Lloyd Instruments LS1 single-column materials tester

Lloyd Instruments LS1 is a flexible, high-productivity single-column materials tester that is suitable for multiple applications. It features linear guide technology and advanced control software.

The single-column materials testing machine provides enhanced speed, accuracy and flexibility for all materials-testing applications under 1 kN force. High-precision displacement measurement is assured by the instrument’s linear guide technology, preloaded ball screws and advanced software compensation systems.

Industry applications include plastics, packaging, medical devices, automotive, electronics, textiles, rubber and pharmaceuticals. It can be used for tensile and compression testing, friction, tearing, peeling, insertion/extraction, creep/relaxation and many other measurements in manufacturing, product development and research.

Available in standard (500 mm) and extended (800 mm) travel versions, the LS1 universal testing machine has an extended crosshead speed range from 0.01 - 2032 mm/min. Load accuracy of ±0.5 down to 1% of load cell value provides high dynamic range, reducing the number of load cells required to cover the force range. The wide throat depth (180 mm) provides a large working area for sample placement. A more compact physical orientation takes up less side-to-side bench space than previous models.

A new version of the company’s NexygenPlus materials-testing software allows flexible, intuitive set-up and control by standard PC or laptop with USB interface. Handheld controllers and integrated control consoles are also available. Trend reports can be created for statistical quality control.