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Criterion® Electromechanical Test Systems

Systems with force capacities from 1 to 1200 kN (220 to 269,800 lbf), high-speed, low vibration electromechanical drives and integrated, digital closed-loop controls provide higher fidelity across test runs. Proven and easy to use, these systems efficiently deliver reliable results. Accessories to support a wide range of specimens at forces from 1200 kN (269,800 lbf) down to 1 N (0.2 lbf).

Key Features & Benefits

  • Precise — Industry-leading 5000 Hz data acquisition rate provides better understanding of material characteristics
  • Accurate / Repeatable Results — Compact AC servomotor drives provide high-speed, low-vibration testing
  • Easy, Intuitive Use — TEDS-enabled load cells automatically download calibration information
  • Innovative Technology — TestSuite TW Software and custom test templates easily address complex tests

Applications

Test types

TensionCompressionFlex/BendShear

Test specimens

MetalsAluminumPlasticsElastomeric MaterialsCarbon FiberCeramic Matrix CompositesCompositesMetal Matrix CompositesPolymer Matrix

Test standards

ASTM D3039ASTM A48-A48MASTM D3518ASTM D412ASTM D624ASTM D6272ASTM D638ASTM D695ASTM D790ASTM D882ASTM E21ASTM E290ASTM E517ASTM E646ASTM E8-E8MASTM E9ISO 10113ISO 10275ISO 14125ISO 6892-1ISO 6892-2ISO 7438ISO 14129ISO 178ISO 527-2ISO 527-3ISO 527-4ISO 527-5ISO 604EN 2561EN 2562EN 2597EN 2746EN 6031

Brochures & Datasheets

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Technical Specifications

Detailed Technical Specifications - Comparative

Model 41 Model 42 Model 43 Model 44
C41.103 C42.503 C43.104 C43.304 C43.504 C44.304
Maximum Rated Force Capacity kN lbf 1 220 5 1100 10 2200 30 6600 50 11000 30 6600
Force Capacity Options N, kN 1 N, 5 N, 25 N, 50 N, 100 N, 250 N, 500 N, 1 kN 1 N, 5 N, 10 N, 25 N, 50 N, 100 N, 250 N, 500 N, 1 kN, 2 kN, 5 kN 100 N, 250 N, 500 N, 1 kN, 2.5 kN, 5 kN, 10 kN 100 N, 250 N, 500 N, 1 kN, 2.5 kN, 5 kN, 10 kN, 20 kN, 30 kN 100 N, 250 N, 500 N, 1 kN, 2.5 kN, 5 kN, 10 kN, 20 kN, 30 kN, 50 kN 100 N, 250 N, 500 N, 1 kN, 2.5 kN, 5 kN, 10 kN, 20 kN, 30 kN,
lbf 02, 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 110, 220 0.2, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 110, 220, 450, 1100 20, 50, 110, 220, 500, 1100, 2200 20, 50, 110, 220, 500, 1100, 2200 4400, 6600 20, 50, 110, 220, 500, 1100, 2200 4400, 6600, 11000 20, 50, 110, 220, 500, 1100, 2200 4400, 6600
Frame Type Guide Columns Floor-standing/ Tabletop 1 Tabletop 1 Tabletop 2 Tabletop 2 Tabletop 2 Tabletop 2 Floor-standing
Test Zones Single/Dual Single Single Single Single Single Single or Dual
Maximum Test Speed mm/min in/min 3000 118 2000 78.7 2000 78.7 1020 40.16 750 30 1020 40.1
Minimum Test Speed mm/min in/min 0.005 0.0002 0.005 0.0002 0.005 0.0002 0.005 0.0002 0.005 0.0002 0.005 0.0002
Position Resolution mm in 0.00005 0.000002 0.00005 0.000002 0.00005 0.000002 0.00006 0.0000024 0.00006 0.0000024 0.00006 0.0000024
Power Requirements V AC phase 200 - 230 V AC, 5 Amps, 50 / 60 Hz, 1000 W 200 - 230 V AC, 5 Amps, 50 / 60 Hz, 1000 W 1 200 - 230 V AC, 10 Amps, 50 / 60 Hz, 2000 W 1 200 - 230 V AC, 12 Amps, 50 / 60 Hz, 2400 W 1 200 - 230 V AC, 12 Amps, 50 / 60 Hz, 2400 W 1 200 - 230 V AC, 12 Amps, 50 / 60 Hz, 2400 W 1
Space Between mm 100* 100* 425 420 420 400
Columns in 3.94* 3.94* 16.73 16.54 16.54 15.75
Vertical Test Space
Standard Length mm in 1100 43.31 820 32.3 1200 47.2 1200 47.2 1200 47.2 1190 46.9
Extended Length mm in 1120 44.1 1500 59.1 1500 59.1 1500 59.1 1490 58.7
Crosshead Travel
Standard Length mm in 900 35.4 650 25.6 1000 39.4 1000 39.4 1000 39.4 1000 39.4
Extended Length mm in 950 37.4 1300 51.2 1300 51.2 1300 51.2 1300 51.2
Frame Height
Standard Length mm in 1520 59.84 1332 52.44 1616 63.6 1752 68.97 1752 68.97 1951 76.8
Extended Length mm in 1632 64.25 1916 75.43 2052 80.78 2052 80.78 2251 88.6
Frame Width mm in 560 22.05 704 27.7 794 31.3 826 32.5 826 32.5 861 33.9
Frame Depth mm in 530 20.87 636 25 757 29.8 768 30.2 768 30.2 689 27.1
Frame Weight
Standard Length kg lb 60 132 112 246 175 385 305 671 305 671 395 869
Extended Length kg lb 125 275 190 418 325 715 325 715 410 902

Detailed Technical Specifications - Comparative

Model 45
C45.504 C45.504 Wide C45.105 C45.305 C45.605 C45.126
Maximum Rated Force Capacity kN lbf 50 11000 50 11000 100 22500 300 66000 600 132000 1200 269800
Force Capacity Options N, kN 1 kN, 2.5 kN, 1 kN, 2.5 kN, 1 kN, 2.5 kN, 150 kN, 200 kN, 500 kN, 600 kN, 1000 kN, 1200 kN
5 kN, 10 kN, 5 kN, 10 kN, 5 kN, 10 kN, 300kN
20 kN, 30 kN, 20 kN, 30 kN, 20 kN, 30 kN,
50 kN 50 kN 50 kN, 100 kN,
lbf 220, 500, 1100, 220, 500, 1100, 220, 500, 1100, 33000, 44000, 112400, 132000
2200, 4400, 2200, 4400, 2200, 4400, 6600, 66000
6600, 11000 6600, 11000 11000, 22500
Frame Type Guide Columns Floor-standing/ Table-top 2 Floor-standing 2 Floor-standing 2 Floor-standing 2 Floor-standing 2 Floor-standing 2 Floor-standing
Test Zones Single/Dual Single or Dual Single Single or Dual Single Single Single
Maximum Test Speed mm/min 750 750 750 750 254 254
in/min 30 29.53 30 30 10 10
Minimum Test Speed mm/min 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.005
in/min 0.0002 0.0002 0.0002 0.0002 0.0002 0.0002
Position Resolution mm 0.000047 0.000047 0.000047 0.000049 0.000016 0.000025
in 0.0000019 0.0000019 0.0000019 0.0000019 0.0000000 0.00000098
Power Requirements V AC phase 200 - 230 V AC, 12 Amps, 50 / 60 Hz, 2400 W 1 200 - 230 V AC, 12 Amps, 50 / 60 Hz, 2400 W 200 - 230 V AC, 22 Amps, 50 / 60 Hz, 4400 W 1 380 - 480 V AC, 20 Amps, 50 / 60 Hz, 5200 W 3 380 - 480 V AC, 20 Amps, 50 / 60 Hz, 5200 W 3 380 - 415 V AC, or 44 0 - 480 V AC, 25 Amps, 50 / 60 Hz, 12 kW 3
Space Between mm 600 1000 600 650 750 860
Columns in 23.62 39.37 23.62 25.59 29.52 33.86
Vertical Test Space
Standard Length mm 1220 1520 1220 1540 2000 1800
in 48.0 59.81 48.0 60.63 78.74 70.87
Extended Length mm 1520 1520 1840
in 59.8 59.8 72.44
Crosshead Travel
Standard Length mm 1000 1300 1000 1100 1750 1500
in 39.4 51.18 39.4 43.31 68.90 59.55
Extended Length mm 1300 1300 1400
in 51.2 55.12
Frame Height
Standard Length mm 2269 2554 2269 2535 3490 3408
in 89.3 100.6 89.3 99.8 137.4 134.17
Extended Length mm 2569 2569 2835
in 101.1 101.1 111.61
Frame Width mm 1315 1710 1315 1362 1660 1948
in 51.77 67.32 51.77 53.6 65.35 76.69
Frame Depth mm 957 957 957 1100 1272 1669
in 37.7 37.68 37.7 43.31 50.08 65.69
Frame Weight
Standard Length kg 1195 1700 1195 1605 3500 6000
lb 2629 3748 2629 3538 7700 13200
Extended Length kg 1265 1265 1695
lb 2783 2783 3737

Detailed Technical Specifications - Common

Low Profile Force Accuracy* (Bending Beam and Shear Beam) ± 0.5% of applied force ± 1.0% of applied force
Low Profile Force Range** (Bending Beam and Shear Beam) 1 to 100% of rated force capacity 0.5 to 1% of force rated capacity
S-Beam Force Accuracy* ± 1.0% of applied force
S-Beam Force Range** 1 to 100% of rated force capacity
Rated Force Capacity at Max Test Speed 100%
Maximum Test Speed at Rated Force Capacity 100%
Speed Accuracy**** C41 & C42: ± 0.1% of set speed (≥2 mm/min) C43 & C44: ± 0.1% of set speed ( ≥1 mm/min) C45: ± 0.1% of set speed ( ≥ 0.01 mm/min) C45: ± 0.2% of set speed (<0.01 mm/min)
Displacement Accuracy**** ± 0.008 mm or ± 0.05% of set displacement (whichever is greater)
Strain Accuracy*** ± 0.5% of applied strain
Security Protection Over-force, travel limits, over-voltage and others
Over-Force Protection 110%
Data Acquisition Rate Up to 5000 Hz
Control Loop Rate 5000 Hz
Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Maximum Storage Humidity Maximum Altitude 5 to 40°C 41 to 104°F 5 to 85% Non-condensing -18 to 49°C 0 to 120°F 90% Non-condensing 2000 Meters
Motor & Drive System AC Servo Motor
Ballscrews Pre-Loaded
Position Measurement Encoder
User Digital Inputs/Outputs (DIO) 4 user Digital Inputs and 4 user Digital Outputs
Encoder Capacity 4 Encoders

Grip / Fixture Attachment Types

Electromechanical Attachment Specifications
Clevis Pin Connection Type B Type C (AL) Type C (STL) Type D Type E Type F Type 20 Type 40
Max. Load Capacity 10 N (2.2 lbf) 200 N (45 lbf) 2.5 kN (562 lbf) 150 kN (33720 lbf) 300 kN (67440 lbf) 600 kN (134885 lbf) 30 kN (6740 lbf) 100 kN (22480 lbf)
Clevis Diameter (X) 12.7 mm (0.50 in) 15.9 mm (0.625 in) 15.9 mm (0.625 in) 31.7 mm (1.25 in) 60 mm (2.36 in) 90 mm (3.54 in) 20 mm (0.787 in) 40 mm (1.57 in)
Pin Diameter (Y) 4.7 mm (0.186 in) 6.4 mm (0.25 in) 6.4 mm (0.25 in) 12.7 mm (0.50 in) 28 mm (1.1 in) 40 mm (1.57 in) 10 mm (0.039 in) 18 mm (0.71 in)

MTS TestSuite TW Templates

Sample of the many Metals test standards that can be addressed using MTS TestSuite TW templates
Standard Description
ASTM E8M Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
ISO 6892-1 Metallic Materials – Tensile testing at ambient temperature
EN 10002-1 Tensile Testing of Metallic Materials
ASTM E9 Standard Test Methods of Compression Testing of Metallic Materials at Room Temperature
ASTM E290 Standard Test Methods for Bend Testing of Material for Ductility
ISO 7438 Metallic Materials – Bend Test
ASTM E21 Standard Test Methods for Elevated Temperature Tension Tests of Metallic Materials
ISO 783 Metallic Materials – Tensile testing at elevated temperature
ASTM E517 Standard Test Method for Plastic Strain Ratio r for Sheet Metal
ASTM E646 Standard Test Method for Tensile Strain-Hardening Exponents (n-Values) of Metallic Sheet Materials
ASTM A48M Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings
ASTM A370 Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products

MTS TestSuite TW Templates

Sample of the many Polymer test standards that can be addressed using MTS TestSuite TW templates
Standard Description
ASTM D790 Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
ASTM D412 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers – Tension
ASTM D624 Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
ASTM D695 Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics
ISO 178 Plastics – Determination of flexural properties
ISO 1798 Flexible cellular polymeric materials – Determination of tensile strength and elongation at break
ISO 527 Plastics – Determination of tensile properties
ISO 604 Plastics – Determination of compressive properties
ASTM D882 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting

MTS TestSuite TW Templates

Sample of the many Construction Materials test standards that can be addressed using MTS TestSuite TW templates
Standard Description
ASTM A370 Tensile Testing & Bend Testing Steel Rebar
ISO 15630 Steel for the reinforcement and pre-stressing of concrete – Test methods – Part 1: Reinforcing bars, wire rod and wire
ISO 1920-4 Testing of concrete – Part 4: Determination of flexural strength; Determination of tensile splitting strength
ASTM A185/ A185M Standard Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain, for Concrete
ASTM A615M Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
ASTM A82/ A82M Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Plain, for Concrete Reinforcement
EN 10080 Steel for the reinforcement of concrete. Weldable reinforcing steel
ISO 15630-2 Steel for the reinforcement and pre-stressing of concrete – Test methods – Part 2: Welded fabric
ASTM F606 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners

MTS TestSuite TW Templates

Sample of the many Polymer Matrix Composite test standards that can be addressed using MTS TestSuite TW templates
Standard Description
ISO 527-4 Tensile Properties of Isotropic and Orthotropic Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Composites
ISO 527-5 Tensile Properties of Unidirectional Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Composites
ASTM D3039 Tensile Properties of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials
ISO 14126 In-plane Compressive Properties of Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Composites
ASTM D6641 Compressive Properties of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials Using a Combined Loading Compression (CLC) Test Fixture
ISO 14125 Flexure Properties of Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Composites
ISO 14129 In-Plane Shear Stress/Shear Strain Response of Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Composites
ASTM D3518 In-Plane Shear Response of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials
ISO 14130 Fibre-Reinforced Plastic Composite – Determination of Apparent Interlaminar Shear Strength by Short-Beam Method
ASTM D2344 Short-Beam Strength of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials and Their Laminates

Shipping Information

SHIPPING INFORMATION
MODEL 41 MODEL 42 MODEL 43 MODEL 44
C41.103 C42.503 C43.104 C43.304 C43.504 C44.304
Standard Length Frame Dimensions - Crated Weight - Crated mm in kg lb 820 x 1100 x 1760 32.28 x 43.31 x 69.29 110 242.5 1200 x 960 x 1570 47.2 x 37.8 x 61.8 247 543.3 1036 x 956 x 1865 40.8 x 37.6 x 73.4 312 686.4 2040 x 1140 x 1160 80.31 x 44.88 x 45.67 560 1232 2040 x 1140 x 1160 80.31 x 44.88 x 45.67 560 1232 2165 x 1100 x 930 85.24 x 43.31 x 36.6 600 1320
Extended Length Frame Dimensions - Crated Weight - Crated mm in kg lb 1120 x 1070 x 1920 44.1 x 42.1 x 75.59 326 717.2 1150 x 1110 x 2200 45.27 x 43.7 x 86.6 438 963.6 2340 x 1140 x 1160 92.1 x 44.88 x 45.67 580 1276 2340 x 1140 x 1160 92.1 x 44.88 x 45.67 580 1276 2465 x 1100 x 930 97.05 x 43.31 x 36.6 695 1529

Shipping Information

MODEL 45
C45.504 C45.504 Wide C45.105 C45.305 C45.605
Standard Length Frame Dimensions - Crated Weight - Crated mm in kg lb 2620 x 1620 x 1600 116.5 x 78.74 x 55.5 1880 4136 2960 x 2000 x 1410 116.5 x 78.74 x 55.5 2150 4739 2620 x 1620 x 1600 103.15 x 63.78 x 62.99 1880 4236 114.96 x 65.35 x 65.35 2010 4422 3680 x 1960 x 1760 144.89 x 77.17 x 69.29 4050 8928
Extended Length Frame Dimensions - Crated Weight - Crated mm in kg lb 2920 x 1620 x 1600 114.96 x 63.78 x 62.99 1980 4356 - 2920 x 1620 x 1600 114.96 x 63.78 x 62.99 1980 4356 3220 x 1660 x 1660 126.77 x 65.35 x 65.35 2210 4862 -

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