T150 UTM Universal Tensile Tester Machine

The T150 UTM tensile tester machine 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. The UTM tensile tester also lets users investigate tension/compression properties of biological materials using a dynamic characterization mode that permits accurate measurement at each point during testing.

Product Description

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 fibers and biomaterials, dynamic studies of fibers and biomaterials, and tensile and compression studies of polymers.

Features

Electromagnetic transducer for high sensitivity over a large range of strain
Dynamic characterization 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

Applications

Thin individual polymers, metals, composite or ceramic fibers
Electrospun polymer nanofibers
Polymer films
Biomaterials (e.g., spider silk, soft tissue scaffold)
Textiles
MEMS: Micro-electro-mechanical systems

Industries

Universities, research labs and institutes
MEMS: Micro-electro-mechanical systems
Fibers and textile
Polymer thin films
Biomedical
Medical devices
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Thin Individual Polymers, Metal or Ceramic Fibers

Tensile strength and elastic modulus of a fiber are important parameters for most applications. It is challenging to accurately measure the mechanical properties of individual micro-fibers 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 behavior of micro- and nano-fibers.

Electrospun Nanofibers

The process of electrospinning produces fiber diameters anywhere from a couple of hundred nanometers 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 characterize the tensile properties of thin fibers.

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 characterization 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 characterization 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 fibers, 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 fibers, like spider silk fiber.

Textiles

The T150 UTM is specifically designed to measure the tensile deformation behavior of extremely thin fibers. 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 characterize the change in the inherent structure of materials during deformation–especially important for polymeric materials.

The options for the T150 UTM Universal Tensile Tester Machine are available to add on with your new product, or in the future. Contact your sales rep to learn more.

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 behavior 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 centered. 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

Visualizing the material deformation and correlating it to mechanical properties can be challenging with micro- and nano-scale tensile characterization. The T150 dynamic view option enables an external camera that monitors the deformation of single fibers during the tensile testing.

Nanoindentation Converter Kit

The T150 UTM is equipped with a micropositioner 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 analyze 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.

How to Select a Nano Indenter^®️️ Tip

Guidelines on geometries and recommended applications for different nanoindentation tips, including Berkovich, Vickers, Cube-Corner, Cone, and Sphere.

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Young’s Modulus of Glass Microspheres

The NanoFlip indentation system was used to compress glass microspheres within an SEM chamber. At an elastic strain of 0.2%, the measured Young’s modulus fits exactly within the expected range for soda-lime glass. The results are enhanced by in situ SEM images which reveal both plastic yield and fracture.

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Continuous Dynamic Analysis and Quasi-Static Measurement of Spider Silks

The KLA Instruments T150 UTM tensile tester is used to quantify nanomechanical properties of silks from three different species of spider. The Continuous Dynamic Analysis (CDA) option allowed direct measurement of the silk stiffness at each point in the experiment in order to determine storage and loss modulus, as well as to measure complex moduli over a range of frequencies.

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Characterization of Mechanical Deformation in Flexible Electronic Structures

The KLA T150 UTM nanotensile tester is used to characterize the failure mechanisms in flexible electronic structures under bending. A thin film of brittle ceramic Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) sputter coated on a Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) substrate is analyzed to generate nanoindentation hardness, Young's modulus, flexural stress/strain curves and dynamic stiffness/strain curves.

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Quasi-static and Dynamic Properties of Technical Fibers

The KLA T150 UTM nanotensile tester is used for dynamic characterization of Young’s modulus as a continuous function of strain. The T150 UTM is used as a tensile tester for material characterization of basalt glass fibers, tungsten fibers and polypropylene fibers, with the fibers extended to the point of failure.

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Continuous Dynamic Analysis (CDA)

The Continuous Dynamic Analysis (CDA) option on the T150 UTM nanomechanical tester provides a simple means of determining dynamic mechanical properties as a function of strain by superimposing a high frequency oscillatory force onto the nominal loading force. This option sheet discusses features and benefits of the technique, as well as material characterization applications.

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T150 UTM Universal Tensile Tester Machine

T150 UTM Universal Tensile Tester Machine

Product Description

Features

Applications

Industries

Thin Individual Polymers, Metal or Ceramic Fibers

Electrospun Nanofibers

Polymer Thin Films/MEMS

Spider Silk

Textiles

XP Head

Continuous Dynamic Analysis (CDA)

Dynamic View

Nanoindentation Converter Kit

NanoSuite^® Software Versions

Isolation Cabinet and Vibration Table

How to Select a Nano Indenter^®️️ Tip

Young’s Modulus of Glass Microspheres

Continuous Dynamic Analysis and Quasi-Static Measurement of Spider Silks

Characterization of Mechanical Deformation in Flexible Electronic Structures

Quasi-static and Dynamic Properties of Technical Fibers

Continuous Dynamic Analysis (CDA)

Nano Indenter^® G200 Nanoindenter

Thin-Film Measurement Systems

Instruments

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T150 UTM Universal Tensile Tester Machine

T150 UTM Universal Tensile Tester Machine

Product Description

Features

Applications

Industries

Thin Individual Polymers, Metal or Ceramic Fibers

Electrospun Nanofibers

Polymer Thin Films/MEMS

Spider Silk

Textiles

XP Head

Continuous Dynamic Analysis (CDA)

Dynamic View

Nanoindentation Converter Kit

NanoSuite® Software Versions

Isolation Cabinet and Vibration Table

How to Select a Nano Indenter®️️ Tip

Young’s Modulus of Glass Microspheres

Continuous Dynamic Analysis and Quasi-Static Measurement of Spider Silks

Characterization of Mechanical Deformation in Flexible Electronic Structures

Quasi-static and Dynamic Properties of Technical Fibers

Continuous Dynamic Analysis (CDA)

Nano Indenter® G200 Nanoindenter

Thin-Film Measurement Systems

Instruments

Ready to get started?

Are you sure?

NanoSuite^® Software Versions

How to Select a Nano Indenter^®️️ Tip

Nano Indenter^® G200 Nanoindenter