Dual and Triple Test Systems

Standard and wide frame models are available with dual or triple test stations. These models are particularly useful for users who test a varied and consistently changing range of products that involve different grips and load cells etc.
A second test station can be added to FS150 and FS300 models, this is situated at the side of the main loading frame and can be fitted with load cells up to a maximum capacity of 25kN.
The system is ideal where both high and relatively low strength materials need to be tested in that the correct load cells and grips are always fitted ready for testing.

Description

Force Measurement

Universally Calibrated, better than Grade 0.5 EN 7500-1, DIN 51221 ASTM E-4. AFNOR A03-501. Range 0.4% to 100% minimum. Automatic identification of load cell. Resolution 1 part in 500000 with autoranging. Electronic load cell protection.

Extension Measurement

Full frame length to 0.001mm. Resolution 0.001 min. Accuracy 0.01mm. Absolute, relative and auxiliary modes mm, inch and percent. Programmable extension limits.

Speed Control

Drive system temperature and current protection. Positional jog speed 0.001mm/min to maximum. Speed setting increments 0.001mm/min.

Load Frame

Rigid frame, using dual slide crosshead guidance system and rigid extruded support column. Frame stiffness 5kN/mm plus K factor facility built-in. Re-circulating ball screw with bellows. Electronic limit trips, total travel trips and customer programmable safety stops. Rubber mat front protection.

Software

Comprehensive winTest™ Analysis universal windows software covering tensile, compression, peel, shear, tear, cyclic, creep and multi stage testing. It includes a wide range of industry standard test methods and facility to create and store an unlimited number of further test methods. There is automated storage of all test data and ease of export to other software packages such as word, excel, access and SPC systems for enhanced report generation.