MTS Systems

LX Laser Extensometers

LX Laser Extensometers are highly accurate, non-contact extensometers. They are ideal for fragile specimens, those susceptible to localized damage, and also specimens that release large amounts of stored energy during breaks. They will meet all the strain measuring needs of materials like plastics, rubber, films, fibers, textiles, and specimens not suited for contacting extensometry.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Exceptional accuracy — Digital and continuous analog outputs produce high integrity data.
  • Innovative laser capture — Unprecedented speed, accuracy and flexibility for non-contact measurement.
  • High reliability — Simple design with no external moving parts.
  • Easy-to-use control panel — Reduced test set-up time.

Applications

Test types

CompressionTension

Test specimens

PolymersMetalsComposites

Brochures & Datasheets

Technical Specifications

Detailed Technical Specifications

MEASUREMENT NON-LINEARITY PART NUMBERS* PART NUMBERS*
MODEL NUMBER MAXIMUM TRAVEL RESOLUTION (MAXIMUM) REPEATABILITY ANALOG OUTPUT 115V±10% 230V±10%
LX 500 8-127 mm 0.001 mm ±0.025 mm ±0.003 mm 16 bit selectable 055-283-101 055-283-102
(0.3-5.0 in) (0.0001 in) (±0.001 in) (±0.0001 in) range, ±10 V full scale
*Includes tripod, mounting plates, instruction manual, line cord, and tripod head.

Detailed Technical Specifications

ACCESSORIES MEASUREMENT PART NUMBERS
Retroreflective Tape 3.2 mm x 7.6 m (1/8 in x 25 ft) 100-039-188
Retroreflective Tape 6.4 mm x 7.6 m (1/4 in x 25 ft) 100-039-189
Retroreflective Tape, Submersible (water) 3.2 mm x 7.6 m (1/8 in x 25 ft) 100-214-873
Retroreflective Target, High Temp. (900°F), Non-adhesive 2.5 mm x 76.2 mm (0.1 in x 3 in) 100-039-190
Laser Cart, Vertical Adjustment 913 mm x 1556 mm (36 in x 61 in) 100-165-138

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

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