MTS Systems

Bionix EnviroBath

The versatile Bionix EnviroBath facilitates accurate and efficient mechanical testing of medical device and biomaterial specimens in fluids heated to body temperatures. Engineered for biomedical and general material test applications, the Bionix EnviroBath is easy to set up, operate, and maintain.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Accurate & Repeatable — Highly reliable fluid temperature control system maintains constant specimen temperatures throughout the test
  • Easy to Use — Leak-proof front and back access panels enable the easy installation and change out of grips, fixtures and test specimens
  • Accelerated Testing — Quick, controlled filling and draining minimizes time between tests
  • Versatile — Universal adapter design ensures compatibility with MTS electromechanical, electrodynamic and servohydraulic load frames

Applications

Test types

Tensile

Test specimens

Irregular BiomaterialsBoneCartilageTendonsReplacement Biomedical Components

Brochures & Datasheets

Technical Specifications

Detailed Technical Specifications

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
TEMPERATURE
Range: 5˚C above ambient to 40˚C
Stability: ±2˚C at 37˚C
POWER (V AC, Hz, A)
US: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 11 A
Europe: 240 V AC, 50 Hz, 10 A
BIONIX EnviroBath
VOLUME AXIAL FORCE TORSIONAL FORCE INTERNAL DIMENSIONS WXHXD EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS WXHXD
1 1 liter 2.4 kN 28 N.m 100 x 200 x 56 mm '4 x 8 x 2.2 in 180 x 295 x 95 mm '7 x 11.5 x 3.65 in
6 6 liter 2.4 kN 28 N.m 130 x 480 x 100 mm 5 x 19 x 3.9 in 205 x 575 x 140 mm 8 x 22.5 x 5.5 in
10 10 liter 10 kN 100 N.m 215 x 305 x 150 mm '8.5 x 12 x 5.8 in 295 x 395 x 190 mm '11.5 x 15.5 x 7.4 in

Detailed Technical Specifications

OPTIONS
1 LITER 6 LITER 10 LITER
Sprayer Option √ √
Protein Based Fluid √ √ √
Horizontal √ √
Digital Temperature Monitor √ √ √
Upper Pull Rod (SST) √ √ √
COMPATIBILITY MATRIX
GRIPS AND FIXTURES 1 LITER 6 LITER 10 LITER PART NUMBER
Bionix Vise Action Grips, 100 N √ √ √ 100-186-411
Model 642.001 Bend Fixture (SST) √ √ √ 100-201-456 (S/H & E/D)
Bionix Manual Thumb Screw Grip, 100 N √ √ √ 100-167-987
Bionix Compression Platens, 40 mm √ √ √ 100-203-455
Bionix Spring Action Grips √ √ 056-077-50x
Bionix Compression Platens, 50 mm √ √ 100-182-229
Bionix Vise Action Grips, 2 kN √ √ 100-174-783
Bionix Roller Action Grips, 1 kN √ √ 100-185-262
Model 642.01 Bend Fixture (SST) √ 100-203-453 (S/H & E/D)
Bionix Compression Platens, 100 mm √ 100-182-227
Model 686.01A-31 Axial Torsional Grips (SST) √ 051-882-201
Note: EnviroBath 10 is compatible with customer-supplied spinal fixture per ASTM F1717-01.
Some grips available in titanium. Contact MTS for additional information.
* Vertical Orientation
ELECTROMECHANICAL LOAD FRAMES
1 LITER 6 LITER 10 LITER
MTS Single Column Standard Length √ C41 only √
MTS Single Column Extended Length √ √ √
MTS Dual Column Standard and Extended Length √ √ √
Legacy MTS load frames and Instron E/M load frames Consult MTS
ELECTRODYNAMIC LOAD FRAMES
1 LITER 6 LITER 10 LITER
MTS Acumen 1 √ √
MTS Acumen 3 √ √
MTS Acumen 3 A/T √ √
MTS Acumen 12 √ √ √
MTS Acumen 12 A/T √ √
SERVOHYDRAULIC LOAD FRAMES
1 liter 6 liter 10 liter
Bionix Tabletop Axial or Axial/Torsional √ 1 √ 1, 2 √
MTS Landmark 3 √ √ √
Legacy MTS load frames 3 Consult MTS
1 Additional adapter required.
2 Extended columns required.
3 Cross-head mounted actuator.

Specifications are taken from the official MTS product page and may change; please confirm with our team before ordering.

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