Lloyd introduces LS1 materials testing machine
Lloyd Instruments
LS1 materials testing machine
Lloyd Instruments has introduced a single-column materials testing machine for plastics, packaging, medical devices, automotive, electronics, textiles, rubber and pharmaceuticals applications.
The Model LS1 instrument provides enhanced speed, accuracy and flexibility for all materials testing applications under 1kN force.
High-precision displacement measurement is ensured thanks to the Model LS1 instrument's linear guide technology, pre-loaded ball screws and advanced software compensation systems.
The machine can be used for tensile and compression testing, friction, tearing, peeling, insertion/extraction, creep/relaxation and many other measurements in manufacturing, product development and research.
Available in standard (500mm) and extended (800mm) travel versions, the LS1 universal testing machine has an extended crosshead speed range from 0.01mm/min to 2,032mm/min.
A load accuracy of +/-0.5 per cent down to one per cent of loadcell value provides a high dynamic range, reducing the number of loadcells required to cover the force range.
The wide throat depth (180mm) provides a large working area for sample placement.
A more compact physical orientation takes up less side-to-side bench space than previous models.
A new version of Lloyd's Nexygenplus materials testing software allows flexible, intuitive setup and control by a standard PC or laptop with USB interface.
Handheld controllers and integrated control consoles are also available.
Trend reports can be created for statistical quality control.
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