The MFDIB series of testing machines enables fatigue and dynamic tests to be performed on rail joints, supports and concrete sleepers (ties). The system comprises of Test Frame, Hydraulic System and Actuators, Control Electronics, Force and Stroke Transducers.
Test Standards
The MFDIB series allows testing in accordance with the main international standards, including:
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RAIL JOINTS: EN 13230-2, EN 13230-3, EN 13230-4, EN 14587-1, EN 14587-2, EN 14730-2, AREMA capítulo 4, etc.
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SUPPORTS AND SLEEPERS: EN 13230-2, EN 13230-3, EN 13230-4, AREMA chapter 30, AS 1085.14, etc.
Testing Frame
• High stiffness design including the standard bending device (3 points) and an integral protection system, with side doors for the introduction of the sample (rail). The doors are equipped with electric safety locks.
• As an option, additional test devices can be incorporated such as: extended lower plate for sleepers test, 4-point bending, compression, etc.
Hydraulic System and actuator
• It incorporates the new EcoHydraulic system, which provides major improvements over traditional hydraulic control systems in terms of efficiency (up to 20% higher), adaptive flow and pressure control depending on the instantaneous test load, giving it a longer life, less maintenance and lower oil consumption.
• Closed-loop control of force and travel by a highresponse servo valve.
• Thanks to its integration with the testing software, it is possible to automatically perform safe shutdown operations, check the operating time of the hydraulic plant for scheduled maintenance and digitalize all the alarms of the hydraulic system.
• Double-acting, double-rod hydraulic cylinder (with symmetrical chambers). The piston is coated with an anti-friction material and it is driven by the hydrodynamic cushion. A contactless sealing bushing allows very low friction and minimum stick slip.
• Low friction 2nd stage sealing and scraper are designed to allow high speed any high motion frequencies.
Control Electronics
• The system incorporates the new MD5i control electronics with 24-bit resolution and 10 kHz closing loop frequency for fast and accurate control of test parameters. This means, among other advantages, that minimal variations in force or deformation can be observed during the test.
Force Transducer (Load Cell)
• High stiffness force transducer for static and dynamic testing.
Stroke Transducer
• Magnetostrictive linear position sensor, absolute, noncontact, digital output, with direct mounting inside the piston, resolution 0.5 µm.