FLASH 36
Featuring FLASH Touch Screen Technology

One of our largest spring testers, the FLASH 36’s framework is capable of testing parts with loads up to 50,000 lbf.

Standard 36″ stroke
240 volt three phase servo drive
Easy access to emergency shutoff

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FLASH 36

One of our largest spring testers, the FLASH 36’s framework is capable of testing parts with loads up to 50,000 lbf. This tester is designed around large parts and heavy loads with plate diameters up to 18″ and parts up to 36″ in length. The FLASH 36 has a completely interlocked enclosure and a removable top plate to accommodate an optional pneumatic thru-rod assembly (up to 6″ Ø) for testing parts that tend to buckle under load.

In August, 2012, we completed a redesign and build of the FLASH 36 for a large transit authority that included a Spring Auto-Loader mechanism for shuttling heavy parts (like 100 lb railcar suspension springs) in and out of the tester. We also modified the loading door and thru-rod assembly to be pneumatically powered. In addition to these upgrades, we added an optional spring squareness tester attachment that fits onto the machine next to the Spring Auto-Loader so the operator can manually test each spring’s straightness.

Videos

FLASH 36 Auto Loader Demo – Rail Car Inner Coil Spring Test Cycle

FLASH 36
Twist Under Load

FLASH 36 Teaser
– Base Plate

Includes Length Deflection Compensation

What is length deflection compensation?
All force/lengh testing devices, regardless of manufacturer, have additional deflection by the load cell and tester frame which occurs as the spring is loaded. If you buy/use a tester without deflection compensation, measurements might include significant length errors.Spring deflection, also known as spring travel or motion, is the action of a compression spring compressing (being pushed), an extension spring extending (being pulled), or a torsion spring winding (being twisted) when a load is applied or released. This is one characteristic (spring deflection) that is measured by a Larson Systems Spring Tester.

Larson Systems has BUILT-IN Length Deflection Compensation so that the user does not have to calculate and apply length corrections. Most competitors do not have length deflection compensation.

With a Larson Systems product, forget about calculating load cell and frame deflection when testing, we’ve got you covered.

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Features

Standard Features

Standard 36″ range
Standard 36″ stroke
Up to 18″ Ø platform
Standard 0.0005″ length resolution
2,000 lbf to 50,000 lbf load capacities
FLASH touch screen interface
Adjustable travel / test speed
Compression and extension testing of force and length
Touch screen / Full color LCD graphics
Integrated Windows 10
Digital calibration
NIST traceable calibration
Built in deflection compensation
Multiple measurement units (mm, in, lb, kg, N)

Safety Features

Full interlocked enclosure
Test abort button
Easy access to emergency shutoff
Mechanical overload stops
Software length / force limits

Mechanical Features

240 volt three phase servo drive
Rigid preloaded linear bearings
Sturdy quad ball-screw design
Telescoping metal ball screw covers (optional)
Triple load cell platform for maximum off-center load capacity
Smart interchangeable load cells (choose from 6)
Twist Under Load option on 35,000 lbf and 50,000 lbf systems
Pneumatic thru-rod with up to 6″ Ø (optional)
Spring Auto-Loader (optional)
Spring Squareness Tester (optional)

Connectivity

Ethernet port for PC network access
USB for easy printing / software updates
RS 232
Automation interface
Remote support / diagnostic capability via the internet

Force Specifications

Load Cell Capacity	Standard Resolution
Load Cell Capacity	0-20% FS	20-100% FS
2,000 lbf	0.05 lbf	0.5 lbf
907 kg	0.02 kg	0.2 kg
8,896 N	0.2 N	2 N
5,000 lbf	0.1 lbf	1 lbf
2,268 kg	0.05 kg	0.5 kg
22,241 N	0.5 N	5 N
10,000 lbf	0.2 lbf	2 lbf
4,536 kg	0.1 kg	1 kg
44,482 N	1 N	10 N
20,000 lbf	0.5 lbf	5 lbf
9,072 kg	0.2 kg	2 kg
88,964 N	2 N	20 N
35,000 lbf	1 lbf	10 lbf
15,875 kg	0.5 kg	5 kg
155,687 N	5 N	50 N
50,000 lbf	2 lbf	20 lbf
22,679 kg	1 kg	10 kg
222,411 N	10 N	100 N
Accuracy = ± Full Scale Resolution x 2

Parts and Accessories

Tester

Description	Part Number
FLASH 36 (35,000 lb capacity, 18" Ø platforms) w/Auto Loader	050-0000-0752-01	Get a Quote
FLASH 36 (35,000 lb capacity, 18" Ø platforms)	050-0000-0141-00	Get a Quote
FLASH 36 (35,000 lb capacity, 18" Ø platforms) Thru Rod	050-0000-0141-01	Get a Quote
FLASH 36 (50,000 lb capacity, 18" Ø platforms)	050-0000-0100-00	Get a Quote

Factory Options

Description	Part Number
Spring Auto-Loader	025-0000-0882-01	Get a Quote
Sorter / Automation Interface Port	025-0000-0299-00	Get a Quote
ASTM Squareness Tester Attached to the side of the Auto-Loader, the Spring Squareness Tester conveniently swings in for testing. Spring Squareness Tester Part Number: 025-0000-0894-00 Convenient Mounting Location The Spring Squareness Tester mounts directly to the Spring Auto-Loader on the FLASH 36 for convenient swing-in testing before or after a spring is loaded into the FLASH 36 tester for compression testing. The Spring Squareness Tester has indicating marks that allow you to measure spring straightness up to 5 degrees in one direction and 10 degrees in the opposite direction.	025-0000-0894-00	Get a Quote
High Resolution Length (0.0001) in. resolution)	025-0000-0757-00	Get a Quote
Telescoping Metal Ball Screw Covers		Get a Quote

FLASH Tester Software

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Description	Part Number
Basic Software Package	050-1000-0039-00	Get a Quote
Extra Software Package	050-1000-0039-01	Get a Quote
Pro Spring Software Package	050-1000-0039-02	Get a Quote
Fatigue Testing Software Package	050-1000-0039-03	Get a Quote
Pro Material Software Package	050-1000-0039-04	Get a Quote
Pro Ultimate Software Package	050-1000-0039-05	Get a Quote

Load Cells

Description	Part Number
1,000 lbf Load Cell for Auto-Loader with TUL (18" Ø platform)	025-0000-0885-01	Get a Quote
3,000 lbf Load Cell for Auto-Loader with TUL (18" Ø platform)	025-0000-0885-03	Get a Quote
6,000 lbf Load Cell for Auto-Loader with TUL (18" Ø platform)	025-0000-0885-06	Get a Quote
10,000 lbf Load Cell for Auto-Loader with TUL (18" Ø platform)	025-0000-0885-10	Get a Quote
20,000 lbf Load Cell for Auto-Loader with TUL (18" Ø platform)	025-0000-0885-20	Get a Quote
35,000 lbf Load Cell for Auto-Loader with TUL (18" Ø platform)	025-0000-0885-35	Get a Quote
50,000 lbf Load Cell for Auto-Loader with TUL (18" Ø platform)	025-0000-0885-50	Get a Quote
500 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell with TUL (12" Ø platform)	025-0000-0262-03	Get a Quote
1,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell with TUL (12" Ø platform)	025-0000-0262-02	Get a Quote
2,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell with TUL (12" Ø platform)	025-0000-0262-01	Get a Quote
3,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell with TUL (12" Ø platform)	025-0000-0262-00	Get a Quote
6,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell with TUL (12" Ø platform)	025-0000-0262-06	Get a Quote
10,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell with TUL (12" Ø platform)	025-0000-0262-07	Get a Quote
15,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell with TUL (12" Ø platform)	025-0000-0262-09	Get a Quote
500 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell (12" Ø platform)	025-0000-0262-16	Get a Quote
1,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell (12" Ø platform)	025-0000-0262-14	Get a Quote
2,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell (12" Ø platform)	025-0000-0262-15	Get a Quote
3,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell (12" Ø platform)	025-0000-0262-10	Get a Quote
6,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell (12" Ø platform)	025-0000-0262-11	Get a Quote
10,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell (12" Ø platform)	025-0000-0262-12	Get a Quote
15,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell (12" Ø platform)	025-0000-0262-17	Get a Quote
20,000 lbf Load Cell (18" Ø platform, integrated TUL)	025-0000-0254-20	Get a Quote
35,000 lbf Load Cell (18" Ø platform, integrated TUL)	025-0000-0254-30	Get a Quote
50,000 lbf Load Cell (18" Ø platform, integrated TUL)	025-0000-0254-50	Get a Quote

Accessories

Description	Part Number
Thru Rod Assembly (screw driven)	025-0000-0265-16	Get a Quote
Thru Rod Tool Rack	025-0000-1282-00	Get a Quote
1" - 6.5 OD Adjustable Thru-Rod Assembly		Get a Quote
3" - 6.5 OD Adjustable Thru-Rod Assembly	025-0000-0259-00	Get a Quote
Extension Spring Clevis for 20,000 lbf Load Cell Extension Spring Clevis Part Number: 025-0000-0258-00 Extension spring clevis for the 20,000 lb load cell.	025-0000-0258-00	Get a Quote
Extension Spring Clevis for 35,000 lbf Load Cell Extension Spring Clevis Part Number: 025-0000-0258-01 Extension spring clevis for the 35,000 lb load cell.	025-0000-0258-01	Get a Quote

Printer Options

Description	Part Number
Inkjet Printer (with driver install)	025-0000-0464-01	Get a Quote
Laser Printer (with driver install) B & W	025-0000-0464-03	Get a Quote
Laser Pro Printer (with driver install) B & W	025-0000-0464-04	Get a Quote

Installation / Training

Description	Part Number
On-Site Installation & Training	100-0000-0006-01	Get a Quote