Facility 402:  Universal Static Test Facility

 

The Universal Static Test Facility is a structural steel framework designed for the application of multiple, individual static loads to large spacecraft-sized test items and payload handling assemblies.

 

Infinite mounting arrangements of hydraulic actuators allow simultaneous manually-controlled loading at over 20 locations.

 

Instrumentation including load cells, strain gages and displacement transducers can be installed, connected to and monitored by a 600-channel Vishay System 5000 Data Acquisition System.

 

Parameters:                                                 

Vertical Load                                                  up to 26,000 lbs. (11,794 kg)

Lateral Load                                                   up to 41,000 lbs. (18,598 kg)

Facility Modified Load                                 up to 80,000 lbs. (36,288 kg)

 

Physical Characteristics:                                             

Internal Test Envelope                                22’ L x 15’ W x 15’ H (6.7m x 4.6m x 4.6m)

Facility Weight                                              44,000 lbs. (19,958 kg))

Overhead Crane Capacity                            70,000 lbs. (31,752 kg)

 

Rental Rate:  Inquire