Elastic Torsion
Item Code: RS 034
Parts under torsion are frequently used in mechanical engineering. Torsion is defined as the twisting of an object due to an applied torque. Torsion test is a test of mechanical properties which is used to examine elastic deformation in shafts. Torsion occurs primarily on axles and drive shafts in motor vehicles and machines. The torsion occurring in the shaft cause cross-sections of the shaft to be pushed together around the longitudinal axis. When a torque is applied to a shaft the cross-section remains flat and no distortion occurs. This device allows the users to conduct elastic tortion test on specimens with differen cross section. It is mainly composed of a metal frame on which a fixed jaw and a movable jaw are mounted.
