Product Overview
The Bend Test for Flexible PCBs is a comprehensive testing solution designed to evaluate the mechanical durability and flexibility performance of flexible printed circuit boards under repeated bending stress. This specialized testing equipment simulates real-world flexing conditions to ensure your flexible PCBs meet reliability standards before deployment in dynamic applications.
Key Features
Precision Bending Control: Adjustable bend radius from 1mm to 50mm with precise angular control up to 180 degrees, allowing comprehensive testing across various flexibility requirements.
Automated Cycle Testing: Programmable test cycles from 1 to 1,000,000+ iterations with customizable dwell times and bending speeds to simulate long-term usage patterns.
Real-Time Monitoring: Continuous electrical continuity monitoring during bend cycles detects trace failures, connection breaks, or performance degradation as they occur.
Multi-Specimen Capability: Test up to 8 flexible PCB samples simultaneously, increasing throughput and enabling comparative analysis across different designs or materials.
Environmental Control: Optional temperature chamber integration allows testing from -40°C to +125°C, replicating harsh operating conditions.
Technical Specifications
- Bend Radius Range: 1mm – 50mm (±0.1mm accuracy)
- Bend Angle: 0° to 180° (±1° precision)
- Cycle Speed: 1-300 cycles per minute
- Force Measurement: 0.1N – 50N capacity with 0.01N resolution
- Electrical Monitoring: Up to 64 channels with sub-milliohm resistance detection
- Data Logging: Comprehensive test data capture with customizable reporting formats
Applications
Essential for testing flexible PCBs used in smartphones, wearable devices, automotive harnesses, medical implants, aerospace systems, and any application requiring repeated flexing motion. Particularly valuable for validating designs in hinges, sliding mechanisms, and portable electronics.
Standards Compliance
Meets IPC-2223, IPC-2221, and MIL-STD-810 testing requirements, ensuring your flexible PCBs comply with industry reliability standards and customer specifications.
The Bend Test system provides the critical data needed to optimize flexible PCB designs, select appropriate materials, and validate product reliability before mass production, reducing field failures and warranty costs.
