Barrus Grey Single Column Universal Testing Machine | AML Instruments

Barrus Grey Single Column Universal Testing Machine

Barrus Grey Single Column Universal Testing Machine

Manufactured by Barrus

The Barras Grey range is the humble sibling to the high-end Barrus Red Universal Testing Machines. It’s designed to offer businesses efficiency and reliability without costing the earth.

1kN, 2kN, and 5 kN frame capacities are available with the Barrus Grey Single Column Universal Testing Machine. This robust model is powered by a precise servo-motor drive, ensuring force measurement accuracy up to 0.5% and delivering micrometer-level displacement resolution.

Designed to be adaptable, it can be configured with various load cells up to 5kN to suit diverse testing applications, including compression, flexure, and function tests.

All Barrus Grey material testing machines come with an all-inclusive Ivory software package, enabling you to effortlessly control the tensile testing machine via your PC, combining an intuitive user-friendly interface and a streamlined, one-button operation for quick and secure testing.

Benefits

  • Efficient, reliable, and robust universal testing machine at an accessible price.
  • High-precision internal displacement measurement and the ability to integrate with extensometers enables solid performance for a range of materials from elastomers and metals to rubber.
  • High-performance Japanese Panasonic motor and controller.
  • Ivory software provides ease of use with comprehensive compliance to all testing standards.
  • Pre-configured methods and templates aligned with EN , ISO and ASTM standards, along with documentation editing features.
  • Equipped with both hardware end-stops and software-controlled force and extension limiters for an additional layer of safety.
  • Achieve a speed of 500 mm per minute at maximum capacity, maintaining consistent performance with or without load.
  • Extended warranty — three years with a regular maintenance contract.
  • Accessorise with a plexiglass enclosure for enhanced safety.
  • With its modular design, the machine easily adapts to specialised testing needs through a variety of custom universal testing machine accessories.
  • Tensile tester calibration service available.

Suitable Types Of Tests

  • Compression.
  • Flexure.
  • Function tests.
  • Peel
  • Stress relax.
  • Tensile.

Force Capacities & Customisation Options

The Barrus Grey Single Column Grey Universal Testing Machine is available in the following capacities: 1 kN, 2 kN, and 5 kN.

NB: A wide range of load cells are available for each frame size.

Need an extra size machine or different speed ranges? We understand every testing scenario is unique, which is why all our Barrus Grey models can be meticulously crafted to meet your specific testing requirements.

We promise unmatched value and exceptional performance in every unique configuration. Contact us to let us know your bespoke requirements.

Standards

  • ISO 178, ISO 527, ISO 604, ISO 6892 & 6892-2, ISO 12048, ISO 14130, EN ISO 11339, ASTM E9, ASTM D638, ASTM D732, ASTM D790, ASTM D903, ASTM D3330, and ASTM D5379.

Technical Data

Accuracy: ±0.5% of applied force ISO 7500-1 / ASTM E4

Control: From PC with Ivory software

Displacement measurement resolution: 1 μm

Force measurement resolution: 1/250,000

Test area (without grips): 850 mm (1,500 mm optional)

Size: 58×58×125cm

Speed: 0.5 – 500 mm/min

Weight: 80 kg

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