MTS Systems

Landmark® Servohydraulic Test Systems

From complex thermomechanical fatigue studies to standard tension and compression tests, MTS Landmark systems deliver accurate, repeatable results. Robustly manufactured with SureCoat® technology that extends actuator rod longevity 10x over conventionally chrome-plated rods, these systems will perform reliably for years.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Industry Standard — A proven leader in servohydraulic testing technology
  • Accurate / Repeatable Results — Superior frame stiffness and alignment produces accurate results
  • Unmatched Expertise — Applications expertise and service and support
  • Versatile — A wide array of test capabilities for low- to high-force applications

Applications

Test types

Dynamic Cyclic Crack Propagation CTOD (Crack Tip Opening Displacement) Dynamic Characterization Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) Fatigue Crack Growth High-cycle Fatigue (HCF) High-temperature Jlc-CTOD Klc Low-cycle Fatigue (LCF)Crack PropagationCTOD (Crack Tip Opening Displacement)Dynamic CharacterizationDynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)Fatigue Crack GrowthHigh-cycle Fatigue (HCF)High-temperatureJlc-CTODKlcLow-cycle Fatigue (LCF)Static Testing

Test specimens

Carbon FiberCeramic Matrix CompositesCompositesMetal Matrix CompositesPolymer MatrixElastomeric MaterialsElastomersPlasticsPolymersRubberCeramicsMetalsMedical Device ComponentsAluminum

Test standards

ASTM D3039ASTM D2344ASTM D790ASTM D3518ASTM D5023ASTM D5024ASTM D5026ASTM D5418ASTM D5992ASTM D6272ASTM D7028ASTM E21ASTM E290ASTM E517ASTM E646ASTM E8-E8MASTM E9ISO 10113ISO 10275ISO 14125ISO 6892-1ISO 6892-2ISO 7438ISO 14129ISO 527-4ISO 527-5ISO 6721-4ISO 6721-12EN 2561EN 2562EN 2597EN 2746EN 6031

Brochures & Datasheets

Technical Specifications

Floor-Standing Load Frame Specifications

LOAD FRAME DIAGRAM MODEL
SPECIFICATIONS¹ DETAIL UNITS 370.10 370.25 370.50
Actuator Actuator Actuator Actuator Actuator Actuator
integral integral to integral integral to integral integral to
to Base Crosshead to Base Crosshead to Base Crosshead
Force capacity kN 100 100 250 250 500 500
(rated dynamic force) (kip) (22) (22) (55) (55) (110) (110)
Available actuator ratings₁ (nominal) kN 15, 25, 50, 100 15, 25, 50, 100 100, 250 100, 250 250, 500 250, 500
(kip) (3.3, 5.5, 11, 22 ) (3.3, 5.5, 11, 22 ) (22, 55 ) (22, 55 ) (55, 110 ) (55, 110 )
Actuator dynamic stroke₁ mm 100, 150 , 250 100, 150 , 250 150 , 250 150 , 250 150 150
(in) (4, 6 , 10) (4, 6 , 10) ( 6 , 10) ( 6 , 10) ( 6 ) ( 6 )
Min vertical test space - A mm 140 70 231 159 427 345
standard height₂ (in) (5.5) (2.8) (9.1) (6.3) (16.8) (13.6)
Max vertical test space - A mm 1283 1213 1621 1549 2085 2002
standard height₃ (in) (50.5) (47.8) (63.8) (61.0) (82.1) (78.8)
Min vertical test space - A mm 363 292 485 413 NA NA
extended height₂ (in) (14.3) (11.5) (19.1) (16.3) NA NA
Max vertical test space - A mm 1753 1683 2129 2058 NA NA
extended height₃ (in) (69.0) (66.3) (83.8) (81.0) NA NA
Working height₄ B mm 922₈, ₁₅ 922₁₅ 922₈, ₁₅ 922₁₅ 922₁₅ 922₁₅
(in) (36.3) (36.3) (36.3) (36.3) (36.3) (36.3)
Column spacing C mm 533 533 635 635 762 762
(test space width) (in) (21.0) (21.0) (25.0) (25.0) (30.0) (30.0)
Column diameter D mm 76.2 76.2 76.2 76.2 101.6 101.6
(in) (3.00) (3.00) (3.00) (3.00) (4.00) (4.00)
Base width E mm 1018 1018 1112 1112 1351 1351
(in) (40.1) (40.1) (43.8) (43.8) (53.2) (53.2)
Base depth F mm 698 698 737 737 896 896
(in) (27.5) (27.5) (29.0) (29.0) (35.3) (35.3)
Diagonal clearance - G mm 2580₈, ₁₁, ₁₅ 2649₁₁, ₁₅ 3084₈, ₁₁, ₁₅ 3155₁₁, ₁₅ 3629₁₁, ₁₅ 3699₁₁, ₁₅
standard height₅ (in) (101.6) (104.3) (121.4) (124.2) (142.9) (145.6)
Diagonal clearance - G mm 3084₈, ₁₁, ₁₅ 3153₁₁, ₁₅ 3589₈, ₁₁, ₁₅ 3660₁₁, ₁₅ NA NA
extended height₅ (in) (121.4) (124.1) (141.3) (144.1) NA NA
Overall height - H mm 2588₈, ₁₂, ₁₅ 3028₉, ₁₅ 3095₈, ₁₄, ₁₅ 3490₁₀, ₁₅ 3688 3961
standard height₆ (in) (101.9) (119.2) (121.8) (137.4) (145.2) (155.9)
Overall height - H N/m 3058₈, ₁₃, ₁₅ 3498₉, ₁₅ 3603₈, ₁₄, ₁₅ 3998₁₀, ₁₅ NA NA
extended height₆ (in) (120.4) (137.7) (141.8) (157.4) NA NA
Stiffness₇ N/m 467 x 10⁶ 467 x 10⁶ 473 x 10⁶ 473 x 10⁶ 777 x 10⁶ 777 x 10⁶
(lbf/in) (2.66 x 10⁶) (2.66 x 10⁶) (2.7 x 10⁶) (2.7 x 10⁶) (4.44 x 10⁶) (4.44 x 10⁶)
Weight kg 635 820 875 1095 1570 1760
(lb) (1400) (1800) (1925) (2410) (3455) (3875)
1.All load frame specifications listed in this chart are based upon the actuator ratings and dynamic stroke values indicated by bold text.
2. Min Vertical Test Space: Span between force transducer and piston rod face when fully retracted at beginning of the dynamic stroke; crosshead down, no alignment fixture.
3. Max Vertical Test Space: Span between force transducer and piston rod face when fully retracted at beginning of the dynamic stroke; crosshead up, no alignment fixture.
4. Working Height: Floor to top of work surface; includes standard FabCell isolation.
5. Diagonal Clearance: Column height (far side) to tip of foot with FabCell; tie bar or enclosure not included.
6. Overall Height: From floor, including standard FabCell isolation, to the highest point on crosshead; crosshead fully raised (most common stroke length).
7.Measured at typical testing height with hydraulic wedge grips and cylindrical dog-bone specimen.
Typical testing heights per model: Model 370.10 = 750 mm (29.5 in); Model 370.25 = 900 mm (35.5 in); Model 370.50 = 1250 mm (49.2 in)
8.Add 178 mm (7 in) to dimensions B, G, & H for 250 mm (10 in) stroke actuators integral to base.
9.Add 229 mm (9 in) to dimension H for 250 mm (10 in) stroke actuators integral to crosshead.
10. Add 203 mm (8 in) to dimension H for 250 mm (10 in) stroke actuators integral to crosshead.
11. For frames with an optional tie bar add 51 mm (2 in) to dimension G.
12. For 370.10 frames with standard columns, optional tie bar and actuator integral to base add 14 mm (.53 in) to dimension H.
13. For 370.10 frames with extended columns, optional tie bar and actuator integral to base add 51 mm (2 in) to dimension H.
14. For 370.25 frames with standard or extended columns, optional tie bar and actuator integral to base add 14 mm (.53 in) to dimension H.
15. For load frames with optional pneumatic /elastomeric vibration isolation mounts, add 62 mm (2.44 in) to dimensions B, G, and H.

Floor-Standing Load Frame Specifications

LOAD FRAME DIAGRAM MODEL
SPECIFICATIONS 1 DETAIL UNITS 370.10 200 Hz Elastomer
Force capacity kN 100
(rated dynamic force) (kip) (22)
Available actuator ratings₁ (nominal) kN 15, 25
(kip) (3.3, 5.5 )
Actuator dynamic stroke₁ mm 100
(in) (4)
Min vertical test space - A mm 0
standard height₂ (in) 0
Max vertical test space - A mm 788
standard height₃ (in) (31.0)
Working height₄ B mm 922
(in) (36.3)
Column spacing C mm 533
(test space width) (in) (21.0)
Column diameter D mm 76.2
(in) (3.00)
Base width E mm 1018
(in) (40.1)
Base depth F mm 698
(in) (27.5)
Diagonal clearance₅ G mm 2079₈
(in) (81.8)
Overall height₆ H mm 2065₉
(in) (81.3)
Stiffness₇ N/m 467 x 10⁶
(lb/in) (2.66 x 10⁶)
Weight kg 635
(lb) (1400)
1.All load frame specifications listed in this chart are based upon the actuator ratings and dynamic stroke values indicated by bold text.
2. Min Vertical Test Space: Span between force transducer and piston rod face when fully retracted at beginning of the dynamic stroke; crosshead down, no alignment fixture.
3. Max Vertical Test Space: Span between force transducer and piston rod face when fully retracted at beginning of the dynamic stroke; crosshead up, no alignment fixture.
4. Working Height: Floor to top of work surface; includes standard FabCell isolation.
5. Diagonal Clearance: Column height (far side) to tip of foot with FabCell; tie bar or enclosure not included.
6. Overall Height: From floor, including standard FabCell isolation, to the highest point on crosshead; crosshead fully raised (most common stroke length).
7.Measured at crosshead height of 750 mm (29.5 in).
8.For frames with an optional tie bar add 51 mm (2 in) to dimension G.
9.For 370.10 200 Hz elastomer frames with an optional tie bar add 28 mm (1.1 in) to dimension H.

Tabletop Load Frame Specifications

Tabletop Load Frame Specifications
Model 370.02 tabletop load frames are available standard or extended heights with the
actuator configured integral to load frame crosshead.

Tabletop Load Frame Specifications

LOAD FRAME DIAGRAM MODEL
SPECIFICATIONS₁ DETAIL UNITS 370.02 370.02 100 Hz Elastomer
Force capacity kN 25 25
(rated dynamic force) (kip) (5.5) (5.5)
Available actuator ratings₁ (nominal) kN 15 , 25 15 , 25
(kip) ( 3.3 , 5.5) ( 3.3 , 5.5)
Actuator dynamic stroke₁ mm 100 , 150 100 , 150
(in) ( 4 , 6) ( 4 , 6)
Min vertical test space - A mm 144 144
standard height₂ (in) (5.7) (5.7)
Max vertical test space - A mm 827 827
standard height₃ (in) (32.6) (32.6)
Min vertical test space - A mm 398 398
extended height₂ (in) (15.7) (15.7)
Max vertical test space - A mm 1335 1335
extended height₃ (in) (52.6) (52.6)
Working height₄ B mm 230₈ 230₈
(in) (9.1) (9.1)
Column spacing C mm 460 460
(in) (18.1) (18.1)
Column diameter D mm 76.2 76.2
(test space width) (in) (3.00) (3.00)
Base width E mm 622 622
(in) (24.5) (24.5)
Base depth F mm 577 577
(in) (22.7) (22.7)
Diagonal clearance - G mm 1750₈ 1750₈
standard height₅ (in) (68.9) (68.9)
Diagonal clearance - G mm 2250₈ 2250₈
extended height₅ (in) (88.6) (88.6)
Overall height - H mm 1989₈ 1989₈
standard height₆ (in) (78.3) (78.3)
Overall height - H mm 2624₈ 2624₈
extended height₆ (in) (103.3) (103.3)
Stiffness₇ N/m 345 x 10⁶ 345 x 10⁶
(lb/in) (1.95 x 10⁶) (1.95 x 10⁶)
Weight kg 248 286
(lb) (547) (630)
1.All load frame specifications listed in this chart are based upon the actuator ratings and dynamic stroke values indicated by bold text.
2.Min Vertical Test Space: Span between force transducer and piston rod face when fully retracted at beginning of the dynamic stroke; crosshead down, no alignment fixture.
3.Max Vertical Test Space: Span between force transducer and piston rod face when fully retracted at beginning of the dynamic stroke; crosshead up, no alignment fixture.
4.Working Height: Floor to top of work surface; includes standard FabCell isolation.
5.Diagonal Clearance: Hose height to tip of foot with FabCell; crosshead down.
6.Overall Height: From floor, including standard FabCell isolation, to top of the hoses or highest point on actuator; crosshead fully raised.
7.Measured at crosshead height of 600 mm (23.6 in).
8.For load frames with optional pneumatic /elastomeric vibration isolation mounts, add 37 mm (1.44 in) to dimensions B, G, and H.

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

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