Test experts at the British Board of Agrément (BBA) are making full use
of their new Instron universal testing machine to pull, squeeze, twist, bend
and tension building products under assessment, including those for the
roofing, cladding, highways/car parking, house-building and civil engineering
industries.
The new load frame equipment is an upgrade to the BBA’s previous
machine, offering an additional test space, a widened scope of products to be
tested thanks to an increased load capacity from 100kN to 250kN, greater levels
of accuracy and stability and the latest Bluehill Universal software.
Mike Beale, BBA Test Contracts Manager, said: “The new Instron machine
can test more than 30 product types, from insulation to membranes, resins,
moulded plastics including pipes and window frames to waterproofing systems.
"It’s a crucial piece of equipment that is in virtually constant
use tensioning, flexing, compressing, peeling and shearing products. It is a
great asset that is perfect for supporting our clients’ needs. We will continue
to invest in new test fixtures to maximize the possibilities of this
state-of-the-art equipment.”
