Torsion Testing Machine 300Nm (Manual) | FortiTestX – 10A

Key Features

• Complete torsion testing machine 300Nm unit: manual benchtop strength of materials apparatus for torsional testing to fracture, supplied with 15 calibrated specimens across three materials
• Maximum test torque: 300 Nm; maximum specimen length: 300 mm, making the FortiTestX 10A a full-capacity manual torsion testing machine 300Nm for engineering labs
• Manual torque application via handwheel and worm gear reduction mechanism for controlled, repeatable loading without motorised dependency
• Strain gauge on measuring shaft: captures test torque as an electrical signal for direct digital readout
• Incremental encoder: measures angle of twist from 0° to 360° with 0.1° resolution
• Dual digital displays: torque and twist angle shown simultaneously on the microprocessor-based display enclosure
• Sliding measurement jig: adjustable along the frame to accommodate test rod lengths up to 300 mm
• Test rod holder: commercially available 19 mm AF hex socket for easy and consistent specimen fitment
• Square base plate sections resist torsional movement during testing for stable, accurate measurement
• Three specimen materials supplied: mild steel, aluminium, and brass, 5 specimens each, all 95 mm x 10 mm
• Software measurable outputs: test torque, twist angle, and stiffness modulus via optional FX-10A LabVIEW software on Windows
• USB PC connectivity (optional); ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacture; CE marked product

Experiments

• Torsional testing of different materials up to specimen fracture
• Recording the torque versus angle of twist curve
• Determination of the elastic range
• Determination of modulus of rigidity

Construction and Design

Torsion Testing Machine FortiTestX 10A is constructed as a rigid, manual benchtop torsion testing machine 300Nm unit built on a structural frame that supports the sliding measurement jig and all drive and measurement components. The handwheel drives a worm gear reduction mechanism, applying torque manually and progressively to the test specimen up to the maximum 300 Nm capacity. The specimen is held at one end by a 19 mm AF hex socket and supported at the base plate by square sections that resist rotational movement during testing, ensuring all applied torque acts on the specimen alone. A strain gauge bonded to the measuring shaft captures torsional load as an electrical signal proportional to the applied torque, while an incremental encoder co-axial with the specimen records the angle of twist at 0.1° resolution across a full 0° to 360° incremental range. Both signals feed into a microprocessor-based measurement unit housed in a secure enclosure, with simultaneous digital display of torque and angle. The sliding jig accommodates all included specimen lengths up to 300 mm, and the 19 mm AF hex socket is a commercially sourced standard component for broad specimen compatibility. This Torsion Testing Machine 300Nm design ensures that every phase of the torsion test, from initial elastic loading through to final fracture, is fully observable and measurable. All construction and materials conform to ISO 9001:2015 quality standards and meet CE marking requirements.

Software, FX-10A (Optional)

Customised software designed in the National Instruments LabVIEW environment for data logging and results processing, including measurement of test torque, twist angle, and stiffness modulus. Connected to the apparatus via USB. Compatible with any Windows-based operating system. The software is optional and selected independently of the base unit.

Scope of Delivery

• 1 x Experimental unit (Torsion Testing Machine FortiTestX 10A)
• 15 x Test specimens (5 mild steel, 5 aluminium, 5 brass, all 95 mm x 10 mm)
• 1 x Instruction manual