Starrett MMS Single Column Motorized Test Stand
FMS & MMS Single Column Motorized Test Stand
Starrett FMS and MMS Series test frames offer a compact solution for testing mechanical properties of components in a single column system. While both frames share a high-stiffness, granite-base chassis, they are tailored to specific analytical needs. The FMS (Force Measurement System) is optimized for load and distance analysis, while the MMS (Material Measurement System) provides the advanced strain-measurement capabilities required for determining Young’s Modulus and stress-strain curves.
Engineered for the lab but rugged enough for the production floor, these stands feature high-resolution encoders and superior speed control. By moving beyond basic force gages to a fully integrated workstation, users can achieve the level of data integrity required by ASTM and ISO standards while significantly reducing the time required for complex test setups.
Features and Benefits
Superior Frame Stiffness: Built with an all-metal column and a heavy granite base to minimize deflection, ensuring that your data reflects the specimen’s properties, not the machine’s.
Precision Motion Control: Features a high-resolution encoder and pre-loaded ball screws that provide exceptional position accuracy (better than 20µm), improving quality in sensitive testing.
Versatile Software Integration: Fully compatible with L2 Plus and L3 software, allowing for advanced graphical analysis, tolerance limits, and automated “Pass/Fail” results.
Broad Application Range: Ideal for tension, compression, flexural, shear, and cyclic testing across industries like medical device manufacturing and aerospace.
Enhanced Data Integrity: Sampling rates up to 2000Hz ensure even the most rapid break or peak force is captured accurately, lowering risk in critical component validation.
Scalable Testing Heights: Available in three different heights with vertical test spaces up to 49.5″ (1257mm) to accommodate high-elongation materials like elastomers and plastics.
Efficient Throughput: Programmable test methods allow operators to execute complex, multi-stage tests with a single touch, raising efficiency in high-volume environments.
Specifications
Load Capacities: Available in 500N, 1000N, 2500N, and 5000N (up to 1,124 lbf).
Speed Range: Precise control from 0.001 to 60 in/min (0.02 to 1525 mm/min).
Position Accuracy: ±0.001 inch (±20 µm).
Vertical Travel: Options for 22″, 37.5″, and 49.5″ of vertical test space.
Data Sampling Rate: 1Hz to 2000Hz (depending on software configuration).
Load Cell Compatibility: Uses Starrett MLC, ULC, or FLC IEEE 1451.4 compliant sensors.
Extensometer Support: MMS models support dual-channel connections for strain measurement (L3 software required).
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