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In situ tensile stage CT5000 5KN for µXCT applications

from Deben

In-situ testing stages from Deben are very useful tools to enhance the capabilities of µCT-systems with respect to 4D-experiements. Samples can be analyzed under certain loads or different temperature conditions without the drawback to remove the samples out of the CT-system.

Features

Weight < 5 kg
Compatible with µCT-systems
Modular tensile & compression testing system
Possibility to customized tensile jaws and compression platens

Further information

The CT5000 in-situ tensile stage is compatible with most of the CT-systems on the market (e.g. Zeiss, Nikon, GE). The comprehensive MICROTEST control software is used for a wide range of control functions. All in-situ test stages will be supplied with the required cabling and mounting adaptors for the specific CT-system.

We offer three versions of the CT5000:

CT5000RT, operates at room temperature
CT5000TEC, Peltier heated & cooled jaws with temperature range from -20 °C to +160 °C
CT5000H250, heated jaws with temperature range from room temperature to +250 °C
CT5000RT can be ordered as TEC or H250 "ready" for future upgrade

Specifications

CT5000 general specification:

Modular tensile & compression testing system to be installed within a µXCT system
Tensile jaws and compression platens, (can be customised to customer specifications)
Mounting plate for fitting onto existing rotary table, with slot for cable exit through centre or side
Precision slides & leadscrew
Maximum load reading resolution, 1000:1 dynamic, 2000:1 static (of full scale range)
MICROTEST drive electronics and Windows™ software providing comprehensive USB2 control of the tensile stage
A PC is required to drive this system: minimum specification Dual core 2 Ghz with Windows™ XP/7.0/8.0 Professional, 2 Gb RAM, CD ROM and one free USB2 port
Operating voltage 230 V/115 V
Simple specimen exchange mechanism with vitreous glassy carbon support tube, 3.0mm wall thickness (6.0 mm in beam path)
Maximum extension 10 mm (stroke can be set depending on customer requirements, default is (10-20 mm tensile), (15-5 mm compression) with compression platens fitted
Fixed loadcell with accuracy, 1% of full scale range, choice of 500 N, 1 KN, 3 KN, 5 KN
10 mm linear extensometer for position readout, resolution 300 nm, linearity 0.1% of full scale
Fast gearbox with speed range 0.1 mm/min to 1.0 mm/min (Fast speed option available)
Optical encoder fitted to motor giving speed control accuracy better than 5%
Size: 117 mm diameter, 285 mm to bottom of tube, tube length to suit X-Ray source
Stage weight: ~ 4.0 kg (RT), < 5 kg (TEC or H250)

CT5000 options:

CT5000TEC, Peltier heated & cooled jaws with temperature range from -20 °C to +160 °C
CT5000H250, heated jaws with temperature range from room temperature to +250 °C
Exchangeable loadcell kit to allow user the ability to change loadcells
3 & 4 point bending clamps
Liquid crucible to allow in-liquid compression testing
Custom jaws and specimen mounts for large or small specimens