill 3 can easily upgrade to the newest version of Bluehill.
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- 2/26/2017
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Guide to High Temperature Tensile Testing
Guide to the various components of a high-temperature tensile testing system--furnaces, grips, pull rods, and extensometry. Includes an important system configuration tool.
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- 2/15/2012
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