EPLEXOR Series Up to ±500 N
High-Force DMA/DMTA
The testing instruments of the EPLEXOR® series up to ±500 N enable the dynamic mechanical (or static) characterization of a wide range of different materials including elastomers and polymers, composites, metals, glasses, ceramics, biomaterials and foods, adhesives, and liquids.
The modular design of the high-force DMA/DMTA systems allows for measurements in the tension, compression, bending and shearing modes. The testing machines in this series differ from each other mainly in terms of their maximum dynamic force ranges of ±25 N, ±100 N, ±150 N and ±500 N.
Various add-on options make these testing machines a safe investment for the long-term.
All testing machines in this series are conform to standards such as DIN 53513, ISO 6721/1, ISO 6721/4, ISO 6721/5, ISO 6721/6, ISO 4664, ASTM D4065, and ASTM D4473.
Temperature range | -160°C to 1500°C (temperature range covered by three furnaces) |
Frequency range | 0.01 Hz to 100 Hz; optional 0.0001 Hz and 200 Hz |
Static force range | up to 500 N and optional 1500 N |
Dynamic force range | ± 500 N, ± 150 N, ± 100 N, ± 25 N |
Force sensor | interchangeable; nominal forces available from ±10 N to ±2500 N |
Blade springs | counteract the static forces and allow for independent superposition of the dynamic forces |
Static displacement | 60 mm |
Dynamic displacement |
available strain sensors: ± 1.5 mm, ± 3 mm and ± 6 mm (depending on the EPLEXOR model) |
Supplementary analysis modes | creep, relaxation, fatigue, heat build-up, curing, tensile tests, rolling resistance of tires, tackifying |
Max. sample dimensions (inside the standard furnace) |
- tension: 80 mm x 10 mm x 10 mm (80 mm length) - shear: ∅ 4 mm to 20 mm (standard: 10 mm) - 3-point bending: up to 70 mm free bending length (up to 120 mm sample length) |
Sample holders | 3/4-point bending, tension, shear, compression, single/dual cantilever bending, asymmetric bending, curing/liquids, immersion tests, for fiber bundles; holder for T and H tests (tire cords) |
Automatic sample length detection or thickness determination possible in tensile, compression and bending geometries |