Which extensometer is right for your application?
Selecting the right extensometer is one of the most important decisions a materials testing lab can make, yet the range of available options can be overwhelming. This webinar cuts through the complexity by walking participants through the full extensometer landscape, from foundational classification systems to real-world application matching. Whether your lab is evaluating your current setup or considering new extensometer technologies, this session will give you a practical framework for making confident, application-driven decisions — along with insights from Covalent, a Silicon Valley–based independent materials testing lab, sharing their experience using the Instron AVE3 video extensometer while testing materials for their customers.
Topics:
- What extensometers are, why they’re required for accurate materials testing, and how classification standards connect to your specific application requirements
- The key differences between contacting extensometer types — including clip-ons, long travel, automatic contacting, and strain gauges — and the scenarios where each excels
- How non-contacting optical extensometers work and the advantages they offer in terms of accuracy, specimen protection, and workflow efficiency
- How to evaluate extensometer options against your lab’s testing demands, materials, and throughput needs
- A customer perspective from Covalent on adopting video extensometry across a range of material applications, including examples from thin films and foils in battery testing, and the resulting gains in repeatability, throughput, and reduced operator variability