Barrus RED Single Column Universal Testing Machine
Manufactured by Barrus
Designed to achieve up to 5 kN force capacity, the Barrus RED Single Column Material Testing Machine offers unmatched adaptability, precision, and speed for the most demanding material testing applications. 1 kN, 2 kN & 5 kN capacity frames are available.
Powered by a servo-motor drive, it’s engineered with superior functionality and features an expansive touchscreen interface.
Delivering a force measurement accuracy of up to 0.5% and a sub-micrometer displacement resolution, this high-end test instrument can be precisely configured with various load cells up to 5 kN to ensure task-specific accuracy.
It comes with an all-inclusive Ivory software package, enabling you to effortlessly control the tensile testing machine via your PC while performing a wide range of tests, including compression, fracture, peel, and tensile.
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Benefits
- High-end machine setting the standard for force measurement accuracy.
- Available in standard and extra-height options.
- Equipped with high-precision internal displacement measurement systems.
- High-performance Japanese Panasonic motors and controllers.
- Ivory software provides an intuitive user-friendly interface and a streamlined, one-button operation for quick and secure testing.
- 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.
- Seamlessly integrates with the metal clip-on extensometer, long travel extensometer, and external extensometers, including state-of-the-art video extensometers. See Models & Accessories for full details of the metal clip-on extensometer and long travel extensometer.
- Extended warranty — three years with a regular maintenance contract.
- TÜV certified. This serves as independent confirmation that our machines not only perform reliably in day-to-day operations but also meet strict international standards.
- 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.
Frame Capacities & Customisable Options
The Barrus RED Single Column Tensile Tester is available in three different frame capacities: 1 kN, 2 kN, and 5 kN.
NB: A full range of load cells from 1 N up to the capacity of the frame are available.
Need more speed or a bigger machine? We understand every testing scenario is unique, which is why all our Barrus RED 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.
Our lower capacity Barrus RED material testing machines are suited to a wide range of test types and materials such as:
- Compression.
- Flexure.
- Cyclitic.
- Constant force.
- Constant displacement.
- Function tests.
- Peel.
- Stress relax.
- Tensile.
Integrating your Barrus RED Universal Testing Machine with an extensometer also makes them uniquely versatile for testing a wide spectrum of materials from elastomers to rubber and metals, where exacting precision is paramount.
Standards
More than 1000 different ISO, EN, DIN, ASTM, JIS etc. standardised tests are possible, including:
- EN ISO 178
- EN ISO 527
- EN ISO 604
- EN ISO 6892 & 6892-2
- EN ISO 12048
- EN ISO 14130
- EN ISO 11339
- ASTM E9
- ASTM D638
- ASTM D732
- ASTM D790
- ASTM D903
- ASTM D3330
- ASTM D5379
Technical Data
Accuracy: ±0.5% of applied force ISO 7500-1 / ASTM E4
Control: From PC with Ivory software
Displacement measurement resolution: 0.3 μm
Force measurement resolution: 1/250,000
Working Space (without grips): 850 mm (1,500 mm optional)
Size: 58 × 58 x 125cm
Speed: 0.001 – 1000 mm/min (as standard)
Weight: 80 kg
Metal Clip-On Extensometer
Gauge length (Lo) Options: 25mm, 50 mm, 100mm, or 200mm.
Measurement range: 2.5mm, 5mm, 10mm, 25mm.
Accuracy class: Class 1
Important: Must be removed before sample break!
Long Travel Extensometer
Measurement travel (max): 10–940 mm
Accuracy: Class 1 from 10 mm
Max drag force: 0.1 N
Max specimen width: 30 mm
Max specimen thickness: 18 mm
Dimensions:
– Height: 1265 mm (without lower clamping bracket: 1185 mm)
– Width: 160 mm (including the blue housing on top)
– Depth: 215 mm (without arms: approx. 90 mm)
Weight: 6.5 kg
