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INTRODUCTION TO
THE VORTEX
The Vortex is a twin-column motorised torque measurement
system with a load rating of up to 10 newton.metres (N.m) and
a speed range of 0.5 to 15rpm. It must not be used with load
ratings above 10N.m. Complemented by a Mecmesin AFTI
(Advanced Force / Torque Indicator) display unit, ‘smart’ static
torque transducer, and (if purchased) upper and lower
mounting tables (as illustrated in the photograph on the front
cover), it constitutes a key component in torque measurement
systems suitable for accurately testing a wide range of
products. It enables a repeatable and constant test speed to be
set, thus reducing variability in test results which can arise from
operators manually performing tests at different speeds.
There is one standard model of the Vortex. The dimensions,
speed range and capacity have been carefully optimised to
cover the test procedures and specimen sizes most often
needed by quality departments within many sectors of
manufacturing industry.
The Vortex has been designed and manufactured in a
controlled system to ensure compliance with all relevant
European Community Directives.
Before operating ensure that the Vortex has been assembled as
described in Appendix 2, ‘Installing the machine’.
