What are the structural components of the high temperature load soft creep tester?

In high-temperature fields such as refractory materials and ceramics, it is particularly important to evaluate the performance of these materials under high temperature and stress environments. As a professional testing equipment, the high-temperature load-soft creep tester can accurately measure key indicators such as the material's load softening temperature, compressive creep, and thermal expansion under load, providing important data support for the development and application of related materials. In this article, Hutt's editor mainly introduces the structure of the high-temperature load-soft creep tester to facilitate operators to better use the equipment.

Structural composition of the high-temperature load-soft creep tester

1. Heating system

The heating system is the core component of the high-temperature load-soft creep tester, which is mainly composed of a heat source and a heating chamber. The heat source generally uses a silicon-molybdenum rod resistance heating element, which can provide a high-temperature environment of up to 1700°C. The heating chamber is lined with refractory materials and is reasonably arranged with the heating elements to form a uniform high-temperature field. In addition, the heating chamber is also equipped with a visual observation window and an insulation layer to ensure uniform internal temperature distribution and less heat loss.

2. Load system

Material often undergoes compressive creep deformation at high temperatures, so the tester needs to apply a certain pressure load to the specimen. The load system is usually composed of a hydraulic cylinder or a pneumatic cylinder, which can apply a pressure of up to 2000N. It also has force value display and feedback control functions to ensure the accuracy of loading. The load system is connected to the heating chamber components to accurately transmit the required pressure to the specimen.

3. Displacement detection system

The material will deform to varying degrees under the dual effects of high temperature and pressure, so detecting this displacement change is particularly important for judging the material performance. The displacement detection system is usually composed of a high-precision displacement sensor and a high-temperature corrosion-resistant measuring rod. One end of the measuring rod is in contact with the sample, and displacement occurs as the sample deforms. The sensor accurately collects and outputs this displacement data.

4. Test control system

The structure of the high-temperature load-soft creep tester also includes a control system, which is the "brain" of the entire tester and is responsible for coordinating and controlling various systems such as heating, loading, and displacement acquisition. It is usually composed of multi-channel data acquisition modules such as temperature, force, and displacement, as well as computer control software. The control system can automatically complete the entire test process according to the set program, and monitor various parameters in real time to ensure the accuracy of the test data.

5. Mechanical support structure

Each system component of the high-temperature load-soft creep tester requires accurate mechanical support and installation position. Therefore, the instrument is equipped with a sturdy steel frame structure to provide a reliable installation base for each functional component to ensure structural stability under high temperature and high pressure environments. The supporting structure also includes protective doors, operating platforms, etc. to ensure the personal safety of operators.

The structural composition of the high temperature load-soft creep tester has been introduced to you. These structures are coordinated and linked together to build a professional equipment for testing the performance of high temperature materials. Only by fully understanding the structure and function of these components can we correctly use and maintain the high temperature load-soft creep tester and contribute to the in-depth study of the performance of high temperature materials.