Extended column version allows the testing of high elongation, ductile materials such as plastics or rubber or longer than normal test specimens
LFPlus universal single column materials testing machines from Lloyd Instruments can be configured for larger or non-standard shaped samples and for high elongation materials.
An extended column version of the LFPlus is available which increases the crosshead travel range from 500mm to 750mm.
This allows the testing of high elongation, ductile materials such as plastics or rubber or longer than normal test specimens.
The LFPlus test speeds range from 0.05 to 1270mm/min and accuracy greater than 0.2% apply equally to both the extended version and the standard configuration.
In addition, large samples or fixtures can be accommodated by a deep throat measuring 175mm and by fitting an expanded work table to the instrument.
Extended work tables are supplied with a matrix of metric or imperial threaded holes for ease of mounting of samples and fixtures.
In addition, an optional T-slot table allows unusually shaped samples to be clamped to the base or customised grips and fixtures to be fitted.
With material testing and force measurement up to 1kN, the LFPlus series is ideally suited to tension, compression, flexural or shear testing of a wide range of raw materials, finished products, or indeed right the way through the whole manufacturing cycle.
Tests can be fully automated through the addition of Nexygen MT data analysis and control software. Extended column versions are also available in the company's LRX and LRXPlus series of single column instruments and the LR10KPlus, LR30KPlus and LR50KPlus series of twin column machines.
