LTM electrodynamic testing machine

Test load

1 kN - 10 kN

Type of test

Fatigue
Tensile
Compression

Standards

ISO 18489
ASTM F2193
ISO 14801
ASTM F1798
ASTM F1717

Description Video Advantages & features Technical overview Software

The linear motor testing machine - an all around machine for the small force range

The LTM is an electrodynamic testing machine with a drive based on linear motor technology. The drive concept developed and patented by ZwickRoell enables the LTM to be used for both dynamic tests and static materials and components testing. The low moved mass of the drive provides ideal conditions for performing fatigue tests with tensile, compression, and flexural loading.

The LTM is available with loads of 1 kN, 2 kN, 3 kN, 5 kN and 10 kN.

The LTM electrodynamic testing machine is used in industries where oil-free and low-noise drive technology are preferred, for example, in the medical industry for standard-compliant testing of hip joint, knee, or dental implants.

Other typical application examples include fatigue and durability tests on standard specimens made of plastics, fiber composites and metals.

For components testing, the LTM is equipped with a T-slotted platform that can be adapted to components, and test fixtures quickly and easily as standard.

Intuitive operation via our testXpert R and testXpert software makes the LTM a genuine all-rounder for industrial purposes, and for applications in research and as part of university curricula.

Electrodynamic testing machine / linear motor testing machine series with 1 kN, 5 kN and 10 kN

LTM electrodynamic testing machine

Range of application for the LTM electrodynamic testing machine

Advantages and features

Advantages

High dynamic performance due to low moving mass
Wide speed-range enables dynamic as well as quasi-static tests
Low operating and maintenance costs with oil-free drive technology without additional supply feeds
Motor-driven traverse adjustment for convenient operation
safe setup mode as per EN 60204-1 via speed reduction to 10 mm/s
Simple manual crosshead locking via hand lever with electrical monitoring and LED status indicator
Long piston-stroke (60 mm) enables wide variety of applications
Operator-friendly testXpert R testing software with preset controller settings and availability of free controller definition for dynamic testing requirements
Intelligent testing software testXpert III featuring intuitive operation for static testing requirements.
Flexible use of specimen grips and fixtures over the entire dynamic product range
The electromagnetic drive was designed specifically for the speed range relevant to testing technology and features exceptionally quiet operation, optimum control quality and extremely high positioning accuracy
The travel measuring system is coaxial to the test axis and mounted near the specimen in the piston rod, enabling high positioning repeatability and precise piston travel measurement

Test frequencies

The test frequencies, which are up to 100 Hz depending on the test, ensure short test times and with that high specimen throughput.

Connections

The linear motor does not require any additional media connections such as for pneumatics, coolant or oil. This lowers maintenance and installation costs.

Software

Operation is via testXpert R testing software for dynamic tests and testXpert III for static tests. It is intuitive and specifically adapted for the test tasks.

Learn more about the testXpert R testing software

Learn more about the testXpert III testing software

Maintenance-free operation

Wear-free components ensure maintenance-free operation.

Technical overview

Type	LTM 1 + 400 mm	LTM 1 HR + 400 mm
Item No.	1053558	3006626
Fmax, dynamic	± 1000	± 1000	N
Fmax, static continuous	± 910	± 910	N
Piston stroke	60	60	mm
Positioning accuracy and repeatability	± 2	± 2	μm
Speed range	1	1	mm/min
	1.5	2	m/s
Maximum frequency¹	100	120	Hz
Max. noise level at 1 m distance²	< 61	< 61	dB(A)
Typical noise level at 1 m distance²	< 45	< 45	dB(A)
Test frame
Overall height of testing machine, max. (A)³	1855	1855	mm
Overall height of the testing machine with optional base, max. (E)³	2504	2504	mm
Overall height of the test frame, max. (F)	1306	1306	mm
Overall height of the test frame with feet, max. (B)	1345	1345	mm
Overall width of the test frame	665	665	mm
Overall depth of the test frame	525	525	mm
Column diameter	65	65	mm
Frame stiffness at 500 mm crosshead separation	40	40	kN/mm
Height, base (G)	692	692	mm
Width, base	800	800	mm
Depth, base	700	700	mm
Overall weight⁴	270	270	kg
Test area
Test area width	460	460	mm
Test area height without load cell, max. (D)³⁵	1040	1040	mm
Test area height with load cell, max. (C)³⁵	950	950	mm
Top crosshead adjustment	Motorized
Top crosshead clamping	Manual
Crosshead clamping electrically monitored	Yes, with signal indicator

Depending on load ratio (r-ratio) and test amplitude
Depending on the output required, environment, test arrangement, type of test, frequency of the specimen, determined in free field according to DIN EN ISO 11205
Highest crosshead position
Testing machine only, without electrical cabinet, tools, and options
Median piston position

Type	LTM 2 + 400 mm	LTM 2 HR + 400 mm
Item No.	1053560	3006628
Fmax, dynamic	± 2000	± 2000	N
Fmax, static continuous	± 1400	± 1400	N
Piston stroke	60	60	mm
Positioning accuracy and repeatability	± 2	±2	μm
Speed range	1	1	mm/min
	1	2	m/s
Maximum frequency¹	100	120	Hz
Max. noise level at 1 m distance²	< 61	< 61	dB(A)
Typical noise level at 1 m distance²	< 45	< 45	dB(A)
Test frame
Overall height of testing machine, max. (A)³	1935	1855	mm
Overall height of the testing machine with optional base, max. (E)³	2504	2504	mm
Overall height of the test frame, max. (F)	1306	1306	mm
Overall height of the test frame with feet, max. (B)	1345	1345	mm
Overall width of the test frame	665	665	mm
Overall depth of the test frame	525	525	mm
Column diameter	65	65	mm
Frame stiffness at 500 mm crosshead separation	40	40	kN/mm
Height, base (G)	692	692	mm
Width, base	800	800	mm
Depth, base	700	700	mm
Overall weight⁴	270	270	kg
Test area
Test area width	460	460	mm
Test area height without load cell, max. (D)³⁵	1040	1040	mm
Test area height with load cell, max. (C)³⁵	950	950	mm
Top crosshead adjustment	Motorized
Top crosshead clamping	Manual
Crosshead clamping electrically monitored	Yes, with signal indicator

Depending on load ratio (r-ratio) and test amplitude
Depending on output required, the environment, test arrangement, type of test, frequency of the specimen, determined in a free field to DIN EN ISO 11205
Highest crosshead position
Testing machine only, without electrical cabinet, tools, and options
Median piston position

Type	LTM 3 + 170 mm	LTM 3 HR + 170 mm
Item No.	1053564	1058953
Fmax, dynamic	± 3000	± 3000	N
Fmax, static continuous	± 2100	± 2100	N
Piston stroke	60	60	mm
Positioning accuracy and repeatability	± 2	± 2	μm
Speed range	1	1	mm/min
	1	1.5	m/s
Maximum frequency¹	100	120	Hz
Max. noise level at 1 m distance²	< 63		dB(A)
Typical noise level at 1 m distance²	< 46		dB(A)
Test frame
Overall height of testing machine, max. (A)³	1930	1930	mm
Overall height of the testing machine with optional base, max. (E)³	2590	2590	mm
Overall height of the test frame, max. (F)	1310	1310	mm
Overall height of the test frame with feet, max. (B)	1345	1345	mm
Overall width of the test frame	665	665	mm
Overall depth of the test frame	525	525	mm
Column diameter	65	65	mm
Frame stiffness at 500 mm crosshead separation	40		kN/mm
Height, base (G)	692	692	mm
Width, base	800	800	mm
Depth, base	700	700	mm
Overall weight⁴	310	310	kg
Test area
Test area width	460	460	mm
Test area height without load cell, max. (D)³⁵	1040	1040	mm
Test area height with load cell, max. (C)³⁵	950	950	mm
Top crosshead adjustment	Motorized
Top crosshead clamping	Manual
Crosshead clamping electrically monitored	Yes, with signal indicator
Max. noise level at 1 m distance⁶		< 63
Typical noise level at 1 m distance⁶		< 46
Frame stiffness at 500mm crosshead separation		40

Depending on load ratio (r-ratio) and test amplitude
Depending on output required, the environment, test arrangement, type of test, frequency of the specimen, determined in a free field to DIN EN ISO 11205
Highest crosshead position
Testing machine only, without electrical cabinet, tools, and options
Median piston position
Depending on the output required, environment, test arrangement, type of test, frequency of the specimen, determined in free field according to DIN EN ISO 11205

Type	LTM 5 Standard	LTM 5 + 250 mm¹	LTM 10 Standard	LTM 10 + 250 mm¹
Item No.	1008107	3001848	1008108	3001847
Fmax, dynamic	±5	± 5	± 10	± 10	kN
Fmax, static continuous	±3.5	± 3.5	± 7	± 7	kN
Piston stroke	60	60	60	60	mm
Positioning accuracy and repeatability	±2	±2	± 2	±2	μm
Speed range	1	1	1	1	mm/min
	1.5	1.5	1.0	1.0	m/s
Maximum frequency²	100	100	100	100	Hz
Max. noise level at 1 m distance³	< 68	< 68	< 68		dB(A)
Test frame
Overall height of testing machine, max. (A)⁴	2510	2760	2715	2965	mm
Overall height of the test frame, max. (B)	1980	2230	1980	2230	mm
Overall width	860	860	860	860	mm
Overall depth	850	850	850	850	mm
Height of mounting table (C)	720	720	720	720	mm
Column diameter	65	65	65	65	mm
Frame stiffness at 1000mm crosshead separation	300	300	300	300	kN/mm
Overall weight⁵	941	966	1040	1065	kg
Test area
Test area width	460	460	460	460	mm
Test area height, max. (D)⁴	1106	1356	1106	1356	mm
Test area height without load cell, max. (E)⁴⁶	920	1170	920	1170	mm
Test area height with load cell, max. (F)⁴⁶	781	1031	781	1031	mm
Top crosshead adjustment	Motorized
Top crosshead clamping	Manual
Crosshead clamping electrically monitored	Yes, with signal indicator
Max. noise level at 1 m distance⁷				< 68

Extended load frame - required for use with a temperature chamber
Depending on load ratio (r-ratio) and test amplitude
Depending on output required, the environment, test arrangement, type of test, frequency of the specimen, determined in a free field to DIN EN ISO 11205
Highest crosshead position
Testing machine only, without electrical cabinet, tools, and options
Median piston position
Depending on the output required, environment, test arrangement, type of test, frequency of the specimen, determined in free field according to DIN EN ISO 11205

testControl II measurement and control electronics
Control frequency	10 kHz
Measured-value acquisition	10 kHz, 24 bits, arithmetical
Slots	5 x module bus
PC interface	GigaBit Ethernet
Integrated safety concept	- Two-channel specification for maximum safety
	- Interface for interlocked safety doors
	- Emergency Stop link interface
Display-equipped remote control	- Setup or testing mode
	- Emergency Stop button
	- Key switch for switching between setup and testing modes
Dimensions
Height	750	mm
Width	600	mm
Depth	600	mm
Weight, approx.	102	kg
Length of cable between LTM & testControl II	500	mm
Protection class	IP 54

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