Tumbling Barrel Test Apparatus

To determine compliance with safety requirement of mechanical strength of test samples

Features

Repeated falls from a height of 500 mm
Revolution speed of the barrel: 5 RPM
Self-contained compact unit that can be floor mounted
Laminated wooden barrel mounted on a sturdy support frame
Motorized operation enables ease of use
Rotation Speed of five RPM, providing a fall rate of ten falls per minutes
Steel base plate fixed at both ends of the barrel as specified in the standards
Digital pre-set four digits counter with bright LED dual display, membrane keypad selection and battery back-up to memorize count value in case of power cut-off
Audible / Visible ‘Test’ indication
Transparent acrylic sliding cover allows easy loading and unloading of the test sample, and allows inspection during the test. Cover can be locked during the test
Two castor wheels and one adjustable foot provide mobility as well as levelling facility
Non-contact proximity sensor ensures reliable operation Barrel JOG Switch to bring the barrel to upright position after end of Test
Compact Size, can be floor mounted

Specification

It consists of a wooden barrel, with a shape and dimensions as specified in the relevant standard. The barrel is rotated about its central axis by a motor such that its speed is five revolutions per minute.