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ELECTROFORCE® LOAD FRAME AND TESTBENCH INSTRUMENTS
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ELECTROFORCE® LOAD FRAME AND TESTBENCH INSTRUMENTS

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Overview
ElectroForce® test instruments leverage patented linear motion technologies and WinTest® controls for mechanical fatigue and dynamic characterization. They are designed for diverse applications, ensuring reliable performance with precision and user-friendliness.
ElectroForce® Load Frames
Available in various models, these load frames offer different force and performance capabilities, allowing precise control of force, displacement, or strain over a wide frequency range.
ElectroForce TestBenches
These versatile TestBenches can be configured for various testing needs, including planar biaxial testing with video extensometers.
Instrument Features
Key features include a frictionless linear motor, efficient electromagnetic conversion, intuitive software, and standard electrical outlet compatibility. They are energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and suitable for clean-room operations.
Linear Motor Technology
The ElectroForce linear motor provides unmatched waveform control and fidelity, operating in diverse environments with options for extended stroke.
Software Technology
The software offers comprehensive control and data analysis, including advanced limit monitoring and conditional logic features, supporting dynamic mechanical analysis with high-speed real-time measurements.
Load Frame Instruments
  • 3100 Model: Compact and portable, ideal for precise force and displacement control.
  • 5500 Model: Open architecture for adaptability, suitable for academic labs.
  • 3200 Series: High precision and versatile, with torsion and extended stroke options.
  • 3300 Series: Flexible with multiple loading ranges, suitable for various materials and devices.
  • 3500 Series: High force capabilities for strength and dynamic characterization tests.
Applications and Accessories
Suitable for various applications, with accessories to simulate different environments and enhance data quality.
Specifications
Each model has specific force, displacement, and frequency ranges, along with dimensions and weight details.
Instrument Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions and weights for various configurations are provided in metric and imperial units, with weights in kilograms and pounds.
TestBench Instruments
The TestBench series is a versatile platform allowing relocation and orientation of motors and force sensors in multiple configurations, featuring precise control and interchangeable force sensors.
Planar Biaxial Instruments
Designed for planar samples like membranes and textiles, featuring two or four 200 N ElectroForce linear motors for precise loading, with interchangeable force sensors and power amplifiers.
Applications
Testing techniques include tension/compression, bending, torsion, shear, fatigue, applicable across industries such as medical devices, biomaterials, automotive, and aerospace.
Accessories and Options
A wide range of accessories is available, including grips, sensors, fixtures, and chambers, with upgrade options like axial torsion, extended stroke, and pulsatile features.
Specifications
Detailed specifications for different models include force range, displacement, frequency, and options for thermal chambers and fluid baths.
Global Presence
TA Instruments has a global presence with support staff in 24 countries across five continents, emphasizing their commitment to customer support and service.
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BILLIONS . CYCLES i Sof configurations Industry Leading ' Performance Versatility and Durability NANOMETER LEVEL RESOLUTION warra ElectroForce® test instruments featuring patented linear motion technologies and WinTest® controls provide a revolutionary approach to mechanical fatigue and dynamic characterization. The ElectroForce family of test instruments includes a full range of force and performance capabilities for a wide variety of test applications based on the most unique motor design in the industry. The end result is billions of cycles of unmatched reliable performance in a dynamic test...

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ELECTROFORCE® LOAD FRAMES Floor Standing 3520/3550 ElectroForce Test Instruments

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ELECTROFORCE® TESTBENCHES Planar Biaxial TestBench with Video Extensometer 200N TestBench with Extended Stroke Vertical TestBench 200N TestBench with Torsion

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ELECTROFORCE® INSTRUMENT FEATURES Energy Efficient Patented For more than 20 years, ElectroForce test instruments have been successfully utilized in a wide variety of mechanical characterization and fatigue applications. • Patented linear motor operates without friction, an important feature for ultra-durable and high-precision testing Dynamic Reliable Environmentally Friendly Maintenance-Free • Efficient, direct electromagnetic conversion to force results in greater acceleration, high frequencies and high velocities • Intuitive software design to simplify test setup and a flexible hardware platform...

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ELECTROFORCE® LINEAR MOTOR TECHNOLOGY Reliability that won’t let you down Flexural Suspension The flexural suspension is engineered to guide the magnet assembly without contact or lubrication. The magnet, coil and stators are designed to control The Most Dynamic & Controllable Linear Motor in the Industry temperatures to eliminate performance degradation over decades of use and deliver maintenance-free operation that you can count on for your longest running tests. Unmatched waveform control and fidelity Performance Comparison Without the friction of rolling or sliding bearings, the ElectroForce...

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SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY The Most Flexible Control System Available Single comprehensive software with intuitive user interface for instrument waveform control and data analysis. • Comprehensive tool enables quick and easy generation of (HADS) High Accuracy Displacement Sensor The Most Accurate Closed Loop Control Algorithms The Most Accurate and Precise Displacement Sensor on the Market Tune IQ software uses advanced proprietary algorithms to simplify the tuning process • Provides excellent re-creation of desired waveforms, allowing for improved test control and ultimately better test results • Allows...

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LOAD FRAME INSTRUMENTS 5500 The 3100 is a highly sensitive load frame that delivers the reliability and performance of the ElectroForce linear motor in a compact and portable package. Features and Benefits: • ElectroForce linear motor capable of precisely controlling force, displacement or strain over a wide range of frequencies in tension or compression • Compact package with integrated power supply making it the smallest and most portable ElectroForce instrument • Open test space, micro-adjust assembly and convenient fixturing interfaces provide flexibility for many specimen types and geometries •...

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LOAD FRAME INSTRUMENTS 3200 ft The 3200 Series III load frames are the highest precision and most versatile instruments in their force range. With the highest technology sensors and most advanced frame features, they are the premier choice for demanding test applications requiring wide ranges of force, displacement and frequency. Features and Benefits: • 225 N or 450 N ElectroForce linear motor options capable of precisely controlling force, displacement or strain over a wide range of frequencies in tension or compression • A wide range of accessories make it one of the most versatile ElectroForce...

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LOAD FRAME INSTRUMENTS 3300 Specification Force Range Displacement Range Frequency Range Instrument Dimensions (HxWxD) Tabletop Axial Configuration Instrument Weight Tabletop Axial Configuration The 3300 Series III load frames are highly flexible offering multiple loading ranges and frame configurations. The high performance motor and sensors combined with flexible and convenient frame features make the 3300 the most widely used instrument for testing a broad of materials, components and devices. Features and Benefits: • 1,000 N or 3,000 N ElectroForce linear motor options precisely control force,...

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The 3500 series includes the highest force electrodynamic load frames available. With multiple force and frame configurations they deliver up to 15,000N of force for strength and dynamic characterization test of a wide variety of materials, components and devices. Accessories • Ovens and fluid baths for simulating a variety of environments • Lower force sensors to improve data quality for low-force tests • Numerous grips and fixtures for a variety of specimen geometries • DMA and other software options • Interchangeable force sensors and amplifiers enable force control from ± 1 N to ±15,000 N...

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TESTBENCH INSTRUMENTS The TestBench series is a highly flexible mechanical test platform built upon a breadboard that enables user to relocate and orient motors and force sensors in multiple configurations. This offers a uniquely open platform for demanding and creative test solutions across a variety of applications. Accessories • Numerous grips and fixtures for a variety of specimen geometries • Fluid bath and vertical mount legs available for 200 N and 400 N models • Lower force sensors to improve data quality for low-force tests • DMA and other software options 200 N, 400 N, 3000 N ElectroForce...

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The Planar Biaxial instruments are special configurations of the TestBench series designed for precise characterization of planar samples such as membranes, textile, skin and pericardium. Multiple motors can be synchronized in various control modes and phase for almost unlimited combinations of planar loading. Features and Benefits: • Two or Four 200 N ElectroForce® linear motors arranged orthogonally for precise quasi-static or dynamic loading of planar samples • Direct control of each axes' displacement or force plus phase enables a wide variety of test methods • The 4-motor configuration offers...

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