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Extensometers for materials testing

Digital Electronic Calibrators – Model 3590

Epsilon’s standard calibrator features 0.001 mm (50 microinches) resolution and has 50 mm (2 inches) of measuring range. The autozero button and digital display greatly simplify calibration of extensometers. The 3590 calibrator is useful for extensometer calibration and verification with test systems.

38 EXTENSOMETER MODELS are available in many thousands of variations. Our focus on helping customers has led to the development of models to cover nearly any test method.

Operation of these, and all of Epsilon’s extensometers, are

VERIFIED TO APPLICABLE STANDARDS SUCH AS ASTM E83 OR ISO 9513

using in-house calibration systems that are calibrated with Epsilon’s laser interferometer system.

WITH EPSILON’S 20+ YEAR HISTORY OF SERVICE

to the materials testing community, you know we will be there to stand behind our products when your critical application requires it.

When it comes time to calibrate your extensometers, these calibrators are easier to use and faster than any others on the market. They have enough measuring range to calibrate nearly all extensometers.

The digital display reads mm and changes to inches at the touch of a button. The autozero button is a great help in calibrating. Just press the button to start readings from zero. The digital display reduces operator error.

A wide range of adapters are available. The calibrator comes with round adapters (9.52 mm [0.375 inches] diameter) that work with many typical axial extensometers. Specialized adapters are available. For very long gauge length extensometers, optional extension posts are available. An option is available for digital SPC output for interfacing with PCs. The calibrator is provided with a calibration traceable to NPL (UK standards organization).

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  • Digital display
  • Autozero button simplifies readings.
  • Adapters and extension posts available for nearly any extensometer.
  • Foam lined case for storage included.
  • System fully calibrated traceable to NPL (UK standards organization)

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Measuring Range: 50 mm (2 inch) maximum displacement

Maximum Range: 0-125 mm (0-5 inches) (maximum gauge length + displacement)*

Accuracy: ±0.004 mm/25 mm (±0.00015 in/in)

Class: Meets ASTM E83 Class B-2 for extensometers with gauge lengths ≥33 mm, and ASTM E83 Class C for extensometers with gauge lengths ≥7 mm; use model 3590VHR to meet ISO 9513 class requirements

Resolution: 0.001 mm (50 µin)

Temperature Range: 18 °C to 28 °C (64 °F to 82 °F) operation**, -10 °C to 60 °C (14 °F to 140 °F) storage

Relative Humidity: <90% (non-condensing)

Power Supply: 2x SR44 Batteries (included), ~2 year life

Weight: 2.7 kg (6 lbs.) (standard configuration)

Adapters: Ø9.52 mm (0.375 inch) posts included*

* A range of extension columns and extensometer adapters are available – contact Epsilon
** Recommended range

ce-certified

 

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Optional extensometer adapter sets, extension columns, and calibrator kits for transverse extensometers:
3590-01
Smooth, round 6.35 mm (0.25 inch) diameter adapters
3590-02 Flat adapters
3590-3549 Mounting bracket for Model 3549
3590-3648 Mounting bracket for Model 3648
3590-03 Adapters for fracture mechanics gages, for example Models 3541 and 7641
3590-3548 Mounting bracket for Model 3548COD (requires 3590-03 adapters)
3590-11 Transverse extensometer adapters for Models 3575, 3475, 3575AVG, 3580, 3565, 3544, 3911 & 3975 (not suitable for 3560BIA); for customers who already have 3590-04-KIT or 3590-11-KIT
3590-11-KIT Calibrator conversion kit for transverse extensometers – consists of legs to configure the calibrator in a horizontal orientation, additional springs, and transverse extensometer adapters for Models 3575, 3475, 3575AVG, 3580, 3565, 3544, 3911 & 3975 (not suitable for 3560BIA); enables verification of transverse extensometers in the orientation that will be used for testing, as required by some calibration and verification standards
3590-3580 Mounting bracket for Model 3580 transverse extensometer (includes 3590-11 adapters)
3590-04 Transverse extensometer adapters for Model 3560BIA; for customers who already have 3590-04-KIT or 3590-11-KIT
3590-04-KIT Calibrator conversion kit for Model 3560BIA – consists of legs for horizontal configuration, additional springs, and 3590-04 adapters; enables verification of Model 3560BIA in the orientation that will be used for testing, as required by some calibration and verification standards
3590-06 Adapters for large averaging extensometers (Models 3542RA and 3442RA1)
3590-08 Adapters for Models 3910 and 3909
3590-4013 Shear adapters for Model 4013
3590-3421
Shear adapters for Model 3421
3590-07
 100 mm (4 inch) extension post for long gauge length extensometers
3590-55-10 250 mm (10 inch) extension post for long gauge length extensometers
3590-55-24 600 mm (24 inch) extension post for long gauge length extensometers
Custom – contact Epsilon for adapters to fit Models 7650A, 7650, 7651, and 3567
Note: Model 3590VHR and 3590 calibrators include 9.52 mm (0.375 inch) diameter smooth round adapters

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With Epsilon’s in-house laser interferometer system, the full calibrator system can be calibrated traceable to NPL. No longer do customers have to rely on micrometer head only or potentially error-prone gauge block calibrations for full system calibrations.

Model Number:

3590

 
Standards Labs in most countries have signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement CIPM MRA. This includes the NPL in the UK, NIST in the USA and many others. This makes them effectively traceable to each other. Services of the NPL are equivalent to those offered by NIST and are recognized by NIST through this agreement of reciprocity.

bipm.org/en/cipm-mra/

Repairs/Service

If your unit is in need of service, calibration or repair, initiate the RMA process with us and we will be happy to assist.

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