The GWA-D Series Microcomputer-Controlled Electro-Hydraulic Servo Testing Machine for Steel Strands is a specialized mechanical testing system developed and manufactured by Zhejiang Yiyu Instrument Equipment Co., Ltd., designed specifically for testing the mechanical properties of steel strands. With a load capacity ranging from 600 kN to 1000 kN, the equipment utilizes advanced microcomputer-controlled electro-hydraulic servo technology to provide a high-precision, highly stable testing environment for tensile and related tests on steel strands.
Core Design and Functional Highlights
Intelligent Software Support:
- Equipped with SmartTest V10.0 software, designed for simplicity, speed, and convenience; it significantly streamlines complex testing procedures, making operation effortless.
Comprehensive Safety Protection:
- The main unit features a transparent explosion-proof safety screen, ensuring a clear view of the testing process for personnel while providing a high level of safety.
Precision and Reliable Clamping System:
- Dual-purpose Design: The grip height is designed to accommodate both steel strand and equivalent-grade rebar tensile testing.
- Wear-resistant and Stable: Utilizes a semi-open grip design combined with high-strength backing plates to greatly enhance wear resistance. Built-in hydraulic grips ensure a secure hold, effectively preventing specimen slippage during testing.
User-friendly Interaction:
- Equipped with a multifunctional visual manual control box featuring tactile buttons, allowing operators to perform quick, on-site fine adjustments.
- Flexible Control Cabinet Layout: The control cabinet offers horizontal or vertical configuration options to suit the laboratory's specific spatial requirements.
Superior Measurement and Power Systems:
- High-precision Sensors: Employs a Class 0.5 high-precision load cell offering excellent repeatability and long-term stability, achieving Class 0.5 measurement accuracy.
- Efficient, Quiet Drive System: The hydraulic system is driven by a servo motor paired with a radial piston pump, ensuring ultra-low noise operation. It offers advantages such as minimal oil temperature rise, high stability, and high efficiency, creating a quiet working environment for the laboratory.
Manufacturer Background
Based in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, Zhejiang Yiyu Instrument Equipment Co., Ltd. is a national high-tech enterprise specializing in the R&D and manufacturing of mechanical property testing equipment for metals, non-metals, and composite materials. The company maintains a comprehensive pre-sales and after-sales service system, and its products have been widely supplied to thousands of research institutes and laboratories worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What materials is the GWA-D series primarily designed to test?
A: It is a specialized testing machine designed for steel strands, while also capable of testing the tensile properties of steel rebar of a similar grade.
Q2: How is safety ensured during the testing process?
A: The equipment is equipped with a dedicated transparent, explosion-proof safety screen. This design allows for real-time monitoring of the test process while effectively preventing injury from flying debris in the event of specimen fracture.
Q3: Are the grips prone to damage or specimen slippage?
A: No. The grips feature a semi-open design with high-strength, wear-resistant liners. The built-in hydraulic chucks provide powerful clamping force, ensuring no slippage occurs when testing high-strength materials.
Q4: Is the SmartTest V10.0 software complex to operate?
A: It is very user-friendly. Developed with a focus on user experience, the software features an intuitive interface and clear operational logic, significantly reducing the learning curve and enhancing testing efficiency.
Q5: Does the hydraulic system generate significant noise during operation?
A: No. Thanks to the use of a servo-motor-driven radial piston pump, the equipment operates at ultra-low noise levels, maintaining quiet operation and low oil temperatures even during prolonged use.