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Ensure your footwear stands up to the demands of real-world use with our state-of-the-art Footwear Flection Tester. Engineered to meet the rigorous SATRA TM92 and TM77 standards, this machine is the definitive tool for quality assurance labs, R&D departments, and manufacturers committed to producing durable, high-quality footwear.

By simulating the repetitive stresses of walking in both wet and dry environments, our tester provides critical data to predict and prevent common points of failure. Use it to accurately assess sole adhesion, identify potential for cracking, and validate the overall structural integrity of your footwear before it reaches the market. It is an essential investment in protecting your brand’s reputation for quality and durability.

Core Features & Engineering Advantages

Available in single or twin station models, our Footwear Flection Tester is designed for precision, safety, and operational longevity.

Realistic Walking Simulation: The machine’s powerful drive system forces an adjustable plate to oscillate at a constant frequency of 140 cycles per minute. Combined with a user-adjustable flexing angle of up to 50°, it accurately mimics the dynamic flexing motion of footwear during a natural walking gait.

Integrated Wet and Dry Condition Testing: Go beyond standard mechanical stress tests. This unit features a built-in water container and a small pump connected to the workstation. This allows you to continuously wet the sole of the sample, providing an essential test for water penetration resistance and the durability of adhesives and sole bonds in adverse weather conditions, in accordance with SATRA TM77.

Precision Control and Automation: A digital, predetermining cycle counter allows you to set the exact number of flexes for each test. Once the target is reached, the machine stops automatically, enabling standardized testing and freeing up operator time. The intuitive control panel includes Start, Stop, Manual, and Reset buttons for complete command over the testing process.

Versatile and Secure Clamping System: The machine includes five pairs of different-sized toe clamps and two adjustable artificial feet, ensuring a secure fit for a wide range of shoe sizes and styles. The heel is locked firmly to the flexing bar, guaranteeing that the flexing action is concentrated on the correct areas of the forepart.

Uncompromised Operator Safety: The moving components are fully enclosed by a robust, hinged guard. This guard is fitted with a modern safety interlock device that prevents the machine from operating when open and stops the cycle if opened, ensuring maximum protection for your technicians.

Durable, Non-Corrosive Construction: Built to last, the tester is constructed from robust and non-corrosive materials in all critical components. This ensures a long service life and reliable performance, even with frequent use in wet testing environments.

Specialized Model for High-Leg Boots

For manufacturers of tactical, hiking, or safety boots, we offer a specialized version of this tester. This model features a deeper water trough, allowing the water level to be raised to cover the entire forepart of the boot up to the metal ring area, providing a comprehensive test for high-leg waterproof footwear. Details are available upon request.

Invest in the confidence that comes from rigorous testing. The Footwear Flection Tester is your key to identifying design weaknesses early, validating materials, and delivering a product that your customers can trust. Contact us today to learn more about how this essential piece of quality control equipment can benefit your production.