MTS High-Force Servohydraulic Testing Systems
MTS High-Force Servohydraulic Testing Systems
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M T S H IG H -FO R C E SER V O H YDRAUL IC TEST SYSTEM S ARE DE P LOYE D
V E H I C LES AN D M ORE.
Meet a full spectrum of high-force testing requirements
High-force mechanical testing is critical Uniquely suited for the tremendous custom engineered to meet even the most
for determining the performance and demands of high-force, high-velocity extreme high-force materials, component
durability properties of large, high-strength tension and compression, and high- or sub-assembly testing needs.
materials, components and sub-assemblies frequency fatigue testing, the MTS
across a diverse array of industries. MTS high-force test systems are backed
high-force system family features an
Procuring equipment to fulfill this need, by the global MTS Service & Support
array of standard, high-stiffness Model 3
however, can be challenging as required organization, a highly experienced team
311 load frames, a broad offering of
test applications can range widely from committed to maintaining the uptime
performance-driven hydraulics packages,
simple, static strength characterization to and operational efficiency of your test
complex, dynamic life studies. advanced controls and application software,
system investment.
a full complement of accessories, and
To meet this challenge, MTS offers a numerous optional features and capabilities. Contact MTS today and explore how
family of versatile servohydraulic test versatile MTS test systems can help you
systems designed to deliver a full spectrum Additionally, many aspects of MTS
meet a full spectrum of high-force
of static and dynamic high-force testing high-force test systems, including load
materials, component and subassembly
capabilities, from simple strength testing, frame geometry, servocontrols and
testing needs.
through dynamic characterization of hydraulic distribution systems, can be
structures, to comprehensive fracture and
fatigue testing. More than three-hundred
MTS High-force Test Systems are deployed
worldwide, performing these mechanical
tests within industries such as civil
engineering, aerospace, rail, ground
vehicles and more, on a wide range of
specimens, including:
The MTS high-force system family Optional load frame features and
features a complete array of ultra-stiff, capabilities include: VE RSAT IL E M T S H IG H - F O RCE S Y S T E MS AR E
Model 311.51
Force Capacity: 5.0 MN
Model 311.71
Force Capacity: 10.0 MN
Actuator-mounted Actuator-mounted
Extended integrated reaction base Integrated strong floor
Hose stand with integrated lift/lock controls, crosshead mounted HSM Powered personnel lift
A full range of hydraulic performance options
»» Point-by-point Monitoring allows users to perform MTS high-force systems can also employ other MTS application
calculations and make decisions on every data point rather software packages such as TestWorks software and MultiPurpose
than making decisions once per cycle TestWare software.
To support a full spectrum of high-force loading applications, fixtures for bend testing. MTS high-force systems are also
MTS complements its high-force system offering with a available with a standard T-slot base, which can serve as an
selection of precision, side-loading hydraulic wedge grips for interface for supporting a wide a variety of custom fixtures.
tensile and fatigue testing (available with an optional hydraulic MTS can also work with you to develop custom fixtures to
grip supply), as well as platens for compression testing and meet unique testing needs.
Hydraulic Grips Bend Fixture Compression Platens Custom Fixtures Photo courtesy of MERC
Unparalleled MTS Service & Support
MTS high-force test systems are backed »» ON SITE SERVICES : MTS field service
by the global MTS Service & Support engineers have a worldwide reputation
organization. This highly experienced for applications expertise and will
team offers lifecycle management services respond to your request for support
for all your test systems and is committed or repair quickly and efficiently.
to maximizing the uptime and operational
»» ENGINEERING SERVICES : MTS offers
efficiency of your test system. With the
a complete set of professional
expertise to support your test equipment
engineering services, including
from pre-installation to decommission
systems engineering, test consulting
and at every point in between, MTS has
and facilities design services.
the service solutions to meet your needs
for test schedule predictability, data »» TRAIN ING : MTS training programs
integrity, system performance optimization are designed to improve operator
and budget management. efficiency and optimize system
performance. Expertly led and
completely customizable, these
courses provide hands-on learning to
ensure that your staff is thoroughly
familiar with your test systems and
know how to operate them safely Load Frame Calibration
and effectively.
»» CALIBRATION & ALIGNME N T : All test
labs must calibrate their testing
equipment to help ensure data
accuracy. MTS provides top-quality,
accredited calibration services, which
can be performed onsite or in our
factory metrology labs. We also offer
load frame alignment services to
minimize data variance.
The following pages contain a series of charts that outline While the charts assume that available hydraulic power is not a
performance characteristics for standard systems across limiting factor, it is important to note:
the MTS high-force family – Models 311.31, 311.32, 311.41
»» Increasing the actuator size will provide more force, which
and 311.51.
in turn requires more hydraulic power to run the test at the
Each chart graphically demonstrates the influence specimen same speed.
mass has on the performance of the configuration by plotting 9
»» Increases in performance are attained by increasing
Specimen Displacement (mm) vs. Frequency (Hz) for four servovalve size, which also requires more hydraulic power.
loading conditions. The configuration’s usable performance
range for a particular load is depicted as the area below its These charts represent a sampling of the available MTS
respective curve. high-force family performance curves – contact your MTS
applications engineer to review the full array of performance
Within each individual chart, factors such as actuator size, curves for each standard MTS high-force system.
actuator stroke and servovalve size are held constant. To
demonstrate how system performance is dependent on these
factors, each model’s performance is plotted on multiple charts
that vary by actuator and servovalve configuration.
1000
Specimen Double Amplitude Displacement (MM)
100
10
0.1
0.01
0.1 1 10 100
Sine Wave Frequency (Hz)
* Systems profiled feature hydraulic power units, accumulation, pressure and return hoses selected to match the load frame system configurations. Hydraulic power supplies support 21 MPa
(3000 psi) pressure and have been selected to minimally limit the performance provided by other components. The performance curves depicted represent a mathematical prediction of
system performance using appropriately sized hydraulic wedge grips holding a linear spring specimen. The use of small servovalves will slow the speed of actuation to the point where full
end to end stroke will not be attained even when operating at low frequencies. Your MTS sales representative can discuss these and other available performance options.
Configuration: Model 311.31 with 340 lpm (90 gpm)*
1000
Specimen Double Amplitude Displacement (MM)
100
10
0.1
0.1 1 10 100
Sine Wave Frequency (Hz)
1000
Specimen Double Amplitude Displacement (MM)
100
10
0.1
0.01
0.1 1 10 100
Sine Wave Frequency (Hz)
* Systems profiled feature hydraulic power units, accumulation, pressure and return hoses selected to match the load frame system configurations. Hydraulic power supplies support 21 MPa
(3000 psi) pressure and have been selected to minimally limit the performance provided by other components. The performance curves depicted represent a mathematical prediction of
system performance using appropriately sized hydraulic wedge grips holding a linear spring specimen. The use of small servovalves will slow the speed of actuation to the point where full
end to end stroke will not be attained even when operating at low frequencies. Your MTS sales representative can discuss these and other available performance options.
Configuration: Model 311.32 with 340 lpm (90 gpm)*
1000
Specimen Double Amplitude Displacement (MM)
100
10 11
0.1
0.1 1 10 100
Sine Wave Frequency (Hz)
100
Specimen Double Amplitude Displacement (MM)
10
0.1
0.01
0.1 1 10 100
Sine Wave Frequency (Hz)
1000
Specimen Double Amplitude Displacement (MM)
100
10
0.1
0.01
0.1 1 10 100
Sine Wave Frequency (Hz)
1000
Specimen Double Amplitude Displacement (MM)
100
10
0.1
0.01
0.1 1 10 100
Sine Wave Frequency (Hz)
* Systems profiled feature hydraulic power units, accumulation, pressure and return hoses selected to match the load frame system configurations. Hydraulic power supplies support 21 MPa
(3000 psi) pressure and have been selected to minimally limit the performance provided by other components. The performance curves depicted represent a mathematical prediction of
system performance using appropriately sized hydraulic wedge grips holding a linear spring specimen. The use of small servovalves will slow the speed of actuation to the point where full
end to end stroke will not be attained even when operating at low frequencies. Your MTS sales representative can discuss these and other available performance options.
Configuration: Model 311.51 with 340 lpm (90 gpm)*
100
Specimen Double Amplitude Displacement (MM)
10
13
0.1
0.1 1 10 100
Sine Wave Frequency (Hz)
1000
Specimen Double Amplitude Displacement (MM)
100
10
0.1
0.01
0.1 1 10 100
Sine Wave Frequency (Hz)
Standard Dynamic Strokes mm 150, 250 150, 250 150, 300 300
(in) (6, 10) (6, 10) (6,12) (12)
Notes:
1. Model 311.31 & 311.32 with actuator retracted, 311.41 & 311.51 with actuator at mid-stroke
2. Model 311.41 150 mm stroke is 400 – 3000 mm (15.75 – 118.1 in), 311.41 300 mm stroke is 400 – 3385 (13.31 – 133.3 in)
3. Model 311.41 150 mm stroke is 3554 – 6154 (140.0 – 242.3 in), 311.41 300 mm stroke is 3720 – 6768 (146.5 – 266.5 in)
4. Stiffness calculated at a crosshead height of 2 meters (78.7 inch) above the base.
System Dimensions System Geography
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System Geography
1 Optional Tie Bar 11 Precision Force Transducer
11
2 High-accuracy Linear Variable Differential - Base-mounted (shown)
Transducer (LVDT) - Actuator-mounted
3 Precision-machined Columns 12 Optional High-force Accessories
12
4 Optional Hydraulic Crosshead Positioning Cylinders - Compression Platens
5 High-Stiffness Crosshead - Hydraulic Wedge Grips (shown) 15
- Integrated Actuator - Bend Fixtures
- Integrated Hydraulic Manifold - Custom Fixtures
6 Optional Hose Stand 13 Crosshead Clamping Mechanism
13
7 Hydraulic Service Manifold (HSM) 14 High-performance MTS Actuator 16
- Optional hose stand-mounted - Crosshead-mounted
17
- Optional crosshead-mounted (shown) - High-stiffness
- Optional floor-standing - Double-ended
8 Crosshead Lift/Lock Controls - Dynamically rated
- Optional hose stand-mounted (shown) 15 Close-coupled Accumulators
15
- Optional floor-standing 16 MTS Servovalve
16
9 Optional Hydraulic Grip Supply - Available with flows of 112, 340, or 680 lpm
10 Load Frame Base Options
10 rated at 1000 psi pressure drop
- Standard T-Slot (shown) 17 Actuator Velocity Limiting Circuit
17
- Integrated Strong Floor 18 Piston Rod Holding (Anti-drift) Device
18
- Extended Integrated Reaction Base
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