Exceed® Electromechanical Test Systems
Systems with force capacities from 5 to 600 kN (1,100 to 132,000 lbf) meet QA/QC requirements and uptime demands of production environments, and provide reliable results for product development. Durable and easy to use, with features and controls typically found on higher-end systems. Accessories to test as low as 5 N (1.1 lbf) on a range of specimens.
Applications
- Tension
- Compression
- Flex/Bend
- Shear
Test Specimens
- Ceramics
- Metals
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Polymers
- Elastomeric Materials
- Elastomers
- Plastics
- Polymers
- Rubber
Test Standards
- ASTM A48-A48M
- ASTM D412
- ASTM D624
- ASTM D638
- ASTM D695
- ASTM D790
- ASTM D882
- ASTM E21
- ASTM E290
- ASTM E517
- ASTM E646
- ASTM E8-E8M
- ASTM E9
- ISO 10113
- ISO 10275
- ISO 6892-1
- ISO 6892-2
- ISO 7438
- ISO 178
- ISO 527-2
- ISO 527-3
- ISO 604
Key Product Features
Cost Efficient
Dual-test zone design uses single load cell for two types of tests
Easy, Intuitive Use
Self-ID capability for calibration and auto-ranging
Accurate
1000 Hz data acquisition rate provides more meaningful analysis
Durable
Heavy duty components support longer system life
Model Comparison
Model E42
- Maximum rated force capacity:
- E42.503: 5 kN (1100 lbf)
- Single test zone
- Tabletop
- Standard and extended height
Model E43
- Maximum rated force capacity:
- E43.104: 10 kN (2200 lbf)
- E43.504: 50 kN (11000 lbf)
- Single test zone
- Tabletop
- Standard and extended height
Model E44
- Maximum rated force capacity:
- E44.304: 30 kN (6600 lbf)
- Dual test zones
- Floor-standing
- Standard and extended height
Model E45
- Maximum rated force capacity:
- E45.105: 100 kN (22000 lbf)
- E45.305: 300 kN (66000 lbf)
- E45.605: 600 kN (132000 lbf)
- Dual test zones
- Floor-standing
- Standard height for 600 kN; standard and extended height for 100 kN and 300 kN
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Full Product Information
MTS EXCEED SERIES 40 SPECIFICATIONS - COMPARATIVE
Model |
E42.503* |
E43.104 |
E43.504 |
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Maximum rated force capacity |
5 kN (1100 lbf) |
10 kN (2200 lbf) |
50 kN (11000 lbf) |
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Force capacity options |
5 N, 10 N, 20 N, 50 N, 100 N, 200 N, 500 N, 1 kN, 2 kN, 5 kN 1 lbf, 2 lbf, 5 lbf, 10 lbf, 20 lbf, 45 lbf, 110 lbf, 220 lbf, 450 lbf, 1100 lbf |
5 N, 10 N, 20 N, 50 N, 100 N, 200 N, 500 N, 1 kN, 2 kN, 5 kN, 10 kN 1 lbf, 2 lbf, 5 lbf, 10 lbf, 20 lbf, 45 lbf, 110 lbf, 220 lbf, 450 lbf, 1100 lbf, 2200 lbf |
20 kN, 30 kN, 50 kN
4500 lbf, 6700 lbf, 11000 lbf |
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Frame type |
Tabletop |
Tabletop |
Tabletop |
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Test zones (single/dual) |
Single |
Single |
Single |
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Maximum test speed |
508 mm/min (20 in/min) |
508 mm/min (20 in/min) |
508 mm/min (20 in/min) |
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Minimum test speed |
0.001 mm/min (0.00004 in/min) |
0.001 mm/min (0.00004 in/min) |
0.001 mm/min (0.00004 in/min) |
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Position resolution |
0.000051 mm (0.0000022 in) |
0.000041 mm (0.0000016 in) |
0.00006 mm (0.0000023 in) |
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Vertical test space crosshead travel |
Standard Extended |
700 mm (27.6 in) 1000 mm (39.4 in) |
1000 mm (39.4 in) 1300 mm (51.2 in) |
1000 mm (39.4 in) 1300 mm (51.2 in) |
Space between columns |
100 mm (3.94 in)* |
340 mm (13.4 in) |
420 mm (16.5 in) |
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Frame height |
Standard Extended |
1300 mm (51.18 in) 1600 mm (63.0 in) |
1617 mm (63.7 in) 1917 mm (75.5 in) |
1770 mm (69.7 in) 2070 mm (81.5 in) |
Frame width |
642 mm (25.28 in) |
681 mm (26.81 in) |
820 mm (32.3 in) |
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Frame depth |
582 mm (22.91 in) |
588 mm (23.15 in) |
775 mm (30.5 in) |
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Weight |
Standard Extended |
120 kg (265 lb) 130 kg (287 lb) |
120 kg (265 lb) 130 kg (287 lb) |
325 kg (716 lb) 345 kg (761 lb) |
Power requirement |
Single-phase 200-240 V AC, 3 Amp 50/60 Hz, 600 W |
Single-phase 200-240 V AC, 3 Amp 50/60 Hz, 600 W |
Single-phase 200-240 V AC, 6 Amp 50/60 Hz, 1600 W |
* For single-column load frame this measurement denotes the distance from the center of the clevis to the front of the column cover.
Model |
E44.304 |
E45.105 |
E45.305 |
E45.605 |
Maximum rated force capacity |
30 kN (6600 lbf) |
100 kN (22000 lbf) |
300 kN (66000 lbf) |
600 kN (132000 lbf) |
Force capacity options |
100 N, 250 N, 500 N, 1 kN, 2 kN, 5 kN, 10 kN, 20 kN, 30 kN 20 lbf, 50 lbf, 110 lbf, 220 lbf, 450 lbf, 1100 lbf, 2200 lbf, 4400 lbf, 6600 lbf |
50 kN, 100 kN
11000 lbf, 22000 lbf |
200 kN, 300 kN
44000 lbf, 66000 lbf |
600 kN
132000 lbf |
Frame type |
Floor-standing |
Floor-standing |
Floor-standing |
Floor-standing |
Test zones (dual) |
Dual |
Dual |
Dual |
Dual |
Maximum test speed |
508 mm/min (20 in/min) |
508 mm/min (20 in/min) |
250 mm/min (9.84 in/min) |
254 mm/min (10 in/min) |
Minimum test speed |
0.001 mm/min (0.00004 in/min) |
0.001 mm/min (0.00004 in/min) |
0.001 mm/min (0.00004 in/min) |
0.001 mm/min (0.00004 in/min) |
Position resolution |
0.000040 mm (0.0000015 in) |
0.000041 mm (0.0000016 in) |
0.000017 mm (0.0000007 in) |
0.000016 mm (0.0000006 in) |
Vertical test space crosshead travel Standard Extended |
1150 mm (45.28 in) 1450 mm (57.09 in) |
1050 mm (41.34 in) 1350 mm (53.15 in) |
1100 mm (43.30 in) 1400 mm (55.12 in) |
1300 mm (51.2 in) |
Space between columns |
400 mm (15.75 in) |
600 mm (23.62 in) |
580 mm (22.83 in) |
750 mm (29.52 in) |
Frame Height Standard Extended |
1862 mm (73.3 in) 2162 mm (85.12 in) |
2133 mm (83.98 in) 2433 mm (95.79 in) |
2360 mm (92.91 in) 2660 mm (104.72 in) |
2820 mm (111.02 in) |
Frame width |
845 mm (33.27 in) |
1230 mm (48.43 in) |
1215 mm (47.83 in) |
1660 mm (65.35 in) |
Frame depth |
716 mm (27.19 in) |
870 mm (34.25 in) |
960 mm (37.80 in) |
1272 mm (50.08 in) |
Weight Standard Extended |
435 kg (959 lb) 450 kg (992 lb) |
1400 kg (3086 lb) 1450 kg (3197 lb) |
1700 kg (3748 lb) 1750 kg (3758 lb) |
3500 kg (7716 lb) |
Power requirement |
Single-phase 200-240 V AC, 6 Amp 50/60 Hz, 1200 W |
Single-phase 200-240 V AC, 10 Amp 50/60 Hz, 2000 W |
Three-phase 380-415 V AC, or 440-480 V AC, 6.8 Amp 50/60 Hz, 5000 W |
Three-phase 380-415 V AC, or 440-480 V AC, 10 Amp 50/60 Hz, 5000 W |
MTS EXCEED SERIES 40 SPECIFICATIONS - COMMON
ISO 7500 Class 0.5 / Class 1 or ASTM E4
Low Profile Force Accuracy* (bending beam & shear beam) |
± 0.5% of applied force |
± 1.0% of applied force |
Low Profile Force Range** (bending beam & shear beam) |
1 to 100% of rated force capacity |
0.5 to 1% of force rated capacity |
S-Beam Force Accuracy* |
± 1.0% of applied force |
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S-Beam Force Range** |
1 to 100% of rated force capacity |
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Rated maximum force at max. test speed |
100% |
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Rated maximum test speed at maximum force |
100% |
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Speed accuracy |
Set speed < 0.01 mm/min: speed accuracy is within ± 1.0% of set speed Set speed ≥ 0.01 mm/min: speed accuracy is within ± 0.5% of set speed |
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Position accuracy |
Within ± 0.5% |
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Strain accuracy*** (depending on extensometer) |
± 0.5% of applied strain |
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Security protection |
Over-force, travel limits, over-voltage and others |
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Over force protection |
10% |
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Data acquisition rate |
Up to 2500 Hz |
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Control loop rate |
5000 Hz |
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Environmental requirements (For indoor use only) |
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Operating temperature |
5° C to 40° C (41° F to 104° F) |
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Operating humidity |
5% - 85% non-condensing |
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Storage temperature |
-18° C to 49° C (0° to 120° F) |
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Maximum storage humidity |
90% non-condensing |
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Maximum altitude |
2000 meters |
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Motor & drive system |
AC Servo Motor |
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Ballscrews |
Pre-loaded |
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Position measurement |
Encoder |
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User Digital Inputs/Outputs (DIO) |
4 user Digital Inputs and 4 user Digital Outputs |
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Encoder capacity |
4 Encoders |
* Applicable onsite calibration services are available to meet ISO 7500-1, ASTM E4.
** Range dependent upon controller settings and operating environment.
*** Extensometer calibration services are available to meet ISO 9513, ASTM E83.
Electromechanical Attachment Specifications |
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Clevis Pin Connection |
Type B |
Type C (AL) |
Type C (STL) |
Type D |
Type E |
Type F |
Type 20 |
Type 40 |
Max. Load Capacity |
10 N |
200 N |
2.5 kN |
150 kN |
300 kN |
600 kN |
30 kN |
100 kN |
Clevis Diameter (X) |
12.7 mm (0.50 in) |
15.9 mm (0.625 in) |
15.9 mm (0.625 in) |
31.7 mm (1.25 in) |
60 mm (2.36 in) |
90 mm (3.54 in) |
20 mm (0.787 in) |
40 mm (1.57 in) |
Pin Diameter (Y) |
4.7 mm (0.186 in) |
6.4 mm (0.25 in) |
6.4 mm (0.25 in) |
12.7 mm (0.50 in) |
28 mm (1.1 in) |
40 mm (1.57 in) |
10 mm (0.039 in) |
18 mm (0.71 in) |
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