Torsion Testing

Hegewald & Peschke Torsion Testing Machines

Torque testing from 200 Nm to 5000 Nm for materials, components, wires and torque sensors

The Torsion Testing Machines from Hegewald & Peschke apply torque loads from 200 Nm to 5000 Nm for static and cyclic torsion tests, wire twist tests and torque sensor calibration.

Manufactured byHegewald & Peschke
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inspekt T-200H tabletop torsion testing device with blue housing, three-jaw chucks and open safety cover
inspekt T-200H torsion testing device.
200–5000 NmTorque capacity
5 modelsT-200H · T-500H · TW-500H · T3500 · T-5000H
0.005–120 rpmTorsion speed, by model
50 HzStandard data rate to PC
Overview

Torsion testers from wire to large components

Hegewald & Peschke torsion testing machines test specimens under torque loading. They suit plastics, composite materials, screws, drive shafts, wires and torque sensors, in research, teaching, testing laboratories and production quality control.

The range includes compact tabletop torsion testers, a wire torsion tester and high-capacity torsion test stands: inspekt T-200H, inspekt T-500H, TW-500H, inspekt T3500 and T-5000H.

Depending on the model, the machines are operated with LabMaster software or with a touch panel and control system.

Models

From 200 Nm tabletop to 5000 Nm test stand

inspekt T-200H tabletop torsion testing device
200 Nm · tabletop

inspekt T-200H

Test load
200 Nm
Speed
0.05-25 turns/min (version up to 60)
W x D x H / weight
1200 x 340 x 390 mm / approx. 105-110 kg
Chamber length
670 mm between flanges
XL version
1430 x 450 x 550 mm, 760 mm, approx. 305 kg
T-500H torsion testing device with two chucks
500 Nm · tabletop

inspekt T-500H

Test load
500 Nm
Speed
0.05-25 turns/min
W x D x H / weight
1430 x 450 x 550 mm / approx. 280 kg
Chamber length
720 mm between flanges
Connection
230 VAC, 1.5 kVA, 50/60 Hz
TW-500H wire torsion testing device on a work table with touch panel and control cabinet
500 Nm · wire torsion

TW-500H

Max. torque
500 Nm
Rotation speed
0.1-120 r/min
Specimen diameter
0.5-10 mm
Free length
max. 750 mm
W x D x H / weight
1500 x 700 x 1300 mm / 250 kg
inspekt T3500 vertical torsion test stand
3500 Nm · vertical

inspekt T3500

Torque
up to 3500 Nm
Speed
0.005-2 /min
Test room
500 mm wide, specimens up to 700 mm
Measuring range
0.4-100 % of nominal load
W x D x H / weight
900 x 750 x 2600 mm / 480 kg
T-5000H torsion testing device for 5000 Nm
5000 Nm · horizontal

T-5000H

Max. torque
5000 Nm
Speed
0.05-2 rpm
Clamping range
approx. Ø350 mm
Test space
max. 1000 mm between flanges
H x W x D / weight
1350 x 2350 x 850 mm / 750 kg
Clamping tools

Chucks, collets and wire clamping

Wire specimen clamped between two wire clamping devices

Wire clamping device

Optimised for wire specimens Ø 0.5-10 mm, also non-circular; quick change of inserts.

Movable clamping unit on the machine bed with clamping length scale

Clamping length scale

TW-500H: simple setting of the clamping length via a scale in the machine bed.

CAD view of a torsion test fixture with vertical specimen mounting

Specimen-specific clamping tools

Optional clamping tools for different specimen types.

Three-jaw chuck

DIN 6350 chuck for many diameters and shapes, clamping range up to 315 mm.

Collets

Ø 0.5-6 mm (optionally up to 10 mm), large clamping surface for high torques.

Applications

Where the torsion testers are used

Wire clamping device holding a wire specimen for a twist test

Wire twist tests

Simple and reverse torsion tests on wires with the TW-500H.

Screws and drive shafts

Torsion tests on screws, drive shafts and cardan shafts.

Plastics and composites

Static and dynamic torsion tests on plastic and composite specimens.

Torque sensor calibration

Calibration of torque sensors on the tabletop models.

Static torsion testsDynamic torsion testsCyclic load testsAlternating torsion testsResearch and developmentQuality controlProduction testing
Features

Drive, measurement and safety

Drive and stiffness

  • High torsional stiffness and high angular resolution.
  • AC servo drive with play-free planetary gear.
  • Electrical overload protection.

Measurement and data

  • Torque measuring range 1 to 100 % of nominal capacity on several models.
  • Data transfer to PC by Ethernet/LAN or USB, 50 Hz standard, higher as option.
  • LabMaster testing software; optional PC, screen and torque sensors.

Safety

  • Safety cover or safety door with electrical monitoring.
  • Electromagnetic or interlocked locking during the test.
  • TW-500H: interlocked door, safe stop with open door and pneumatic pressure release.
Benefits

Why choose these torsion testers

Wide torque range. Covers small wire specimens up to large components.
Model choice. Select by torque, specimen size and test standard.
Repeatable results. High stiffness gives stable and repeatable torsion results.
Operator protection. Safety covers and monitored doors protect the operator.
Flexible clamping. Several clamping options suit different sample shapes.
Faster wire testing. Wire-specific models make standard wire twist testing easier.

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