Criterion® Electromechanical Test Systems
Systems with force capacities from 1 to 600 kN (220 to 132,000 lbf), high-speed, low vibration electromechanical drives and integrated, digital closed-loop controls provide higher fidelity across test runs. Proven and easy to use, these systems efficiently deliver reliable results. Accessories to support a wide range of specimens at forces from 600 kN (132,000 lbf) down to 1 N (0.2 lbf).
Applications
- Tension
- Compression
- Flex/Bend
- Shear
Test Specimens
- Metals
- Aluminum
- Plastics
- Elastomeric Materials
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Composites
- Carbon Fiber
- Ceramic Matrix Composites
- Composites
- Metal Matrix Composites
- Polymer Matrix
Test Standards
- ASTM D3039
- ASTM A48-A48M
- ASTM D3518
- ASTM D412
- ASTM D624
- ASTM D6272
- ASTM D638
- ASTM D695
- ASTM D790
- ASTM D882
- ASTM E21
- ASTM E290
- ASTM E517
- ASTM E646
- ASTM E8-E8M
- ASTM E9
- ISO 10113
- ISO 10275
- ISO 14125
- ISO 6892-1
- ISO 6892-2
- ISO 7438
- ISO 14129
- ISO 178
- ISO 527-2
- ISO 527-3
- ISO 527-4
- ISO 527-5
- ISO 604
- EN 2561
- EN 2562
- EN 2597
- EN 2746
- EN 6031
Key Product Features
Precise
Industry-leading 5000 Hz data acquisition rate provides better understanding of material characteristics
Accurate / Repeatable Results
Compact AC servomotor drives provide high-speed, low-vibration testing
Easy, Intuitive Use
TEDS-enabled load cells automatically download calibration information
Innovative Technology
TestSuite TW Software and custom test templates easily address complex tests
Model Comparison
Models C41 & C42
- Maximum rated force capacity:
- C41.103: 1 kN (220 lbf)
- C42.503: 5 kN (1100 lbf)
- Single-column
- Tabletop
- Standard and extended height
Model C43
- Maximum rated force capacity:
- C43.104: 10 kN (2200 lbf)
- C43.304: 30 kN (6600 lbf)
- C43.504: 50 kN (11000 lbf)
- Dual-column
- Tabletop
- Standard and extended height
Model C44
- Maximum rated force capacity:
- C44.304: 30 kN (6600 lbf)
- Dual-column
- Floor-standing
- Standard and extended height
Model C45
- Maximum rated force capacity:
- C45.504: 50 kN (11000 lbf)
- C45.105: 100 kN (22500 lbf)
- C45.305: 300 kN (66000 lbf)
- C45.605: 600 kN (132000 lbf)
- Dual-column
- Floor-standing
- Standard and extended height
- Wide and multihead configurations available
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Full Product Information
MTS CRITERION SERIES 40 SPECIFICATIONS - COMPARATIVE
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Model 41 |
Model 42 |
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Model 43 |
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Model 44 |
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C41.103 |
C42.503 |
C43.104 |
C43.304 |
C43.504 |
C44.304 |
Maximum Rated Force Capacity |
kN lbf |
1 220 |
5 1100 |
10 2200 |
30 6600 |
50 11000 |
30 6600 |
Force Capacity Options |
N, kN |
1 N, 5 N, 25 N, 50 N, 100 N, 250 N, 500 N, 1 kN |
1 N, 5 N, 10 N, 25 N, 50 N, 100 N, 250 N, 500 N, 1 kN, 2 kN, 5 kN |
100 N, 250 N, 500 N, 1 kN, 2.5 kN, 5 kN, 10 kN |
100 N, 250 N, 500 N, 1 kN, 2.5 kN, 5 kN, 10 kN, 20 kN, 30 kN |
100 N, 250 N, 500 N, 1 kN, 2.5 kN, 5 kN, 10 kN, 20 kN, 30 kN, 50 kN |
100 N, 250 N, 500 N, 1 kN, 2.5 kN, 5 kN, 10 kN, 20 kN, 30 kN, |
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lbf |
02, 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 110, 220 |
0.2, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 110, 220, 450, 1100 |
20, 50, 110, 220, 500, 1100, 2200 |
20, 50, 110, 220, 500, 1100, 2200 4400, 6600 |
20, 50, 110, 220, 500, 1100, 2200 4400, 6600, 11000 |
20, 50, 110, 220, 500, 1100, 2200 4400, 6600 |
Frame Type |
Guide Columns Floor-standing/ Tabletop |
1 Tabletop |
1 Tabletop |
2 Tabletop |
2 Tabletop |
2 Tabletop |
2 Floor-standing |
Test Zones |
Single/Dual |
Single |
Single |
Single |
Single |
Single |
Single or Dual |
Maximum Test Speed |
mm/min in/min |
3000 118 |
2000 78.7 |
2000 78.7 |
1020 40.16 |
750 30 |
1020 40.1 |
Minimum Test Speed |
mm/min in/min |
0.005 0.0002 |
0.005 0.0002 |
0.005 0.0002 |
0.005 0.0002 |
0.005 0.0002 |
0.005 0.0002 |
Position Resolution |
mm in |
0.00005 0.000002 |
0.00005 0.000002 |
0.00005 0.000002 |
0.00006 0.0000024 |
0.00006 0.0000024 |
0.00006 0.0000024 |
Power Requirements |
V AC
phase |
200 - 230 V AC, 5 Amps, 50 / 60 Hz, 1000 W |
200 - 230 V AC, 5 Amps, 50 / 60 Hz, 1000 W 1 |
200 - 230 V AC, 10 Amps, 50 / 60 Hz, 2000 W 1 |
200 - 230 V AC, 12 Amps, 50 / 60 Hz, 2400 W 1 |
200 - 230 V AC, 12 Amps, 50 / 60 Hz, 2400 W 1 |
200 - 230 V AC, 12 Amps, 50 / 60 Hz, 2400 W 1 |
Space Between |
mm |
100* |
100* |
425 |
420 |
420 |
400 |
Columns |
in |
3.94* |
3.94* |
16.73 |
16.54 |
16.54 |
15.75 |
Vertical Test Space |
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Standard Length |
mm in |
1100 43.31 |
820 32.3 |
1200 47.2 |
1200 47.2 |
1200 47.2 |
1190 46.9 |
Extended Length |
mm in |
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1120 44.1 |
1500 59.1 |
1500 59.1 |
1500 59.1 |
1490 58.7 |
Crosshead Travel |
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Standard Length |
mm in |
900 35.4 |
650 25.6 |
1000 39.4 |
1000 39.4 |
1000 39.4 |
1000 39.4 |
Extended Length |
mm in |
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950 37.4 |
1300 51.2 |
1300 51.2 |
1300 51.2 |
1300 51.2 |
Frame Height |
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Standard Length |
mm in |
1520 59.84 |
1332 52.44 |
1616 63.6 |
1752 68.97 |
1752 68.97 |
1951 76.8 |
Extended Length |
mm in |
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1632 64.25 |
1916 75.43 |
2052 80.78 |
2052 80.78 |
2251 88.6 |
Frame Width |
mm in |
560 22.05 |
704 27.7 |
794 31.3 |
826 32.5 |
826 32.5 |
861 33.9 |
Frame Depth |
mm in |
530 20.87 |
636 25 |
757 29.8 |
768 30.2 |
768 30.2 |
689 27.1 |
Frame Weight |
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Standard Length |
kg lb |
60 132 |
112 246 |
175 385 |
305 671 |
305 671 |
395 869 |
Extended Length |
kg lb |
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125 275 |
190 418 |
325 715 |
325 715 |
410 902 |
* For single-column load frames this measurement denotes the distance between grip center and column cover
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Model 45 |
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C45.504 |
C45.504 Wide |
C45.105 |
C45.305 |
C45.605 |
Maximum Rated Force Capacity |
kN lbf |
50 11000 |
50 11000 |
100 22500 |
300 66000 |
600 132000 |
Force Capacity Options |
N, kN |
1 kN, 2.5 kN, |
1 kN, 2.5 kN, |
1 kN, 2.5 kN, |
150 kN, 200 kN, |
500 kN, 600 kN, |
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5 kN, 10 kN, |
5 kN, 10 kN, |
5 kN, 10 kN, |
300kN |
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20 kN, 30 kN, |
20 kN, 30 kN, |
20 kN, 30 kN, |
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50 kN |
50 kN |
50 kN, 100 kN, |
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lbf |
220, 500, 1100, |
220, 500, 1100, |
220, 500, 1100, |
33000, 44000, |
112400, 132000 |
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2200, 4400, |
2200, 4400, |
2200, 4400, 6600, |
66000 |
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6600, 11000 |
6600, 11000 |
11000, 22500 |
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Frame Type |
Guide Columns Floor-standing/ Table-top |
2 Floor-standing |
2 Floor-standing |
2 Floor-standing |
2 Floor-standing |
2 Floor-standing |
Test Zones |
Single/Dual |
Single or Dual |
Single |
Single or Dual |
Single |
Single |
Maximum Test Speed |
mm/min |
750 |
750 |
750 |
750 |
254 |
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in/min |
30 |
29.53 |
30 |
30 |
10 |
Minimum Test Speed |
mm/min |
0.005 |
0.005 |
0.005 |
0.005 |
0.005 |
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in/min |
0.0002 |
0.0002 |
0.0002 |
0.0002 |
0.0002 |
Position Resolution |
mm |
0.000047 |
0.000047 |
0.000047 |
0.000049 |
0.000016 |
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in |
0.0000019 |
0.0000019 |
0.0000019 |
0.0000019 |
0.0000000 |
Power Requirements |
V AC
phase |
200 - 230 V AC, 12 Amps, 50 / 60 Hz, 2400 W 1 |
200 - 230 V AC, 12 Amps, 50 / 60 Hz, 2400 W |
200 - 230 V AC, 22 Amps, 50 / 60 Hz, 4400 W 1 |
380 - 480 V AC, 20 Amps, 50 / 60 Hz, 5200 W 3 |
380 - 480 V AC, 20 Amps, 50 / 60 Hz, 5200 W 3 |
Space Between |
mm |
600 |
1000 |
600 |
650 |
750 |
Columns |
in |
23.62 |
39.37 |
23.62 |
25.59 |
29.52 |
Vertical Test Space |
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Standard Length |
mm |
1220 |
1520 |
1220 |
1540 |
2000 |
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in |
48.0 |
59.81 |
48.0 |
60.63 |
78.74 |
Extended Length |
mm |
1520 |
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1520 |
1840 |
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in |
59.8 |
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59.8 |
72.44 |
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Crosshead Travel |
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Standard Length |
mm |
1000 |
1300 |
1000 |
1100 |
1750 |
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in |
39.4 |
51.18 |
39.4 |
43.31 |
68.90 |
Extended Length |
mm |
1300 |
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1300 |
1400 |
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in |
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51.2 |
55.12 |
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Frame Height |
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Standard Length |
mm |
2269 |
2554 |
2269 |
2535 |
3490 |
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in |
89.3 |
100.6 |
89.3 |
99.8 |
137.4 |
Extended Length |
mm |
2569 |
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2569 |
2835 |
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in |
101.1 |
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101.1 |
111.61 |
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Frame Width |
mm |
1315 |
1710 |
1315 |
1362 |
1660 |
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in |
51.77 |
67.32 |
51.77 |
53.6 |
65.35 |
Frame Depth |
mm |
957 |
957 |
957 |
1100 |
1272 |
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in |
37.7 |
37.68 |
37.7 |
43.31 |
50.08 |
Frame Weight |
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Standard Length |
kg |
1195 |
1700 |
1195 |
1605 |
3500 |
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lb |
2629 |
3748 |
2629 |
3538 |
7700 |
Extended Length |
kg |
1265 |
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1265 |
1695 |
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lb |
2783 |
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2783 |
3737 |
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MTS CRITERION SERIES 40 SPECIFICATIONS - COMMON
Low Profile Force Accuracy* (Bending Beam and Shear Beam) |
± 0.5% of applied force |
± 1.0% of applied force |
Low Profile Force Range** (Bending Beam and Shear Beam) |
1 to 100% of rated force capacity |
0.5 to 1% of force rated capacity |
S-Beam Force Accuracy* |
± 1.0% of applied force |
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S-Beam Force Range** |
1 to 100% of rated force capacity |
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Rated Force Capacity at Max Test Speed |
100% |
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Maximum Test Speed at Rated Force Capacity |
100% |
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Speed Accuracy**** |
C41 & C42: ± 0.1% of set speed (≥2 mm/min) C43 & C44: ± 0.1% of set speed (≥1 mm/min)
C45: ± 0.1% of set speed (≥0.01 mm/min) C45: ± 0.2% of set speed (<0.01 mm/min) |
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Displacement Accuracy**** |
± 0.008 mm or ± 0.05% of set displacement (whichever is greater) |
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Strain Accuracy*** |
± 0.5% of applied strain |
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Security Protection |
Over-force, travel limits, over-voltage and others |
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Over-Force Protection |
110% |
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Data Acquisition Rate |
Up to 5000 Hz |
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Control Loop Rate |
5000 Hz |
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Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Maximum Storage Humidity Maximum Altitude |
5 to 40°C 41 to 104°F 5 to 85% Non-condensing -18 to 49°C 0 to 120°F 90% Non-condensing 2000 Meters |
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Motor & Drive System |
AC Servo Motor |
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Ballscrews |
Pre-Loaded |
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Position Measurement |
Encoder |
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User Digital Inputs/Outputs (DIO) |
4 user Digital Inputs and 4 user Digital Outputs |
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Encoder Capacity |
4 Encoders |
* Applicable onsite calibration services are available to meet ISO 7500-1, ASTM E4.
** Range dependent upon controller settings and operating environment.
*** Extensometer calibration services are available to meet ISO 9513, ASTM E83
**** This specification was derived from measurements using MTS specified methods under specified conditions and equipment. Subject to change without notice.

Electromechanical Attachment Specifications |
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Clevis Pin Connection |
Type B |
Type C (AL) |
Type C (STL) |
Type D |
Type E |
Type F |
Type 20 |
Type 40 |
Max. Load Capacity |
10 N |
200 N |
2.5 kN |
150 kN |
300 kN |
600 kN |
30 kN |
100 kN |
Clevis Diameter (X) |
12.7 mm (0.50 in) |
15.9 mm (0.625 in) |
15.9 mm (0.625 in) |
31.7 mm (1.25 in) |
60 mm (2.36 in) |
90 mm (3.54 in) |
20 mm (0.787 in) |
40 mm (1.57 in) |
Pin Diameter (Y) |
4.7 mm (0.186 in) |
6.4 mm (0.25 in) |
6.4 mm (0.25 in) |
12.7 mm (0.50 in) |
28 mm (1.1 in) |
40 mm (1.57 in) |
10 mm (0.039 in) |
18 mm (0.71 in) |
Pre-packaged Advanced Test Templates for MTS TestSuite TW Software
Sample of the many Metals test standards that can be addressed using MTS TestSuite TW templates |
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Standard | Description |
ASTM E8M |
Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials |
ISO 6892-1 |
Metallic Materials – Tensile testing at ambient temperature |
EN 10002-1 |
Tensile Testing of Metallic Materials |
ASTM E9 |
Standard Test Methods of Compression Testing of Metallic Materials at Room Temperature |
ASTM E290 |
Standard Test Methods for Bend Testing of Material for Ductility |
ISO 7438 |
Metallic Materials – Bend Test |
ASTM E21 |
Standard Test Methods for Elevated Temperature Tension Tests of Metallic Materials |
ISO 783 |
Metallic Materials – Tensile testing at elevated temperature |
ASTM E517 |
Standard Test Method for Plastic Strain Ratio r for Sheet Metal |
ASTM E646 |
Standard Test Method for Tensile Strain-Hardening Exponents (n-Values) of Metallic Sheet Materials |
ASTM A48M |
Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings |
ASTM A370 |
Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products |
Sample of the many Polymer test standards that can be addressed using MTS TestSuite TW templates |
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Standard | Description |
ASTM D790 |
Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials |
ASTM D412 |
Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers – Tension |
ASTM D624 |
Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers |
ASTM D638 |
Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics |
ASTM D695 |
Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics |
ISO 178 |
Plastics – Determination of flexural properties |
ISO 1798 |
Flexible cellular polymeric materials – Determination of tensile strength and elongation at break |
ISO 527 |
Plastics – Determination of tensile properties |
ISO 604 |
Plastics – Determination of compressive properties |
ASTM D882 |
Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting |
Sample of the many Construction Materials test standards that can be addressed using MTS TestSuite TW templates |
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Standard | Description |
ASTM A370 |
Tensile Testing & Bend Testing Steel Rebar |
ISO 15630 |
Steel for the reinforcement and pre-stressing of concrete – Test methods – Part 1: Reinforcing bars, wire rod and wire |
ISO 1920-4 |
Testing of concrete – Part 4: Determination of flexural strength; Determination of tensile splitting strength |
ASTM A185/ A185M |
Standard Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain, for Concrete |
ASTM A615M |
Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement |
ASTM A82/ A82M |
Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Plain, for Concrete Reinforcement |
EN 10080 |
Steel for the reinforcement of concrete. Weldable reinforcing steel |
ISO 15630-2 |
Steel for the reinforcement and pre-stressing of concrete – Test methods – Part 2: Welded fabric |
ASTM F606 |
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners |
Sample of the many Polymer Matrix Composite test standards that can be addressed using MTS TestSuite TW templates |
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Standard | Description |
ISO 527-4 |
Tensile Properties of Isotropic and Orthotropic Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Composites |
ISO 527-5 |
Tensile Properties of Unidirectional Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Composites |
ASTM D3039 |
Tensile Properties of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials |
ISO 14126 |
In-plane Compressive Properties of Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Composites |
ASTM D6641 |
Compressive Properties of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials Using a Combined Loading Compression (CLC) Test Fixture |
ISO 14125 |
Flexure Properties of Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Composites |
ISO 14129 |
In-Plane Shear Stress/Shear Strain Response of Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Composites |
ASTM D3518 |
In-Plane Shear Response of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials |
ISO 14130 |
Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Composite – Determination of Apparent Interlaminar Shear Strength by Short-Beam Method |
ASTM D2344 |
Short-Beam Strength of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials and Their Laminates |
We can provide pre-packaged templates for a wide array of additional materials, including: textiles, paper products, packaging, adhesives, foam, composites and more.
SHIPPING INFORMATION |
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MODEL 41 |
MODEL 42 |
MODEL 43 |
MODEL 44 |
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C41.103 |
C42.503 |
C43.104 |
C43.304 |
C43.504 |
C44.304 |
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Standard Length Frame
Dimensions - Crated
Weight - Crated |
mm in
kg lb |
820 x 1100 x 1760 32.28 x 43.31 x 69.29
110 242.5 |
1200 x 960 x 1570 47.2 x 37.8 x 61.8
247 543.3 |
1036 x 956 x 1865 40.8 x 37.6 x 73.4
312 686.4 |
2040 x 1140 x 1160 80.31 x 44.88 x 45.67
560 1232 |
2040 x 1140 x 1160 80.31 x 44.88 x 45.67
560 1232 |
2165 x 1100 x 930 85.24 x 43.31 x 36.6
600 1320 |
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Extended Length Frame
Dimensions - Crated
Weight - Crated |
mm in
kg lb |
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1120 x 1070 x 1920 44.1 x 42.1 x 75.59
326 717.2 |
1150 x 1110 x 2200 45.27 x 43.7 x 86.6
438 963.6 |
2340 x 1140 x 1160 92.1 x 44.88 x 45.67
580 1276 |
2340 x 1140 x 1160 92.1 x 44.88 x 45.67
580 1276 |
2465 x 1100 x 930 97.05 x 43.31 x 36.6
695 1529 |
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MODEL 45 |
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C45.504 |
C45.504 Wide |
C45.105 |
C45.305 |
C45.605 |
Standard Length Frame
Dimensions - Crated
Weight - Crated |
mm in
kg lb |
2620 x 1620 x 1600 116.5 x 78.74 x 55.5
1880 4136 |
2960 x 2000 x 1410 116.5 x 78.74 x 55.5
2150 4739 |
2620 x 1620 x 1600 103.15 x 63.78 x 62.99
1880 4236 |
114.96 x 65.35 x 65.35
2010 4422 |
3680 x 1960 x 1760 144.89 x 77.17 x 69.29
4050 8928 |
Extended Length Frame
Dimensions - Crated
Weight - Crated |
mm in
kg lb |
2920 x 1620 x 1600 114.96 x 63.78 x 62.99
1980 4356 |
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2920 x 1620 x 1600 114.96 x 63.78 x 62.99
1980 4356 |
3220 x 1660 x 1660 126.77 x 65.35 x 65.35
2210 4862 |
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