Unsymmetrical Cantilever Apparatus | FortiTestX - 20

Key Features

Key Features

• Complete unsymmetrical cantilever apparatus strength of materials lab equipment unit: rigid frame, rotating loading head, four interchangeable beam sections, two dial gauges, calibrated weight set, and instruction manual all supplied
• Four interchangeable steel beam cross-sections: I, L, U, and rectangular, all 500 mm deformed beam length, for comprehensive unsymmetrical bending investigation
• Freely rotating loading head with graduated disc angular position marking for precise and repeatable beam orientation during testing
• Load application point offset adjustable from 0 to 25 mm on either side using locating bolts for combined torsion and bending loading
• Two dial gauges mounted perpendicular to each other: 0 to 10 mm range, 0.01 mm resolution for simultaneous vertical and horizontal end deflection measurement
• Adjustment bolts for precise zeroing of both dial gauges before each test
• Vertical point load applied to the free end via lever and calibrated weight set (1 x 0.5 N hanger, 2 x 1 N, 2 x 2 N, 2 x 5 N)
• Open bench layout with clear front visibility of beam bending throughout the experiment
• Covers straight bending, unsymmetrical bending, torsion moment, and shear centre investigations across all four beam cross-section types
• ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacture; CE marked product

Experiments

• Straight bending of a beam of I cross-section
• Unsymmetrical bending of a beam of L cross-section
• Torsion moment and shear centre on a beam of U cross-section
• Torsion moment and shear centre on a beam of rectangular cross-section

Construction and Design

Unsymmetrical Cantilever Apparatus FortiTestX 20 is constructed as a rigid tabletop strength of materials lab equipment unit with the primary column firmly secured at its lower end to a stable framework. The loading head at the top of the column rotates freely at various angles around the vertical beam axis, with angular position indicated on a graduated disc for precise and repeatable positioning across experiments. Four interchangeable steel beams of I, L, U, and rectangular cross-section, each 500 mm in deformed length, are clamped individually at one end in a solid support on the loading head. A vertical point load is applied to the free end of the beam via a lever fastened to the beam on the rotating head, loaded using the supplied calibrated weight set. Locating bolts provide a load application point offset adjustable from 0 to 25 mm on either side of the central force application axis, generating combined torsion and bending loading required for shear centre investigation. Two dial gauges are mounted perpendicular to each other on the loading head, each with a 0 to 10 mm measuring range and 0.01 mm resolution, capturing vertical and horizontal components of beam end deflection simultaneously. Adjustment bolts on both gauges allow precise zeroing before each test run. The open front layout of this unsymmetrical cantilever apparatus ensures that beam bending and deflection are clearly observable throughout the full loading sequence. All construction and materials conform to ISO 9001:2015 quality standards and meet CE marking requirements.

Scope of Delivery

• 1 x Experimental unit (Unsymmetrical Cantilever Apparatus FortiTestX 20)
• 4 x Steel beams (I, L, U, and rectangular cross-sections)
• 2 x Dial gauges
• 1 x Set of weights (1 x 0.5 N hanger, 2 x 1 N, 2 x 2 N, 2 x 5 N)
• 1 x Instruction manual

Standards & Compliance

• Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
• CE Marking - European Conformity where applicable
• Supplied with calibration certificate, operation manual, and experiment guide
• 12-month manufacturer's warranty (parts & labour from installation)

Ordering & Delivery

• Incoterms: CIF to destination seaport, FOB Mundra/Nhava Sheva, or Ex-Works Ambala
• Lead time: 3–5 weeks production + sea transit to destination
• Payment: LC (Letter of Credit) or T/T bank transfer against proforma invoice
• Documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, insurance certificate

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Which beam cross-sections are supplied with the Unsymmetrical Cantilever Apparatus FortiTestX 20?
Four interchangeable steel beams are supplied: I cross-section, L cross-section, U cross-section, and rectangular cross-section, all with a deformed beam length of 500 mm. Each beam is used for a specific set of bending or torsion experiments.

Q2: How is the load application point offset adjusted in the FortiTestX 20?
Locating bolts on the loading head allow the load application point to be offset by 0 to 25 mm on either side of the central force application axis. This offset generates a combined torsion and bending load on the beam, which is required for shear centre investigation experiments.

Q3: How are beam end deflections measured in the FortiTestX 20?
Two dial gauges are mounted perpendicular to each other on the loading head. Each gauge has a measuring range of 0 to 10 mm and a resolution of 0.01 mm, capturing vertical and horizontal deflection components simultaneously. Adjustment bolts allow precise zeroing of both gauges before each test.

Q4: What is the purpose of the rotating loading head in the Unsymmetrical Cantilever Apparatus FortiTestX 20?
The loading head rotates freely at various angles around the vertical axis of the beam, allowing the bending moment to act on a plane inclined to the major axis of the beam cross-section. Angular position is indicated on a graduated disc for repeatable orientation settings across experiments.

Q5: What experiments are covered by the FortiTestX 20?
Four defined experiments are covered: straight bending of an I cross-section beam, unsymmetrical bending of an L cross-section beam, and torsion moment and shear centre investigation on both U cross-section and rectangular cross-section beams.