Creep Testing Machine SM-1408
Features
✔ Precision Creep Analysis System
Designed specifically for investigating the creep behavior of different engineering materials under sustained tensile loading conditions.
✔ Multiple Material Testing Capability
Supports experiments using:
- Lead specimens
- Polypropylene (PP) specimens
This allows comparative analysis between metallic and polymer materials.
✔ Temperature-Dependent Creep Study
The integrated transparent conditioning box with thermal storage elements enables experiments:
- At room temperature
- Below room temperature
This helps students understand the influence of temperature on creep deformation.
✔ High Accuracy Displacement Measurement
Equipped with a precision dial gauge featuring:
- Measurement range: 0 – 10 mm
- Resolution: 0.01 mm
Ensuring highly accurate deformation readings during experiments.
✔ Knife-Edge Bearing Specimen Holders
Specially designed specimen holders minimize bending stress effects, ensuring pure tensile loading for reliable experimental outcomes.
✔ Adjustable Loading Mechanism
Includes multiple calibrated weights for creating different tensile stress conditions during testing.
✔ Compact Tabletop Design
The machine is designed as a laboratory table unit requiring minimal space while providing full experimental functionality.
✔ Optional LABVIEW™ Software Integration
Optional customized software developed in LABVIEW™ enables:
- Real-time data logging
- Result processing
- Graphical analysis
- Windows™ operating system compatibility
Educational Applications
The SM-1408 is ideal for demonstrating and analyzing:
- Creep deformation behavior
- Primary, secondary, and tertiary creep phases
- Temperature influence on material creep
- Long-term material deformation
- Mechanical behavior of polymers and metals
- Tensile stress vs deformation relationship
- Material failure due to creep rupture
- Viscoelastic material properties
- Structural material testing techniques
Experiments Performed
• Creep Experiment with Lead Specimen
Study the time-dependent deformation characteristics of metallic materials under constant tensile loading.
• Creep Experiment with Polypropylene Specimen
Analyze the viscoelastic creep properties of polymer materials.
• Temperature-Dependent Creep Investigation
Observe how varying temperature conditions affect creep rate and material deformation.
• Comparative Material Creep Analysis
Compare the creep performance between metallic and polymer specimens.
Technical Specifications
Specimen Details
- Material: Lead (Pb), Polypropylene (PP)
- Cross-section: 2 × 5 mm
- Measured Length: 25 mm
Tensile Stress Range
- 2.5 – 35 N/mm²
Displacement Measurement
- Range: 0 – 10 mm
- Resolution: 0.01 mm
Loading Weights Included
- 1 × 2.5 N Hanger
- 1 × 2.5 N Weight
- 1 × 5 N Weight
- 1 × 10 N Weight
- 1 × 15 N Weight
Construction & Design
The SM-1408 consists of:
- Rigid base plate
- Vertical support pillar
- Adjustable end stop
- Transmission lever mechanism
- Precision loading system
- Knife-edge specimen holders
- Transparent conditioning chamber
The robust construction ensures stable operation and long service life in educational laboratory environments.
Software (Optional)
SM-1408SW Customized LABVIEW™ Software
The optional software package provides:
- Automatic data acquisition
- Real-time monitoring
- Graph plotting
- Result storage
- Data export functionality
- Windows™ compatibility
This transforms the apparatus into a modern computer-integrated creep testing laboratory system.
Scope of Delivery
The standard supply includes:
- Creep Testing Machine SM-1408
- 1 Set of Specimens
- 1 Cool Pack
- 1 Precision Dial Gauge
- 1 Thermometer
- 1 Stopwatch
- Standard Weight Set
Advantages of SM-1408
✔ Excellent Educational Tool
Provides practical understanding of theoretical creep concepts.
✔ Reliable Experimental Results
Precision measurement system ensures high repeatability.
✔ User-Friendly Operation
Simple setup and easy specimen installation.
✔ Durable Laboratory Equipment
Manufactured for long-term academic and research use.
Creep Testing Machine SM-1408
Product Overview
The Creep Testing Machine SM-1408 is a precision laboratory apparatus designed for studying the creep behavior and deformation characteristics of engineering materials under constant load over time. This advanced educational and research equipment enables students, researchers, and laboratory professionals to understand the long-term mechanical behavior of materials such as Lead (Pb) and Polypropylene (PP) through controlled creep experiments.
The machine demonstrates fundamental concepts of Strength of Materials and Structures, particularly focusing on creep rupture testing, variable creep rates, and temperature-dependent creep behavior. It is highly suitable for engineering colleges, universities, polytechnic institutes, technical training centers, and research laboratories involved in material science and mechanical engineering studies.
The apparatus is carefully engineered to provide accurate and repeatable experimental results while maintaining simple operation for educational purposes. With its adjustable loading system, precision displacement measurement, and optional computerized data acquisition software, the SM-1408 offers a complete solution for creep analysis experiments.
