These compact and economical test stands are ideal for low force applications with relatively small sample sizes. The ES10 and ES20 produce both tensile and compressive force up to 100 lbf (500 N). Choose between lever operation for quick tests or hand wheel operation for better control of motion. Combine these test stands with Mark-10 digital force gauges and gripping fixtures to create complete testing solutions.

The ES30 is a versatile test stand ideal for many compression and tensile testing applications.
It can accept a wide variety of sample shapes and sizes and can be configured in many positions due to modular design. Convenient side-mounted hand wheel operation enables the user to easily and accurately test up to 200 lbf (1 kN) of force, with repeatable results. Use the ES30 with any Mark-10 force gauge and force gripping fixtures to create a complete testing solution.

Shimpo’s manual test stands offer the ability to obtain accurate, consistent results without the high cost of a motorized system.

Our lever operated stands are ideal for rapid testing applications and the hand wheel stands are excellent for applications where more precise control is necessary.

Both the lever and the hand wheel stands are available in various capacities and can ensure accurate, consistent test results with the addition of a Shimpo Instruments digital or mechanical force gage.

Nearly all manufacturers’ gauges are compatible with Shimpo’s test stands for incredible versatility. These stands are designed for precision, balance, and durability. Therefore they are perfectly suited for measuring a limitless range of materials such as wire, spring, plastic, paper cord, tubing, glass and composites.

The Chatillon MT Series manual test stand is a flexible, easy-to-use solution for force measurement. It comes in two versions: the MT150 and the MT500.

This manual test stand is ideal for tensile testing, compression testing, peel, and flexural testing.

The MT Series manual test stands are often used with the DF Series digital force gauges to check the force necessary to depress a button, or with the LG/DG mechanical gauge to perform low range pull tests at the end of a production line where caps are placed on spray bottles. These test stands are commonly used to test the force in the Packaging Industry as for folding cardboard boxes into shape.

The MT Series test stand comes with:

• a hook

• compression plate

• threaded and eye end type adapters

Gauge mounting hardware is optiona

MTH Manual Tester

The MTH Manual Tester is a single column, manually-operated force tester. The MTH has a load measurement capacity of 550 lbf (2500N, 250 kgf) and can be used for compression or tensile testing.

The mechanical advantage afforded by the MTH-550’s precision, high-resolution worm gear design lets you test effortlessly. One rotation of the hand wheel positions the crosshead 0.03″ (0.75mm). Total stroke for the MTH-550 is 4″ (102mm). Force measurement is performed using a Starrett digital force gage.

The MTH-550 is an ideal, affordable solution for spring testing. Fit the MTH-550 with a digital force gage and optional digital scale to determine spring rates, initial tension and more.

The hand wheel may be positioned anywhere along the 30″ (762mm) column, and with a 4″ (102mm) throat, large samples can be accurately tested. The base may be permanently affixed to your workbench. Optional gage adapter kits are available for use with non-Starrett force gages. Quick-change clevis adapters let you mount a large selection of Starrett testing fixtures.

MTL-110

The MTL-110 can measure force up to 110lbf (500N, 50kgf). This tester is ideal for component testing and its compact design fits small work spaces. The MTL-110 has a 6″ (152mm) stroke. The tester’s quick-action lever moves the rack and pinion crosshead 3″ (76mm) per revolution. The lever may be positioned anywhere along the 20″ (508mm) column, and with a 6″ (152mm) throat, large samples can be accurately tested. Options include a digital scale for measuring deflection distance. The base adapter adjusts to accommodate different gage models.

The MTL may be equipped with optional legs so that you can test in a horizontal position.

MTL-330

The MTL-330 can measure force up to 330lbf (1500N, 150kgf). This tester can be used for tensile and compression testing applications, and is ideal for spring testing. Fit the MTL-330 with a Starrett digital force gage and optional digital scale to determine spring rates, initial tension and more. The MTL-330 can be easily mounted to your workbench for secure testing.

Like the smaller MTL-110, the quick-action lever moves the rack and pinion crosshead 3″ (76mm) per revolution. The lever may be positioned anywhere on the 30″ (762mm) column, and with a 4″ (102mm) throat, large samples can be accurately tested. Optional gage adapter kits are available for use with non-Starrett force gages.

The MTL may be equipped with optional legs so that you can test in a horizontal position.

The lever operated TSA750 is ideal for quick-action testing of up to 750 lbf (3.75 kN) of tensile or compressive force. Made of rugged components, this test stand is durable enough for the factory floor, yet precise enough for laboratory environments. The loading lever can be positioned in 30° increments and the adjustable precision ground rack and pinion mechanism assures smooth, precise motion through 6 in. of travel.

The test stand includes adjustable travel stops and a frictional low force brake. It is available in vertical and horizontal orientations. Use this test stand with Mark-10 force gauges and gripping fixtures to create a complete push/pull testing system.

The lever-operated TSB100 test stand is ideal for quick-action tensile testing and compression testing of up to 100 lbf (500 N) of force. Constructed of rugged components, this test stand is durable enough for the factory floor, yet precise enough for laboratory environments.

The TSC1000 test stand is ruggedly built for testing up to 1,000 lbf (5 kN) of compression or tension force. A large hand wheel requires little effort, even at high loads, and a precision Acme screw and nut ensures smooth operation over time. The stand includes a loading table with threaded holes for fixture or grip mounting and a solid metal base (TSC1000) contains a storage pocket and holes for bench mounting. Available in vertical and horizontal configurations.

The TSF test stand is ideal for spring testing, destructive testing, product integrity testing, and other applications requiring up to 1,000 lbf (5,000 N) of push or pull force. The stand features a large side mounted hand wheel requiring minimal user effort and a rigid 3” x 3” column. A removable steel loading surface with threaded holes for fixture and grip mounting adds flexibility for many testing applications, and a solid metal base (TSF) contains a storage pocket and holes for bench mounting. Available in vertical and horizontal orientations.