Section 7: Sample Mounting
7. Sample Mounting (Revised February 2009)
Test Specimens can be mounted in panel racks or suspended from hanging rods. Typically, flat panels
are mounted in racks and 3D parts are suspended from hanging rods.
RACKS
length
maximum weight
per rack
number of panels
per rack
number of racks
per chamber
model 600 27.5” (70cm) 250 pounds 17 (1.5” apart) 8
model 1100 33.5” (85cm) 250 pounds 21 (1.5” apart) 10
RODS
length
maximum weight
per rod
number of rods
per chamber
model 600 29.5” (75cm) 100 pounds 6
model 1100 36” (91cm) 100 pounds 8
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