The model 150ST is engineered for testing the tensile, compressive, flexural, and shear strength of various materials and assemblies. Its durable construction uses high-grade materials and components, ensuring continued reliability, ease of operation, and long service life.
A range of loadcells is available to deliver precise load measurements, whether for small specimens or tests approaching full machine capacity. The system can be configured with grips, strain measurement instrumentation, and Tinius Olsen’s Horizon software to create a fully equipped testing setup.
Features and Benefits
- Supports testing applications in tension, compression, flexure, shear, and more, up to a maximum load of 150 kN / 30,000 lbf
- Multiple system interface options are available, including a tethered handheld interface, a Bluetooth wireless panel, or a virtual machine controller
- All interface options work seamlessly with Horizon data analysis software
- Meets or exceeds applicable national and international standards for materials testing systems
- The test frame includes 12 full-length T-slots to securely mount accessories
- Integrated pneumatic ports deliver local air supply to pneumatic grips
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Options and Accessories
- Grips and fixtures can be mounted securely using a simple locking pin system, allowing for quick and easy changes
- Safety enclosures with interlocks can be added to protect operators in the event of specimen failure
- The test frame can be extended by up to 400 mm / 16 in to accommodate larger specimens
- Environmental chambers and furnaces are available for tests requiring elevated or reduced temperatures
- A full range of extensometers and deflectometers is available, utilizing video, laser, encoder, strain gauge, and/or LVDT technologies
- Tinius Olsen’s Horizon software can be connected to the tester by the operator
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