Performance tester TENSO-LAB 4 | 2512E-F

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Product overview
Tenso-Lab 4 is the latest generation of the well-known Tenso-Lab semi-automatic tensile tester. Designed with an industrial mini-PC incorporated. Various accessories (load cells, clamps and tools) are available to configure the equipment for each specific testing requirement. Typical available configurations: single or bundle fibre, single yarn, LEA/hanks, fabrics (traction, tearing, seam slippage, perforation, etc.), leather, garment accessories, ropes, non-wovens and geotextiles.

New model distinguished by

• new hardware
• new components
• modern open software

Main features

• Built according to the CRE (Constant Rate of Extension) testing principle.
• Belt-free, direct-drive ball bearing screw.
• Automatic pretension and automatic load cell and clamp recognition.
• Top quality load cells manufactured by HBM (Germany), accuracy class: ± 0,02%.
• Possibility to perform tests at extremely low speed.
• High resolution of acquired data.
• High return speed (1800 mm/min).
• Quick load cell exchange (only 10 sec. compared to 2 min. of previous models).
• Advanced alarm system to prevent accidents; safety clamp movement system.
• Industrial mini-PC incorporated. Also available version without incorporated PC (Code 2512F).
• Officially approved by Marks & Spencer.
• ISO 17025 Calibration Certificate (Accredia - ILAC) available on demand.

Some of the available clamps and accessories

• Fibre bundle 0" & 1/8" Clamps (Pressley Method) — Code 331A.2 (clamps) + Code 331A.8 (clamp holders)
• Pneumatic Clamps for single fiber — Code 2512E.725
• Pneumatic Clamps for yarns, complete with metal & rubber jaws — Code 2512E.700
• Pneumatic Clamps ("Bollard") for high-tenacity yarns — Code 2512E.760
• Pneumatic Clamps for medium-light fabrics, up to ~60 Kg capacity, 100 mm width — Code 2512E.705
• Mechanical PBF Clamps for films, width 25 mm — Code 2512A.997
• Nail tearing tool, bottom part (UNI 7275) — Code 2512A.856
• Mechanical Loop Clamps for stretch & recovery evaluation, according to ASTM D4964 — Code 2510.932
• Interchangeable jaws: rubber/knurled, Grab, Contact Line, etc.
• Zipper testing kit (ASTM D2061) — Code 2510.157
• Upper Long Nose Vise Grip for trousers’ hooks and other accessories (for buttons) — Code 2510.152
• Element for Zipper Kit in compliance with ASTM D2061 — Code 194E.28
• Upper Universal Grip (Code 2510.151) & Lower Fabric Clamp (Code 2510.150) for buttons, etc.
• Grasp Button Kit: Upper Code 2510.155 & Lower Code 2510.154; Lower Fabric Clamp Code 2510.150
• Upper Stud Grip (Code 2510.153) & Lower Fabric Clamp (Code 2510.150) to test male parts of baby snaps, etc.

Technical data
Load cell capacity | Load cell accuracy | Resolution | Code
10 N | 0,2 cN | 0.0001 cN | 2512E.579
20 N | 0,4 cN | 0.0002 cN | 2512E.580
100 N | 2 cN | 0.001 cN | 2512E.581
500 N | 10 cN | 0.005 cN | 2512E.583
1000 N | 20 cN | 0.01 cN | 2512E.584
5000 N | 100 cN | 0.05 cN | 2512E.585

Technical specifications

• Testing principle: CRE (Constant Rate of Extension).
• Drive: Belt-free, direct-drive ball bearing screw.
• Automatic functions: pretension, load cell and clamp recognition.
• Load cells: HBM (Germany), accuracy class ± 0,02%.
• Test speed: possibility to perform tests at extremely low speed; high return speed up to 1800 mm/min.
• Data acquisition: high resolution of acquired data.
• Load cell exchange: quick exchange (≈10 seconds).
• Safety: advanced alarm system and safety clamp movement system.
• Control: industrial mini-PC incorporated (Code 2512E); version without PC available (Code 2512F).
• Available tests/configurations: single fibers, fiber bundles, yarns, LEA/hanks, fabrics (traction, tearing, seam slippage, perforation), leather, garment accessories, ropes, non-wovens, geotextiles.
• Accessories: multiple clamp types, jaws and test kits to configure equipment for specific standards and requirements.
• Approvals & calibration: officially approved by Marks & Spencer; ISO 17025 calibration certificate available on request.