Chatillon® CS2Plus Digital Force Testers

The Chatillon® CS2Plus digital force testers are revolutionary systems optimized for production testing applications, including medical devices, plastics, packaging, textiles, rubber and electronics to name a few. No personal computer is required; no proprietary software is required; no knowledge of programming languages is required. This easy, flexible and affordable Tester uses a 2 in 1 Laptop Console in both Production and Laboratory environments.

Two options are available. Both the CS2Plus-225 and CS2Plus-1100 provide an easy-to-use, intuitive and straightforward method for tensile, compression, sheer, flexural, peel, or advanced multi-stage testing that conform to ISO or ASTM testing procedures. With the CSPlus Series you can perform:

• Limit testing to load, displacement, height or time

• Break testing – sharp or percentage

• Multi-stage, cyclic tests and height measurements

• Peel testing

• Spring Testing

• Capture 2nd Peak

• RS-232 Auto Result Export

When repetitive testing and exporting of results is important, but you don’t need advanced materials test functionality, the CS2Plus is an excellent choice.

The Series FGS-100E Vertical, Motorized Force Test Stands combined with the Shimpo line of superior quality force gauges, create a complete force measurement system capable of handling the most precise testing applications.

The test stand’s all steel construction makes them remarkably rugged while performing with precision, providing the reliability to tackle a multitude of applications.

The FGS-100E’s possess simplified operation with their 7 button key-pad and emergency stop button, eliminating lengthy training typical of similar test stands. With four modes of operation (manual, jog, single cycle, continuous) various single tests or repetitive tests can be achieved and selected with the push of a button.

The user can quickly change the speed units displayed on the LCD from mm/min to inches/min to satisfy their test requirement or preference. With manually adjustable high and low stop limits, the test stands are designed for minimal time necessary to adjust for the next test. The FGS-100E motorized stands have a capacity rating of 110 lbs (50 kgf) in either fast [0.78-23.60 in/min (20-600 mm/min)] movement operation or slow speed [0.23-7.00 in/min (6-180 mm/min)] operation models. When connected to a Shimpo FGV Force Gauge, the gauge’s programmable overload setting is communicated to the test stand, allowing the stand to stop at the overload set point and prevent potential damage to the gauge’s sensor.

The FGS-VC Series Motorized Force Test Stands are designed to provide accurate and repeatable results for tension, compression, break and cycle performance tests in various applications.

A key feature is a SHIMPO exclusive: a precision made servo gear head and ball screw for precise movement control. The large measurement area plus tall 15.75” (400 mm) travel distance allow large, unique parts to be tested. A precise and consistent 0.40-15.75”/min (10-400mm/min) adjustable speed provides for slow tests or quick cycle load testing.

The simple keypad combined with the intuitive on screen operation guides the user through setting up each test. Users can perform standard tests in several automatic or manually selected modes as well as choose higher-end capabilities with the additional dwell time, adjustable acceleration, plus user-defined tests with up to 5 programmed set points.

The FGS-VC’s are flexible as they can be operated by the keypad or through a PC via the FGT-VC software which includes data collection, graphing and statistical analysis. The FGT-VC software program allows graphing of force versus distance and the ability to compare several tests on a single graph. Another great feature of the FGT-VC is the comparator mode which enables quick decision pass/fail determination, ideal for production line testing.

The FGS-VC’s can be equipped with various gripping and compression fixtures and are compatible with all Shimpo Force Gauges as well as most gauges on the market. These features make the new FGS-VC the ideal push/pull tester for the production line or QC lab.

Digital Force Testers – FMM Digital Force Testers

FMM Digital Force Testers may be used with L1 software or with a DFC or DFG Digital Force Gage. FMM Digital Force Testers are compact and ideal for high-volume, lean manufacturing production.

FMM testers are available in three capacities: 110lbf (500N), 330lbf (1500N) and 550lbf (2500N). Two travel lengths are available for all capacities: standard travel at 20” (508mm) and extended travel at 30” (762mm). Crosshead speeds are controlled locally and can be set from 0.002 to 40 inch/min (0.05 to 1016mm/min). A high-resolution OLED display shows distance measurements with accuracy better than 20µm (0.0008 inch). Travel limits help prevent load sensor overloading.

The FMM force tester can be controlled using L1 software for limit, cycling, hold and coefficient of friction testing.

The FMM force tester can also be controlled using a DFC digital force gage. The DFC force gage serves as a universal controller where it is used to setup the force tester’s distance limits, crosshead direction and crosshead velocity for a test.

Features

• Ideal for tension, compression, flexural, cyclic, shear, and friction applications

• Use with L1 software and 2-in-1 tablet PC or with DFC and DFG force gages

• Multiple, Easy-to-Use Operating Modes:

  • Manual

  • Automatic

  • Continuous

  • Gage Control (DFC force gage controls FMM tester)

  • Software Control (L1 system control)

Precision in Performance:
In the world of material science and engineering, accurate and reliable testing is paramount to ensuring product safety, quality, and performance. The LSPlus Series universal testing machines from Lloyd Instruments are designed to excel in this crucial domain, offering a range of benefits that empower customers to conduct comprehensive material testing with ease.

Material Testers – Single Column

The MMS Series are single column, table-top testing systems operated using our L3 Material Test software. These systems are ideal for a variety of applications including plastics, composites, metals, rubber, automotive/aerospace components, medical devices, adhesives, foams, film and more. Perform tensile, compressive, cyclic, flexural, shear and other types of testing.

Four model load capacities are available: 500N, 1kN, 2.5kN and 5kN. Testers feature a granite base with all-metal column and pre-loaded ball screws for excellent extension control and precision measurements. Magnetic travel limits are adjustable to prevent over travel situations. Testers are inherently stiff and we include stiffness compensation correction to eliminate all errors due to mechanical deflection in the entire load string.

Communications to the all-in-one touchscreen desktop computer is via USB. Frames feature digital and analog I/O and support for two extensometers. Data sampling is selectable between 1–2000Hz. MMS test frames may use ULC, MLC or FLC load cell sensors. Sensors are IEEE 1451.4 compliant. Frames may be fitted with optional splinter shield.

Series F Tension / Compression Test Frames

Series F Tension / Compression Test Frames are engineered for force testing applications up to 1,500 lbf (6.7 kN). Select from a broad range of force sensor capacities and an expansive array of grips and fixtures.

Set up tests, view results, and export data via the integrated EasyMESUR® control panel. Satisfy various test methods through an easy-to-use interface, with a menu of available optional functions and function packages. The system can be tailored to your unique needs and budget, and is easily upgradeable in the field.

Virtually limitless applications
From food packaging to electronics, from consumer products to aerospace manufacturing, Mark-10 force test frames are at home in laboratory and production environments in virtually every industry worldwide.

Virtually limitless applications
From food packaging to electronics, from consumer products to aerospace manufacturing, Mark-10 force test frames are at home in laboratory and production environments in virtually every industry worldwide.

Force Measurement Re-imagined

Series F Tension / Compression Test Frames are engineered for force testing applications up to 1,500 lbf (6.7 kN). Select from a broad range of force sensor capacities and an expansive array of grips and fixtures.

Set up tests, record data, and analyze data via IntelliMESUR® software. From basic tests to multi-step sequencing, IntelliMESUR® is fully integrated with Series F systems. Select from a pre-configured tablet control panel or standalone software for your own Windows device.

Virtually limitless applications
From food packaging to electronics, from consumer products to aerospace manufacturing, Mark-10 force test frames are at home in laboratory and production environments in virtually every industry worldwide.

Intuitive Effectiveness

The motorized TCM Series from Chatillon offers fast and effective force testing at an affordable price.

The TCM Series features a high frame stiffness, light weight bench top design suitable for both production and laboratory environments.

Force ranges of 100 lbf (500 N) and 350 lbf (1500 N) are available in both 16 in (406 mm) and extended 32 in (812 mm) travel versions.

Select from Chatillon’s wide range of grips and fixtures to use the TCM Series for a wide variety of tests such as:

• Tension

• Compression

• Bending

• Peeling

• Adhesion

• Insertion and extraction