The models 10ST, 25ST, and 50ST are built for tension, flexure, compression, and shear strength testing on assemblies and materials. The strong design includes quality materials and components that ensure the company’s reputation for excellent system performance, longevity, and ease of use is maintained. A range of loadcells is available in varying capacities that deliver precise applied load measurements from the smallest test specimen to ones that go to maximum machine capacity. Test machines become total, powerful test systems with the incorporation of grips to hold the specimen, strain measurement instrumentation and Tinius Olsen’s Horizon Data Analysis software.
Features and Benefits
- Model 10ST: Suitable for tension, flexure, compression, shear and other tests to a maximum force of 10 kN/2000 lbf
- Model 25ST: Suitable for tension, flexure, compression, shear and other tests to a maximum force of 25 kN/5000 lbf
- Model 50ST: Suitable for tension, flexure, compression, shear and other tests to a maximum force of 50 kN/11,000 lbf
- Eight full-length T slots built into the machine column to allow accessories to be firmly mounted to the test frame
- A variety of system interface options are available, from a familiar tethered handheld interface, a wireless Bluetooth interface panel operating an Android application, or virtual machine controller application running on a PC. All interfaces run with Horizon Data Analysis software
- Meets or surpasses requirements of international and national standard for materials testing systems
- Integral pneumatic distribution ports offer local air supply to pneumatic grips
Options and Accessories of Model 10ST and Model 50ST
- Test frame can be expanded by up to 400 mm/16” to increase test area size1
- Fixtures and grips can be easily mounted securely with a simple locking pin, which also allows simple and quick changes
- Complete range of precision extensometers and deflectometers are available using video, laser, encoder, strain gauge and/or LVDT technologies
- Furnaces and/or environmental chambers can be set-up for tests at low or high temperatures
- Safety enclosures with interlocks can be installed to safeguard operators from violent specimen breaks
- Tinius Olsen’s Horizon software can be linked to the tester by the operator
1 Supplied at the time of order
Options and Accessories of Model 25ST
- Test frame can be stretched by up to 400 mm/16” to increase test area size1
- Grips and fixtures can be easily mounted securely with a simple locking pin, which also allows simple and quick changes
- Complete range of precision extensometers and deflectometers are available using laser, video, strain gauge, encoder, and/or LVDT technologies
- Tinius Olsen’s Horizon software can be linked to the tester by the operator
1 Supplied at the time of order
Specifications of Model 10ST
| FRAME SPECIFICATIONS |
| Tension compression load capability |
Yes |
| Frame capacity |
kN
kg
lbf |
10
1000
2000 |
| Proof tested |
50% over frame capacity |
| Floor or table mounting |
Table mounting |
| Test zones |
One |
| Number of columns |
Two |
| Column material |
Aluminum extrusion |
| Column finish |
Anodized |
| Column color |
Natural |
| Base material |
Mild Steel |
| Base finish |
Pre-primed, top coat powder coat paint |
| Base color |
TO Cool Grey Web # E6 30 27 |
| Crosshead material |
Mild Steel solid |
| Crosshead finish |
Pre-primed, top powder coat paint |
| Crosshead color |
TO Green Web # 00 4C 45 |
| Base cover |
ABS recyclable |
| Base cover color |
Cal Black Web # 11 18 20 |
| Distance between columns |
mm
in |
410
16 |
| Maximum crosshead travel |
mm
in |
1090
43 |
| Optional crosshead travel |
mm
in |
410
16 |
| Stiffness |
kN/mm
klbf/in |
100
557 |
| Height |
mm
in |
1625
64 |
| Width |
mm
in |
729
29 |
| Depth |
mm
in |
506
20 |
| Weight |
kg
lb |
130
287 |
| Force protection system |
Yes, digital |
| Displacement protection system |
Yes, mechanical and user programmable |
| Accessory fitting interface type |
Female diameter |
| Ball screw type |
High precision low backlash |
| Ball screw cover/protection |
Yes |
| Crosshead drive system |
DC servo motor |
| Feet material |
Non-adjustable impact resistant plastic |
| Pneumatic air distribution |
4 mm OD hose with pushfit coupling,
rated to 100 psi maximum |
| Reference rule to support crosshead positioning |
Yes, mm and inches |
| T slots in columns for accessory mounting |
Eight x M6/M8 |
| Noise at full crosshead speed 2 m radius |
22 db |
| CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS |
| Max data processing rate |
168 MHz |
| Data acquisition rate at PC |
1000 Hz |
| Number of instrument device connections – external |
Four |
| Number of instrument device connections – internal |
Three |
| Bluetooth enabled |
v4.0 with A2DP, LE, EDR |
| External PC connection |
USB |
| User interface connectivity |
TO HMC, Proterm, Horizon |
| FORCE MEASUREMENT |
| Force measurement device type |
Strain gage-based load cell |
| Load cells available |
5N, 10N, 25N, 50N, 100N, 250N, 500N, 1kN, 2.5kN, 5kN, 10kN |
| Resolution |
One part in 8,388,608 |
| Accuracy |
+/-0.2% of applied force across load cell force range |
| Range |
0.2-100% |
| Calibration standard |
+/- 0.5% per ISO 7500-1 ASTM E4 |
| Internal sampling rate |
1000 Hz |
| EXTENSION MEASUREMENT |
| Resolution |
0.1 μm |
| Accuracy |
+/-10 μm |
| Range |
+/- 217 m |
| Calibration standard |
ISO 9513, ASTM E83 |
| Internal sampling rate |
2.73 kHz |
| POSITION CONTROL |
| Test speed |
mm/min
in/min |
0.001-1000 to 10 kN
0.00004-40 to 2,000 lbf |
| Resolution |
μm
in |
0.1
0.000004 |
| Accuracy |
|
+/- 0.005% |
| Return speed post test |
mm/min
in/min |
0.001-1000
0.00004-40 |
| Crosshead positioning speed |
mm/min
in/min |
0.001-1000
0.00004-40 |
| Return to zero function |
|
Yes |
| POWER REQUIREMENTS |
| Supply voltage options |
110/240 V |
| Frequency |
50/60 Hz |
| Power |
530 W +/- 10% |
| ATMOSPHERIC REQUIREMENTS |
| Operating temperature |
10-40 °C |
| Operating humidity |
10-90% non-condensing |
| Storage temperature |
10-69 °C |
| Storage humidity |
10-90% non-condensing |
Note: Software required for materials tests
Specifications of Model 25ST
| FRAME SPECIFICATIONS |
| Tension compression load capability |
Yes |
| Frame capacity |
kN
kg
lbf |
25
2500
5000 |
| Proof tested |
50% over frame capacity |
| Floor or table mounting |
Table mounting |
| Test zones |
One |
| Number of columns |
Two |
| Column material |
Aluminum extrusion |
| Column finish |
Anodized |
| Column color |
Natural |
| Base material |
Mild Steel |
| Base finish |
Pre-primed, top coat powder coat paint |
| Base color |
TO Cool Grey Web # E6 30 27 |
| Crosshead material |
Mild Steel solid |
| Crosshead finish |
Pre-primed, top powder coat paint |
| Crosshead color |
TO Green Web # 00 4C 45 |
| Base cover |
ABS recyclable |
| Base cover color |
Cal Black Web # 11 18 20 |
| Distance between columns |
mm
in |
410
16 |
| Maximum crosshead travel |
mm
in |
1090
43 |
| Optional crosshead travel |
mm
in |
410
16 |
| Stiffness |
kN/mm
klbf/in |
100
557 |
| Height |
mm
in |
1265
64 |
| Width |
mm
in |
729
29 |
| Depth |
mm
in |
506
20 |
| Weight |
kg
lb |
130
287 |
| Force protection system |
Yes, digital |
| Displacement protection system |
Yes, mechanical and user programmable |
| Accessory fitting interface type |
Female diameter |
| Ball screw type |
High precision low backlash |
| Ball screw cover/protection |
Yes |
| Crosshead drive system |
DC servo motor |
| Feet material |
Non-adjustable impact resistant plastic |
| Pneumatic air distribution |
4 mm OD hose with pushfit coupling,
rated to 100 psi maximum |
| Reference rule to support crosshead positioning |
Yes, mm and inches |
| T slots in columns for accessory mounting |
Eight x M6/M8 |
| Noise at full crosshead speed 2 m radius |
22 db |
| CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS |
| Max data processing rate |
168 MHz |
| Data acquisition rate at PC |
1000 Hz |
| Number of instrument device connections – external |
Four |
| Number of instrument device connections – internal |
Three |
| Bluetooth enabled |
v4.0 with A2DP, LE, EDR |
| External PC connection |
USB |
| User interface connectivity |
TO HMC, Proterm, Horizon |
| FORCE MEASUREMENT |
| Force measurement device type |
Strain gage-based load cell |
| Load cells available |
5N, 10N, 25N, 50N, 100N, 250N, 500N, 1kN, 2.5kN, 5kN, 10kN, 25kN |
| Resolution |
One part in 8,388,608 |
| Accuracy |
+/-0.2% of applied force across load cell force range |
| Range |
0.2-100% |
| Calibration standard |
+/- 0.5% per ISO 7500-1 ASTM E4 |
| Internal sampling rate |
1000 Hz |
| EXTENSION MEASUREMENT |
| Resolution |
0.1 μm |
| Accuracy |
+/-10 μm |
| Range |
+/- 217 m |
| Calibration standard |
ISO 9513, ASTM E83 |
| Internal sampling rate |
2.73 kHz |
| POSITION CONTROL |
| Test speed |
mm/min
mm/min
in/min
in/min |
0.001-1000 to 10 kN
0.001-500 to 25 kN
0.00004-40 to 2,000 lbf
0.00004-20 to 5,000 lbf |
| Resolution |
μm
in |
0.1
0.000004 |
| Accuracy |
|
+/- 0.005% |
| Return speed post test |
mm/min
in/min |
0.001-1000
0.00004-40 |
| Crosshead positioning speed |
mm/min
in/min |
0.001-1000
0.00004-40 |
| Return to zero function |
|
Yes |
| POWER REQUIREMENTS |
| Supply voltage options |
110/240 V |
| Frequency |
50/60 Hz |
| Power |
2000 W +/- 10% |
| ATMOSPHERIC REQUIREMENTS |
| Operating temperature |
10-40 °C |
| Operating humidity |
10-90% non-condensing |
| Storage temperature |
10-69 °C |
| Storage humidity |
10-90% non-condensing |
Specifications of Model 50ST
| FRAME SPECIFICATIONS |
| Tension compression load capability |
Yes |
| Frame capacity |
kN
kg
lbf |
50
5000
11000 |
| Proof tested |
25% over frame capacity |
| Floor or table mounting |
Table mounting |
| Test zones |
One |
| Number of columns |
Two |
| Column material |
Aluminum extrusion |
| Column finish |
Anodized |
| Column color |
Natural |
| Base material |
Mild Steel |
| Base finish |
Pre-primed, top coat powder coat paint |
| Base color |
TO Cool Grey Web # E6 30 27 |
| Crosshead material |
Mild Steel solid |
| Crosshead finish |
Pre-primed, top powder coat paint |
| Crosshead color |
TO Green Web # 00 4C 45 |
| Base cover |
ABS recyclable |
| Base cover color |
Cal Black Web # 11 18 20 |
| Distance between columns |
mm
in |
410
16 |
| Maximum crosshead travel |
mm
in |
1065
42 |
| Optional crosshead travel |
mm
in |
400
16 |
| Stiffness |
kN/mm
klbf/in |
100
557 |
| Height |
mm
in |
1655
65 |
| Width |
mm
in |
729
29 |
| Depth |
mm
in |
506
20 |
| Weight |
kg
lb |
163
359 |
| Force protection system |
Yes, digital |
| Displacement protection system |
Yes, mechanical and user programmable |
| Accessory fitting interface type |
Female diameter |
| Ball screw type |
High precision low backlash |
| Ball screw cover/protection |
Yes |
| Crosshead drive system |
DC servo motor |
| Feet material |
Non-adjustable impact resistant plastic |
| Pneumatic air distribution |
4 mm OD hose with pushfit coupling,
rated to 100 psi maximum |
| Reference rule to support crosshead positioning |
Yes, mm and inches |
| T slots in columns for accessory mounting |
Eight x M6/M8 |
| Noise at full crosshead speed 2 m radius |
31 db |
| CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS |
| Max data processing rate |
168 MHz |
| Data acquisition rate at PC |
1000 Hz |
| Number of instrument device connections – external |
Four |
| Number of instrument device connections – internal |
Three |
| Bluetooth enabled |
v4.0 with A2DP, LE, EDR |
| External PC connection |
USB |
| User interface connectivity |
TO HMC, Proterm, Horizon |
| FORCE MEASUREMENT |
| Force measurement device type |
Strain gage-based load cell |
| Load cells available |
25N, 50N, 100N, 250N, 500N, 1kN, 2.5kN, 5kN, 10kN, 25kN, 50kN |
| Resolution |
One part in 8,388,608 |
| Accuracy |
+/-0.2% of applied force across load cell force range |
| Range |
0.2-100% |
| Calibration standard |
+/- 0.5% per ISO 7500-1 ASTM E4 |
| Internal sampling rate |
1000 Hz |
| EXTENSION MEASUREMENT |
| Resolution |
0.1 μm |
| Accuracy |
+/-10 μm |
| Range |
+/- 217 m |
| Calibration standard |
ISO 9513, ASTM E83 |
| Internal sampling rate |
2.73 kHz |
| POSITION CONTROL |
| Test speed |
mm/min
mm/min
in/min
in/min |
0.001-500 to 20 kN
0.001-250 to 50 kN
0.00004-20 to 4000 lbf
0.00004-10 to 11,000 lbf |
| Resolution |
μm
in |
0.1
0.000004 |
| Accuracy |
|
+/- 0.005% |
| Return speed post test |
mm/min
in/min |
0.001-500
0.00004-20 |
| Crosshead positioning speed |
mm/min
in/min |
0.001-500
0.00004-20 |
| Return to zero function |
|
Yes |
| POWER REQUIREMENTS |
| Supply voltage options |
110/240 V |
| Frequency |
50/60 Hz |
| Power |
2000 W +/- 10% |
| ATMOSPHERIC REQUIREMENTS |
| Operating temperature |
10-40 °C |
| Operating humidity |
10-90% non-condensing |
| Storage temperature |
10-69 °C |
| Storage humidity |
10-90% non-condensing |
Model 10, 25, and 50 ST - Benchtop Tester for Tension, Compression, Flexure, and Shear
Familiar handheld interface that is tethered to the machine. With its larger, tactile, sealed keypad, this interface is ideal for operators who use gloves to load and unload specimens and prefer a push button keypad. It requires virtual machine control software running on a connected PC to operate the basic machine functions and report basic numerical test data.
Wireless handheld interface that is connected to the machine by a Bluetooth link. The interface features an Android-based operating platform and can be used to control the machine by itself or in conjunction with Tinius Olsen’s Horizon software