Manual

DescriptionNameItem
Allows leveling of the load frame.Leveling Foot13
Anchor point for the lower grip.Base Adapter14
Removable test surface.Mat15
Test area found on all MTS Criterion Series 40
models.
Lower Test Space16
Anchor point for the upper grip.Adapter17
Secures the grip to the adapter.Pin18
Measures forces imparted on the specimen.Force Sensor (Load cell)19
The moving component of the load frame that imparts
a load on the specimen.
Crosshead20
Anchor point for the lower grip on dual-zone test space
models.
Adapter21
These components cover the rotating ball screws that
move the crosshead.
Ball Screw Cover22
Anchor point for the upper grip on dual-zone test
space models.
Adapter23
Measures forces imparted on the specimen. Only
dual-zone test space models have load cells mounted
to the top beam.
Load cell24
Stationary beam that secures the two columns.Top Beam25
Load Unit Control Panel
The load unit control module (LUC) contains the Machine Active indicator and the Emergency Stop button.
The LUC is enabled by pressing the Enable button on the handset.
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Series 40
System Introduction