Universal Testing Machine – 5KN
YTS-5KN-101
Application Standards
ASTM E4, ASTM E83, DIN 51221, ISO 7500-1, ISO 9513, EN 10002-2, EN 10002-4, EN 50081-1, 580081-1, 73/23/EEC, EN 61010-1, BS1610, BS 3846
YTS electromechanical testing machines, including the Universal Testing Machine – 5KN, provide comprehensive closed-loop testing for force, displacement, or deformation across various modes such as tension, compression, flexure, shear, tear, and peel. These machines come equipped with a diverse range of accessories, including grips, fixtures, compression frames, thermal cabinets, and extensometers for UTM, catering to a wide array of applications such as testing rubber, plastics, foils, films, textiles, adhesives, paper, foods, foams, timber, wires, and other metallic or non-metallic specimens, as well as medical, electronic, and other components.
Specifically designed for UTM for plastic testing, these machines adhere to stringent standards like ASTM E4 for UTM, ISO 7500 UTM, ISO 9513, and DIN 51221 for UTM. The load frames are meticulously constructed to ensure superior axial and lateral stiffness, guaranteeing precise and reliable testing results.
Mechanical Attributes
Load Frame
The load frames of the YTS-5KN-101 Tensile Tester are meticulously designed with human factors in mind, prioritizing safety, minimizing operator fatigue, and maximizing flexibility. These frames are equipped with tensile grips to ensure secure holding of test specimens during tensile testing. To ensure accurate force measurement, the system incorporates load cells, providing high precision in every test. The compression testing machine can be used for compression tests, while the UTM for rubber testing ensures the system can handle specific materials like rubber. Across all frame designs, we integrate exceptionally robust crosshead guidance to achieve the highest level of lateral stiffness, ensuring precise and reliable performance. For strain measurement accuracy, the tester complies with ASTM E83 for UTM, and the extensometer for UTM ensures reliable elongation data collection during testing.
- High Accuracy
Experience exceptional accuracy with our preloaded precision ball-screw system, engineered for high speed, low noise operation. Enjoy precise speed and position measurements with minimal noise interference, guaranteeing accurate testing results.
- Improved Stiffness Frame
Equipped with a four-column configuration and heavy-duty pre-loaded bearings, our load frames are engineered for unparalleled stiffness. Advanced features such as preloaded ball screws, precision guidance columns, and a symmetrical drive system further enhance frame stiffness and alignment, ensuring optimal performance in every test.
Safety Attributes
Rest assured with automatic safety features of YTS-5KN-101 that halt testing operations when a significant change in test force surpasses predefined limits. Prioritizing operator safety, these features provide added peace of mind during testing procedures.
Over-Travel Limits
Dual over-travel limits, conveniently located on the front console, offer proactive protection against crosshead overshooting and sensor overloads. Customize these limits to specific distances using the graduated rule along the column, ensuring precise control over testing parameters.
Test Controller Attributes
- Versatile Closed Loop Control
The test controller of YTS-5KN-101 offers three closed-loop control modes for force, deformation, and displacement. Each control ring can seamlessly switch between modes without causing any disruption, ensuring smooth transitions during testing.
- High-Precision Data Acquisition
Incorporating up to three channels of 24-bit high-precision analog-to-digital converters (A/D converters), the test controller ensures accurate and reliable data acquisition.
- Flexible Output Options
The digital output interface is capable of generating pulse signals ranging from 0 to 2MHz, while the analog output interface can deliver 16-bit precision voltage signals ranging from -10V to +10V. These outputs enable precise control of servo motors, servo valves, and other actuators.
- Enhanced Connectivity via USB
Supporting USB interface mode, the test controller significantly increases data transmission rates to accommodate higher sampling frequencies, enhancing overall performance.
- Sensor Recognition and Memory Function
Featuring a sensor self-recognition system and correction parameter memory function, the test controller facilitates quick replacement of various sensors while maintaining accuracy and consistency in measurements.
- User-Friendly Interface
Equipped with an LCD display hand control box, the test controller boasts a sleek appearance and intuitive operation, enhancing user experience during testing procedures.
- Comprehensive Safety Features
The test controller of YTS-5KN-101 comes equipped with limit, overload protection, emergency stop, and other safety features, ensuring the safety of both equipment and operators during testing operations.
| MODEL | YTS-5KN-101 |
| Maximum load | 5kN |
| Calibration criterion | ISO 7500-1 Class 0.5, compliant with ASTM E-4. |
| Testing Load Accuracy | ±0.5% |
| Load Resolution | 1/500000FS |
| Testing Load Range | 0.4%～100%FS |
| Deformation precision | ≤±0.5% |
| Deformation measuring extent | 0.2%～100%FS |
| Deformation resolution | 1/500000FS of the max deformation |
| Test management mode | Three closed-loop controls for stress, strain, and displacement |
| Displacement precision | Within ±0.5% of the value |
| Displacement resolution | 0.04μm |
| Control factors | |
| Constant force control range | 0.001％～5％FS/s |
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Constant force control precision |
For rates < 0.05%FS/s, it’s within ±2% of the set value;
For rates ≥0.05%FS/s, it’s within ±0.5% of the set value. |
| Constant deformation control range | 0.005～5%FS/s |
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Constant deformation control precision |
For rates < 0.05%FS/s, it’s within ±2% of the set value;
for rates ≥0.05%FS/s, it’s within ±0.5% |
| Crosshead speed precision | Within ±0.5% of the value |
| Crosshead speed range | 0.001～1000mm/min |
| Mainframe factors | |
| Testing space (Crosshead Travel) | 1100mm |
| Overall Dimensions | 850x550x1824mm |
| Weight | about 420kg |
| Max. Tensile Testing Space | 770mm |
| Test width | 450mm |
| Power supply | 1kW,AC220V±10%,50Hz/60Hz |
| Note:
*Extra wide and/or extra height frames are available. *Power supply system is completely customizable. *Tensile space, test width, and speed is completely customizable. |
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- Comprehensive Digital Control
The entire measurement and control system utilizes a specialized controller, enabling digital adjustments of zero point, load, deformation, and displacement. Operating this system is straightforward, ensuring high reliability and ease of use.
- Versatile Parameter Storage and Management
Capable of storing, setting, and loading various parameters, facilitating the connection of multiple transducers to a single load frame. This feature enhances convenience and flexibility in testing setups.
- Closed-Loop Control with Visual Feedback
Implements closed-loop control while displaying reference curves during operator adjustments. Users can observe the effects of parameter changes on the closed-loop system in real-time, enhancing control precision.
- Advanced Graphic Functions
Offers comprehensive graphic capabilities for curve manipulation, including reproduction, magnification, reduction, self-adaptation, overlaying, and displaying/printing curves within specified ranges. Users can also pinpoint test point coordinates for detailed analysis.
- Efficient Data Processing
Supports automatic analysis and graphic user-machine interaction for streamlined data checking and comparison of test results, ensuring efficiency in data management.
- Multi-level User Identity Management
Implements multi-level user identity management, granting different functionalities to each user level. This approach not only enhances operational efficiency for ordinary operators but also provides effective system protection.
- Database-Based Data Storage
Test data is stored in text file format within a database, facilitating user inquiries and enabling utilization of various commercial report forms for data reprocessing. Additionally, data transfer to the internet is made convenient.
- Multi-Channel Control Capability
Offers control over multiple parameters such as displacement, force, deformation, stress, strain, constant stress, and constant strain, providing versatility and adaptability for diverse testing needs.
Extensometer
Available in Long extensometer and short extensometer.
Long Extensometer:
The Long Extensometer is vital for assessing the stretchability of materials like rubber, plastic, PE, fabric, and webbing, especially those with elongation exceeding 20%. Typically, the testing specimen takes the form of a dumbbell, with the gauge length adjustable to suit its dimensions. Throughout the testing procedure, the extensometer adeptly detects any elongation automatically.
Specifications
| Specifications | Standard | Extended |
| Test Stroke | 700mm | 1100mm |
| Extensometer Class | C2 | |
| Gauge Length | 15-100mm (Customizable) | |
| Operating Force | 0.25N
Top of Form Bottom of Form |
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| Specimen Thickness | 0.10mm (Depending on the chosen jaw face) | |
| Arms Reach | 110mm | |
| Resolution | 0.0125mm | |
| Stroke resolution | 0.0001 mm | |
Short Extensometer:
The Short Extensometer serves to evaluate the stiffness of materials like rigid plastic, metal, and those with an elongation below 50%. Sporting a refined displacement sensor and a sleek, compact design, it boasts a resolution of up to 0.5μm. Tailored specifications are available for instances where gauge length or elongation exceeds standard parameters. During tests with a maximum load under 20kN, the extensometer can remain affixed to the specimen until fracture occurs.
Specifications
| Specifications | Short Extensometer |
| Gauge Length | 25mm/50mm |
| Resolution | 0.0005mm |
| Distance Clamp Rod’s Head | 78mm |
| Maximum Stroke | 25mm
Top of Form Bottom of Form |
| Weight | 400g |
| Flat Specimen Thickness | 0-22mm |
| Round Specimen Diameter | Φ4.5-Φ21mm |
| Extensometer Class | C1 |
| Features | Using specialized fixtures to enhance clamping |
Software Operating Guidelines
The YTS software reflects the collective expertise of leading testing machine manufacturers globally, incorporating insights and suggestions from end users. It merges the strengths of previous software versions with numerous new features. Its streamlined structure simplifies testing procedures, making them user-friendly, efficient, and dynamic. Within the main interface, users can access essential functions such as the computer software interface, data display, setup procedures, and sample size adjustment.
