High Temperature Furnace COD Gages (1200 °C or 1600 °C) – Model 3548COD

High temperature COD gages for use in split type materials testing furnaces with a slot for the ceramic rods. These liquid-cooled COD gages are for use to 1200 °C (2200 °F). The high temperature option allows use to 1600 °C (2900 °F). They are specifically designed for fracture mechanics testing.

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Operation of these, and all of Epsilon’s extensometers, are

VERIFIED TO APPLICABLE STANDARDS SUCH AS ASTM E83 OR ISO 9513

using in-house calibration systems that are calibrated with Epsilon’s laser interferometer system.

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Model 3548COD mounts on a cooled manifold, which is mounted on an optional load frame mounting system from Epsilon or your furnace’s side cut-out. Epsilon can provide load frame mounting brackets to fit nearly any test frame.

The standard temperature version (to 1200 °C) is supplied with high purity alumina rods. The high temperature option is furnished with alpha grade silicon carbide rods. Rods are made to order to the length required for your furnace. Contact edges on the test sample should be somewhat rounded (not sharp knife edges) for best performance with this model.

Model 3548COD gages are strain gaged devices, making them compatible with any electronics designed for strain gaged transducers. Most often they are connected to a test machine controller with electronics for a strain channel, and Epsilon will equip the extensometer with a compatible connector wired to plug directly into the controller. For systems lacking the required electronics, Epsilon can provide a variety of signal conditioning solutions that enable connecting to data acquisition systems or other equipment.

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May be left on through specimen failure.
Full bridge, 350 ohm strain gaged design for compatibility with nearly any test system.
For KIC/JIC testing, maximum accuracy is achieved with the smallest measuring range and the largest gauge length that will perform the test.
All units come with either high purity alumina ceramic rods (1200 °C) or alpha grade silicon carbide rods (1600 °C).
Includes the Epsilon Shunt Calibration System for on-site electrical calibration.
Rugged, dual flexure design for strength and improved performance.
Includes high quality foam lined case and a spare set of ceramic rods.

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Excitation: 5 to 10 VDC recommended, 12 VDC or VAC max.

Output: 2 to 4 mV/V, nominal, depending on model

Accuracy: Standard configurations meet existing ASTM E1820 requirements for accuracy. A test certificate is included. Rod lengths >250 mm (10″) can affect the final class rating.

Linearity: ≤0.15% of full scale measuring range, depending on model

Temperature Range: Standard (-ST) is to 1200 °C (2200 °F), optional (-HT) 1600 °C (2900 °F)

Cable: Integral, ultra-flexible cable, 2.5 m (8 ft) standard

Coolant Interface: Two barbed hose fittings for 1/8” (3.2 mm) ID coolant hoses

Operating Force: 30 g typical

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Model EPS170 constant-temperature recirculating chiller
Liquid cooling is recommended for all elevated temperature tests to obtain the best measurement accuracy and retain the validity of a room temperature calibration when the specimen temperature is >540 °C (1000 °F). Cooling is necessary to prevent extensometer damage for testing in the range of ~800-1600 °C (1500-2900 °F). Epsilon Technology recommends the EPS170 constant-temperature recirculating chiller.
High temperature option (-HT suffix) for use to 1600°C
Load frame mounting brackets
Connectors to interface to nearly any brand of test equipment

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Model 3548COD mounted on a model 3590VHR calibrator
Model EPS170 constant-temperature recirculating chiller

Ordering Information

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Gauge Length

mm or inches	#
5.0 mm	-005M	005M
8.0 mm	-008M	008M
10.0 mm	-010M	010M
12.0 mm	-012M	012M
20.0 mm	-020M¹	020M
0.200 in	-0020	0020
0.300 in	-0030	0030
0.400 in	-0040	0040
0.475 in	-0047	0047
0.500 in	-0050	0050

Measuring Range

extension	#
+2.5 mm	-025M	025M
+4.0 mm	-040M	040M
+7.0 mm	-070M	070M
+10.0 mm	-100M	100M
+12.0 mm	-120M	120M
+0.100 in	-100T	100T
+0.150 in	-150T	150T
+0.200 in	-200T	200T
+0.250 in	-250T	250T
+0.500 in	-500T	500T

Temperature Range

degrees	#
Ambient to 1200 ˚C (Ambient to 2200 ˚F)	-ST	ST
Ambient to 1600 ˚C (Ambient to 2900 ˚F)	-HT	HT

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Model 3548COD Available Versions: ANY combination of gauge length, measuring range and temperature range listed above is available, except as noted. Ceramic rod lengths are made to fit furnaces as required. Please provide furnace dimensions at the time of order. Other configurations may be available with special order; please contact Epsilon to discuss your requirements.

¹Only available in small measuring ranges (rod length dependent).

Example: 3548COD-0050-200T-HT: 0.500 inch compressed gauge length, +0.20 inch measuring range, high temperature option (room temperature to 1600 °C (2900 °F))