GABOMETER

Accurate measurements of Heat Build-up or Blow out processes and the determination of the thermal set can be realised by our GABOMETER^® system – a development based on the established Goodrich Flexometer.

Both, force and elongation controlled tests can be carried out with this modern type of Flexometer. The GABOMETER^® is suitable to improve the thermal dissipation and the durability of semi-finished tire components, dampers or absorbers.

Additionally, the new generation provides the measurement of the material stiffness (E modulus, tan δ - option) and damping.

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Your Advantages

Heat build-up and blow out tests according to Goodrich (DIN 53 533, ASTM D 623, ISO 4666/3,ISO 4666/4, BS 903 part A50 and
JIS K 6265)
Goodrich flexometer tests
Static: strain or stress controlled load mode available
Dynamic: strain or stress controlled load mode available
Wide frequency range (option)
Wide temperature range (option)

Automatic Sample Changer (ASC) for fully automatic testing (24h) (option)
Simultaneous measurement of the visco-elastic properties (option)
Visco-elastic properties in DMTS/DMA mode (option)
Hysteresis analysis (option)
Pulse load mode available (option)

Technical Data

Dynamic Strain Range

± 1.5 mm(optional up to ± 10 mm)

Static strain range

up to 60 mm

Frequency range

30 Hz
0.5 up to 50 Hz continuously (option, depending on model)

Force Range:
up to 2500 N
Temperature Range:
RT up to 300°C
Test Specimen size:
Diameter: up to 30 mm (optional < 40 mm), depending on model
Length: 25 mm

Sample Holder

Pair of insulated compression sample holders aimed for Flexometer tests equipped with a contact thermocouple for recording the sample temperature on the surface of the test specimen during Heat Build-up tests.

Recording of the sample “centre” temperature within the core of the test specimen during heat build-up tests with a needle type thermocouple (horizontal operation) manual mode (Option).

Automatic recording of the sample “centre” temperature within the core of the test specimen after heat build-up tests with a needle type thermocouple (vertical operation) driven by a pneumatic penetration system automatic mode (Option).