The LS1 is a 1 kN / 225 lbf high precision materials testing machine that combined with our extensive range of grips, fixtures, extensometers and software creates a powerful materials testing system. The system is equally suited to quality control,  educational and R&D environments within a wide range of applications and test types, including medical devices, plastics, packaging, textiles, rubber and electronics to name a few.

Technical Specification:

• Force Capacity: 1000 N (225 lbf)
• Max. Crosshead Travel, Standard Travel (Between the Eye Ends): 500 mm (19.7 in)
• Max. Crosshead Travel, Extended Travel (Between the Eye Ends): 800 mm (31.5 in)
• Crosshead Speed Range: 0.01-2032 mm/min (0.0004-80 in/min)
• Max. Return Speed: 2032 mm/min (80 in/min)
• Speed Accuracy (Unloaded): +/-0.2% of selected speed from 2% to 100% of max. speed
• Min. Load Resolution (Load Cell Specific): 0.0001N (2.2x10-5 lbf)
• Load Cell Accuracy: +/-0.5% from 1% to 100% of load cell value
• Extension Resolution
• Data Sampling Rate: 8kHz
• Distance accuracy: +/-0.2% of reading from 2% to 100% of max. travel
• Load Measuring System: EN ISO 7500:2004, Class 0.5 ASTM E4
• Relative Humidity: 20% to 85%
• Operating Temperature: +5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F)
• Supply Voltage (+/- 10%): 115VAC/230VAC, 50-60Hz