Xpander: Automated systems for DMA+ Series
Xpander is a unique cost-effective solution to address the increasing throughput requirement of testing laboratories. Xpander is an automated specimen handling system dedicated to the DMA+ series Dynamic Mechanical Analyzers. Xpander allows DMA test campaigns to run continuously around the clock and autonomously without any operator intervention. Xpander’s flexibility makes possible to accommodate with material specimens of various shapes and sizes. As a pioneer in the automation of dynamic testing, We have been supplying the leaders of the rubber and tire industries with robust automated DMA for more than 20 years.
| Xpander | |
|---|---|
| Sample Capacity: | Tension: 108 specimens Compression: 300 specimens Shear: 420 specimens |
| Dimensions | Height: 1700 mm Width: 752 mm Depth: 520 mm Weight: 250 kg |
| Operation: | • 6 Axis robot arm (collaborative robot technology) • Smart robotic toolbox for specimens gripping and clamping • Carousel equipped with 12 removable racks • DYNA+ Xpander software module • Robot arm calibration program |
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HOW DOES XPANDER OPERATE?
A 6 axis robot arm takes out the specimen from the carousel to the DMA+ test station, loads the specimen into the DMA+ holders, closes the thermal chamber and launches the test under controlled dynamic excitation, static load and thermal conditions.
Loading specimens in the removable racks, outside of the system, makes possible uninterrupted tests.
The Xpander software module of DYNA+ allows:
• rapid test definition
• data exportation
• operator alert by text or phone message, when test stop
Design
• Designed for continuous testing 24/7/365
• Eliminates human error by fully automating testing
• Improves reliability and reproducibility of DMA test results
• High specimen storage capability
• Fast adaptation to various specimen geometries & sizes
• Fast conversion to various testing modes: compression, tension, shear
• Fast conversion to manual use
• Modular design to address customized testing requirements
• Cost effective
• Reduced foot print
Uses
• Automated DMA and fatigue tests
• Industrial routine tests
• Quality control tests
• Rubber and polymer testing
UNIQUE FEATURES
Xpander increases the number of specimens tested per day, taking advantages of DMA+ high performances:
• Unrivalled accuracy
• Extended force and strain ranges
• High frequency testing up to 1kHz
• No transducer change needed
• Future proof technologies
Metravib Xpander applications
- Automated DMA and Fatigue tests
- Industrial routine tests
- Quality control tests
- Rubber and polymer testing
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