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Starrett Force Accessories

Starrett offers a wide variety of test fixtures, extensometry equipment, splinter shields and other accessories to suit a range of applications. Whether you need a set of compression platens or an ASTM specimen die, Cross Company has you covered. Take a look at some of the force accessories we offer for Starrett test frames.

Test Fixtures

Starrett offers a full range of test fixtures and grips for a range of applications. Test fixtures are compatible with all Starrett test frames.

  • Button Head
  • Compression Cages
  • Flexural
  • Hydraulic
  • Peel
  • Platens
  • Pneumatic
  • Ribbon
  • Roller
  • Scissor
  • Shear
  • Vice-action
  • Wedge-action

Specimen Dies

Starrett offers dies for testing a variety of materials, including rubber, plastic, elastomer, fabric, paper, films and more. These does help ensure accurate dimensions for your sample prep. All dies are engineered to comply with common testing standards including the following:

  • ASTM D-412 (A,B,C,D,F)
  • ASTM D-638 (I,II,III,IV,V)
  • ISO 34 (A,B)
  • BS 6746
  • IEC 540

Extensometry

Starrett offers a full range of contact-type extensometers which are compatible with Reliant Technologies and Epsilon. In addition, they feature automatic identification of model and measuring range. Types available:

  • Axial
  • Traverse
  • Bi-axial
  • Averaging
  • Minirature
  • Long Gage Length, Small Range
  • Long Gage Length
  • High Elongation

Splinter Shields

Optional splinter shields are designed specifically for both single column and duel column Starrett test frames. These shields are built with shatter-resistant aerospace acrylic and feature electronic interlocks for both ease of use, and safety.

Interested in calibration services? Take a look at the force calibration services offered by Cross.

See how our precision measurement team can help improve quality, increase efficiency, and reduce risk.

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Did you know… Cross Company is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Our ESOP started in 1979 and as of 2006, we are 100% employee-owned! Learn more about our ESOP and how that benefits both team members and our customers.
Did you know... the precision measurement group at Cross was founded in 1939 by our current CEO's grandfather, Jim King. That's a whole lot of calibration!
Did you know... A fingerprint weighs about 50 micrograms. We know, we weighed it! The residue left from a finger can actually make a difference in weight results which is why we wear gloves when we calibrate weights. For reference, a sheet of paper is about 4.5 grams, that’s 4.5 million micrograms.
Did you know… Cross Company has grown significantly since our start in 1954. Over the years we've acquired 26 companies! Today, our five groups have expertise in everything from industrial automation to precision measurement, and industry knowledge going all the way back to 1939.