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SUPER L
Hydraulic universal testing machines for
critical materials testing up to 3,000 kN.
For more than a century, Tinius Olsen
Fig. 1. Typical
60,000 lbf (300 kN)
Super L.
Fig. 2. Typical
60,000 lbf (300 kN)
Super L with
handheld controller
and optional
computer system.
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Rugged load frame. Testing and crosshead option, the Super L can be supplied
Four-column construction provides remote control with with closed-loop servo control capa-
exceptional load frame rigidity. handheld controller. bility. This closed-loop control system
For manual control and convenient constantly monitors the test in
Modular design. operation, each Super L includes as progress and regulates the testing rate
All Super Ls are furnished with standard a remote handheld controller to maintain the preset conditions. This
our handheld display terminal for with an LCD and an extended cord. option enables you to conduct tensile,
manual control and optionally with It allows positioning of the adjustable compression, flexure, and other tests
closed loop servo control via a crosshead, prior to the test, and automatically and ensures consistent
variety of software/hardware options. opening and closing of the optional testing control free from operator
hydraulically actuated grips. A portion variability. Proof tests can also be
Versatile. of the 3-line LCD reads force in either performed automatically as can tests
Suitable for tension, compression, lbf, N, or kgf in 10 mm high numbers. requiring different control modes (e.g.
transverse, and other tests on In addition to displaying load, it crosshead speed to start, strain rate
materials and assemblies. can be optionally equipped with through yield, and back to crosshead
appropriate instrumentation and speed to failure). Also, this valuable
signal conditioners to display position closed-loop servo control upgrade
and strain values. If the position can be added easily to the machine
instrumentation (high resolution at a later date.
encoder) and signal conditioning This servo capability can be
module are ordered, the speed will accomplished by adding hardware
Fig. 3. Handheld controller supplied and software options.
with every Super L.
be displayed.
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For most users, the standard
CAPACITIES AND Super L line:
CONFIGURATIONS 30,000 to 400,000 lbf (150 to 2,000 kN)
Fig. 7. Typical
120,000 lbf (600 kN)
Super L with closed
crossheads and rack
and pinion grips.
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SOFTWARE
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Tinius Olsen has grips, fixtures,
frames, crossheads, columns,
TAILORED TESTING and special purpose Super Ls
for most requirements.
Tinius Olsen can supply a Super L
structured to handle nearly any
sample. The keys are grips and
fixtures properly fitted to hold your
sample, as well as accessible
crosshead and column designs that
enable easy sample loading.
Fig. 14. Standard 60,000 lbf
(300 kN) Super L. Grips
Crank-operated rack and pinion
type wedge grips with flat and/or
vee gripping faces for all closed
crosshead Super Ls
Manually operated lever-type grips
for standard or deluxe Super Ls
(1,000 kN/200,000 lbf to 2,000
kN/400,000 lbf) with optional
semi-open front crossheads
Hydraulically operated lever type
grips for semi-open and fully-open
front crossheads
Additional external grips for testing
flats, rounds, headed and threaded
specimens, fasteners, and many
other types of products and
materials
Crosshead Options
Adjustable
Closed
Semi-open front
Fully-open front
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SERVICE/SUPPORT
SERVICE/SUPPORT Every testing machine we make comes
with responsive customer service
and expert technical support made
possible by our industry leadership
extending back to 1880. Youre not just
getting a piece of equipment, youre
leveraging an unrivaled materials
testing knowledge base and committed
service team.