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Accessories

Model SCM - The shunt calibration module is a simple and inexpensive means to transfer Epsilon's calibration of the extensometer to your existing signal conditioning electronics.

Knife Edges - A listing of knife edges suitable for use on most of Epsilon's extensometers.

Axial Extensometers

Model 3542 Axial Extensometer - General purpose extensometers for axial tensile, compression, and cyclic testing.  Gage lengths from 0.5 to 2 inches (10 to 50 mm) are available in measuring ranges from 5% to 100% of the gage length.

Model 3542L Axial Extensometer - Axial extensometer specially designed for long gage length applications where low level strain measurements are required. 

Model 3442 Miniature Extensometer - Very small, rugged, yet ultra-light weight.  These units are widely used for testing small and delicate samples.  Ideal for many biomedical tests, as well as for wire and thin sheet materials.  Also great for low cycle fatigue testing where short samples are used.

Model 3543 Long Gage Length Extensometer - Available in gage lengths from 2 inches (50 mm) and larger with measuring ranges up to 4 inches (100 mm), these extensometers allows the capture of the full stress-strain curve to failure.

Model 3560 Averaged Extensometer - A single integral unit that provides averaged axial strain measurement.  This model is also configurable with options for measuring both the averaged axial strain and a transverse strain.

Model 3800 High Elongation Extensometer - Designed for plastics, rubbers, and elastomer testing, these extensometers have very long measuring ranges.  Their unique design allows testing to failure and minimizes interaction with the sample.

Laser Extensometers - These extensometers are high precision non-contacting units for strain measurement in materials testing. They use a high speed laser scanner to measure the spacing between reflective tape strips on the sample.

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High Temperature Extensometers (above 200°C or 400°F)

Model 3448 High Temperature Axial Extensometer - Designed for use with furnace and induction heating systems, these extensometers use Epsilon's exclusive self-supporting design.  The combination of radiant heat shields and convection cooling fins allow this model to be used at specimen temperatures up to 1200°C (2200°F).

Model 3548 Furnace Axial Extensometer - High temperature extensometer for use in side cut-out, split type materials testing furnaces.  Water cooled and furnace bracket mounted, there are options for use to 1200°C (2200°F) or 1600°C (2900°F).

Model 3548HI Furnace Axial Extensometer - The gage length for this unit can be set prior to mounting on the specimen, which allows mounting on specimens after they are heated to the test temperature.  High temperature extensometer for use in side cut-out, split type materials testing furnaces.  Water cooled and furnace bracket mounted, there are options for use to 1200°C (2200°F) or 1600°C (2900°F). 

Model 3648 High Temperature Capacitive Axial Extensometer - High temperature extensometers for use in split type materials testing furnaces or with induction heating; these units feature very low specimen contact force and are available in low strain ranges.  Water cooled and mounted to a slide bracket, they are for use to 1200°C (2200°F).  The high temperature option allows use to 1600°C (2900°F).  The gage length for this unit can be set prior to mounting on the specimen, which allows mounting on specimens after they are heated to the test temperature. 

 

 

Model 3555 High Temperature Un-cooled Extensometer - For use in environmental chambers where the entire extensometer must be exposed to heat.  May be used to 540°C (1000°F) without any cooling.

Model 3580 High Temperature Diametral Extensometer - Designed for transverse or diametral strain measurements at temperatures to 1000°C (1832°F).  These extensometers may be used with furnaces having a side entry slot for an extensometer or with induction heating systems.

Model 3675 High Temperature Transverse Extensometer - For test environmental chambers where the entire extensometer must be exposed to heat. This extensometer is designed for transverse or diametral strain measurement at temperatures up to 540°C (1000°F) without any cooling.  The extensometer may be used simultaneously with the Model 3555 extensometer.

 

 

Model 3548COD High Temperature Fracture Mechanics Clip-On Gage - High temperature fracture toughness clip-on gages for use in side cut-out, split type materials testing furnaces.  Water cooled and furnace bracket mounted, there are options for use to 1200°C (2200°F) or 1600°C (2900°F).

Model 3641 High Temperature Fracture Mechanics Clip-On Gage - Designed for performing fracture mechanics tests in environmental chambers where the entire gage must be exposed to heat.  May be used to 540°C (1000°F) without any cooling.

Model 3741 Air-Cooled Clip-on Gage - Air cooled clip-on gage designed for fracture studies, in compliance with standardized test methods such as ASTM E1820 for determination of fracture toughness of metallic materials in a temperature range of -195°C to 300°C (-321°F to 572°F).  These extensometers are semi-custom units built to the customers specifications.

Model 3742 Air-Cooled Axial Extensometer - Air cooled axial extensometer designed for axial tensile, compression and cyclic testing in a temperature range of -195°C to 300°C (-321°F to 572°F). These extensometers are semi-custom units built to the customers specifications.

Transverse and Diametral Extensometers

Model 3575 Transverse (diametral) Extensometer - For general purpose transverse or diametral strain measurement on axially loaded specimens.  The Model 3575 extensometer may be used simultaneously with the Model 3542 extensometer.

Model 3475 Miniature Transverse Extensometer - A miniature transverse or diametral extensometer for general purpose testing on small or thin specimens.  The extensometer may be used simultaneously with Model 3442 or 3542 extensometers.

Model 3560 Biaxial Extensometer - A single integral unit that provides simultaneous averaged axial strain and lateral strain measurements.  This model is also configurable with options for measuring only the averaged axial strain.

Model 3575AVG Sheet Metal r-Value Extensometer - Designed for measuring r-value in sheet metal testing.  This extensometer averages the lateral strain at two locations.  This model can be used simultaneously with a Model 3542 for axial strain measurement.

Model 3580 High Temperature Diametral Extensometer - Designed for transverse or diametral strain measurements at temperatures to 1000°C (1832°F).  These extensometers may be used with furnaces having a side entry slot for an extensometer or with induction heating systems.

Model 3675 High Temperature Transverse Extensometer - For test environmental chambers where the entire extensometer must be exposed to heat. This extensometer is designed for transverse or diametral strain measurement at temperatures up to 540°C (1000°F) without any cooling.  The extensometer may be used simultaneously with the Model 3555 extensometer.

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Fracture Mechanics Clip-on Gages

Model 3541 Fracture Mechanics Clip-on Gage - For fracture mechanics studies, these clip-on gages are in compliance with standardized test methods such as ASTM E1820 for determination of fracture toughness of metallic materials using the following parameters: K, J, and CTOD.

 

 

Model 3641 High Temperature Clip-on Gages - For fracture mechanics tests in environmental chambers where the entire gage must be exposed to the heat.  These gages may be used to 540°C (1000°F) without any cooling.

Model 3548COD High Temperature Fracture Mechanics Clip-On Gage - High temperature fracture toughness clip-on gages for use in side cut-out, split type materials testing furnaces.  Water cooled and furnace bracket mounted, there are options for use to 1200°C (2200°F) or 1600°C (2900°F).

Model 3741 Air-Cooled Clip-on Gage - Air cooled clip-on gage designed for fracture studies, in compliance with standardized test methods such as ASTM E1820 for determination of fracture toughness of metallic materials in a temperature range of -195°C to 300°C (-321°F to 572°F).  These extensometers are semi-custom units built to the customers specifications.

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Rock, Concrete, and Asphalt Extensometers

Model 3542RA Averaging Axial Extensometer - Designed for compressive strength tests on rock, concrete, and other large compression samples.  Axial strain is measured on opposite sides of the test specimen and the output is the average of these two readings.  This model may be used simultaneously with the Model 3544 circumferential extensometer or the Model 3975 diametral extensometer.

Model 3442RA Miniature Averaging Axial Extensometer - Designed for compressive strength tests on rock, concrete, and other small diameter compression samples.  Axial strain is measured on opposite sides of the test specimen and the output is the average of these two readings.

Model 3544 Circumferential Extensometer - Designed for concrete or rock compression testing or for compression tests on other large samples.  This model may be used simultaneously with the Model 3542RA axial extensometer.

Models 3909 Extensometer for Asphalt Testing - The Model 3909 was designed for measuring axial displacements in the simple performance tests prescribed by NCHRP Report 465.

Models 3910 Extensometer for Asphalt Testing - The Model 3910 was designed for creep compliance and tensile strength testing per AASHTO TP9 (from SHRP M-007).  This model meets many of the needs for testing asphalt core samples in 4 and 6 inch diameters.  They meet the requirements developed under the U.S. Federal Highways SHRP program. 

Models 3911 Extensometer for Asphalt Testing - The Model 3911 indirect tensile extensometer for asphalt was designed in accordance to AASHTO TP31 and ASTM 4123.  This model meets many of the needs for testing asphalt core samples in 4 and 6 inch diameters.  They meet the requirements developed under the U.S. Federal Highways SHRP program. 

Model 3975 Diametral Extensometer - Designed for accurate measurement of the small diametral strains such as those required to determine the Poisson's ratio of rock, concrete, and asphalt samples.  This model may be used simultaneously with the Model 3542RA axial extensometer.

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Deflection Gages

Model 3540 Deflection Gages (Deflectometers) - Widely used for measuring deformations in 3 and 4 point bend tests, on compression tests, and for a variety of general purpose deformations.  These strain gaged devices come with a magnetic mounting base.

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Specialty Extensometers

Model 3550 Axial/Torsional Extensometer - Designed for simultaneously measuring axial and torsional deflections on specimens tested in axial/torsional machines.

Model 3550HT Axial/Torsional Extensometer - Designed for simultaneously measuring axial and torsional deflections on specimens tested in axial/torsional machines at temperatures rated to 1200°C (2200°F) or 1600°C (2900°F).

Model 3565 Bolt Extensometer for Proof Load Testing - Designed  for performing proof load testing of bolts and similar applications such as yield measurements.

Model 3560 Biaxial Extensometer - A single integral unit that provides simultaneous averaged axial strain and lateral strain measurements.  This model is also configurable with options for measuring only the averaged axial strain.

Model 4013 Averaging Extensometer for ASTM D5656 Shear Tests - Designed specifically for performing tests in accordance with ASTM D5656, Standard Test Method for Thick-Adherend Metal Lap-Shear Joints for Determination of the Stress-Strain Behavior of Adhesives in Shear by Tension Loading

Model 4030 Submersible Extensometer - Submersible extensometer designed for performing tests in water, saline solutions, and other liquids compatible with the materials of construction.

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Electronics

Model ASC Analog Signal Conditioner - These analog signal conditioners are ideal for testing where no display is needed, or for cyclic and high speed testing.  They are available in single channel versions, as well as 2, 3 and 4 channels versions. They provide all the signal conditioning electronics needed for a strain gage based extensometer.

Model DSC Digital Signal Conditioner - These digital signal conditioners are ideal for tensile and compression testing where no display is needed.  They provide all the signal conditioning electronics needed for a strain gage based extensometer.

Model DSC-DD Digital Signal Conditioner - These digital signal conditioners are ideal for tensile and compression testing where a display is needed.  They provide all the signal conditioning electronics needed for a strain gage based extensometer.

Model DSM-Plus Digital Strain Meter - A high accuracy, high speed meter. Allows multiple calibrated ranges. Optionally, the DSM-Plus can have two channels to read force and strain. This is a simple, low cost way to obtain the data for stress-strain plots.

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Calibrators

Model 3590 Digital Electronic Calibrator - Calibrator features 0.001 mm resolution (and 50 minches) and has full 50 mm measuring range (2 inches). Autozero button and digital display greatly simplify the calibration of extensometers.  The 3590HR version has 0.0001 mm (5minches) resolution.

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