==== Load Cell ==== Two load cells are available for the MTS, with maximum load of 500 N and 5 kN. * Model 661.11 series 661.11B-10 Capacity 500N Repeatability 0.02% of full scale * Model 661.19 series 661.19F-05 Capacity 5kN Repeatability 0.03% of full scale ==== Grips ==== * Roller Action Tensile Grips Bionix 187-003 Capacity 5kN – part number 100-184-842 Max specimen thickness 7 mm Max specimen width 75 mm Temperature range -130° to 250° C * Compression Platens Fundamental MTS 270-008 Capacity 30kN - part number 100-182-229 Temperature Range: -130° to 150° C Min specimen diameter 10mm (recommended) Max specimen diameter 50mm * Advantage Screw Action Tensile grips Capacity 5kN – part number 055-426-901 Max specimen thickness 25mm Max specimen width 75mm With two grip faces, either smooth or corrugated Temperature range -129 to 200C ==== Environmental Chamber ==== ^ Heading 1 ^ Heading 2 ^ Heading 3 ^ | Temperature range | -129 to +315C | -200 to 600 F | | Internal height x width x depth | 660 x 356 x 432 mm | 26 x 14 x 17 in | | Weight | Approx. 68 kg | Approx. 150 lbs. | * Controller Eurotherm 2404: detailed manual on how to control the chamber is available on the wiki and in the lab. * Roller mounting: the chamber can be removed by pushing it back on the rails - see description in MTS chamber manual - in order to test at room temperature and use the full crosshead travel length. * **CAREFUL** the chamber needs a 30 Amp power supply.