Execution of mechanical testing

The SOFAST Technologie test laboratory boasts all the equipment required to perform testing as laid down in the standards relating to fasteners: ISO 898-1, ISO 898-2 and EN 14399.

• The tightening bench performs the fitness for purpose tests by tensioning the bolt by turn-of-nut.
• The tightening bench is fitted with torque/tension cells (250 kN-600 Nm, 700 kN-3000 Nm...), elongation sensors and an angle encoder.
• During the fitness for purpose test torque, tension, angle and elongation are measured.
• The test results give rise to the torque capacity (k) and to calculate the installation torque for each batch of bolting.

• The impact testing machine performs the impact bending test which entails breaking a notched bar.
• This test measures the absorbed energy on breaking of the specimen.
• The test can be conducted on specimens conditioned at different temperatures as per specification.

• The hardness test consists of measuring the dimension of an indent left by an indenter under a determined load.
• The machine can perform Brinell, Vickers, and Rockwell tests.

• The tensile strength machine of a capacity of 1000 kN performs different types of tensile tests: - Simple tensile test - Wedge tensile test - Tensile test on specimen - Test load

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

A team of professionals tuned to you to support you in overcoming different problems related to preloaded products, with :

• Technical support and advice on structural bolting
• Product expertise
• Help in technical justification

BESPOKE DESIGN

From drawing up the specification to validating and implementing the sourcing of new products or new concepts, our team supports its customers when it comes to accomplishing their projects.