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Automated Proof Ring Loading Fixture

Accurately and Quickly Load Specimen in Proof Rings

The Proof Ring test system is the most widely used method for evaluating sulfide stress corrosion behavior on materials. Its compact size, accuracy, and ease of use provide an economical means for testing multiple specimens simultaneously in a fume hood. In the past, Proof Rings were loaded by means of tightening the loading bolt using wrenches, and then comparing the measured ring deflection to a load/deflection calibration chart. This method was difficult for the operator, and would lead to errors which could exceed the 1% applied load accuracy criterion in the TM-01-77 standard. The new technique uses a load cell for direct load measurement, and a loading fixture to accurately apply the load consistently within 0.3% of desired load. The identity of the Proof Ring/load cell and the load cell calibration are stored in a chip in the load cell, eliminating possible errors from mix-up when testing multiple samples. Available software then displays ring number, specimen ID, applied load, test duration and time to failure and stores the data automatically. To use the test fixture, the operator inserts the Proof Ring assembly, connects the load cell to the controller, and inputs desired load. The fixture then quickly applies the desired load and automatically stops when full load is achieved. The data is displayed on the control screen. Loading takes only one minute, start to finish.

Proof ring loading fixture

Product Details

Specifications

TEST METHOD

NACE TMO177

(Method A)

CAPACITY

UP TO 10,000 lb

(4,500 kg) 

ACCURACY

0.3% OF APPLIED LOAD

System Features

Available Stress Ranges

  • 0-75,000 PSI (517.2 MPa)
  • 0-100,000 PSI (689.5 MPa)
  • 0-150,000 PSI (1034 MPa)
  • 0-200,000 PSI (1379 MPa)
  • 0-250,000 PSI (1724 MPa)

Ancillary Equipment

  • Fume Hoods for up to 80 Proof Rings
  • Environmental Control Bath
  • Proof Ring Loading Fixture
  • Exhaust Gas Neutralization Tank Assemblies

Available Vessels

  • Ambient Condition Acrylic (Standard)
  • Pyrex Glass Vessels
  • PTFE Vessels
  • High Temperature Vessels (Up to 100°C)
  • Tempressure (HPHT) Vessels (Up to 220°C at 15.2 MPa) 

Materials of Construction:

  • Epoxy Coated Proprietary Alloy Steel

Controls

  • Gas Flow Control Enclosures to Meter N2 and H2S
  • Multi-Channel Timer Panel to Measure and Record Time to Failure
  • Model 12.6 Temperature Control for High Temp Vessels

Typical Applications

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