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.

• MTS EM Extend Kits include a variety of extension rods to enhance testing flexibility and reduce test setup time
• All extension rods have ports for water cooling
• Stainless steel construction minimizes head transfer
• Lightweight design minimizes tare weight
• Tight tolerances ensure angular and concentric alignment are retained
• Highly configurable to test various size specimens. Compression platens are usually low profile and will need more extension lengths. Pneumatic grips take up more space and will require fewer lengths
• Type C, D & E kits consists of five different extension lengths that can be configured into 23 different length combinations
• Upper extension rod can be adjusted in increments providing multiple pin-to-pin dimensions
• Preloaded joints
• Applications: Apply tension and compression in an environmental chamber to test low and high profile accessories or short and tall specimens

MTS EM Extend Kits
MODEL	EME202	EME155		EME305
Part Number	100-151-425	100-150-815		100-310-560
Type	Stainless Steel Water Cooled Extension Rod Kit	Stainless Steel Water Cooled Extension Rod Kit		Stainless Steel Water Cooled Extension Rod Kit
Force Capacity	0.2 kN (24 lbs)	150 kN (33,700 lbs)		300 kN (67,440 lbs)
Temperature Rating	-130°C to 315°C (-200°F to 600°F)	-130°C to 315°C (-200°F to 600°F)		-130°C to 315°C (-200°F to 600°F)
Attachment Type	C	D		E

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