What are QuickAlign10328 testing levers?
QuickAlign10328 is a set of adapters that makes it quick to align your sample for tests to ISO 10328:2016. The adapters set the ISO reference planes for you, the same way every time. You do not need to build and measure a new set-up for each test.
The adapters are made for the Mover testing machine and are made of stainless steel.
How it works
Each adapter defines one ISO 10328 reference plane, such as Bottom, Ankle, Ankle plus 20 or Top. Adapters for the transfemoral planes are also available. Each adapter has a central hole with a slot for a 12 mm ball joint. The ball joint is connected to the testing spindle or the force sensor and brings the force into your sample.
This keeps the load line in the direction that ISO 10328 asks for, so no bending moments are introduced into your sample. The offset of the ball joint is made to match the ISO 10328 geometry at each reference plane. If you prepare your sample with the correct distances between the adapters, your set-up follows the standard.
Adapters for special tests
There are also adapters for the Maximum Knee Flexion test and the Knee Lock test. The Top adapter has slots to allow for the offset between the pyramid and the knee center.
Which loading levels?
The P5 adapters can be used for P5, P6, P7 and P8. The lever arms are different for P3 and P4. Adapters for P3 or P4 can be made on request. The maximum load of all adapters is P8 according to ISO 10328:2016.
Most adapters can be used for a left or a right sample. You turn them around. A laser engraving on the upper side shows the correct side.
Set up your sample in a few steps
- Select the adapters you need for the position of your sample in the ISO reference frame.
- Mount the sample between the adapters with tubes that are first a bit too long.
- Measure the distances between the reference planes and calculate how much each tube must be shortened.
- Mount the sample again, check all distances with a calibrated measuring device and write them in your test log.
- Install the sample in the Mover testing machine and connect the adapters to the ball joints with the quick release pins.
Use it with a Mover testing machine
QuickAlign10328 is made to work with the Mover testing machine. Tell us which component and which loading level you want to test, and we tell you which adapters you need.