Triax 2010 User Manual

TRIAX 2010 IMPACT TEST SYSTEM

SPHERICAL HEAD FORM REFERENCE PROCEDURE

REVISION 1 June 17, 2016

GENERAL:

The Triax 2010 User Manual document details the Triax 2010 Verification Procedure in Appendix A.
When using the spherical head form the verification procedure is still required, and a special fixture is
provided with each spherical head form system to assist in establishing the head form height above the
reference mat.

Photo 1 – Head form holding fixture

Photo 2 – Head form suspended from reference test fixture

Photo 3 – Connection of test fixture to tripod

USE OF FIXTURE:

This fixture consists of a quick release mechanism with a hook to allow the mechanism to be suspended
from a suitable structure, such as a Triax system tripod. Also included are two wire rope lanyards
connected by a metal ring.

WARNING: DO NOT USE THE TRIPOD TO SUPPORT THE SPHERICAL HEAD FORM DURING NORMAL
TESTING. THE IMPACT OF THE TEST ARTICLE WILL CAUSE THE TRIPOD TO FALL CAUSING DAMAGE AND
PERSONAL INJURY.