Force & Material Testing

Precision, Quality, Innovation

FORCE AND MATERIAL TESTING

Systems

Test Frames

Load Cell Sensors

Accessories

Application

Services

Catalogue 90E

Precision, Quality, Innovation For more than 134 years, manufacturers, builders and craftsmen worldwide have depended upon tools from the L.S. Starrett Company to ensure the consistent quality of their manufacturing processes. They know that the Starrett name on force and material testing, precision hand tools, metrology equipment, hand tools, power tool accessories, saws, laser measurement, and gauge blocks means exceptional quality, innovative products and expert technical assistance. With strict quality control, state-of-the-art equipment and an ongoing commitment to producing products with superior quality, the 5,000 plus products in today's Starrett line continue to be the most accurate, robust and durable tools available. This catalogue features Starrett Force and Material Testing Systems, their applications and characteristics.

Starrett knows material testing and force measurement.

Systems Turnkey system solutions for material testing, force analysis, and force measurement. Our systems distinguish themselves from the competition by making it easy to create and perform a test, and manage test results. Choose from L3, L2Plus, S2, or L2 systems suitable for the production floor environment to the R&D Lab.

Test Frames Material measurement and force measurement test frames available in 500N, 1000N, 2500N, 5kN, 10kN, 30kN, and 50kN.

Load Cell Sensors Starrett load sensors are supplied with a NIST-traceable Certificate of Calibration. All sensor types are “plug and play” and are available in ranges from 5N to 50kN.

FORCE AND MATERIAL TESTING

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Accessories Starrett offers a full range of test fixtures and grips compatible with all Starrett systems. Add extensometers and splinter shields to round out your measurement and safety needs.

Applications We offer a range of software packages suited for a range of applications; test adhesives, plastics, textiles and more following ASTM, ISO, DIN, or TAPPI test methods.

Services Onsite or factory calibrations and services are performed by authorised Starrett service technicians to accepted industry standards and methodology.

Product Lines

Granite Surface Plates Starrett granite surface plates are available in three levels of accuracy: Grade AA (Laboratory), Grade A (Inspection) and Grade B (Tool room). Our Crystal Pink granite has the highest percentage of quartz of any granite so it has the best balance of physical properties, maximum resistance to wear and for deflection under load.

Indicators Starrett manufactures an array of gauges and indicators for exacting measuring applications. We offer test indicators, back plunger indicators, dial indicators, and accessories. We can supply analogue and digital indicators, plus special application indicators for your application requirements.

Vision Systems Starrett vision systems combine high-resolution images with robust, precision mechanical platforms. We offer a full range of systems from video microscopes to large 1270 x 915mm (50 x 36") platform systems and our Mx digital metrology software.

Optical Profile Projectors Starrett optical projectors are ideal for a wide range of dimensional inspection applications. Starrett offers optical systems from 400-1000 mm (16-40") diameter, horizontal and vertical models.

Height Gauges For simple or complex height measurements, Starrett supplies a range of electronic height gauges and accessories, including the DIGI-CHEK system- the world's fastest and most precise height masters.

Laser Measurements Starrett is a leader in non-contact laser measurement systems such as our Profile 360 system. The system continuously monitors the size and shape of complex profiles to ensure quality and consistency in width, thickness, gap, radius, angle and more.

Bore Gauges Our AccuBore electronic bore indicators are a high- quality, trigger-activated, three-point contact bore gauging system. Starrett can supply a wide range of bore gauge systems that ensure a more true alignment.

Webber Gauge Blocks Starrett precision gauge blocks are trusted for their accuracy, surface finish, wear resistance and dimensional stability. Our croblox ® gauge block is the world's premier gauge block with industry-leading accuracy and stability.

Precision Tools Starrett has a comprehensive range of micrometers and calipers that meet or exceed accuracy and performance specifications of national and international standards.

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Factories Around the World

1-Athol, Massachusetts, USA

2-Laguna Hills, Califórnia, USA

3-Waite Park, Minnesota, USA

4-Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Athol USA

Waite Park USA

Jedburgh Scotland

Toronto Canada

Schmitten Germany

Mount Airy USA

Laguna Hills USA

Cleveland USA

Saltillo Mexico

Itu Brazil

Starrett Distribution Centres and Offices

Starrett Manufacturing Factories

5-Mount Airy, North Carolina, USA

6-Columbus, Georgia, USA

7-Itu, São Paulo, Brazil

8-Jedburgh, Scotland

9-Suzhou, China

Suzhou China

Tokyo Japan

Shanghai China

Sydney Australia

Auckland New Zealand

Mumbai India

Singapore

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Overview

Starrett Innovation. Precision.

ACCURATE AND EASY TO USE When you need an easy-to-use measurement system for accurately and precisely determining spring rates, spring constants, spring lengths and other spring characteristics, you can rely on Starrett- a trusted leader in measurement and innovation. Our simple, fill-in-the-blank test setups let you test and validate your springs in as few as three steps allowing your testing to be performed in seconds. Your test results can be viewed, graphed and reported, including exporting up to 1000 data points per second to a spreadsheet or to your networked quality control software. It's the accuracy, repeatability and simplicity you expect from L. S. Starrett.

Equipped with optionally available splinter shield with interlocking

Adjustable over-travel limits prevent accidental overloading

Integral blinds protect mechanical motion controls from debris.

Interchangeable load sensors comply with IEEE 1451.4. Accurate to ± 0.05% Full Scale.

Extruded aluminium column ensures excellent rigidity

PC with Windows ® OS with high-resolution, colour touchscreen display. Adjust position for comfort.

User-adjustable corrections for linear error and deflection compensation

Granite base for exceptional stiffness

Large, 203mm (8-inch) platform

Manual jog switch

Test Start/Stop switch and status indicator.

Emergency stop switch

Export using USB and interface to wireless devices using Bluetooth ® .

SYSTEMS

Systems

L3 Systems

Features

Starrett L3 systems represent a new and easier solution for creating a test; performing a test; analysing your test results; and managing test data. L3 systems meet the requirements of today's research scientist, design engineer, quality manager or technician responsible for material characterisation, verification and validation. Unlike traditional material testing systems that involve programming and having to know exactly what measurements are required before the test, L3 systems employ a simple methodology. You create your test method. Your test method creates your graph. And then you measure on the graph using a set of analysis tools. You can measure any point and any segment anywhere along the graph. Analyse using stress, strain, load, distance, and time. Your measurements are displayed on your graph and shown in data tables with statistics and tolerances.

• Measure stress, strain, load, elongation, extension, and time results using tension, compression, flexural, cyclic, shear, and friction applications • Create test setups using internationally accepted testing standards from ASTM, ISO, DIN, TAPPI and more, or create your own custom test methods • Measure and calculate results graphically: - - Points - - Modulus, Slopes and Intercepts - - Offset Yield - - Min/Max/Avg - - Breaks (Rate, %Drop) - - Peaks and Valleys - - Deltas - - Rates - - Hysteresis - - Work/Energy - - and more • Options for digital and analogue I/O and Control Logic

Measure results using SI or Imperial units of measure. Display results in Engineering Notation if needed. Specify resolutions for any unit type.

(Above) Out-of-tolerance results are displayed in red, including a tendency bargraph in the data table.

Below) The Tolerance view provides more detailed information as to "why" the result is displayed in red.

Statistics can be displayed and your raw data and results can be exported automatically using the Share function.

The operator can add comments about each test run, or use the Extra Coefficients function to display additional information for reporting. Standard reports are included, or export as a .csv file for use with Microsoft ® Excel ® , Word ® , Access or your 3rd-party SPC application.

View results on any of these graph formats: • Stress vs. Strain • Stress vs. Time • Strain vs. Time • Load vs. Displacement • Load vs. Time • Displacement vs. Time

Display full graphs or split graphs with the data table showing statistics and tolerance values.

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L3 Systems

Construct simple and complex multi-step test setups. Create your test method to an accepted standard or to your specific testing needs. Create your test method and then email to other locations so that your testing is always performed in the exact same manner with the same measurements and results.

Tensile and Compression steps are used to perform "go to moves". Go to a Limit or Break at a velocity or load rate. You can choose exceptions for any move and decide whether to collect data during the move.

Shown is an operator prompt based on a conditional branching state. If the measured result is "out-of-tolerance", a message is displayed alerting the operator. If the result is within the tolerance range, no message is displayed.

Hold steps are used for creep and relaxation testing. You can hold at a limit for a specified duration up to 24 hours, if necessary.

Cycle based on any of your steps in your test method. You may cycle up to 1000 times or for a duration of up to 24 hours at a sampling rate of 1Hz. Each test may have a maximum of 100,000 data points.

The Sample Definition step lets you name your material, specify the shape and its dimensions. You can enter dimensions digitally using a Starrett micrometer, or caliper. Shown is the setup dialogue for the optional I/O step. It allows you to control and activate external devices such as annunciators through the test frame's digital or analogue I/O channels.

Shown are the various test setup step types, including specialised steps available using the optional Automation Builder.

The Slope tool is used to find modulus. Multiple methods are available including automatic, chord, tangent, and best fit.

The Delta tool measures the differences between results. You can find creep by simply choosing this tool and the two points you want to compare.

Use the Annotation tool to add notes to any graph view.

Use the Min / Max / Avg tool to find maximum and minimum values. It can also be used to calculate averages of all data between a segment you specify.

You can compare multiple graphs of your test runs and measure delta and variances between tests at precise points. Ideal for benchmark analysis.

Use the Offset Yield Point tool to measure any data point on any of the three graph views. The point may be implicit or may be derived based on another result. For example, you can find the point at 100mS before the point at 100% strain.

Use the Work tool to determine the energy or resilience from your stress-strain graph.

Use the Formula Builder to create custom expressions and derived results using algebra, trigonometry and logarithms.

The Peak / Valley tool is ideal for peel and coefficient of friction testing. Measure the maximum, minimum, average and counts of peaks and valleys.

Find break results based on a percentage drop or based on a load rate decrease.

The Offset Yield Point tool is used to measure the yield strength at a 2% strain offset. Shown is modulus at 100% and 150% and the delta between these two measurements.

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Systems

L2 Plus Systems

Designed for advanced force measurement and analysis, L2 Plus Systems are optimised for quality and engineering personnel. Test setup is intuitive, efficient and non-compromising.

With L2 Plus systems you not only find the measurement, but you have the information that shows you "why, when and where" the measurement occurs. Like our L3 systems, L2 Plus measurements and analysis are performed graphically using our Windows ® - based, all-in-one computer workstation. Create high resolution graphs based on load, distance, height and time. Then measure any point or segment on your graph using a set of analysis tools.

Features

• Ideal for tension, compression, rate control, flexural, cyclic, shear, and friction applications • Measure and calculate results graphically: - - Points - Slopes and Intercepts - - Min/Max/Avg - Breaks - - Peaks & Valleys - Deltas - - Rates - Work/Energy • Create test setups using internationally accepted testing standards from ASTM, ISO, DIN, TAPPI and more, or create your own custom test methods • Options for digital and analogue I/O and Control Logic • Options for arithmetic, trigonometric and logarithmic calculations • Use bar code scanning to access test setups

Perform advanced testing methods such as load rate control. Set a target limit then pull/push at a rate using load per time velocity.

Specific algorithms for peak & valley measurements are supported: find peak/valley, find maximum/minimum peak/valley, find averages for peaks/valleys.

Your results can be displayed in markers on your graph, in data tables, or in combinations. Graph types are: Load vs. Distance, Load vs. Time, and Distance vs. Time. Markers can display the load, distance and time to a specific point on the graph.

(Above) Use the Peak/Valley tool to locate the peaks for the entire test duration or for a defined segment within the test. per ASTM F88 Qualify your peaks and valleys using the sensitivity adjustment. Measure average, counts, maximum, minimum and more.

(Below) The load average is calculated for qualified peak values using a load sensitivity of 25%. Adjust for sensitivity using the data definition menu or by using the sensitivity adjustment bar on the y-axis. In this example, the load average is specified at a segment starting at the maximum load point (Lmax).

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L2 Plus Systems

Your test step can include "exceptions" which help with test flow control. If an exception occurs the test run can automatically abort. Your test data may be saved and exported, or you can choose to disregard the test altogether. Here the test exceptions are "abort if the Load reaches 4.00lbf, or if the sample breaks after first measuring 2.00lbf".

Scoping allows you to specify any point or segment of data from your graph for analysis. Measure based on load, distance and time.

Complex motion-control test steps may be performed, including load rate control. This test method lets you specify a load target and a velocity based on load rate. In this example, the target load is 15.00lbf and the test requires that you get to the target in 5 seconds, or a rate of 180.00 lbf/minute.

Two forms of Break analysis are supported: %Drop from Maximum Load and Rate.

System messages and prompts provide operators with alerts during testing. User prompts include ASK and TELL messages: • ASK messages require an operator acknowledgement. • TELL messages are displayed for a duration or until the operator acknowledges the message. System messages display in red to alert the operator to alerts and warnings.

Make sure button is secured within test fixture

The Test has stopped because of an Exception (press anywhere to continue)

A bar code reader can be used to quickly load and launch your test setup. Ideal for busy, high-volume production applications where you are performing many test setups.

Measure these common results and more using your L2 Plus system:

• Absolute Peak • Average Value (All Peaks) • Average Value (Selected Peaks) • Average Value (All Valleys) • Average Value (Selected Valleys) • Average Results (Regions) • Break (Load)

• Break (Load/Extension Rate) • Break (% Maximum) • Coefficient of Friction • Delta Creep • Delta Relaxation

• Hold Preset Point • Hysteresis Loss • Slope Intersect • Total Creep

• Total Relaxation • User Calculations • Work/Energy/Resilience

• Initial Peak • Initial Valley

100mS

(Above) Anchoring is a scope feature. It allows you to easily measure from an existing result (anchor). In this example, the load value is found at 100mS after the maximum load (Lmax). In the scoping operation for the point result (Lpt), the Lmax is used as an anchored result. The "+" sign signifies "after" the anchored Lmax. The scope value is specified as time (S.s) and entered as 0.1 second. You can scope on load, distance or time.

(Above) Using the "Multiview" function, you can measure using multiple graphs from your batch. Graph traces are overlaid onto one another and colour-coded for identification. In this example, the delta variance is measured between the three test runs. The variance is measured at a point between the graph with the greatest value and the graph with the lowest value. This function can be used for "benchmark comparisons".

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L2 Systems

Whether your application is high-volume in situ production, incoming inspection and validation, or just basic force measurement, the L2 System is an economical and easy-to-use solution. L2 Systems feature a small footprint making them ideal for lean manufacturing environments. Create test setups in seconds using templates or create complex multi-stage test setups using the L2 Test Builder. No programming experience required. L2 Systems operate using a Windows ® -based tablet PC. Load, distance and time- based results are displayed in a large format for easy interpretation. Graphical representation of each test can be displayed. Data tables display results with tolerance and statistical calculations. Standard reports are included, or export data for use with other applications. System capacities range from 500N (112lbf) to 50kN (11,250lbf).

Features

• Ideal for tension, compression, flexural, cyclic, shear, and friction applications • Create test setups using internationally accepted testing standards from ASTM, ISO, DIN, TAPPI and more, or create your own custom test methods • Measure and calculate results: - - Min / Max / Avg - - Breaks • Options for digital I/O and Control Logic • Options for arithmetic calculations

L2 systems can use any FMS, FMD, MMS or MMD test frame. Shown is an L2 system using an FMS-2500 test frame.

The Starrett L2 system features a tablet computer featuring a 10-inch (254mm) colour, touchscreen display. The system is WiFi ® , Bluetooth ® and USB compatible. Perform common test methods such as determining maximum load, maximum deflection, average loads or how product reacts when a constant load is applied for a specified period of time. L2 systems can determine break strengths and the sample's characteristics at load and extension limit values and provide you with immediate pass/fail indication.

The L2 system includes test templates - pre-configured test setups for load, distance and break limit testing. These can be used to setup a test in seconds. Simply fill in the blanks and your setup is complete. Use the Convert to Test Builder function and your test template is converted to a full Test Builder setup.

Use the Test Builder application supplied standard with L2 systems to construct simple and complex test setups. This example shows a contact closure test that also uses the optional Automation Builder and digital I/O. The Test Builder methodology is same across all Lx systems.

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L2 Systems

Results, also called coefficients have default names. These can be changed using the Coefficient Settings function. You can rename a coefficient so that it is universally applied to all test setups.

Specialised functions, including deflection compensation or the ability to limit a load cell sensor are features to protect your instrumentation and to minimise operator errors. The Max Load Allowed feature can help prevent accidental load cell overloading.

All Lx systems let you map where information is saved or exported to. Using the File Locations setting, you can specify how and where information is sent - automatically or on-demand. Test files, for example, can be created at a central location and then emailed to production facilities. This ensures that all manufacturing cells are using identical testing setups.

All Lx systems can display in multiple languages. A translation utility is included with all Lx systems. This allows custom translation to be performed so that dialect or specialised terms are universally applied to all displays.

The Results view can be configured to display the most critical result in large text.

The Statistics view displays the results and their associated statistical values. The header displays the total, passed and failed test runs. Failed runs display in red.

L2 systems display a graph profile. Unlike the L3 and L2 Plus systems, no measurement can be performed from the graph. Selecting the Graph symbol changes the graph axes. Graphs may be overlaid.

The Tolerance view shows the results and the tolerance limits. Test runs that are "out-of-tolerance" display in red with a tendency bar graph for analysis.

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S2 Systems

When you need an easy-to-use measurement system for accurately and precisely determining spring rates, spring constants, spring lengths and other spring characteristics, Starrett S2 systems are the solution. S2 systems are ideal for high- volume production testing, quality control including incoming inspection verification and validation, and research and design engineering. S2 systems may be used for compression and extension springs with load ratings up to 11,000 lbf (50 kN, 5000 kgf). Our simple, fill-in-the-blank test setups let you test and validate your springs in as few as three steps allowing your testing to be performed in seconds. In addition, your test results can be viewed, graphed and reported, including the ability to export results or raw data at rates up to 1000Hz.

Test Setup Options

Pre-Test Options

• Units of Measurement • User Prompts to assist operator during testing • Spring preconditioning (Scrag and Load Set Hold for duration) Test Options • Measure Free Length • One Point Limit Test (Load or Height) • Two Point Limit Test (Load and/or Height) • Exceptions (Abort test if an exception is met) Data Options • Spring Constant (One Point) • Spring Rate (Two Point) • Date, User, Limit Setpoints Post-Test Options • Export Raw Data to a file location (up to 1000 samples/second) • Export Results (Overwrite or Append data file) Test Methods • Spring Constant • Spring Rate

• Initial Tension • Free Length • Load @ Height/Lengths • Single Point • Two Point • Multiple Points • Height/Length @ Loads • Single Point • Two Point • Multiple Points • Scragging and Load Hold Set

S2 systems can use any FMS, FMD, MMS or MMD test frame. Shown is an S2 system using an FMS-5000 test frame.

Perform one- and two-point testing to calculate spring constant and spring rate. Calculate free length and initial tension results for compression or extension springs. Load measurement accuracies to better than 0.1% are achieved using our IEEE 1451.4 compliant load cell sensors. Capacities range from 1N to 50kN (100 gf to 11,250 lbf).

An automatic datuming feature helps to ensure accurate height/ extension/elongation measurements. Heights can be measured to 0.025 mm (0.001 inch).

The deflection compensation feature is ideal for compressive testing where mechanical deflection can adversely effect measurement accuracy and repeatability.

Starrett offers a complete range of testing fixtures including hooks to specialised platens that ensure proper spring alignment and parallelism during full load testing.

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S2 Systems

Preconditioning options include scragging and load set. (Above) You can scrag your spring based on a number of cycles or based on a time duration. (Below) Your spring may be set solid as a preconditioning prior to your actual test procedure. For example, compress to 12 lbf and hold for 1 minute.

Create compression and extension tests using the test templates supplied as standard with your S2 system. Or, use the optional Test Builder application to create sophisticated, multi-point test setups for more advanced spring measurement. The optional S2 Automation Builder software works with the S2 Test Builder application so you can use conditional branching and digital I/O to interface with ancillary equipment such as annunciators, conveyors and turret loading devices.

The Pre Test step lets you specify test attributes before you actually begin your testing. Set units of measure, pre-conditioning, user prompts and datum criterion.

During your test, status messages display providing the operator with immediate feedback on the active step and the step's performance characteristics and current measurement. An LED on the Start/Stop push button on your test frame also indicates an active test condition.

Upon completion of a test, you can display the key characteristics of your spring sample: Spring Rate, Free Length, and the individual measured results at your specified setpoint limits. The above display is for a 2-point compressive spring test.

Using the spring test setup templates, you can select the results you want using the Data step. A list of available standard results are displayed and you select the result you want and how it is to be formatted on your result view.

Like all Lx systems, within your S2 test, you may establish a tolerance on any result. Shown is an "out-of-tolerance" result for free length. The tolerance range is created between 4.394" and 4.398" in this example.

Your S2 software supports basic statistical process control. Individual results reported for your test can be compared statistically. You can view Mean, Min, Standard Deviation and Six Sigma for your selected results. When tolerance limits are used, you can summarize "pass and fail" results.

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Automation

Starrett Lx systems can be interfaced with ancillary instrumentation for factory automation applications or where more advanced and complex measurements are necessary. The optional Automation Builder software packages can be used for interfacing with instrumentation and equipment through digital and analogue I/O signals.

(Above) A conditional branching occurs when the Lmax result is out-of-tolerance. This will cause a message to display to the operator and it will cause a signal annunciator to light red for a failed test sample.

The Automation Builder can also be used to incorporate conditional logic within your test setup. Conditional logic can be used to establish If/Else relationships, including the ability to automatically adjust test setup functionality based on events that occur during a test run.

Digital I/O can be used for contact closure testing. You can measure and determine the precise load that caused the "make" or "break" in an electronic component or switch. You may also use conditional logic combined with the digital outputs to light an annunciator based on a tolerance result.

Digital I/O is available on all MMx and FMx test frames. Analogue I/O is only available using the MMS or MMD test frames.

The Formula Builder allows you to construct complex, derived results using arithmetic, trigonometric and logarithmic expressions. The Formula Builder is standard in L3 systems and optional for L2 Plus, L2 and S2 systems. The Formula Builder for L2 and S2 systems supports basic arithmetic functions only- add, subtract, multiply and divide.

This example shows a full graph view of an adhesive test. Three peaks are identified based on the sensitivity of 14.1 after the Lmax (maximum peak). The qualified peaks are highlighted in blue and identified as Lmax1, Lmax2 and Lmax3.

Using the Formula Builder, an expression was created that is an average of the three Lmax values only. The Lavg in this example application does not average all data points, but only the Lmax values. The formula you create is evaluated real-time. Syntax errors are noted by displaying a red line around the formula input box. If the formula is correct, the line is green.

Automation Builder Software Option Measurement Capabilities

The functions and features available using the optional Automation Builder software are shown in the table. The Formula Builder is supplied standard on L3 systems only. Advanced mathematical expressions are not available with the Formula Builder in the L2 and S2 system's optional Automation Builder application.

L2 Plus

Use Digital I/O

m m m m

Use Analogue I/O (requires MMx test frames)

m m

Use Command and Conditional Logic

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Formula Builder Create Basic Expressions using Add, Subtract, Multiple and Divide Create Mathematical Expressions using Algebraic, Trigonometric and Logarithmic functions Notes : (1) The Formula Builder function is supplied standard on L3 systems only. The Formula Builder is included in the optional Automation Builder software for L2 Plus, L2 and S2 systems. Advanced mathematical expressions using algebraic, trigonometric and logarithmic functions are available on L3 and L2 Plus systems only.

Std 1

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Test Frames

Specifications

MMx Series Material Testing Frames Model Number

MMS-500

MMS-1000

MMS-2500

MMS-5000

MMD-10K

MMD-30K

MMD-50K

500

1000

2500

5000

10,000

30,000

50,000

Load Capacity

kgf

100 225

250 562

500

1000 2250 0.001

3000 6750 0.001

5000

lbf

112

1124 0.001

11,250

mm/min 0.001 in/min 0.00004

0.001

Minimum Speed

0.00004

mm/min 1525

1525

752

Maximum Speed

in/min 60

µm 0.250

0.250

0.05

0.025

Position Control Resolution

µin

9.8

9.8 953 37.5 762

9.8

1.9

0.9

mm 559

1257 49.5 1016

1270

1245

1220

Vertical Test Space 1

mm 381

1162 45.75

1137 44.75

1111 43.75

Total Crosshead Travel

mm 100

100

424 16.7

Throat

Accuracy Load Measurement Accuracy Position Measurement 2 Accuracy Strain Measurement Accuracy Crosshead Speed

Load Cell Sensor Dependent

±0.0002 inch (±5 μm)

±0.5% of reading down to 1/50 of full scale with ASTM E83 class B or ISO 9513 class 0.5 extensometer

±0.1% of set speed

Data Sampling

1 to 2000

Digital I/O

8 channels @ 1-5V

Extensometer Connections Analogue Inputs Analogue Outputs Electrical Phase

2 channels for 0-10V extensometers

1 channel @ ±10V 2 channels @ 0-10V

100, 120, 220, 230, 240Vac 10%

Single Phase Voltage (Vac) ±10% 220-240V

Power Requirements

100, 120, 220, 230, 240VAC 10%; 47-63Hz Self-identifying

°C °F °C °F

+10° to +38°C +50° to 100°F -40° to +66°C -40° to 150°F

Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature

Humidity

+10% to +90%, non-condensing

mm 805

1218 47.9

1573 61.9

1685 66.4

1711 67.4

Total Height

31.7

mm 381

381

787

Total Width

mm 514

514 20.3

724 28.5 136 300

724 28.5 192 425

724 28.5 225 500

Total Depth

20.3

Weight

135

170

195

NOTES Total vertical space is the distance from the top surface of the base plate to the bottom surface of the crosshead, excluding load cell sensor, test fixtures, and clevis adapter. Assumes Linear Error Correction and Deflection Compensation has been performed on test frame.

MMS and MMD test frames may be used with extensometers from Reliant Technologies and Epsilon Technology Corporation. Extensometers can be "plug & play" when supplied by the L.S. Starrett Company.

FMx Series Force Measurement Frames Model Number FMS-500

FMS-1000

FMS-2500

FMS-5000

FMD-10K

FMD-30K

FMD-50K

500

1000 100 225 0.05 0.002 1525

2500 250 562 0.05 0.002 1525

5000

10,000

30,000

50,000

Load Capacity

kgf

500

1000 2250 0.05 0.002 1525

3000 6750 0.05 0.002 1525

5000

lbf

112

1124 0.05 0.002 1525

11,250

mm/min 0.05 in/min 0.002 mm/min 1525

0.05

Minimum Speed

0.002

752

Maximum Speed

in/min 60

µm 0.250

0.250

0.05

0.025

Position Control Resolution

µin

9.8

9.8 953 37.5 762

9.8

1.9

0.9

mm 559

1257 49.5 1016

1270

1245

1220

Vertical Test Space 1

mm 381

1162 45.75

1137 44.75

1111 43.75

Total Crosshead Travel

mm 100

100

424 16.7

Throat

Accuracy Load Measurement Accuracy Position Measurement 2

Load Cell Sensor Dependent

±0.001inch (±20 µm)

Accuracy Crosshead Speed

±0.1% of set speed

Data Sampling

5 to 1000

Digital I/O

8 channels @ 1-5V

Electrical Phase

100, 120, 220, 230, 240Vac 10%

Single Phase Voltage (Vac) ±10% 220-240V

Power Requirements

100, 120, 220, 230, 240VAC 10%; 47-63Hz Self-identifying

°C °F °C °F

+10° to +38°C +50° to 100°F -40° to +66°C -40° to 150°F

Operating Temperature Storage Temperature

Humidity

+10% to +90%, non-condensing

mm 805

1218 47.9

1573 61.9

1685 66.4

1711 67.4

Total Height

31.7

mm 381

381

787

Total Width

mm 514

514 20.3

724 28.5 136 300

724 28.5 192 425

724 28.5 225 500

Total Depth

20.3

Weight

135

170

195

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Test Frames

Dimensions

Dimensions Single Column Test Frames A

47.9 in 1218mm 61.9 in 1573mm 61.9 in 1573mm

15.0 in 381mm 15.0 in 381mm 15.0 in 381mm

4.1 in 105mm 4.1 in 105mm 4.1 in 105mm

20.3 in 514mm 20.3 in 514mm 20.3 in 514mm

31.7 in 805mm

15.0 in 381mm

4.2 in 107mm

20.3 in 514mm

MMS/FMS-1000 Test Frame

MMS/FMS-500 Test Frame

MMS/FMS-2500 Test Frame

MMS/FMS-5000 Test Frame

D C

Dimensions Dual Column Test Frames A

66.4 in 1685mm 67.4 in 1711mm 67.4 in 1711mm

9.4 in 238mm 10.4 in 263mm 10.4 in 263mm

10.0 in 254mm 10.0 in 254mm 10.0 in 254mm

28.5 in 724mm 28.5 in 724mm 28.5 in 724mm

31.0 in 787mm 31.0 in 787mm 31.0 in 787mm

29.7 in 754mm 29.7 in 754mm 29.7 in 754mm

16.7 in 424mm 16.7 in 424mm 16.7 in 424mm

3.0 in 76mm

6.7 in 170mm 6.7 in 170mm 6.7 in 170mm

MMD/FMD-10K Test Frame

4.0 in 102mm 5.0 in 127mm

MMD/FMD-30K Test Frame

MMD/FMD-50K Test Frame

Workstations

Lx systems operate using either an all-in-one computer workstation or a tablet personal computer. Our workstations feature a Microsoft ® Windows ® operating system (Win 8.x, or Win 7). They may be operated using touchscreen or traditional keyboard and mouse. All workstations communicate using USB and may be networked or connected to USB-compatible printers, drives, storage devices, scanners, printers, etc. Workstations are supplied with all Lx systems.

L2 and S2 systems utilise a tablet. L2 and S2 tablet workstations are supplied with a mounting adapter that attaches to the test frame column. The mounting adapter can be positioned for height and angle anywhere along the column.

L3 and L2 Plus systems utilize the all-in-one computer workstation. L3 and L2 Plus systems feature a 23-inch, 1080p resolution display. These workstations are suitable for bench and desktop applications. They come equipped with an optical mouse and standard QWERTY-style keypad, USB and power cabling.

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Load Cell Sensors

Starrett offers a full range of precision load cell sensors for material testing, force analysis and force measurement applications. Starrett load cells are compliant with IEEE 1451.4 and meet or exceed ASTM E4, BS 1610, ISO 7500-1 and EN 10002- 2. Measurement accuracies of ±0.05% of reading down to 1/100 of sensor capacity may be achieved. Sensors are supplied with a NIST-traceable Certificate of Calibration. Sensors may be used on L3, L2 Plus, L2 and S2 Systems.

ULC and MLC Load Cell Sensors

Starrett ULC and MLC load cell sensors are full-bridge, temperature compensated,strain gauge instruments designed and optimised for material testing applications. These low profile sensors feature high axial stiffness and minimal deflection at full capacity which leads to improved measurement accuracy. The ULC provides ultimate measurement performance and are supplied with a standard base plate adapter. Available in capacities from 1.5kN to 50kN.

The MLC are general purpose sensors available in capacities from 125N to 50kN.

ULC Series - "Ultra" Low Profile Sensors

Load Capacity

Safe Overload Full Scale Deflection Height 1

Width

Thread

Model Number

KGF 150 250 500

LBF 337 567

% Full Scale mm inch

mm inch

ULC-1500 ULC-2500 ULC-5K ULC-10K ULC-25K ULC-50K

1500 2500 5000

150 150 150 150 150

0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05

0.002 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.002

63.5 63.5 63.5 63.5 63.5 63.5

2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5

104.8 104.8 104.8 104.8 104.8 104.8

4.13 4.13 4.13 4.13 4.13 4.13

M16 x 2-4H M16 x 2-4H M16 x 2-4H M16 x 2-4H M16 x 2-4H M16 x 2-4H

1124 2248 5620

10,000 1000 25,000 2500 50,000 5000

11,250 150

NOTES 1 Dimension includes the base adapter. ULC Series sensors are supplied with the base adapter standard.

Load measurement accuracy is ±0.05% of reading down to 1/100 of load cell capacity. Display resolution is 10,000:1. Starrett recommends on-site verification of accuracy during installation. Sensor calibration should be performed at least annually.

MLC Series - Low Profile Sensors

Load Capacity

Safe Overload Full Scale Deflection Height 1

Width

Thread

Model Number

KGF 12.5

LBF

% Full Scale mm inch

mm inch

MLC-125 MLC-250 MLC-500 MLC-1000 MLC-1500 MLC-2500 MLC-5K MLC-10K MLC-25K MLC-50K

125 250 500

28 56

150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150

0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.05 0.05

0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.002 0.002

38.1 38.1 38.1 38.1

1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

69.8 69.8 69.8 69.8

2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 4.13 4.13 4.13 4.13 4.13 4.13

M6 x 1-6H M6 x 1-6H M6 x 1-6H M6 x 1-6H M16 x 2-4H M16 x 2-4H M16 x 2-4H M16 x 2-4H M16 x 2-4H M16 x 2-4H

25 50

112 225 337 562

1000 1500 2500 5000

100 150 250 500

63.51 63.51 63.51 63.51 63.51 63.51

2.51 2.51 2.51 2.51 2.51 2.51

104.8 104.8 104.8 104.8 104.8 104.8

1124 2248 5620

10,000 1000 25,000 2500 50,000 5000

11,250 150

NOTES 1 Dimension includes the base adapter. These MLC sensors are supplied with the base adapter standard. Base adapters are recommended for any MLC sensor.

Load Cell Sensors

FLC Load Cell Sensors

Three models of s-beam load cell sensors are also available. These are all full bridge, temperature compensated strain gauge instruments, designed for force measurement applications, but suitable for some material testing applications.

Premium Models

Ideal for low load applications, these sensors have a safe overload rating of 1000% of the sensor's load capacity.

Sealed Models

These models are suitable for applications in non-laboratory environments where dirt, oil, dust and debris may be present.

Economy Models

When price is an issue, these general purpose load cell sensors are economical and suitable for most general purpose force measurement applications.

FLC-P Series - "Premium" S-beam Sensors

Load Capacity

Safe Overload Full Scale Deflection Height

Width

Thread

Model Number

KGF

LBF

% Full Scale mm inch

mm inch

FLC-5P FLC-10P FLC-25P FLC-50P FLC-100P FLC-250P

0.5

1 2 5

1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000

0.4 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2

0.014 63.0 0.012 63.0 0.012 63.0 0.009 63.0 0.009 63.0 0.009 63.0

2.48 2.48 2.48 2.48 2.48 2.48

59.2 59.2 59.2 59.2 59.2 59.2

2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33 2.33

M6 x 1-6H M6 x 1-6H M6 x 1-6H M6 x 1-6H M6 x 1-6H M6 x 1-6H

10 25 50

2.5

11 22 56

100 250

10 25

NOTES Load measurement accuracy is ±0.1% of load cell capacity. Display resolution is 10,000:1. Starrett recommends on-site verification of accuracy during installation. Sensor calibration should be performed at least annually.

FLC Series - "Sealed" S-beam Sensors

Load Capacity

Safe Overload Full Scale Deflection Height

Width

Thread

Model Number

KGF

LBF 112 225 450 562

% Full Scale mm inch

mm inch

FLC-500 FLC-1000 FLC-2000 FLC-2500 FLC-5KN FLC-10K FLC-20K

500

150 150 150 150

0.10 0.15 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13

0.004 63.0 0.006 63.0 0.005 76.2 0.005 76.2 0.005 76.2 0.005 76.2 0.005 88.9

2.5 2.5 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.5

50.8 50.8 50.8 50.8 50.8 50.8 63.5

2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.5

M6 x 1-6H M6 x 1-6H

1000 100 2000 200 2500 250 5000 500

M12 x 1.75-5H M12 x 1.75-5H M12 x 1.75-5H M12 x 1.75-5H

1124 150

10,000 1000 2248 150 20,000 2000 4500 150

M16 x 2-4H

FLC-E Series - "Economy" S-beam Sensors

Load Capacity

Safe Overload Full Scale Deflection Height

Width

Thread

Model Number

KGF

LBF

% Full Scale mm inch

mm inch

FLC-50E FLC-100E FLC-200E FLC-500E FLC-1000E FLC-2000E FLC-2500E FLC-5000E

11 22 45

150 150 150 150 150 150 150

0.08 0.08 0.08 0.10 0.15 0.15 0.13 0.13

0.003 63.5 0.003 63.5 0.003 63.5 0.004 63.5 0.006 63.5 0.006 76.2 0.005 76.2 0.005 76.2

2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 3.0 3.0 3.0

50.8 50.8 50.8 50.8 50.8 50.8 50.8 50.8

2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

M6 x 1-6H M6 x 1-6H M6 x 1-6H M6 x 1-6H M6 x 1-6H

100 200 500

10 20 50

112 225 450 562

1000 100 2000 200 2500 250 5000 500

M12 x 1.75-5H M12 x 1.75-5H M12 x 1.75-5H

1124 150

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Accessories

Test Fixtures, Extensometers, Shields

Test Fixtures

Specimen Dies

Starrett offers a full range of test fixtures, grips and accessories. Test fixtures are compatible with all Starrett systems and test frames. Starrett can also engineer and supply custom test fixtures to your exact requirements.

Dies are available for testing a variety of materials including rubber, plastic, elastomer, fabric, paper, films and more. Dies are engineered to comply with common testing standards including:

• ASTM D-412 (A,B,C,D,F) • ASTM D-638 (I, II, III, IV, V) • ISO 34 (A,B)

Types

• Button Head • Compression Cages • Flexural • Hydraulic • Peel • Platens • Pneumatic • Ribbon • Roller • Scissor • Shear • Vice-action • Wedge-action

• BS 6746 • IEC 540

Starrett specimen dies help ensure accurate dimensions for your sample preparations.

Starrett can supply a wide assortment of testing fixtures that comply with international testing standards from ASTM, ISO, DIN, TAPPI and more. We can also supply custom test fixtures for difficult sample shapes.

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