MICROTEST

Electromechanical Materials Testing Machines EM0 MICROTEST

Electromechanical Materials
Testing Machines EM0 series

MICROTEST

MICROTEST, S.A.
Instruments and Equipments for Materials Testing
(+34) 91 796 33 32 www.microtest-sa.com
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DESCRIPTION

MICROTEST EM0/FR electromechanical encoder for a continuous measuring of the

testing machines are designed to test a large crosshead position that allows also the control
range of materials, including: rigid and of the test speed.
reinforced plastics, composites, c e r a m i c s ,
geo-textiles, mortars, textiles fabrics, Inside the lower chassis of the frame there is a
ropes, wood, sheet metal, welded transmission system transmitting the
specimens, rubbers, adhesives, and medical mechanical power to the screw, usually
products and components, in tension, including a heavy duty gearbox and a pulley
compression, flexure, shear, tear and peel. They system.
are widely used in R&D Centers, Industry,
Testing Laboratories, Educational centers, and
EM0 series is an advanced, latest model with
for calibration purposes in Force Calibration
widows based testing SCM3000 software
Laboratories.
package, data acquisition and manipulation,
EM0 machines are built in capacities Single column, calibration facility,
ranging from 500N to 20kN, both tension and Interchangeable Load cells, Fully automatic
compression. Under demand they can also be recognition of load cells/auxiliary equipment,
made in other capacities. Adapter, Microprocessor controlled new
automatic monitoring, control, data
In MICROTEST EM0 machines the load is technology throughout the test period,
applied by means of a single screw driven Pneumatic Grips, footswitch control, control
system in a single column frame. The JOG along with display, Emergency stop, user
construction of the machine load frame, with friendly interface, data storage and retrieval.
a guiding column and pre-loaded leadscrew,
make these frames have excellent rigidity with
negligible frame deflection.

The frame axial stiffness for this machine is

>20kN/mm and requires no special foundation.
This design allows for a single test zone for
both tension and compression tests. Users can
load specimens with minimal effort. This feature
is further enhanced by a programmable
switch mechanism that allows the operator to
quickly set upper and lower crosshead limits at
any point within the frame’s clearance.

The crosshead is actuated by the screw driven

system and guided by a robust column. The
vertical crosshead travel is determined for the
length of the screw and can be modified
under demand.

This electromechanical system is a double

effect one and is driven by a DC electric motor
(or a brushless motor) and includes an optical

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The main advantages of electromechanical testing machines over the hydraulic systems are:

✓ High stability, mainly at low speed or long term tests (corrosion under tension tests, creep tests,
etc.).
✓ Capability of keeping the load during long intervals, with error under 0.1% of the applied force,
or even better (< 0,01%) in the case of calibration by comparison force standard machines or
high stability of load tests .
✓ Electromechanical machines can be operated at speeds ranging from a minimum of
0.05µm/min to a maximum of 200 or 600 mm/min (or even 2500mm/min or more, depending
on the model), which accommodates a wide range of materials and specimens.
✓ Minimum maintenance: They do not need oil, filter or joints replacement.
✓ They do not need extra space for hydraulic power source and they do not need any pipe or
external fittings to transmit the mechanical power.
✓ Very low noise in comparison with hydraulic systems and without the risk of leakage of oil.
✓ Low consumption of energy and no need of expensive cooling systems.

Moreover, the displacement of the crosshead allows the application of the load without impact, in a
continuous way. MICROTEST EM0/FR machines have ever shown a very good behavior in long term
tests, where it is necessary to keep the load or the position during long time at a high level of stability.

The electromechanical testing machines include one or more force transducers (load cell) that provide
better precision measurement of the applied force than pressure transducers or gages used in
traditional hydraulic systems. In this way the force measurement is not affected by oil temperature,
local disturbances caused by the oil flow, friction in the load cylinder, etc.

The test speed is digitally controlled and measured by means of a high resolution motor feedback
system rotary or an incremental optical encoder placed in the motor axis, obtaining a high precision
controlled movement, helped by the high gear ratio of the system.

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ACCESSORIES

The EM0 machines flexibility is further extended by a wide array of accessories instrumentation, grips
and fixtures to perform all kind of test with the higher efficiency. These accessories include various
LVDT extensometers, compressometers, strain gage extensometers, high temperature extensometers,
as well as grips, holders, jigs or platens for holding the test specimens. They can also be delivered
with special testing equipment as high temperature furnaces.

MICROTEST can provide a great variety of grips and accessories, depending on the material or test.
Among others:
• Compression platens.
• Pneumatic or manual grips for tensile tests with different jaws.
• Bend fixtures.
• Other test fixtures (shear, friction, tear, peel, etc)
• Extensometers, furnaces, etc.

This flexibility makes EM0 machines very suitable in a lot of standardized axial tests, where the
force to be applied is under the load capacity of the machine, in tensile test or compression tests in
the same single test zone.

Among others, with the suitable fixture, the following tests can be done:

• Tensile tests on metal samples: standard shapes, ribbons, springs, screws, fasteners, washers,
wires, cables, elastomeric samples, etc
• High temperature creep tests
• Corrosion under tension tests.
• Tensile tests on polymers, composites, rubbers, textiles, ropes, webs, wood, etc.
• Tensile tests on standardized steel samples.
• Tensile, shear or bending tests on aluminium samples or profiles.
• Compression tests on concrete, mortars, ceramics, foams, wood, rocks, etc.
• Friction tests, peel tests, shear, etc.
• Bending tests on mortars, concrete, ceramics, wood, paving tiles, etc.
• CBR and Marshall test.
• Calibration of force transducers (EN ISO 376).

Do not hesitate to contact us to consult any need about your tests.

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CONTROL, MEASUREMENT AND ACQUISITION SYSTEM

The control and measurement is performed by the MCD i10 or MCDi20 / SCM3000 electronic board
developed by MICROTEST. This electronic board provides a closed loop control of the machine and
analogue to digital conversion for different channels. The control includes digital input/output lines
connected with the machine and motor driver covering the rest of the control and security functions
of the control system. The machine control can be monitored by means of a computer via USB
connection. The software SCM3000 allows also the recording of the different quantities data during
the test.

EM0/FR machines make use of this SCM3000 software that enhances the features of the machine for
any kind of test or material, allowing the user the full control of any of the functionalities of the
machine. It’s a very reliable and adaptable system. The description of the SCM3000 software
specifications is shown apart. All database and controlled parameters are managed using a
computer (included) with the MICROTEST SCM3000 software.

SCM3000 software helps the user to automate his operations, providing a powerful Method and
Result Editor, with the possibility of exportation of data to Excel ® or ASCII files that allows the
generation of customized reports. The test curves can also be rescale, recall and replot by a
Graphics Editor

A control panel is available in two ways: by computer, SCM3000 software

and an SCM3000 electronic unit with additional touch screen panel
interface (AFL-W10 type, optional) for manual control which enables test
start, test stop, return, test status indication and variable speed up/down jog
buttons, fine position up/down buttons and specimen protection features. It
includes two soft keys, results display, programmable function keys and
specimen protection. The MCD electronics can be connected to this touch
screen to provide stand alone management of tests.

The control system also includes: software selectable servo-control by force or by displacement (or
other quantity), displays for the configured channels, digital zeroing of any channel, fully
configurable channels, calculated channels, configurable alarms, digital recording of every
configured quantity, selectable sampling, automation of the tests (tests methods and complex
sequences of movement or load), definition of test parameters, calculations, graphical display of the
recorded data and test results, etc.

SAFETY SHIELD AND PROTECTIVE ELEMENTS

EM0 machine can be supplied (OPTIONAL) with a protective shield at the front and lateral
side of the load frame. This shield is made on a high resistance and transparent
polycarbonate and protects the user from any potential debris. The machine has also
mechanical and electronic limits features (including emergency button) supplied to prevent
movement of the actuator beyond desired regions of operation or in case of emergency.

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General Technical Specifications

MODEL EM0/05, 1, 2, 3/FR EM0/5,10/FR EM0/20/FR

Force capacity 500N, 1kN, 2kN, 3kN 5kN, 10kN 20kN
Max speed [mm/min] 500, 700, 1000, 2500 700, 1000 500, 1000
min speed [mm/min] 0.001; 0.01; 0.1 0.001; 0.01; 0.1 0.001; 0.01; 0.1
Smallest free distance [mm] 66 70; 100 100
Adapter Size [mm] 15.9 15.9
Motor [Watt] 50 ; 90; 200 90; 200 180; 250
Voltage [~V] 220/110 220/110 220/110
Motor type DC or servmotor DC or servmotor DC or servmotor
Vertical Test space [mm] (**) 500 1000 1200 500 1200 700 1200
Weight [kg] (***) 36 40 48 55 56 80 120
Dimensions [mm] (***) 1036 1383 1677 1036 1677 1280 1780
390 390 390 390 390 500 550
300 300 300 300 300 400 450
Axial stiffness (typ.) 10kN/mm 40kN/mm 50kN/mm
(*) Basic standard specifications. Dimensions, weights and supply voltage can be adapted to the customer’s needs. They are only approximate and
dependant on the specific technical proposal. Maximum speed value affects power value and therefore the power value can be different from the
above ones.
(**) Without accessories.
(***) This dimensions and weight are only typical or example values. This model is always defined under customer’s specifications.
NOTE: Because MICROTEST has a policy of continuous product improvement, we reserve the right to change design and specifications at any time
without prior notice.

MICROTEST, S.A. , C/ Valle de Tobalina, 10, 28021 – MADRID (Spain)

Tel.: (+34) 91 796 33 32 // microtest@microtest-sa.com // http://www.microtest-sa.com