A versatile and easy to use universal tester powered by our newly developed materials testing software, VectorPro.
- Quality control environments
- Research and development labs
- Capacities:
0.5/1/2.5/5/7.5 kN - Materials tension and compression
- Contact and non-contact extensometers
Higher capacities are available in our OmniTest twin-column on www.mecmesin.com.
VectorPro® MT software
VectorPro MT is an advanced materials testing software package developed to perform tensile, shear, bend and compression tests on a whole array of materials. Present measurement data graphically and issue customised test reports.
Simply choose an ELS loadcell and a set of grips, and you are ready to enjoy enhanced testing with the power of VectorPro MT.
Key features
Design
Intuitive icon-driven interface and workspace
Advanced 'drag and drop' test routine builder
Personalised user accounts and favourites
Touch screen enabled
Control
Stress/strain machine control
Active or basic load control
System deflection compensation
Manage user permissions and audit trail
Report
Built-in data calculations
Customisable test report templates
Print results to Adobe PDF format
Export data to Excel and other data packages
Example applications
Overview
The Mecmesin OmniTest is a versatile universal testing machine designed to meet a wide range of materials testing requirements, including top-load testing for packaging and materials integrity. Available in both single-column models for lower-capacity testing (0.5, 1, 2.5, 5, and 7.5 kN) and dual-column models (10, 25, and 50 kN) for higher capacity testing, the OmniTest provides reliable performance for both delicate and bulkier or stronger samples.
Each model is compact and bench-top friendly, making it ideal for quality control (QC) and research and development (R&D) laboratories. With the intuitive VectorPro software, users at any skill level can achieve consistent and repeatable test results, controlling critical test parameters like stress/strain, force/displacement, and speed/load rate.
Whether you're calculating Young's Modulus, Offset Yield, or Ultimate Tensile Strength, the OmniTest range delivers precise and dependable data for a variety of materials characteristics.
Features
The single-column OmniTest materials testing system comprises five key elements:
Test frame
Excellent rigidity and strength with intuitive controls making the tester easy to use even for novice operators.
The single-column OmniTest materials testers feature a precision ballscrew with linear slide mechanism driving a solid crosshead with an ELS loadcell.
All models are ideal for general purpose testing of specimens to determine their tension, compression, flexure, shear and fracture characteristics.
Loadcells
Our range of high resolution precision loadcells are specially adapted to the OmniTest. The ELS range are interchangeable with 'plug and play' features that mean calibration characteristics are automatically recognised by the tensile tester.
Software
VectorPro materials testing software is at the heart of the OmniTest materials testers. Our software is intuitive for both operators and managers. Personalised user accounts and a streamlined user interface make it easy to design step-by-step test methods, according to your precise testing procedures.
VectorPro delivers outstanding control of the motor and simultaneously collecting data at 500 Hz from the ELS loadcell and test frame displacement encoder.
Extension measurement
Available with a range of precision short and long-travel extensometers.
When testing the extension or compressive deformation of a specimen VectorPro compensates for movement encountered within the loadcell and grip string (ie 'Correction for Machine Compliance'), often acceptable for most requirements.
Extensometers measure extension directly on the speciment for the most accurate measurement.
Grips and fixtures
Mecmesin supply a wide range of grips and fixtures for securely holding test specimen.
We also provide custom grip design and manufacturing for unusual shape specimen, our in-house engineering team and 3D printing service have developed thousands of bespoke solutions for our customers.
Tension & Compression
Test frame rated capacity
| Model | 5 | 7.5 |
|---|---|---|
| kN | 5 | 7.5 |
| kgf | 500 | 750 |
| lbf | 1100 | 1650 |
Dimensions
Crosshead travel
650 mm (25.6")
Throat depth
125 mm (4.9") (5 kN)
67 mm (2.6") (7.5 kN)
Height
1089 mm (42.9")
Width
330 mm (13")
Depth
570 mm (22.4")
Weight
70 kg (155 lbs
Speed
Range
0.01-1200 mm/min (0.0004 - 47.2"/min)
Accuracy
Better than 2% of indicated speed or ±20 µ/min, whichever is greater*
* See help.mecmesin.com for additional info.
Resolution
0.001 mm/min (0.00004"/min)
Displacement
Maximum displacement
650 mm (25.6")
Accuracy
±0.1% of indicated position or ± 0.01mm, whichever is greater
Resolution
0.001 mm (±0.00004")
Load
Capacity and range
Each loadcell reads from zero to its full nominal capacity (listed below).
| Model | ELS 2 |
ELS 5 |
ELS 10 |
ELS 25 |
ELS 50 |
ELS 100 |
ELS 250 |
ELS 500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 2 | 5 | 10 | 25 | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 |
| lbf | 0.44 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 5.5 | 11 | 22 | 55 | 110 |
| kgf | 0.2 | 0.5 | 1 | 2.5 | 5 | 10 | 25 | 50 |
| Model | ELS-S 100 |
ELS-S 200 |
ELS-S 500 |
ELS-S 1000 |
ELS-S 2500 |
ELS-S 5000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 100 | 200 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 |
| lbf | 22 | 44 | 110 | 220 | 550 | 1100 |
| kgf | 10 | 20 | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 |
Accuracy
±0.5% of reading. Class 0.5 according to ISO 7500-1
(eg ELS 100 when measuring 10N it is accurate to ±0.05 N or when measuring 50N it is accurate to ±0.25 N)
Resolution
1:50,000 filtered from 24 bit
Units of measurement
mN, daN, N, kN, gf, kgf, ozf, lbf
Sampling rate
20 kHz
Data-acquisition rate
500 Hz
Common specifications
Voltage
230 V AC 50 Hz or 110 V AC 60 hz
Operating temperature
10 - 40°C
Humidity range
30% - 80%, non-condensing
Communications
Connectivity
USB port, extensometer input, 2 additional sensor inputs
Output of test data from software to PC/printer/datalogger
Yes - export as PDF, xlsx, csv, txt formats. Also as image files and direct to e-mail
PC requirements (recommended)
Intel i5 processor, 8 GB RAM, USB 2.0/3.0 port, SSD hard drive (10 GB free diskspace), screen resolution 1920 x 1080 full HD
Recommended OS
Windows 10 Pro 64 bit
Grips and fixtures
Holding your material specimen in place without it slipping is essential to obtaining repeatable results. Mecmesin has designed a range of tension and compression grips to hold a variety of components, including wedge grips, vice grips, peel jigs, bend jigs, compression plates and many more.
The varying nature of specimen sizes and shapes often makes it necessary to design and produce a special grip.
Mecmesin's team of design engineers will work with you to develop the best grip for your specimen, utilising our 3D printers to produce lightweight and precision fixtures to meet your needs.
