Electromechanical (EM) Load Extension Kit

Electromechanical (EM) load frame extension rod kits enhance your testing capabilities within environmental chambers. The rods are designed to apply tension and compression in an environmental chamber from temperatures of -130°C (-200°F) to 315°C (600°F). The Type C and Type D kits consist of five different extension lengths. These five different lengths can be configured into 23 different combination lengths. This configurability allows users to test low and high profile accessories or short and tall specimens. Compression platens are usually low profile and will need more extension lengths. Pneumatic grips take up more space and will require fewer lengths.

A load frame rod extension kit maximizes the internal test space of the environmental chamber for grips and fixtures. The upper extension rod can be adjusted in 25 mm increments. By combining the five different lengths, 23 combination heights are ultimately available providing pin-to-pin dimensions ranging from 100 mm (3.9 in) to 825 mm (32.4 in).

The Type D extension kit is compatible with MTS and Instron® clevis pin couplings. It is designed for tension or compression loads from 2 kN to 150 kN. All extension lengths are stainless steel and have ports for water cooling.

• Water-cooling ports
• Lightweight design minimizes tare weight
• Tight tolerances ensure angular and concentric alignment are retained
• Rated for tension and compression
• Stainless steel construction minimizes heat transfer
• Preloaded joints.
• Highly configurable to test various size specimens
• Reduces test setup time

MTS EM EXTENDED KITS
MODEL	TYPE C	TYPE D
Part Number	100-151-425	100-150-815
Force Rating	200 N (40 lb)	150 kN (33,000 lb)
Temperature Rating	-130°C to 315°C (-200°F to 600°F)	-130°C to 315°C (-200°F to 600°F)
Length 1 (L1)*	100 mm (3.9 in)	100 mm (3.9 in)
Length 2 (L2)*	125 mm (4.9 in)	125 mm (4.9 in)
Length 3 (L3)*	150 mm (5.9 in)	150 mm (5.9 in)
Length 4 (L4)*	200 mm (7.8 in)	200 mm (7.8 in)
Length 5 (L5)*	250 mm (9.8 in)	250 mm (9.8 in)
Weight 1	0.18 kg (0.40 lb)	0.93 kg (2.06 lb)
Weight 2	0.20 kg (0.45 lb)	1.1 kg (2.47 lb)
Weight 3	0.23 kg (0.50 lb)	1.25 kg (2.77 lb)
Weight 4	0.29 kg (0.65 lb)	1.57 kg (3.47 lb)
Weight 5	0.38 kg (0.85 lb)	1.93 kg (4.27 lb)

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