MTS Systems
Acumen® Electrodynamic Test Systems
With force capacities up to 12kN or down to milli-Newtons, these clean and quiet systems can extend energy-efficient electrodynamic testing to many applications.
MTS 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.
Test types
Test specimens
Test standards
| 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. |
| 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 |
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| Model 370.02 tabletop load frames are available standard or extended heights with the |
| actuator configured integral to load frame crosshead. |
| 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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