MTS Series 215 Rotary Actuator - Manual (Page 14)

Series 215 Rotary Actuator Product Manual 14
Optional Equipment
Introduction
Rotary Actuator Test System with Optional Equipment
Optional Equipment for Series 215 Rotary Actuators
O PTION F UNCTION
Reaction base plate or
T-slot table A reaction base plate or T-slot table is used with the rotary actuator for two
purposes; (1) it provides a mounting surface for the actuator and drive train
components; (2) it provides a structure which can react the large forces generated
by the rotary actuator.
Flange adapter The flange adapter (located behind the diaphragm flexure in the photograph) is
secured to the actuator rotor shaft by a split flange clamp assembly. It provides a
coupling surface between the actuator and specimen adapter plate or diaphragm
flexure.
Diaphragm flexures Diaphragm flexures should be used at both ends of the specimen if large axial and
angular deflections are generated during testing. If reaction forces exceed stated
actuator operating limits, diaphragm flexures help reduce the thrust and side loads
experienced by the actuator.
Reaction bracket The reaction bracket attaches securely to the reaction base plate or T-slot table and
provides a mounting surface for the torque cell. Each reaction bracket is designed
to restrain a specific model torque cell.