AT3
Automatic Tensile Testing System
The AT3 automated testing system utilizes an innovative, three axis design for automatic tensile testing of plastics and other lightweight materials. With a smaller footprint than the AT6 robotic system, the AT3 provides a simple and compact solution while still maintaining high throughput and accuracy.
AT3+
Automatic Flexural or Flexural/Tensile Testing System
The AT3+ automated testing system expands on the AT3 system, offering the capability to perform automatic flexural, as well as tensile, testing of plastics and other lightweight materials by adding an
additional axis of motion.
Applications
AT3 and AT3+ automated testing systems are commonly used to perform tensile, flex, and compression tests on rigid plastics, elastomers, films, foam, and sheet metal.
SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS
Protecting Operators
The AT3/AT3+ Automated Testing Systems are fitted with an enclosure to isolate the system, thus increasing safety by keeping the operator away from the testing area, and improving ergonomics by virtually eliminating repetitive motions associated with high volume manual testing.
Decrease in Repetitive Motion Injuries
Elimination of Potential Pinch Hazards
Safe, Hands-Free Removal of Debris
EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY
Increasing Testing Throughput
Actuator
The 3-axis actuator frees up valuable operator time by automating the specimen measurement and handling portions of the mechanical test.
Specimen Racks
Removable storage racks hold up to 80 specimens (depending on sample size and geometry) and can be pre-loaded while the system is running.
Specimen Removal
An enhanced specimen removal device can be added to this system to remove the specimen from the test area, providing a quick and easy way to increase throughput.
ACCURACY AND CONSISTENCY
Eliminating Variability in the Testing Process
Automatic Specimen Measurement
Before loading the specimen in the frame, the AT3 can be programmed to measure each specimen with the dual axis specimen measurement device for accurate and consistent results.
Programmed Technology
The automated specimen loading feature is programmed to replicate the same actions for each specimen, improving repeatability and reproducibility of testing and results.