Force and material testing solutions

Across the range high grade materials and precision components are used to ensure any test procedure and resultant data created is produced on secure foundations. Solid granite bases are used for stability, while an extruded aluminium column structure, joined to the granite base with a large platform, ensures rigidity. Adjustable over-travel limits prevent accidental overloading and integrated bellows protect the mechanical motion controls from debris. 

Test frames for material measurement and force measurement are available in single column format for maximum load capacities of 500N, 1000N, 2500N and 5kN, and dual column for 10, 30 and 50kN. The vertical test space ranges from 559mm in increments to 1270mm for both the material and the force measurement testing frames, which provides plenty of sample material space.

For efficient loading and positioning the maximum vertical travel rate of 1525mm/min applies to all the testers. The minimum speeds differ with the force testers’ travel controlled down to 0.05mm/min; the material testers go to a lower 0.001mm/min to ensure maximum data capture at the point of yield or fracture.

Starrett has created software to make creating and performing a test, analysing test results and managing test data easier.