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MTS Criterion Series 40 Model 45

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Tensometer

MTS Criterion Series 40 systems feature a complete selection of universal test systems for meeting a wide range of monotonic production testing requirements.

Model 45 Load Frames

» Load Frame Configuration:

 2 column, Floor-standing, Electromechanical

» Maximum Rated Force Capacity: 100 kN

» Force Capacity Options:

 100 N, 250 N, 500 N, 1 kN, 2.5 kN, 5 kN, 10 kN, 20 kN, 30 kN, 50 kN, 100 kN, 150kN, 200kN, 300kN

» Test Space: single or dual zone

University Tag Number: 
196774
Availability: 
Contact Custodian for availability
  • Rob Sailer
Location
Dolve Hall
Room Number: 
127

MTS Model 809 Tension Torsion Machine

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Tensometer

A tension-torsion universal testing machine is available for testing a variety of specimens. The most common type of test conducted on this machine is in simple tension and/or compression using metallic or cementitious specimens. The machine has been used for performing numerous low and high cycle fatigue tests on steel specimens, weld coupons, and other metal objects. In its bi-axial mode numerous experiments have been conducted on the tension-torsion behavior of steel bars, steel tubes, concrete cylinders and concrete-filled steel tubes.

University Tag Number: 
199413
Availability: 
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  • Mijia Yang
Location
Civil/Industrial Bldg
Room Number: 
108

MTS TENSILE TESTING

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Tensometer

MTS’s Insight Electromechanical 5kN Extended Length Testing System integrates a complete selection of reliable EM frame hardware, TestWorks software and a full offering of test accessories. MTS Insight systems are ideal for performing standard tests such as peel-tear, shear, tensile, and compression, as well as more advanced tests such as creep, stress relaxation, and multi-cycle on a wide variety of specimens. These include subcomponents and finished products and materials such as textiles, plastics, composites, adhesives, ceramics, elastomers, foam and more.

University Tag Number: 
173258
Availability: 
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  • Frederik Haring
Location
Research II
Room Number: 
116

PI 85 SEM PICO INDENTOR SYSTEM

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Dynamic

Quantitative nanomechanical indenta­tion testing observable and recordable with the JEOL JSM-7600F SEM.

University Tag Number: 
184501
Availability: 
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  • Jayma Moore
  • Scott Payne
Location
USDA NCSL Lab
Room Number: 
EMC 119

RHEOMETER ARES WITH OVEN

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Rheometer

TA Instruments’ ARES rheometer offers unique separate motor and transducer technology for quality measurements. The ARES rheometer is capable of measuring stress independently of the applied shear deformation. The ARES rheometer is used to study various properties of viscoelastic matierals including loss modulus, storage modulus, relaxation modulus, and viscosity as a function of temperature, time, frequency or strain.
Applications
§ Provides information on viscosity
§ Determines loss and storage modulus

University Tag Number: 
173296
Availability: 
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  • James Bahr
Location
Research I Addition
Room Number: 
1226

Shimadzu EZ-series Table Top Test Frame Single

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Dynamic

Lightweight and compact.

The compact size fits easily on table tops. An ‘’open table’’ design provides open access from both sides of the table to ensure a large work space.

Convenient to Use

The table height is significantly lowered. This makes it easier to exchange jigs and samples, and to perform a wide variety of operations.

University Tag Number: 
199414
Availability: 
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  • Ravi Kiran Yellavajjala
Location
Ehly Hall
Room Number: 
110

SYMYX SURFACE ENERGY STATION

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Hardness

Coating friction, tack, wear, and chemical resistance measurements can be performed on coatings applied to glass and metal substrates using this Symyx Tools bench top system. The essential element of this tool is a disposable steel sphere fitted to a dual axis force transducer mounted to the end of an XYZ robotic arm. The spherical probe, selected from more than 100 loaded on the deck, is then brought into contact with the coating at a specified force and moved back and forth or up and down depending on the measurement being made.

University Tag Number: 
167707
Availability: 
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  • James Bahr
Location
Research I Addition
Room Number: 
1226

TA Instr Q800 Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Dynamic

DMATA Instruments’ Q800 DMA, based on a combined motor and transducer design, uses advanced, non-contact, linear motors to control stress and measure strain with a highly sensitive optical encoder. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) is a technique used to measure the mechanical properties of a wide range of materials.  DMA works primarily in the viscoelastic range of a material and is therefore more sensitive to structure than a typical tensile test. With its unique design, the Q800 is also ideal for high-stiffness applications including composites.

University Tag Number: 
175767
Availability: 
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  • Rob Sailer
Location
Dolve Hall
Room Number: 
136

TA XTPlus Texture Analyzer

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Dynamic

The TA.XTplus Texture Analyser is Stable Micro Systems' flagship texture analysis instrument, capable of measuring virtually any physical product characteristic such as hardness, fracturability, adhesiveness, gel strength, extensibility of foods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, gels, adhesives and other consumer products.

It presents a small portable solution for your texture analysis testing measuring up to 50kg in force, and as such it is the Texture Analysis Professional's instrument of choice.

University Tag Number: 
197128
Availability: 
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  • Clifford Hall
Location
Harris Hall
Room Number: 
212

Taber Abraser Dual Model 5155

Inventory Classification
  • Materials Characterization
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Tribometer

The Taber Rotary Platform Abraser (Abrader) is used to perform accelerated wear testing. Samples are mounted on a rotating turntable, and subjected to the wearing action of two abrasive wheels applied at a specific pressure. Features include two turntables; quick release wheel mounting; precision vacuum height adjustment; and 60 & 72 RPM speeds.

University Tag Number: 
183359
Availability: 
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  • Chunju Gu
Location
Research 1
Room Number: 
168

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