Test Unit for Rapid Crack Propagation (RCP/S4-Test)

Product catalog summary

Description: The RCP tester is designed to determine the critical pressure and temperature for rapid crack propagation in PE pressure pipes. It features a basic unit with a sample containment cage for pipes up to 250 mm and offers three selectable strike speeds (10, 15, and 20 m/s). The device is controlled electronically and offers options for test kits, striker blades, and test chambers.

Standard Equipment: The tester includes a basic unit, electronic controller, and options for additional test kits and equipment. It ensures operator safety with remote operation and provides acoustic and visual signals. The sample connection is facilitated by a quick-release plug coupling, and sample supports are easily replaceable. The system automatically reduces pressure at the end of the test.

Reliable Test Results: The tester measures the precise strike speed using a photoelectric barrier and ensures tests are conducted within specified times.

Specifications: The model number is 1629, and it complies with ISO 13477. Sample dimensions range from 32 to 250 mm. The striker blade speed is selectable, and speed is measured via a photoelectric barrier. Filling pressure is manually regulated, while test pressure is controlled by a microprocessor. The pressure transducer has a maximum of 25 bar with an accuracy of 0.5% of full scale. The unit operates via an electronic controller, with pressure adjustments freely selectable. The compressed air supply required is from a 30-bar external unit, with a minimum of 750 l/min. The unit conforms to CE standards, operates within ambient temperatures of +5 to +30°C, and has a noise emission of <70 dB(A) at rest and ≥120 dB(A) during operation.

Dimensions and Weight: The test unit measures 720 mm in width, 1800 mm in depth, and 2020 mm in height, weighing 410 kg. The control panel measures 800 mm in width, 400 mm in depth, and 1160 mm in height, weighing 90 kg. Voltage requirements are 230/400 V, 50/60 Hz.

Accessories: A cooling cabinet is available as an accessory with model number H3026.

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Institut für Prüftechnik Competence creates Confidence. Since 1969. Test unit for rapid crack propagation (RCP S4) According to ISO 13477 Description The RCP tester conveniently and accurately determines the critical pressure and critical temperature for rapid crack propagation in PE pressure pipes. Standard equipment Basic unit with sample containment cage up to 250 mm Three selectable strike speeds: 10, 15 and 20 m/s Parameterisation via electronic controller Options: Test kits and corresponding striker blades Test chamber/cell Assembly and disassembly equipment Simple and safe operation Protection of the operator by operating the controller ou side the hazardous area (e.g. behind a suitable protectiv wall at a safe distance from the tester frame) or outside the test room Acoustic and visual signals Easy connection of the sample via quick-release plug coupling Easy to replace sample supports Automatic reduction in pressure at the end of the test Reliable test results Measurement of the precise strike speed of the blade via a photoelectric barrier The automatic procedure guarantees that the test is performed well within in the speciﬁed testing time Lasting efficiency Motor-operated test unit © 2016 IPT Institut für Prüftechnik Gerätebau GmbH & Co. KG – Photos: IPT – Version: 08/16 – Data subject to change. All rights reserved. IPT Institut für Prüftechnik Gerätebau GmbH & Co. KG, Schulstr. 3, 86447 Todtenweis, Germany – [email protected]

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Institut für Prüftechnik Competence creates Confidence. Since 1969. Model no. 1629 Test unit for rapid crack propagation (RCP S4) Sample dimensions Speed of the striker blade 3 selectable speeds (10, 15, 20 m/s); generated via pressure springs tensioned by an electric motor Regulation of ﬁlling pressure Manually via pressure reducer Regulation of test pressure Pressure transducer Absolute measuring accuracy 0.5% of full scale of pressure transducer Electronic controller Pressure adjustment Freely selectable Display of ﬁlling pressure Display of test pressure On control panel display From 30-bar...

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Institut für Prüftechnik Competence creates Confidence. Since 1969. Accessories Product Model no. 1629 Test unit for rapid crack propagation (RCP S4) Description Cooling cabinet © 2016 IPT Institut für Prüftechnik Gerätebau GmbH & Co. KG – Photos: IPT – Version: 08/16 – Data subject to change. All rights reserved. IPT Institut für Prüftechnik Gerätebau GmbH & Co. KG, Schulstr. 3, 86447 Todtenweis, Germany – [email protected] –

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