Load frame for performing uniaxial mechanical tests – tension, compression, bending.  Various grips are available and T-slot table allows for custom fixtures.  Maximum load 100 kN with less than 1% error in force measurements; clip-on extensometer allows strain measurement to better than 0.5%.  Video capture system allows recording of experiments and syncing video data to mechanical data.

Testing type: Tension, compression, and through zero operation

Load capacity - kN (lbf): 100 (22500)

Maximum speed - mm/min (in/min): 500 (20)

Minimum speed - mm/min (in/min): 0.005 (0.0002)

Maximum force at full speed - kN (lbf): 50 (11250)

Maximum speed at full force - mm/min (in/min): 250 (10)

Return speed - mm/min (in/min): 600 (24)

Crosshead speed accuracy: ± 0.2% of set speed at steady state and no load

Displacement (crosshead position) display accuracy: Under no load conditions, equal to or less than ± 0.02 mm (0.0008 in) or ± 0.05% of displayed reading, whichever is greater.

Displacement (crosshead position) repeatability - mm (in): ± 0.015 (0.0006)

Load measurement accuracy - standard:

±1% of reading from 1/500 to 1/250 of load cell capacity

±0.5% of reading from 1/250 to 100% of load cell capacity.

Strain measurement accuracy: ± 0.5% of reading down to 1/50 of full scale with ASTM E83 class B or ISO 9513 class 0.5 extensometer.¹

Displacement (crosshead position) control resolution - μm: 0.0598

Acceleration time, 0 to top speed - ms: 110

Emergency stop time - ms: 400

^1. Meets or exceeds ASTM E-83, BS 3846, ISO 9513 and EN 10002-4 standards.