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100 201 737a - BionixKneeWear
100 201 737a - BionixKneeWear
Bionix Knee Wear Simulators are used by Precise, Reliable Servohydraulic Power Module
orthopaedic researchers worldwide to
MTS understands your critical need for
conduct long-term wear, fatigue and
constant uptime and absolute system
durability tests of implantable knee devices
reliability. That’s why you’ll find only
and related materials. Precise and durable,
superior materials and components built
they accurately replicate the full range of
into every detail of the Bionix Knee Wear
real-world knee forces and motions
Simulator. The simulator employs an
required to generate the high-quality
advanced hydraulic actuation scheme that
wear data necessary for gaining device
delivers precise, closed-loop control of four
approval, validating production processes
independent degrees of freedom, while
and pursuing continued development.
exhibiting levels of dynamic performance
Multistation Bionix Knee Wear Simulators and stiffness not possible with other
come equipped with six test stations to actuation approaches. User-defined
facilitate statistically significant sampling flexion/extension (My), axial force (Fz),
and minimize testing time. They employ a anterior/posterior (Fx) and tibial rotation
compact, modular design that combines (Mz) motions are generated by durable,
the latest in MTS servohydraulic load low-friction MTS linear actuators and
frame technology, versatile FlexTest® state-of-the-art servovalve technology.
controls and proven MTS application Additionally, the simulator is capable of
software. This combination affords the achieving operating speeds of up to 2 cycles
configurability and ease-of-use needed per second to accommodate accelerated
to fulfill the most stringent research test protocols. The six-station configuration
requirements and adapt readily to diverse matches the statistical sample size required
and evolving standards. by current testing standards.
A Complete Selection of Optional Accessories
Simulator Dimensions
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LENGTH DEPTH (COVER CLOSED) (COVER OPEN) WEIGHT