T150 UTM
The T150 tensile tester measures the time-dependent response of strain rate-sensitive materials. The universal testing machine employs an electromagnetic transducer head to produce tensile force (load on sample) combined with a precise capacitive gauge to deliver high sensitivity over a large range of strain. It also lets users investigate tension/compression properties of biological materials using a dynamic characterisation mode that permits accurate measurement at each point during testing.
Manufacturer
KLA
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Nano Indenters
Key Features
- Electromagnetic transducer for high sensitivity over a large range of strain
- Dynamic characterisation mode for measurement of evolution of mechanical properties with strain
- Flexible, upgradeable and configurable system for a variety of applications
- Easy test protocol development for real-time experimental control
- Compliant with ASTM standards
Overview
The T150 UTM universal tensile tester has an electromagnetic transducer that functions as a load cell, delivering high sensitivity over a large range of strain. To facilitate the continuous determination of mechanical properties while the specimen is strained, the Continuous Dynamic Analysis (CDA) option allows direct, accurate measurement of the specimen’s stiffness at each point in the experiment. CDA makes it possible to determine storage and loss modulus, as well as to measure complex moduli over a range of frequencies. Applications of the T150 UTM universal tensile testing machine include yield of compliant fibres and biomaterials, dynamic studies of fibres and biomaterials, and tensile and compression studies of polymers.
Industries
- Universities, research labs and institutes
- MEMS: Micro-electro-mechanical systems
- Fibres and textile
- Polymer thin films
- Biomedical
- Medical devices
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Applications
Thin individual polymers, metal or ceramic fibres
Tensile strength and elastic modulus of a fibre are important parameters for most applications. It is challenging to accurately measure the mechanical properties of individual micro-fibres using conventional mechanical testing instruments because of the small forces required to deform these materials. The T150 UTM tensile tester is capable of measuring changes in small amounts of force over a wide range of deformation strain. Due to its high-resolution force transducer and high-resolution extension capability, the T150 UTM tensile tester can accurately measure quasi-static stress-strain behaviour of micro- and nano-fibres.
Electrospun Nanofibres
The process of electrospinning produces fibre diameters anywhere from a couple of hundred nanometres to a few microns. The T150 UTM tensile tester has been specifically designed to address the need for accurate measurements of very low loads and displacements to characterise the tensile properties of thin fibres.
Polymer thin films/MEMS
Thin polymer films are increasingly being used in biological sciences and semiconductor packaging, apart from their popular use as a packaging material for general applications. The T150 UTM tensile tester can determine critical fracture energy of polymer thin films.
Spider silk
Nanoscale characterisation of biological materials continues to be a challenge in the fields of mechanics and material testing. One example of this type of research is the characterisation of the mechanical properties of spider silks. Such silks have an astounding strength-to-weight ratio that has attracted the interest of a number of communities, ranging from medical to military. Challenges associated with spider silk research include the small and hard-to measure diameter of the silk fibres, difficulty harvesting and gripping the samples, and the ability to obtain meaningful quasi-static results over large strain ranges as well as measuring various dynamic characteristics. The T150 UTM is designed to measure the strength of small diameter single fibres, like spider silk fibre.
Textiles
The T150 UTM is specifically designed to measure the tensile deformation behaviour of extremely thin fibres. By providing high resolution load displacement transducer, the patented continuous dynamic analysis (CDA) module enables the T150 UTM to measure storage and loss modulus of a material continuously during a tensile experiment. The universal testing machine’s CDA module is an important tool to characterise the change in the inherent structure of materials during deformation–especially important for polymeric materials.
Downloads
T150 UTM Brochure
Continuous Dynamic Analysis (CDA) Option
CSM and DCM-Express Nanoindentation Mapping On Lithium/Polymer Battery Composites
Characterisation of Mechanical Deformation in Flexible Electronic Structures
Young’s Modulus of Glass Microspheres
The Importance of Nanomechanical Properties to Battery Materials Performance
Testing of a MEMS-based IC Probe with the Nano Indenter® G200 and NanoSuite Explorer
Nanoindenter Tips Application Note
Continuous Dynamic Analysis and Quasi-Static Measurement of Spider Silks
Quasi-static and Dynamic Properties of Technical Fibers
Continuous Dynamic Analysis (CDA) Option
Options
XP Head
The T150 UTM system has high lateral stiffness, attributable to a two-spring design that supports the indenter transducer so that it is restricted to one degree of freedom: the axis of indentation. The restriction of movement enables the instrument behaviour to closely follow the dynamic model. Loads are applied in the micro-Newton range and strain measurements correspond to nanoscale extensions of the sample material. The nanomechanical actuating transducer head functions as a load cell by sending a precise amount of current to the actuator coil so that the specimen lower grip remains centred. Measurement error is reduced by decoupling load application from displacement sensing, so that the measured material response and loading mechanisms are independent.
Continuous Dynamic Analysis (CDA)
The Continuous Dynamic Analysis (CDA) option offers a direct, accurate measurement of the specimen’s stiffness at each point in the experiment, enabling mechanical properties to be determined continuously as the specimen is strained. By measuring both the amplitude and phase relationships between the load and displacement oscillations, CDA can determine storage and loss modulus.
Dynamic View
Visualising the material deformation and correlating it to mechanical properties can be challenging with micro- and nano-scale tensile characterisation. The T150 dynamic view option enables an external camera that monitors the deformation of single fibres during the tensile testing
Nanoindentation Converter Kit
The T150 UTM is equipped with a micro positioner stage, a sample guide that holds the sample orthogonal to the direction of applied tension and aids in the positioning of the upper sample grip. In addition, an indentation kit including an inversion footer is available, allowing the system to be used as an indenter.
NanoSuite® Software Versions
All T150 UTM systems are powered by standard NanoSuite Professional software. The NanoSuite Professional version gives users access to pre-written test methods, including methods that comply with ASTM standards. The NanoSuite Explorer version enables researchers to write their own NanoSuite methods using a simple protocol. Simulation Mode (available with both Professional and Explorer versions) allows users to write test methods and to process and analyse data offline.
Isolation Cabinet and Vibration Table
Isolates the system from vibrations that may impact results for delicate applications. The isolation cabinet is needed for samples with diameters < 10µm, long-term tests or while using the CDA option.
Service Support
Comprehensive repairs and servicing
Annual Support Programs
Your metrology instrumentation is a major investment that is critical to your business operation and success. In today’s competitive climate, it is more important than ever to extend the functionality and peak performance of your metrology equipment years beyond the expiration of your factory warranty. CN Tech’s Support Programs will help ensure that your investment is protected, and that you and your instrument’s are always operating at peak performance.
With over 20 years’ experience servicing and repairing you can be assured that your system is in safe hands. The independent services we offer include system relocation, maintenance visits, parts and consumables, and break down interventions.
CN Tech’s Support Programs are an economical way to guarantee optimal working condition:
- Annual Preventive Maintenance
- Priority Technical Assistance
- Preferred Parts Availability
- On-Site User Training
- Remote Diagnostics
- No surprise repair expense and much more!
Support Contact Example
An example of our service and support contracts are shown below:
Metrology & Instrumentation Annual Support Programs 2024/25
CN Tech's Support Programs will help ensure that your investment is protected, and that you and your instrument’s are always operating at peak performance.