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Xpander EN

Xpander EN

Xpander EN

Product catalog summary
Overview
Xpander is an automated specimen handling system designed to enhance the productivity of DMA+ series testing, specifically for the rubber and polymer industry. It integrates with DMA+1000 or DMA+2000 to meet the growing demand for dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) testing.

Main Assets
  • Continuous testing capability 24/7/365.
  • Eliminates human error through full automation.
  • Enhances reliability and reproducibility of test results.
  • High specimen storage capacity and adaptability to various specimen geometries and sizes.
  • Quick conversion between testing modes: compression, tension, shear, and manual use.
  • Modular design for customized testing requirements.
  • Cost-effective with a reduced footprint.

Main Uses
  • Automated DMA and fatigue tests.
  • Industrial routine and quality control tests.
  • Rubber and polymer testing.

Technological Features
Xpander features a collaborative robot arm that operates safely alongside humans without requiring a specific safety area. It includes a smart robotic toolbox for optimal specimen gripping and clamping, and a software module for rapid test definition and data exportation.

Operation
A 6-axis robot arm transfers specimens from a carousel to the DMA+ test station, loads them into holders, and initiates tests under controlled conditions. The system allows for uninterrupted testing by loading specimens in removable racks outside the system.

Specifications
  • Dimensions: Height 1700 mm, Width 752 mm, Depth 520 mm, Weight 250 kg.
  • Storage Capacity: Tension 108 specimens, Compression 300 specimens, Shear 420 specimens.
  • Power Supply: Voltage 220 V, Frequency 50-60 Hz, Power 300 W, Compressed air network 4.5 bars.

Conclusion
Xpander significantly increases testing throughput with high accuracy, extended force and strain ranges, and high-frequency testing capabilities, making it a future-proof solution for DMA testing laboratories.
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Catalog excerpts

Xpander EN-1

Automated specimen handling system metravibmaterial testing BOOST YOUR DMA TESTING PRODUCTIVITY WITH THE LATEST ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY! Xpander is designed to expand your DMA+ test productivity. The combination of Xpander with DMA+1000 or DMA+2000 offers unique capabilities to match the increasing DMA testing need of rubber and polymer industry.

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Xpander EN-2

Since 1999, Metravib is supplying robust and high performance automated DMA, adopted by leaders of the rubber and tire industry. With Xpander, METRAVIB introduces a new generation of automated systems to fulfill the increasing throughput requirement of testing laboratories. Its collaborative robot arm allows Xpander to run among human neighborhood without specific safety area. The conversion to manual mode is then greatly facilitated. A smart robotic toolbox ensures specimen gripping and superior clamping required for optimal DMA testing. MAIN ASSETS • Designed for continuous testing 24/7/365...

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Xpander EN-3

HOW DOES XPANDER OPERATE? A 6 axis robot arm takes out the specimen from the carousel to the DMA+ test station, loads the specimen into the DMA+ holders, closes the thermal chamber and launches the test under controlled dynamic excitation, static load and thermal conditions. Loading specimens in the removable racks, outside of the system, makes possible uninterrupted tests. The Xpander software module of DYNATEST allows: • rapid test definition • data exportation • operator alert by text or phone message, when test stops. 108 specimens 300 specimens 420 specimens • 6 Axis robot arm (collaborative...

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