Drick DRK101 Next-Generation High-Speed Tensile Tester

Overview

The Drick DRK101 Next-Generation High-Speed Tensile Tester is a microprocessor-controlled electromechanical instrument engineered for precision mechanical property evaluation of flexible packaging and thin-sheet materials. It operates on the fundamental principle of uniaxial tensile loading under controlled displacement rate, adhering to standardized force–displacement transduction methodology per ASTM D882, ISO 527-3, and GB/T 1040.3–2006. Designed specifically for high-throughput quality control environments in packaging R&D labs and production facilities, the DRK101 integrates dual-CPU real-time data acquisition with servo-driven motion control to deliver repeatable, traceable, and auditable mechanical test results—including tensile strength, elongation at break, modulus of elasticity, peel strength (90° and 180°), heat seal strength, puncture resistance, and tear propagation energy. Its modular architecture supports rapid reconfiguration for diverse test modes—tension, compression, bend, shear, and peel—without hardware modification.

Key Features

• High-precision mechanical drive system featuring preloaded ball screws and imported servo motor for low-noise, vibration-free operation and exceptional positional repeatability.
• 8-inch capacitive touch screen interface with intuitive Chinese/English bilingual menu navigation; real-time graphical display of force–time, force–displacement, and force–strain curves.
• 24-bit high-resolution analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with effective resolution up to 1:10,000,000, coupled with calibrated load cells meeting ISO 7500-1 Class 0.5 requirements.
• Integrated thermal line printer enabling immediate hard-copy output of test reports—including mean values, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, and pass/fail status against preset limits.
• Fully automated test sequence execution with programmable pre-load, dwell, return-to-start, overload protection, and self-diagnostic fault logging.
• Multi-layer safety architecture: mechanical limit switches, emergency stop button, software-enforced travel bounds, and digital over-range cutoff.
• Modular grip system compatible with manual clamping fixtures (standard 30 mm width; optional 50 mm); customizable for film, foil, nonwoven, adhesive tape, and laminated substrates.

Sample Compatibility & Compliance

The DRK101 is validated for testing specimens conforming to international standards for flexible packaging and lightweight structural materials. It accommodates films (PET, BOPP, PE, CPP), aluminum foils, metallized laminates, medical pouches, hygiene product components (sanitary napkin seals, diaper elastic bands), pressure-sensitive tapes, synthetic fibers, and coated papers. All test protocols align with mandatory regulatory frameworks including GB/T 4850–2002 (peel strength of adhesives), GB/T 2792–2014 (180° peel), GB/T 2790–1995 (adhesion strength), QB/T 2358–1998 (heat seal strength), and ISO 11607–2 (packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices). Instrument calibration and verification procedures support GLP-compliant documentation and audit readiness per ISO/IEC 17025.

Software & Data Management

The embedded firmware provides full test parameter configuration, real-time curve overlay, statistical summary generation, and export-ready CSV data output. Optional PC-based software extends functionality with advanced curve fitting (e.g., Young’s modulus calculation via linear regression on initial slope), batch report consolidation, user-access-level management, and electronic signature support compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements. Audit trails record operator ID, timestamp, test parameters, raw data, and any post-test modifications—ensuring full data integrity and regulatory traceability.

Applications

• Tensile characterization of plastic films: ultimate tensile strength (UTS), yield point, elongation at break, and tensile modulus.
• Peel testing of laminated structures: 90° and 180° peel adhesion per ASTM D903 and GB/T 2791.
• Heat seal integrity assessment for flexible food and pharmaceutical packaging per ASTM F88 and GB/T 2792.
• Mechanical validation of hygiene product bonding: side-seal strength, leg-cuff elasticity, and absorbent core retention force.
• Adhesive tape performance: tack, peel adhesion, and shear hold time simulation.
• Nonwoven tensile behavior: MD/CD anisotropy analysis, burst resistance, and elongation profiling under constant-rate extension.
• Wire and filament testing: breaking force and elongation of enameled copper wire or synthetic monofilaments per IEC 60851-5.

FAQ

What standards does the DRK101 comply with?
The instrument meets GB/T 1040.3–2006, GB/T 2792–2014, GB/T 2790–1995, ASTM D882, ISO 527-3, and ISO 11607–2 for mechanical testing of packaging materials.
Can the DRK101 be connected to a laboratory information management system (LIMS)?
Yes—via RS232 or USB virtual COM port, the device supports ASCII-based data streaming compatible with most LIMS platforms and custom SCADA integrations.
Is calibration certification included with shipment?
Each unit ships with a factory calibration certificate traceable to national metrology institutes; optional UKAS-accredited calibration services are available upon request.
What is the maximum specimen length supported without modification?
Standard vertical travel is 1000 mm; extended columns (up to 1500 mm) and custom grips are available for specialty applications such as geotextile or composite tape testing.
Does the system support multi-specimen sequential testing?
While single-specimen testing is standard, automated sample changers and barcode-triggered test sequences can be integrated via the optional PC software module.