Kappa Multistation
Electromechanical creep testing machine with up to six individually controllable test axes Download
Test load
- Up to 10 kN/axis
- Up to 50 kN/axis
Temperature range
- -40 to +250°C
- +200 to +1200°C
Type of test
- Creep
- Stress relax
- SIM, FNCT
- SSRT
- Tensile, compression, flexure
Standards
- ISO 899-1
- ISO 899-2
- ASTM D2990
- ISO 3384-1
- ISO 16770
- ASTM D638
- ISO 204
- ASTM E139
- EN 2002-002
Compact multi-axis testing systems for simultaneous creep tests
The Kappa Multistation are compact and flexible electromechanical creep testing machines, available with either three or six individually controllable load axes. These cost-effective and space-saving testing systems are suitable for simultaneous testing of different materials.
Technical overview
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Kappa Multistation to 10 kN
The Kappa Multistation to 10 kN, is the specialist for for creep tests on plastics and composites. The flexible testing system is ideal for changing test tasks in modern development and testing laboratories, because it can be used for applications at ambient temperature, under low and elevated temperatures as well as in humidity conditions.
- Max. 6 independently controlled load axes in one test frame
- No mutual influence of the individual load strings at specimen break
- The individually and independently controlled load axes enable force and strain controlled tests in a closed loop
- A common temperature chamber for all load axes ensures precise temperatures ranging from -40°C to +250°C
- Easy simulation of different environmental conditions with integrated temperature and humidity control
- Standard-compliant temperature tolerance: Temperature ± 2°C and relative humidity ± 5%
- In accordance with recommendation by ISO 899-1, strain measurement is carried out with non-contact videoXtens, which has no influence on the specimen.
- Precise strain measurement: each test axis is equipped with its own high-precision camera
Kappa Multistation 3x10 kN
Heating and cooling with liquid nitrogen (LN2) in the temperature range of -40°C to +250°C.
Kappa Multistation 6x10 kN
Heating in the temperature range from 15°C above ambient temperature to +250°C.
Kappa Multistation 6x10 kN
Heating and cooling within a temperature range of -40°C to +250°C, and a controlled humidity environment ranging from +20°C to +90°C with relative humidity between 20% and 90%.
Kappa Multistation to 50 kN
The Kappa Multistation, capable of up to 50 kN, is suitable for creep tests on metals, plastics and composites.
- Up to 3 individually controlled load axes in one test frame
- Central precision lead screws ensure constant speed of the moving crosshead
- Easy simulation of various environmental conditions using either high-temperature furnaces or a temperature chamber
- Precise strain measurement can be performed using either an optical or a contact-type extensometer
Kappa Multistation 3x30 kN
Equipped with three individually controllable load axes and high-temperature furnaces for a temperature range of +200°C to +1,200°C.
Kappa Multistation 3x50 kN
Equipped with three individually controllable load axes and a shared temperature chamber, operating within a temperature range of -40°C to +250°C.
The Kappa Multistation in use
More customers rely on the Kappa Multistation
EMS-GRIVORY Europe, Switzerland
EMS-GRIVORY Europe is one of the leading specialists for high-performance polyamides. Polyamides, which are used in many areas of everyday life, are developed at the main site in Domat/Ems, Switzerland. In order to investigate the influence of humidity and temperature on the long-term properties of polyamides, the Kappa Multistation with environmental chamber (20 °C to 90 °C, 20% to 90% humidity) was put into operation.
