Vortex-dV motorised closure torque tester

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▪ Suitable for limited budgets
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Easy-to-use affordable motorised closure torque tester
▪ Precision-controlled digital system
▪ Test straight out of the box
▪ Supports 7 European languages
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Versatile and precise
Multiple closure torque testing applications – including CRCs
1.5 N.m, 3 N.m, 6 N.m, 10 N.m torque transducers
Extensive range of grips and fixtures
4 pre-set modes - run to or between angles, run to break, run to torque
Speed range from 0.1 rev/min to 30 rev/min
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Control panel
Visual multifunction wheel - fine control setting of speed and angle
Coloured LEDs around the multi-function wheel indicate machine status during testing
4 multifunction buttons for all settings and operation
Clear display of speed, angle and torque
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VectorPro™ Lite test data acquisition software
▪ Collect and control your test data
▪ Drag & drop test building & results calculation
▪ Add pass/fail criteria
▪ Store test routines for repeat use
▪ Report results & export to SPC systems
▪ Personalised user accounts and access
▪ Multi-language switching

Versatile and affordable closure torque tester

The Vortex-dV is a precision-controlled motorised stand with a choice of torque transducers, an AFTI digital torque display and data capture unit, and a range of grips and fixtures. This robust and simple to use system is suited to either R&D in the laboratory, or quality control in the production area. It improves greatly on manual units with accurate gripping and precise speed control, and in batch testing, eliminates user repetitive strain injury.

Add VectorPro™ Lite software to a Vortex-dV with AFG, for data acquisition and analysis, and storage of regular test routines.


 

Affordable, versatile closure torque test solution

Vortex-dV has simple controls
  •   4 models: 1.5 N.m, 3 N.m, 6 N.m, 10 N.m
  •   Outstanding value, superior motorised torque tester with top-load capability
  •   Simple controls backed by sophisticated electronics
  •   Precise control of speed and position setting
  •   Versatile, rugged and reliable, with splash-proof casing
  •   Ideal choice for routine testing when combined with the AFTI gauge

4 test modes

Vortex-dV has simple controls
  •   Manual bidirectional control
  •   Run to or between target angular positions
  •   Run to break
  •   Run to torque

Control panel display

  •   clear colour displayClear, colour display, with continuous live readings, indication of status, rotational speed, angle, and (with AFTI connected) torque.
  •   Just four multifunction buttons for all settings and operation, with multi-language display.

Multifunction wheel

Multifunction wheel has illuminated colour indication of status
  •   Fine control allows precise setting of speed and angular position, and all test parameters. The centre button confirms menu settings.
  •   Coloured LEDs clearly indicate machine status during testing.

Advanced Force and Torque Indicator (AFTI)

Advanced Force and Torque Indicator for Vortex-dVThe AFTI interacts with the Vortex-dV to receive, store and transmit torque data, capture first and ultimate peak values, with pass/fail indicator, and can be used to set control limits for the Vortex-dV. (Order separately).

  •   Measure torque, tension or compression
  •   View 1st peak & ultimate max readings
  •   Audible and visual pass/fail alarms
  •   Store up to 500 readings in the memory
  •   Reversible display

Software: VectorPro™ Lite data acquisition software

VectorPro Lite closure torque graph with annotationsConnect to a PC with VectorPro™ Lite software, for:

  •   storage of test routine settings and calculations
  •   data acquisition
  •   live graph plotting
  •   results storage, reporting and exporting
  •   basic statistics.

Technical specification

Vortex-dV system with loadcell and AFTI connected
  •   Choice of transducers: 1.5 N.m, 3 N.m, 6 N.m, 10 N.m (13 lbf.in, 26 lbf.in, 52 lbf.in, 90 lbf.in)
  •  Maximum travel of adjustable transducer carriage: 182 mm (7.2″)
  •  Maximum headroom: 505 mm (19.9″) [448 mm (17.6″)]*
  •  Width between columns 280 mm (11.02″)
  •  Weight 19.5 kg (48 lb)
  •  Power requirements: 230 V AC 50 Hz, or 110 V AC 60 Hz
  •  Max power: 100 W
  •  Torque accuracy: 0.5% of full scale
  •  Torque units: mN.m, N.m, kgf.cm, lbf.in, ozf.in (as per AFTI)
  •  Speed range: 0.1 rev/min to 30 rev/min (clockwise and anticlockwise)
  •  Speed accuracy: ±1% of indicated speed
  •  Speed resolution: 0.01 rev/min, (0.1°/s)
  •  Maximum displacement: 9999 revs
  •  Displacement accuracy: 0.2° per 36,000°
  •  Displacement resolution: 0.1° (0.001 rev)

* with upper and lower mounting table fitted

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