A Universal Testing Machine otherwise known as a materials testing machine or test frame is used to test the tensile and compressive properties of materials. Such machines generally have two....
A Universal Testing Machine otherwise known as a materials testing machine or test frame is used to test the tensile and compressive properties of materials. Such machines generally have two columns but single column types are also available. Load cells and extensometers measure the key parameters of force and deformation as the sample is tested. These machines are widely used and would be found in any materials testing laboratory. A typical testing system is comprised of a materials testing machine or test frame, control and analysis software, and critically, the test fixtures, accessories, parts and devices used to hold and support the test specimen. A comprehensive range of tests can be carried out such as Tensile, Compression, Crush, Friction, and Flexural on materials like Plastics, Metals, Paper, Fabric, Yarn etc. The AT Series stand-alone bench mounted or floor standing single or twin column universal strength testing machines with integral PC system & windows software utilises the latest touch screen technology. The machine comes complete with the feature-rich winTest software for machine control and testing with comprehensive on-board test methods that are compliant with all relevant industry standards including advanced, standard and complex multistage test procedures. Printed reports can be easily generated and test data can be transferred directly to other software applications for enhanced report generation, SPC trend analysis, laboratory manager reports etc.
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Standard Features include High specification Computer controlled Universal testing machine, 15" Touch Screen Display with interactive machine control console, Integrated industrial computer module comprising 1 GHz CPU with 256MB Ram, 40 GB Hard Drive with Windows XP operating, LAN, USB & RS232 ports, Max tension and compression resolution 0.1N, 800% overload capability on load cells, Accuracy of better than 0.5% of indicated reading down to 1/1000th of load cell, Meets and exceeds BS EN ISO 7500-1 1999 Tension Grade 0.5, Compression Grade 0.5 and meets all other International standards, Force sampling rate 1000/s Rigid Dual Column Frame with Crosshead guidance system PC control of crosshead position, resolution 0.001mm, Twin recirculating ballscrews eliminating off centre loading, High accuracy closed loop speed control Test speed 0.001 to 1000 mm/min, RS232 output for PC, Fixed load and travel protection limits, User selectable load and travel limits, PC Controlled load and extension cycle testing, plus long term creep testing, Digital control specimen break detection, Automatic check and adjustment of machine calibration, Impact and overload protection, Auto zero, Direct connection to extensometers, Aluminium extruded columns with integral T slots for mounting of accessories such as extensometers, guards, lighting etc, Supply voltage 200/240V AC or 100/120V AC at 50 or 60 Hz. Optional Accesories available 400 different grips available, Wedge, Tensile, Pneumatic, spring action etc, 3 and 4 point bending fixtures, Compression Platens, Extensometers, Test Chambers.