UMT Catalog 2009
UMT Catalog 2009
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The Universal Nano+Micro+Macro Materials Tester platform (UMT) comes in three main
configurations:
UNMT-1 for comprehensive nano and micro mechanical tests of thin films
and nano-structured materials, with the approximate load
range of 10 nN to 10 N,
It is based on the latest technological advances, and has the following unique features:
The UMT testers are covered with a 1-year full warranty on manufacturing defects, both parts and
labor. Should you ever have a technical question, problem or request, CETR staff will always be
ready to support.CETR maintainis a 24-hour response time of all of our customer's inquiries.
Though this UMT Catalogue includes numerous modules and features, the variety of advanced
testing needs for fundamental research and practical applications is much greater. Therefore,
CETR specializes in designing and making various custom instruments and equipment for
materials testing, including on the confidential basis.
Contacts:
[email protected] for new customers,
[email protected] for existent customers.
Description
The Testing Unit is a part of the UMT Basic microns. In other models the lateral positioning
System. It has a high density cast iron vibration- system is manually controlled. All models have a
dampened frame. The upper section of the horizontal linear scale with 0.5 mm resolution.
Testing Unit has both vertical and lateral The Testing Unit includes a power driver for
positioning systems to control the location and lower specimen drives, 2 channels for Load and
loading force of the upper test specimen. Friction signal conditioning, and up to 6 additional
The upper specimen vertical positioning channels for advanced sensors.
system is motorized and has a position encoder Some models have a built-in computerized
with a resolution of 0.5 microns. temperature controller for optional specimen
In some models the upper specimen lateral heating chambers.
positioning system is motorized and has a
position encoder with a resolution of 0.25
Description
The Testing Unit is a part of the UMT Basic motorized and has position encoders with a
System. It has a high density cast iron vibration- resolution of 0.25 microns.
dampened frame. The upper section of the The Testing Unit includes power drivers for the
Testing Unit has a vertical positioning system to motorized drives and up to 16 data acquisition
control the location of the instrument carriage. channels for sensors and instruments.
The vertical positioning system is motorized Some models have a built-in computerized
and has a position encoder with a resolution of 0.5 temperature controller for optional specimen
microns. heating chambers.
The lower lateral x-y positioning system is
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Features
Up to 16 Channel Data Acquisition
Motor Controllers
Description
The Control Unit is a part of the UMT Basic System. It is composed of a Pentium based
computer with CETR UMT control software, CETR data viewing software, Windows
operating system and a 16-bit data acquisition board with up to 16 channels and up to 200
kHz sampling rate. The Control Unit also houses motor controllers. Included are a 15” LCD
monitor, keyboard, mouse, network interface adapter and a CD-RW drive.
+ Single or multiple steps in a test sequence can be selected for display and analysis.
+ Any signal channel or channels can be plotted.
+ Any signal channel can be used for the x-axis of the plot.
+ Multiple data files can be displayed on the same graph for comparison.
+ Data files can be converted to text files for import to spreadsheet programs.
+ Average value, peak value and standard deviation are calculated.
+ For friction data, Strybeck curves (dependence of friction on load and speed) are plotted.
+ Fast Fourier Transforms and power spectrum can be plotted.
+ For indentation data, hardness, stiffness, and elastic modulus are calculated.
+ For elastomer testing, elastic, storage and loss moduli are calculated.
+ A calculator for Hertzian contacts of different geometries is included.
Description
The Upper Rotary is typically used in C F D E
applications where it is mounted on a
friction/load sensor which is in turn attached to
the vertical carriage of the UMT system.
The motor (D) drives the spindle ( C ) with a belt
and pulley located in the housing (A). Upper
specimen holders and suspensions are
attached to the spindle via a magnetic chuck (F).
The electrical connector (E) plugs into the UMT
Testing Block for motor drive signals and power
for the fan (B).
Technical Specification
Model USMHH
Speed 0.1 to 1000 rpm
Max Load 50 kg, 500N, 110 lbs.
Typical Applications
- Disc on disc (flat on flat)
Add-on Components
- Suspensions
- Specimen holders
Features
Fine Position adjustment
Y-axis Offset
Description
1.0” Y-direction Positioning Attachment is a
BM290012
micro-positioning stage that allows
movement of the upper specimen in the Y
direction (front to back). It is manually
positioned with a built-in micrometer
adjustment.
Technical Specification
Range 0 to 1.0
0.5 ““
Resolution: 0.001”
Max. Load: 40 kg,10N
1 kg, 400 N
Notes:
Using a drive designed for the UMT-2 on a
UMT-3 system requires a UMT-2 Stand-Alone
Driver unit. Likewise, using a drive designed for
the UMT-3 on a UMT-2 system requires a UMT-3
Stand-Alone Driver unit.
Drives with a Position Encoder allow the use
of features such as recording spindle position,
counting number of revolutions or cycles, and
controlling force as a function of sample position.
Features
Speeds from 0.1 to 6000 rpm
Description
The Models S25U0 and S25UE are Low
Torque High Speed Rotary Drives. Model C
S25UE has a shaft position encoder while F D B
Model S25U0 does not. The encoder can
be used to count the total number of
Typical Applications
revolutions/cycles, record spindle position, - Pin on disc
and control force vs. angular position. - Ball on disc
These drives are designed to rotate the - Disc on disc (flat on flat)
lower test specimen about a vertical axis
on the Specimen Table (A). A pattern of
threaded holes (E) is provided for mounting
Add-on Components
specimens to the table. The table is driven - Elevated Temperature Chamber up to 150º C
by a five phase stepper motor (F) which is - Humidity/Gases Chamber
cooled by a fan (G). Electrical connection is - Custom Specimen Holders
made to the Testing Unit with a 9 pin DB - Liquid/Grease Container
connector (B). A mounting plate (C) - Specimen Grounding Attachment
attaches to the base plate of the Testing - Clamps for Magnetic Media
Unit. Eight counter-sunk holes (D) are
provided to secure the drive to the Testing
Block. Model S25UE has an encoder Technical Specification
located beneath the motor that can not be Model with Encoder S25UE
seen in the picture. Model w/o Encoder S25U0
A centering tool is provided for alignment of Speed Range 0.1 to 6000 rpm
the upper specimen with the center of the Maximum Load 5 N (500 grams, 1.1 lbs.)
specimen table.
Features
Speeds from 0.1 to 4000 rpm
Description
C F I H D G
The Models S21M0 and S21ME rotary
drives are medium speed, medium torque
and medium speed. The Models S24L0 and
S24LE rotary drives are high speed, low
torque and medium speed. They are
Add-on Components
designed to rotate the lower test specimen - Elevated Temperature Chamber up to 150ºC
about a vertical axis on the Specimen Table - Humidity/Gases Chamber
(A). The specimen table has a pattern of - Custom Specimen Holders
threaded holes (B) for mounting - Liquid/Grease Container
specimens. A five phase stepper motor (C) - Specimen Table Grounding Adapter
drives the specimen table through a belt - 6 Inch Diameter Adapter Table
and pulleys (D). (See Speed vs. Torque
chart.) Model numbers ending with “E” have
a shaft position encoder (E) mounted on top Typical Applications
of the motor. The encoder can be used to - Pin on disc
count the number of revolutions or cycles, - Ball on disc
record spindle position, and control force - 4-ball
vs. sample position. The motor is cooled by - Disc on disc (flat on flat)
a fan (F). Electrical connection is made to
the Testing Unit with a 9 pin DB connector
(G). A mounting plate (H) attaches to the Technical Specification
base plate of the Testing Unit. Eight Model with Encoder S21ME S24LE
counter-sunk holes (I) are provided to Model w/o Encoder S21M0 S24L0
secure the drive to the Testing Block. Speed Range 0.1 to 1000 rpm 0.1 to 4000 rpm
Maximum Load 200 N (20 kg, 44 lbs.) 120 N (12 kg, 26 lbs.)
A centering tool is provided for alignment of
the upper specimen with the center of the
specimen table.
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Lower Specimen Drives and Tables
Features
Speeds from 0.001 to 30 rpm
H
Clock-wise and counter clock-wise rotation
Description C D F E G
The Models S20H0 and S20HE are High
Torque Ultra Low Speed Rotary Motion
Drives. Model S20HE has a shaft position
encoder while Model S20H0 does not. The Add-on Components
encoder can be used to count the number of
revolutions or cycles, record spindle - Elevated Temperature Chamber up to 150ºC
position, and control force vs. sample - Humidity/Gases Chamber
position. These drives are designed to - Custom Specimen Holders
rotate the lower test specimen about a - Liquid/Grease Container
vertical axis on the Specimen Table. The - Specimen Table Grounding Attachment
Specimen Table (A) has a pattern of - 6 Inch Diameter Adapter Table
threaded holes (B) for mounting
specimens. A five phase stepper motor (D) Technical Specification
drives a harmonic drive reducer (C) which
Model with Encoder S20HE
has a 60 to 1 reduction ratio. The high
Model w/o Encoder S20H0
torque output of the reducer drives the
specimen table. Model S20HE has an Speed Range 0.001 to 30 rpm
encoder (F) mounted to bottom of the Maximum Load 1 kN (100 kg, 220 lbs.)
stepper motor. A mounting plate (E)
attaches to the base plate of the Testing Typical Applications
Unit. Eight counter-sunk holes (G) are
- Pin on disc
provided to secure the drive to the Testing
- Ball on disc
Unit. A fan (H) keeps the motor cool. - 4-ball
A centering tool is provided for alignment of - Disc on disc (flat on flat)
the upper specimen with the center of the - Screw in nut
specimen table.
Description
The Model S33HE is a medium speed, high
torque and high load rotary drive. The Model
S35ME is a high speed, medium torque and
high load rotary drive. These drives are
designed to rotate the lower test specimen
about a vertical axis on the Specimen Table (A).
The specimen table has a pattern of threaded
holes (B) for mounting specimens. A motor (C)
drives the specimen table through a belt and
D H I
pulleys (D). (See Speed vs. Torque chart.) There
is a shaft position encoder (E) mounted on top of
the motor. The encoder can be used to count the Add-on Components
number of revolutions or cycles, record spindle
position, and control force vs. sample position. - Elevated Temperature Chamber up to 150ºC
The motor is cooled by a fan (F). Electrical - Humidity/Gases Chamber
connection (G) is made to the UMT-3 Testing - Custom Specimen Holders
Unit with a 4 pin round connector for the motor - Liquid/Grease Container
and a 25 pin DB connector for the encoder. A - Specimen Table Grounding Adapter
mounting plate (H) attaches to the mounting ring
on the base plate of the UMT-3 Testing Unit. Technical Specification
Eight counter-sunk holes (I) are provided for Model S33HE S35ME
bolts to secure the drive to the testing block. Speed Range 0.1 to 3000 rpm 0.1 to 5000 rpm
A centering tool is provided for alignment of the Maximum Load 1 kN (100 kg, 220 lbs) 600 N (60 kg, 125 lbs)
B
Features
Linear motion
E
Variable frequency up to 20 Hz
A
Description
The Model R23M0 and R23ME drives
D
are designed to drive the lower test
specimen in a horizontal linear motion. C
Model R23ME has a shaft position
encoder, while Model R23M0 does not. A
motor (A) converts rotary motion to linear Add-on Components
motion by driving a connecting rod which
is attached to the precision linear stage - Elevated Temperature Chamber up to 150º C
(B). The length of the stroke can be - Humidity/Gases Chamber
adjusted with an allen wrench by - Liquid/Grease Container
loosening the locking screws (E) and
turning the adjusting screw. Threaded
holes (F) are provided on the top surface Typical Applications
of the stage for mounting the test
- Wear Tests
specimen. Electrical connection is made
- Fretting Tests
to the Testing Unit with a nine pin DB type
connector (C). A mounting plate (D)
attaches to the base plate of the Testing Technical Specification
Unit. Eight counter-sunk holes are Model with Encoder R23ME
provided for screws to secure the drive to Model w/o Encoder R23M0
the Testing Unit base plate. The stepper Stroke vs. Frequency 0.25" at 20 Hz, 1.0" at 5 Hz
motor is cooled by a fan . Maximum Load 250 N (25 kg, 55 lbs.)
Features
Linear motion
Variable frequency up to 60 Hz
Description C
D
The Model R35HE drive is designed to
drive the lower test specimen in a E
horizontal linear motion. The drive
features integrated lateral force sensors
(A) for friction force measurement. A high-
torque motor converts rotational motion to
linear motion by driving a connecting rod
which is attached to the precision linear Add-on Components
stage. The length of the stroke can be - Elevated Temperature Chamber up to 150ºC
changed with an allen wrench by - Humidity/Gases Chamber
loosening the locking screws and turning - Liquid/Grease Container
the adjusting screw. Threaded holes (C)
are provided on the top surface of the
stage for mounting the test specimen.
Electrical connection is made to the Typical Applications
Testing Unit with a 25 pin DB type - Wear Tests
connector (E). A mounting plate (B) - Fretting Tests
attaches to the base plate of the Testing
Unit. Eight counter-sunk holes (D) are Technical Specification
provided for screws to secure the drive to
Model R35HE
the Testing Unit base plate. The motor is Stroke vs. Frequency 0.25" at 25 Hz, 1.0" at 10 Hz
cooled by a fan. Maximum Load 1,000 N (100 kg, 220 lbs.)
Features B
Description A
The Model R20HE drive is designed to D
drive the lower test specimen in a horizontal
linear motion. A five phase stepper motor
(A) converts rotational motion to linear
motion by driving the lead screw of a
precision linear stage (B). Threaded holes Related Components
(C) are provided on the top surface of the - Custom specimen holders
stage for mounting test specimens. An - Elevated temperature and humidity
optical encoder (D) provides position chambers
feedback. Electrical connection of the
motor is made to the Testing Unit with a
9-pin DB type connector (G). The encoder Typical Applications
connection is made with a 25-pin DB type - Ball/pin on flat
connector (H). A mounting plate (E) - Indentation
attaches to the base plate of the Testing - Scratch testing
Unit. Eight counter-sunk holes (F) are
provided to secure the drive to the Testing
Unit base plate. Technical Specification
When positioned at a 90º angle relative to Model L20HE
the upper Lateral Positioning and Sliding Maximum Lateral Travel 75 mm
Drive it serves as the y-axis of an x-y Position Resolution 1 micron
positioning combination. Speed Range 0.001 to 10 mm/sec
Maximum Load 1kN (100 kg, 220 lbs.)
Dimensions in inches
Features
Y-Axis Positioning and Linear Motion B
D E
Description H
The Model L25HE drive is designed to F
drive the lower test specimen in a horizontal
linear motion. A five phase stepper motor G
(A) drives the precision linear stage (B)
through a belt and pulleys (C). Threaded
holes (D) are provided on the top surface of Related Components
the stage for mounting test specimens. An - Custom specimen holders
optical encoder (E) provides position - Elevated temperature and humidity
feedback. Electrical connection of the chambers
motor is made to the Testing Unit with a
9-pin DB type connector (F). The encoder
connection is made with a 25-pin DB type Typical Applications
connector (G). A mounting plate (H) - Ball/pin on flat
attaches to the base plate of the Testing - Indentation
Unit. Eight counter-sunk holes are - Scratch testing
provided to secure the drive to the Testing
Unit base plate.
The drive is positioned at a 90º angle Technical Specification
relative to the upper Lateral Positioning and
Model L25HE
Sliding Drive, and hence serves as the y-
Maximum Lateral Travel 75 mm
axis of an x-y positioning combination. Position Resolution 2 microns
Speed Range 0.002 to 100 mm/sec
Maximum Load 1kN (100 kg, 220 lbs.)
Dimensions in inches
A
Features
Speeds from 0.1 to 4000 rpm J
C
Technical Specification
Model With Encoder Speed Range Maximum Load
B21MO B21ME 0.1 to 1000 rpm 300 N (30 kg, 66 lbs.)
B24LO B24LE 0.1 to 4000 rpm 120 N (12 kg, 26 lbs.)
Specimen Holders
Features A
motion
F
Lateral Force Sensors H
Description G
The Block-On-Ring drive rotates the lower ring is submerged in the liquid or grease. The
test specimen about a horizontal axis. The motor is cooled with a fan. Electrical
drive features integrated lateral force connection is made to the Testing Unit with a
sensors (A) for friction force 25 pin DB type connector (E). A mounting
measurement. A motor (B) drives a shaft plate (G) attaches to the base plate of the
and bearing assembly (C) through a belt Testing Unit. Eight counter-sunk holes (H) are
and pulleys. (See Speed vs. Torque chart.) provided for screws to secure the drive to the
The end of the shaft (D) can accommodate Testing Unit.
various adapters. Two interchangeable
arbors are included, one has a tapered Typical Applications
cylinder, the other has a non-tapered - Block on ring tests
cylinder. (See Specimen Holder drawing.) - Bearing tests
The drives have a shaft position encoder - Seals tests
mounted on the motor. The encoder can - Shaft tests
be used to count the number of revolutions
or cycles, record spindle position, and Add-on Components
control force vs. sample position. - Elevated Temperature Chamber up to 150ºC
An optional liquid/grease container (F) can - Liquid/Grease Container for Block-On-Ring
be mounted so that the lower portion of the - Matched pair Block and Ring
Technical Specification
Model Speed Range Maximum Load
B33HE 0.1 to 3000 rpm 1,000 N (100 kg, 220 lbs.)
B35HE 0.1 to 5000 rpm 500 N (50 kg, 110 lbs.)
Specimen Holders
Features
2 Axis Tilt Adjustment
Fine Resolution
Rugged Construction
Description
The Leveling Table mounts to the base of which translates to approximately .01º of tilt.
the Testing Unit and is used to support the Large knobbed locking screws on both sides
lower test specimen. It has built-in of each axis hold the position of the table
micrometers to adjust the tilt in both x and y under heavy loading and lateral forces. The
directions. The micrometers allow for fine table has a top surface that is 6.5” x 5.75” to
alignment between upper and lower accommodate a force sensor and specimen
specimens. They have a resolution of .001” holding fixtures.
Features
500N Load Handling
Rugged Construction
5.685” diameter
(6X) #4-40 UNC eq. spaced on 5.25” B.C.
Holes for mounting to standard specimen table
(6X) .096” eq. spaced on 3.00: B.C.
Centering Tool for FL/DFM Force Sensor using Suspension Centering Tool for DFH Force Sensor using Rigid Adapter
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Description
The Electrical Motor/Generator Brush Test
Module consists of an upper brush holder, a
block-on-ring type drive to rotate a
commutator, a lower brush holder, two fans to
cool the upper and lower brushes, and a third
fan to cool the drive motor. UMT Carriage
There are red and black wires for connecting
an external electrical current source to the
brush holders. The current path is into the red Friction/Load Sensor
wire, the upper brush (the test specimen), the
Upper Brush Holder
commutator, the lower brush, and out the
black wire. Current Source Connection
A blue wire connects to a small third brush, Upper Brush
located in the lower brush holder. The contact
resistance between the upper bush and the Commutator
Features C
E D
Description B
The cylindrical specimen drives are
designed to rotate the lower cylindrical Add-on Components
specimen (roller, brush, etc. (A), not
included) about a horizontal axis. Model - Corrosion-resistant liquid collecting
C21M0-L can accommodate full-length pan (H)
brushes (up to 13.32” long). Model - Adapters for shorter brushes
C21M0-L can be used with small brushes
or brush coupons (up to 5” long). A five
phase stepper motor (B) drives the shaft Typical Applications
and bearing assembly through a belt and
pulleys (C). The motor is cooled by a fan - Cleaning brushes for discs or wafers
(D). Electrical connection is made to the - Rollers for texturing
Testing Unit with a 9 pin DB connector
(E). A mounting plate (F), with a circular
base, attaches to the base plate of the Technical Specification
Testing Unit. Eight counter-sunk holes
Model C21M0-S C21M0-L
(G) are provided to secure the drive to
Maximum Brush Length 13.32” 5”
the Testing Unit. Corrosion-resistant
Speed Range 0.1 to 1000 rpm 0.1 to 1000 rpm
waste liquid collecting pan with drainage Maximum Load 400 N (40 kg, 90 lbs.) 400 N (40 kg, 90 lbs.)
(H) is used to collect and drain the waste
liquid. Clamping knob (I) supports the
end of the cylindrical sample and
facilitates its removal and replacement.
B
Features
Arcing motion
H
Adjustable stroke length
Variable frequency up to 30 Hz
E
Description F
G
The Model RA23L0 and RA23LE drives
are designed to drive the lower test
specimen in a horizontal arcing motion.
Model RA23LE has a shaft position
encoder , while Model RA23L0 does not.
A motor (A) converts rotary motion into
arcing motion by driving a connecting rod
which is attached to the precision arcing
Add-on Components
stage (B). The length of the stroke can be - Temperature Chamber 5º to 75º C
changed with an allen wrench by - Humidity Chamber 5 to 95 %RH
loosening the locking screws (C) and
turning the adjusting screw (D).
Electrical connection is made to the Typical Applications
Testing Unit with a nine-pin DB-type
connector (E). A mounting plate (F) - Wear Tests
attaches to the base plate of the Testing - Fretting Tests
Unit. Eight counter-sunk holes (G) are - HDD Ramp Tests
provided for screws to secure the drive to
the Testing Unit base plate. The stepper Technical Specification
motor is cooled by a fan. The drive is Model with Encoder RA23LE
shown with an optional environmental Model w/o Encoder RA23LO
control chamber (H), which provides Stroke vs. Frequency 0.2" at 30 Hz, 1.0" at 10 Hz
temperature/humidity control. The Maximum Load 1 N (0.1 kg, 0.22 lb.)
heating element and temperature sensor
are located inside the chamber. The
chamber has an input port for inserting
gases or humidified air.
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Features A
B
Oscillating rotary motion about a horizontal E
axis up to 90 º.
Description
The High Load Reciprocating Block-On-
Ring drive rotates the lower test specimen
in an oscillating motion about a horizontal
axis. A motor (B) drives a shaft and bearing B
assembly (C) through a connecting rod
(H). A screw adjustment on the motor shaft C
(I) sets the reciprocation arc length. A dial
(J) and a removable pointer (K) indicate
the arc length in degrees.
The drive features integrated lateral force
sensors (A) for friction force
measurement. The end of the shaft (D) can
accommodate various adapters. Two
interchangeable arbors are included, one J K H I
has a tapered cylinder, the other has a
non-tapered cylinder. (See Specimen Motor to Spindle coupling view
Holder drawing on the following page.)
The drive has a position encoder mounted Typical Applications
on the motor that can be used to count the
number of cycles. - Block on ring tests
The motor is cooled with a fan (F). - Bearing tests
Electrical connection to the Testing Unit is - Seals tests
made with a 25 pin DB type connector and - Shaft tests
a circular connector (E). A mounting plate
(G) attaches to the base plate of the Add-on Components
Testing Unit. Counter-sunk holes are - Elevated Temperature Chamber up to 150ºC
provided for screws to secure the drive to - Matched pair Block and Ring
the Testing Unit.
Specimen Holders
Force Sensors
Models: FUL and FVL
Features
Friction Force Measurement
Description
The Models FUL and FVL are 2-axis Typical Applications
Friction/Load Sensors which are used to - Ultra-low force ball-on-disk tests
simultaneously and independently - Friction, stiction, and wear tests on
measure friction force and normal load. magnetic media
Their primary use is for testing stiction and - Diamond stylus scratch tests
friction forces as well as wear between
surfaces such as heads and disks that are
used in computer disks drives. Coefficient
of friction is automatically calculated from Technical Specification
the normal load and friction force in the Model Range Resolution
UMT control software. Each axis of these FUL 0.1 to 10 mN (0.01 to 1 g) 1 µN (0.1 mg)
sensors has strain gages that compose a FVL 1.0 to 100 mN (0.1 to 10 g) 10 µN ( 1 mg)
balanced full bridge circuit. Our proprietary
design guaranties the highest degree of
precision and repeatability.
Add-on Components
The force sensors have a small square - Ultra-Low Stiffness Suspensions
strain pin that extends slightly from the - Mounting Extension Blocks
bottom. The strain pin has a threaded hole - Y axis Positioning Attachment
that accepts a screw for mounting an ultra- - Mounting Screws and Allen Wrench
low stiffness suspension such as a disk
drive head suspension. A mounting plate is
used to attach the sensor to the vertical
carriage of the Testing Unit. Four counter-
sunk holes are provided for bolts to secure
the sensor to the carriage.
Force Sensors
Features
Friction Force Measurement
Description
The Model FL is a 2 axis Friction/Load
Sensor used to measure friction force and Add-on Components
normal load simultaneously and - Suspension
independently. Coefficient of friction is - Specimens and Specimen holders
calculated automatically from these two - Mounting Extension Blocks
measurements in the UMT control software. - Y axis Positioning Attachment
Each axis of the sensor has strain gages
that compose a balanced full bridge circuit.
Our proprietary design guaranties the
highest degree of precision and
repeatability.
Typical Applications
The FL force sensor has a small square - Pin on disc tests
hole in the bottom for mounting a - Ball on disc tests
suspension which is held in place by a set - Block on ring tests
screw. The sensor is attached to the vertical
carriage of the Testing Unit with four bolts.
Technical Specification
Model Range Resolution
FL 5 to 500 mN (0.5 to 50 g) 50 µN (5 mg)
Force Sensors
Features
Friction Force Measurement
Description
The Models DFM-0.5, DFM-1 and DFM-2
are dual beam 2 axis Friction/Load
Sensors used to measure friction force
and normal load simultaneously and
independently. Coefficient of friction is
automatically calculated from these two
measurements in the UMT control
software. Each axis of the sensor is
composed of a balanced full bridge circuit. Typical Applications
Our proprietary design guaranties the - Pin on disc tests
highest degree of dependability. - Ball on disc tests
The sensor is attached to the vertical - 4-ball tests
carriage of the Testing Unit with four bolts. - Block on ring tests
The DFM series force sensors have a
plate with #4-40 UNC threaded holes for
mounting a specimen holder or a Technical Specification
suspension. Model Range Resolution
DFM-0.5 0.05 to 5 N (5 to 500 g) 0.25 mN ( 25 mg)
DFM-1 0.1 to 10 N (10 g to 1 kg) 0.5 mN ( 50 mg)
DFM-2 0.2 to 20 N (20 g to 2 kg) 1.0 mN ( 100 mg)
Add-on Components
- Suspensions and Specimen Holder Adapter
- Specimens and Specimen holders
- Mounting Extension Blocks
- Y axis Positioning Attachment
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Force Sensors
Features
Friction Force Measurement
Description
The Models DFH-5, DFH-10, DFH-20,
DFH-50 and DFH-100 are 2 axis
Friction/Load Sensors used to measure
friction force and normal load
simultaneously and independently.
Coefficient of friction is calculated
automatically from these two
measurements in the UMT control
software. Each axis of the sensor has
strain gages that compose a balanced full
bridge circuit. Our proprietary design
guaranties the highest degree of Add-on Components
precision and repeatability.
The DFH series of force sensors have a - Suspensions and Specimen Holder
plate with #4-40 UNC threaded holes for Adapters
mounting suspensions and specimen - Specimens and Specimen holders
holders. The sensor attaches to the - Mounting Extension Blocks
vertical carriage of the UMT Testing Unit - Y axis Positioning Attachment
with four bolts.
Technical Specification
Typical Applications Model
DFH-5
Range Resolution
0.5 to 50 N (50 g to 5 kg) 2.5 mN (0.25 g)
- Pin on disc tests DFH-10 1 to 100 N (0.1 to 10 kg) 5 mN ( 0.5 g)
- Ball on disc tests DFH-20 2 to 200 N (0.2 to 20 kg) 10 mN ( 1.0 g)
- 4-ball tests DFH-50 5 to 500 N (0.5 to 50 kg) 25 mN ( 2.5 g)
- Block on ring tests DFH-100 1 to 1,000 N (0.1 to 100 kg) 50 mN ( 5.0 g)
Force Sensors
TH-12, TH-25, TH-50, TH-100
Features
Torque Measurement around Vertical Axis
Description
The Single-Axis Toque Sensor is used to
measure torque around the z axis (Tz). Four
counter-sunk holes are provided for screws
to secure the sensor under a DFH
friction/load sensor or under a suspension for Typical Applications
a DFH friction/load sensor. The sensor has a
rigid adapter to accept upper specimen - Disc on disc tests
holders that have 0.5” shafts. - Rolling/Sliding tests on Rotary Drives
The sensor is used with a DFH sensor which - 4-ball tests
provides load measurement and control. - Screw in nut tests
Force Sensors
Features
Friction Force Measurement
Torque Measurement
Description
The 6-Axis Toque/Force Sensors are used to Typical Applications
measure torque in the x, y, and z axises and force in - 4 Ball
the x, y, and z axises (Tx, Ty, Tz, Fx, Fy, Fz). The - Disc on disc (flat on flat)
Toque/Force Sensors have a plate with #4-40 UNC - Screw in nut
threaded holes for mounting suspensions and
specimen holders. The sensor attaches to the vertical Add-on Components
carriage of the UMT Testing Unit. Four counter-sunk - Suspensions
holes are provided for screws to secure the sensor to - Specimens and Specimen holders
the carriage. - Holders for disc-on-disc test mode
- Mounting Extension Blocks
Technical Specification
Model Range Resolution
TFL-2 Torque: 0.6 to 125 N*mm 15 mN*mm
Load: 0.2 to 20 N (0.02 to 2 kg) 2.5 mN
Friction/Lateral Force: 0.1 to 10 N (0.01 to 1 kg) 1.2 mN
TFM-4 Torque: 1.2 to 250 N*mm 30 mN*mm
Load: 0.4 to 40 N (0.04 to 4 kg) 5 mN
Friction/Lateral Force: 0.2 to 20 N (0.02 to 2 kg) 2.5 mN
TFH-6 Torque: 5 to 1000 N*mm 125 mN*mm
Load: 0.5 to 60 N (0.05 to 6 kg) 7.5 mN
Friction/Lateral Force: 0.2 to 20 N (0.02 to 2 kg) 2.5 mN
TFH-12 Torque: 10 to 2000 N*mm 250 mN*mm
Load: 1.5 to 120 N (0.15 to 12 kg) 15 mN
Friction/Lateral Force: 0.4 to 40 N (0.04 to 4 kg) 5 mN
TFH-24 Torque: 20 to 4000 N*mm 500 mN*mm
Load: 2 to 240 N (0.2 to 24 kg) 30 mN
Friction/Lateral Force: 0.8 to 80 N (0.08 to 8 kg) 10 mN
TFH-50 Torque: 50 to 10,000 N*mm 1.25 N*mm
Load: 5 to 580 N (0.5 to 58 kg) 65 mN
Friction/Lateral Force: 1.9 to 190 N (0.19 to 19 kg) 20 mN
TFH-100 Torque: 100 to 20,000 N*mm 2.5 N*mm
Load: 10 to 1160 N (1.0 to 116 kg) 135 mN
Friction/Lateral Force: 5.8 to 580 N (0.58 to 58 kg) 65 mN
Description
The Force Sensor Mounting Extension
Block mounts between the lateral
positioning stage and the force sensor for
the purpose of lowering the upper specimen
in the direction of the lower specimen. This
shifts the center of the range of travel
downward.
2” Mounting Extension Block (M30C366-1)
The blocks are available in two sizes, a 2”
extension and a 4” extension.
Typical Applications
- Pin on disc tests
- Ball on disc tests
- 4-ball tests
- Block on ring tets
- Disc on disc (flat on flat) tests
- Screw in nut tests
Add-on Components
- Force Sensors
- Y-Direction Positioning Attachment
Technical Specification
Model Dimensions
2” Mounting Extension Block 4”x 4” x 2” 4” Mounting Extension Block (M30C366-2)
4” Mounting Extension Block 4”x 4” x 4”
Description
A suspension is a spring device which may be
installed between the force sensor and the
Suspension for sensor model FL
upper specimen holder. It compensates for
variations in the distance between the force
sensor and the surface of a moving lower
specimen when the lower specimen is not flat.
Rigid adapters are used to attach specimen
holders to sensors when suspensions are not
needed. See Guide to Suspensions and
Adapters.
Suspension for sensors model DFM
Typical Applications
- Can be used for almost all
tests performed on the UMT
Add-on Components
- Upper Specimen Holders Suspension for sensors model DFH
- Upper Specimens
Clamping Adapters
Clamping Adapters allow the attachment of specimen
holders with small shafts to a Rigid Adapter that accepts a
0.5” shaft. See Guide to Suspensions and Adapters for
chart on how to use clamping adapters.
Clamping Adapters Part Number
Clamping Adapter for square shafts 0.13" x 0.13" M30B1036
Clamping Adapter for round shafts, diameter 0.13" M30B1165
Clamping Adapter for round shafts, diameter 0.25" M30B1166-1
Clamping Adapter for round shafts, diameter 6mm M30B1166-2
Description
The Ultra Low Stiffness HGA Suspension is
an adaptation of the suspension used in
computer hard disk drives. It is intended for
use with the model FUL and FVL force
sensors on which it is mounted with one
screw. It can be used with the model FL Suspension AM30B485C
force sensor with the L-shaped adapter
mentioned below.
The Rigid Adapter has a threaded end that
screws into the model FVL force sensor. It is
not used with the model FUL force sensor
because of its weight.
Both the suspension and the Rigid Adapter
accept specimens with a 1 mm diameter
shaft.
Rigid Adapter AM30B688
Technical Specification
Specimen
Used with Sensor
Device Type Maximum Load Mounting Hole Part Number
Model
Diameter
Suspension FUL and FVL 30 mN (3 g) 1 mm AM30B485C
Rigid Adapter FVL 100 mN (10 g) 1 mm AM30B688
Typical Applications
- Pin on disc tests
- Ball on disc tests
- Diamond stylus scratch tests
Add-on Components
- Wrench and screws for HGA Suspensions (BM370011)
- L-shaped adapter for Ultra-low Stiffness HGA Suspension (M30B138) for FL sensor
- (5) Stainless Steel Dowel Pins, 1 mm diameter, 8 mm length, for pin-on-disc tests
- (5) Stainless Steel Tubes, 1 mm outer diameter and 0.5 mm inner diameter, to glue
balls onto them for ball-on-disc tests
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Features
Humidity and Temperature Sensing in a single probe
Description
The Humidity and Temperature Measurement
and Recording option measures the relative
humidity and temperature in the UMT Testing
Unit. It is composed of 2 data acquisition
channels, a signal conditioner which is
mounted in the enclosure on the vertical Humidity and Temperature Amplifier PCB
carriage and a cable with the humidity and
temperature sensor on one end. The sensor
can be placed anywhere within the sample area
of the UMT Testing Unit.
Typical Applications
- Environmental Testing
Technical Specification
Response
Humidity and Temperature Sensor Cable
Channel Range Accuracy
Time
Humidity 0 to 100% RH ±2.0% RH 25 Sec.
Temperature -30 to 100ºC ±0.4ºC 50 Sec.
Description
The Temperature Measurement and Typical Application
Recording option includes a temperature - Monitoring and recording the temperature
sensor and an amplifier that mounts inside of a specimen during testing
the signal conditioning box on the carriage
of the UMT. The output of the amplifier,
which is a calibrated voltage proportional Technical Specification
to the temperature at the sensor, is Model Range Sensor Model
connected to the UMT data acquisition TMR-150 -50º C to 150º C (-60º F to 300ºF) RTD-150
system for display, storage and analysis. TMR-350 0º C to 350º C (32º F to 660ºF) RTD-350
The sensor can be placed at any point of TMR-1000 0º C to 1000º C (32º F to 1830ºF) TC-1000
interest in the UMT Testing Unit.
Temperature Sensors
Models: RTD-150, RTD-350, TC-1000
Features
Platinum RTD for up to 350º C
Description
The Platinum RTD Sensors are in stainless steel probes that are 5/16” in length and 3/32” in
diameter with three conductor cables. The thermocouple is type K with a ceramic bead
insulated element. The sensors have a 3’ cable that allows them to be placed anywhere within
the UMT Testing Unit. The sensors are intended for use with the above Temperature
Features
High Performance AE Sensor
Normalized response, dB
Description
T h e C o n ta c t A c o u s t i c E m i s s i o n
Measurement and Recording option
includes a sensor and an amplifier. The
sensor can be attached to a specimen,
specimen holder or any other point of
interest. The amplifier mounts inside the
signal conditioning box on the UMT
carriage. The sensor cable connects to Raw output of CETR AE sensor with amplifier
the amplifier's input. The AE signal is
amplified and filtered. The filter is a plug-in
Normalized response, dB
Description
The Electrical Contact Resistance Measurement and
Recording option is used to measure the electrical
resistance in ohms between upper and lower
specimens or surface resistance between 2 points on
the lower specimen. It is composed of a data
acquisition channel, signal conditioner which is
mounted in the enclosure on the vertical carriage and a
cable for making connection to the specimens. The
choice of which model to use depends on the
conductivity or insulation characteristics of the test
specimens. Additional plug-in boards (ECRA) are
available in any range from the list below.
ECR cable
Typical Applications
- Electric motor brushes
- Switch contacts
- Coatings
- Lubricants
Technical Specification
Model Resistance Range
ECR-0.5 0.005 to 0.5 Ohm
ECR-1 0.010 to 1.0 Ohm Additional ECR or ESR Amplifier ECRA
ECR-1K 10 to 1000 Ohm
ECR-100K 1 kOhm to 100 kOhm
ECR-1M 10 kOhm to 1 MOhm
Features
Non-contact measurement
Description
T h e Ve r t i c a l M i c r o - D i s p l a c e m e n t
Capacitance Measurement and Recording
system is composed of a capacitance
probe and a stand alone control unit. The
probe has an 8-foot cable which is
connected to the input of its control unit. Control Unit
The control unit may be placed next to or on
top of the UMT. The output of the control
unit is a voltage proportional to the Typical Applications
distance between the capacitance probe
and the surface being measured. It is - Indentation tests
connected to the data acquisition system of - High-resolution wear depth measurement
the UMT. The stand alone control unit
receives its power through a standard A/C
power cord.
Technical Specifications
Probe CAP-1 CAP-2
Linear Resolution 5 nm 2 nm
Accuracy 0.2 micron 0.1 micron
Range 0.25 mm 0.125 mm
Sensing Diameter 3.5 mm 2.5 mm
Cable Length 8 feet 8 feet
Power 120, 240 VAC, 40-440 Hz 120, 240 VAC, 40-440 Hz
Capacitance Probe Holder (AM30B1346) for 5/32” Ball holder or 1/4” Pin
Description 3
9
The Differential Capacitance Vertical Micro- 4
Displacement Measurement and Recording
module for fine wear measurements. It has 2 10 2
capacitance probes (1 & 2), a stand alone
control unit (shown on page 2), a probe 7 5
mounting fixture (3,4,5,6) that is attached to
the force/load sensor base (9), and a 8 6
reference plate (7) which is mounted below
the suspension (10) and just above the 11
upper specimen ball holder (8).The probe Schematic Diagram 1
mounting fixture is attached to the sensor specimen surface and the reference plate (B
with a bracket (3) that supports a linear - A). Small changes or oscillations of the
stage (4). There are coarse adjustments (6) carriage effect both sensors equally and
for each probe to set them within their therefore cancel out. Likewise, run-out and
measurement ranges. The stage allows fine surface irregularities of the lower specimen
height adjustment of both probes by turning effect both probe equally and cancel out.
the knob (5). Wear between the upper and lower
One probe (1) senses the surface of the specimens effects the lower specimen
lower specimen (11). A second probe (2) probe output (1) but not the reference probe
senses the reference plate (7). The output (2) as long as the load remains
difference between the two probes constant.
represents the distance between the lower Continued on Page 2
Typical Applications
- High-resolution wear depth measurement
Control Unit
Typical Specification
Probe CAP-1 D CAP-2 D
Linear Resolution 5 nm 2 nm
Accuracy 0.2 micron 0.1 micron
Range 0.25 mm 0.125 mm
Sensing Diameter 3.5 mm 2.5 mm
Cable Length 8 feet 8 feet
Power 120, 240 VAC, 40-440 Hz 120, 240 VAC, 40-440 Hz
Features
Elevated Temperature to 150º C
Software controllable
150ºC chamber on a rotary drive
Software controllable
350ºC chamber on a rotary drive
Description
The 350º C and the 1000º C high-temperature
chambers are part of a drive/chamber
combination. They are mounted on the rotary drive
frame. A heating element and a temperature
sensor are located inside the chamber. A
computerized temperature controller uses the
output of the temperature sensor to precisely
control the chamber temperature. See the UMT
Basic System page of the catalog for model 1000ºC chamber on a rotary drive
numbers of the UMT that have a built-in
temperature controller. Otherwise, a stand alone The chambers have an access slot on the top
temperature controller must be used. The cover to permit coupling of the upper test
temperature can be set in a test script, and the specimen that is inside the chamber to a
measured temperature is continuously displayed friction/load sensor. Both the chamber and the
and recorded. rotary drive have separate cables that connect
to the UMT.
The chambers have a metal exterior and an
insulated handle on the cover. Due to insulation In the table below the first part of the model
and cooling fans the external surface of the number corresponds to the model of the rotary
chamber is less that 100ºC when the interior of the drive. The last part of the number is the
chamber is at maximum temperature. maximum temperature of the chamber. The
last column is the UMT basic system that
Rotary Drive-Heating Chamber Max UMT System Type supports the rotary drive.
Chamber Model Temperature
S21ME-350 350º C UMT-2
S21M0-350 350º C UMT-2 Testing Applications
S25LE-350 350º C UMT-2 - Pin on disc tests
S25L0-350 350º C UMT-2
S33HE-350 350º C UMT-3
- Ball on disc tests
S35ME-350 350º C UMT-3
S21ME-1000 1000º C UMT-2 Add-on Components
S21M0-1000 1000º C UMT-2 - Temperature Measurement and Recording
S25LE-1000 1000º C UMT-2
S25L0-1000 1000º C UMT-2
when a second location for temperature
S33HE-1000 1000º C UMT-3 monitoring is desired
S35ME-1000 1000º C UMT-3
0.442”
Features
Elevated Temperature to 150º C
Software controllable
150ºC chamber on a reciprocating drive
Description
The elevated temperature chamber has an Technical Specification
exterior made of Teflon™ and can be easily
mounted on the reciprocating drive frame. Chamber Model R150
The chamber has an access slot on the top Drive plus Chamber Model R23XX-150
cover to permit coupling of the upper test Temperature Range Up to 150º C
specimen that is inside the chamber to the
friction/load sensor. The heating element
and temperature sensor are located inside
the chamber. A cable connects the chamber
to the UMT Testing Unit. A computerized
Testing Applications
temperature controller uses the output of - Pin on flat tests
the temperature sensor to precisely control - Ball on flat tests
the chamber temperature. See the UMT
Basic System page of the catalog for model
numbers of the UMT that have a built-in
temperature controller. Otherwise, a stand
alone temperature controller must be used.
Add-on Components
The temperature can be set in a test script, - Temperature Measurement and Recording
and the measured temperature is when a second location for temperature
continuously displayed and recorded. monitoring is desired.
- Liquid and grease container
Software controllable
Description
The 350º C and the 1000º C high temperature The chambers have a metal exterior and an
chambers are part of a drive/chamber insulated handle on the cover. Due to insulation
combination. They are mounted on the linear and cooling fans the external surface of the
reciprocating drive frame. A heating element and chamber is less that 100ºC when the interior of
a temperature sensor are located inside the the chamber is at maximum temperature. The
chamber. A computerized temperature controller chambers have an access slot on the top cover
uses the output of the temperature sensor to to permit coupling of the upper test specimen
precisely control the chamber temperature. See that is inside the chamber to a friction/load
the UMT Basic System page of the catalog for sensor. Both the chamber and the reciprocating
model numbers of the UMT that have a built-in drive have separate cables that connect to the
temperature controller. Otherwise, a stand alone UMT.
temperature controller must be used. The
temperature can be set in a test script, and the In the table below the first part of the model
measured temperature is continuously number corresponds to the model of the
displayed and recorded. reciprocating drive. The last part of the number
is the maximum temperature of the chamber.
The last column is the UMT basic system that
supports the reciprocating drive.
Add-on Components
R23ME-1000 1000º C UMT-2
R23M0-1000 1000º C UMT-2
R35HE-1000 1000º C UMT-3
- Temperature Measurement and Recording
when a second location for temperature
monitoring is desired.
Features
Elevated Temperature to 150º C
Software controllable
Features
Temperature Range up to 150º C, 300º C and 1000º C
Software controllable
Description
The Stand Alone Temperature Controller is Add-on Components
intended for use with a heating chamber in a
UMT system that was purchased without a - Temperature Chambers for:
built-in temperature controller. It is Rotary Motion Drives
designed to be placed along side of the Reciprocation Motion Drives
UMT. It has a standard AC power cord and a Block-on-Ring Drives
cable that plugs into the UMT Testing Unit. - Temperature Measurement and Recording
The cable accepts the heating chamber's
temperature sensor output and provides
power to the heating element in the
c h a m b e r. A l l o p e r a t i o n s c a n b e
programmed from the front panel or the
UMT control software.
Typical Applications
- Elevated temperature testing
Technical Specification
Power 110 or 220 VAC, 50 - 400 Hz, 5 VA max.
Input RTD or thermocouple temperature sensor
Accuracy 0.1º F or C
Description A
The UMT vacuum chamber option allows
testing of specimens under low pressure B
conditions as well as with gases. The picture
shows the UMT with the chamber front panel C
removed. The vertical carriage drive motor
is located inside the top cover (A). The D
instrumentation electronics are located in
the carriage (B). A shaft connects the F
carriage through an air tight bellows (C) to E
the inside of the chamber (E). The shaft
supports a lateral positioning drive (F) inside G
the chamber. A dual axis friction/load sensor
(G) is mounted on the lateral stage. Upper H
specimens may be attached to the sensor
J
directly or through a suspension . Lower
specimens are mounted on the rotary table I
(H).The rotary table is driven through an air
tight bearing (J) with a belt and pulley
connected to a motor. Electrical power and
instrumentation signals are transmitted
through air tight connectors (D) on the top of
the chamber. Ports (I) on the side of the
chamber allow for connection of a vacuum Technical Specification
line. An o-ring seals the chamber when the
front panel is in place. Four quick release Vacuum up to 10-5 torr
Maximum vertical travel 1.5"
fasteners allow for easy removal of the front Maximum lateral travel 2.0"
panel. A vacuum pump is optional, or it can Rotational speed 0.1 to 1000 rpm
be provided by the customer. Lower Specimen table size 3.8" dia.
Add-on Components
Vacuum Gauge
Description
The Humidity/Gases Chamber for Rotary Drive has
a polypropylene bowl that mounts below and around
the specimen table of a rotary drive. It has an input
port for inserting gases or humidified air into the
chamber. It has an exhaust port for purging the
chamber. A flexible plastic cover encloses the top of
the chamber. The lower edge of the cover is clamped
around the bowl with reusable tie-wraps. The upper
edge of the cover is clamped to an insulating disk,
which is between the upper specimen holder and
the force sensor. The flexible cover allows for vertical
and lateral movement of the upper specimen, while
protecting the force sensor from moisture and
gases. Both humidity and temperature can be
monitored with an optional sensor mounted in the
side of the bowl.
Z-Carriage
Force Sensor
Suspension
Upper Specimen Insulating Disk Flexible Cover
Holder
Input Port
6.70” Dia.
Humidity and Temperature
3.00” Sensor
Specimen
Table
Exhaust Port
Description
The Humidity Control Unit provides a flow of
humidified air to the Humidity/Gases
Chamber. It has a fitting on the rear panel to
connect to a stand-alone air compressor or to
house air. There is a flow regulator on the rear
panel to control the input air flow up to 30
SCFH (cubic feet per hour). The incoming air
passes through a filter and then is split into
two paths. One path goes through a dryer and
the other path goes through a humidifier.
There are separate flow regulators for dry and
wet air on the front panel. The dry and wet air
are fed through separate hoses and mixed at
the input port of the Humidity/Gases
Chamber.
The Humidity/Gsaes Chamber has a humidity
and temperature sensor connected to the
UMT data acquisition channels. Humidity is
controlled by monitoring the sensor output
and adjusting the ratio of moist air to dry air
with the flow controls on the front panel.
Features
Holds specimens with vacuum
Two Piece Lid
Heats specimens up to 350ºC
Description Base
Vacuum Connection
The Heated Vacuum Table can hold a disc, wafer or
similar flat specimen on it with an externally supplied vacuum
to the black tube in the lower right of the photographs. There
are threaded holes in the table for mounting of specimens
without vacuum. See page 2 for the hole layout drawing.
Thin specimens can be heated up to 350º C. A heating
element and a temperature sensor are located inside the
table. A computerized temperature controller uses the output
Heated Vacuum Table on a
of the temperature sensor to precisely control the table Model R20HE Linear Drive
temperature. See the UMT Basic System page of the catalog
for model numbers of the UMT that have a built-in temperature
controller. Otherwise, a stand alone temperature controller
must be used. The temperature can be set in a test script, and
the measured temperature is continuously displayed and
recorded.
The Heated Vacuum Table has a base that contains
the vacuum chuck, heating element, temperature sensor, and
two fans that keep the outside of the base cool. It can be used
as a stationary table or mounted on a Model R20HE linear
drive as shown in the top photograph.
A cover with a clear window sits on the base. A two
piece Teflon lid provides a top of the cover. The two pieces of
the lid slide together after the upper and lower specimens are
Heated Vacuum Table
in place forming a 0.75” diameter hole for the upper specimen with cover removed
holder.
Liquid/Heating Cell
Software controllable
Description
The Liquid/Heating Cell can be used in
biomedical tests to raise the temperature
of small specimens to 37ºC (body
temperature). The cell can be mounted on
a stationary table, or a linear or
reciprocating lower drive on a UMT or AM30D466
Apex test system. It can also be mounted
on a friction/load sensor that is mounted
on a stationary table. Specimens up to 1.5
inches in diameter and 0.8 inches in
height can be accommodated. The cell
can hold 25 ml of liquid such as saline
solution in its stainless steel heating
chamber.
Testing Applications
- Micro and Nano Indentation
- Scratch Resistance
- Wear
Add-on Components
- Temperature Measurement and Recording
when a second location for temperature
monitoring is desired.
Pin holders can be used to hold other items with the same
diameter. The AM30B264 Pin Holder has a 0.5” shaft that can
be mounted to a force sensor model DFH with a suspension or
AM30B264 a rigid adapter. The M30B534 Pin Holder has a 0.13” diameter
shaft and can be mounted to force sensors model FL and DFM
with a suspension or a rigid adapter.
M30B534 Pins 416 Stainless Steel, Dia. 0.25" (6.3mm) Part Number
Length 0.75" (18.8mm) Hardness RC 38 Pkg. of 2 BM280042
Length 1.0" (25mm) Hardness RC 38 Pkg. of 2 BM280039
Diamond Indenters
All three types of Diamond Indenters have a 0.25” shaft that fits
either of the above two pin holders. These indenters can be
used for Rockwell, Vickers, and Knoop hardness tests.
This blade holder is used for high load scrape testing. The
holder mounts directly to the vertical carriage rather than to
a sensor or suspension. In this application the lower
specimen is attached to a force/load sensor.
Cylinder Holders
These holders hold a cylinder with a diameter of 0.4” (10
mm) horizontally. They are normally used for cross
cylinder tests where the lower specimen is a cylinder held
at an angle on a reciprocating drive. Holder M30B398 can
be mounted to force sensors model FL and DFM with a
matching suspension or a rigid adapter. Holder M30B398
can be mounted to force sensor model DFH with a rigid
M30B398 M30D252 adapter or a suspension with a rigid adapter.
Scraper PN M30B1841
Block-on-Ring Specimens
The ring is the lower specimen and mounts on a tapered
arbor which is connected to the shaft of the Block-on-
Ring Drive. The block is the upper specimen for Block-
on-Ring testing. It is held by a block holder part number
AM30B1126 which mounts to a suspension or to a force
sensor. Matched pairs of blocks and rings are available.
Block-on-Ring Specimens Part Number
Ring , dia. 1 3/8”, thk. ¼” Package of 5 BM121007
Block 5/8”x 3/8”x ¼” Package of 5 M30B538
Lower Specimen Holder for Cylinder Dia. 0.4” (10 mm) (M30B400A)
This holder is used for crossed-cylinder testing. The
holder mounts on the specimen table of a Reciprocating
Motion Drive and holds a 0.4” diameter cylinder. The
upper cylinder for crossed-cylinder testing is held at an
angle to the lower cylinder by a cylinder holder part
number M30B398A or M30D252.
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Lower Specimen and Specimen Holders
Description
This holder accommodates three 0.5” dia. balls
as the lower specimens of a 4 ball test per ASTM
D4172-94. An Upper Ball Holder for a 0.5” dia.
Ball is required (see Ball Holders). The holder
mounts on the specimen table of a Lower Rotary
Drive.
(AM30B528)
Description
This holder accommodates a specimen disc
with a diameter from 1” to 2.5” with a thickness
up to 0.25”. It can also hold an irregularly
shaped lower specimen with a comparable
geometry. The holder clamps the specimen at its
outer edge and does not require a hole in the
specimen for mounting. The holder mounts on
the specimen table of any Lower Rotary Drive.
(AM30C535)
2.50”
1.00”
3.80”
Consumable Parts
Disks, Rollers, and Balls Qty Part Number
Description
The Floppy Disk Holder is a lower specimen
table for use with a rotational drive. It
supports a 3.25” floppy disk with a metal hub.
A magnetic clamp holds the hub in place.
Floppy Disk Holder AM30C119
The Hard Disk Holder is a clamping cap for
mounting a hard disk on the lower specimen
table of a rotational drive or a stationary Clamping Cap for Disk 1.8”
specimen table. Clamping caps are available M30B128B
in five sizes to match the clamping area
Clamping Cap for Disk 2.5”
specified for the disks in the five common M30B129B
sizes of hard disk drive. The clamping cap for
0.85” disks includes a chuck that mounts on
the specimen table. Clamping Cap for Disk 3.5”
The stationary specimen table shown below M30C049B
has a steel center plate with a pattern of
threaded holes that match all the clamping
caps. It has an insulated outer ring of Garalite Clamping Cap
for attaching spring contacts for ECR testing. for Disk 5.25”
M30C050B
Chuck with
Clamping Cap
for Disk 0.85”
AM30B1210
Typical Applications
- Stiction/Friction Tests
- Wear Tests
- Pin-on-Disc
Stationary Specimen Table Model TSSIR
- Ball-on-Disc
- HGA-on-Disc
Features
0 to 1 MOhm Range
Description
The Impedance Measurement and Recording
option measures the electrical impedance of soft Impedance Probe with Suspension
conductive surfaces such as skin. It is composed
of a data acquisition channel, a signal
conditioning board which is mounted in the
enclosure on the vertical carriage, a cable and a
coaxial probe on a suspension. The probe tip
material is brass and Nylon. A 10 kHz alternating
current source is applied between the center
conductor and the outer ring of the probe. The Typical Applications
resultant voltage is scaled to indicate impedance
in ohms. Currents and voltages are small and - Skin testing
safe under all conditions from short circuit to - Skin beauty care products testing
open circuit. A spring suspension allows the
probe to maintain uniform contact over uneven
surfaces. The Impedance Measurement and
Recording option should be used with the model Add-on Components
DFM-0.5 (5N) Force Sensor.
- Arm Support for In-Vivo Skin Studies
Technical Specification
Impedance Range - 0 to 1 MOhm
Measurement Area - 0.125 Square Inches (0.4” Diameter)
Excitation - Constant Amplitude Sinusoid Current Source
Frequency - 10 KHz
Short Circuit Current - 10 µAmps Max @ 0 Volts
Open Circuit Voltage - 10 VAC Max @ 0 Amps
Typical Applications
- Skin moisture testing in-vivo Arm in test position
AM30C757
Description
The Hair Tress or Fabric Holder for Sledge Friction
Testing consists of a baseplate (1) with two hinged
clamps (2) for holding the ends of a hair tress or
fabric specimen(3). Each clamp is tightened AM30C726A
against the tress with a thumbscrew (5). The
clamps are self-leveling due to a pivot (6) in their
centers. This provides for an even pressure
across the width of the tress. The baseplate has
four countersunk holes (7) for bolts which are used 6 5
to mount it to a linear motion lower drive.
The clamps can hold tresses up to 2” wide. The
distance between the clamps is 4.35”, so the 4
minimum length of hair tresses is about 6”. The
baseplate has four additional threaded holes for
mounting the lower holder of the Cross Hair 2
Friction Test Holders, which is shown on the 7
following page.
Counterpart
A Flat Specimen Self-Leveling Holder (4)
(AM30C159B) is used to hold a square or round
counter surface such as silicon. The holder can 1
mount either to a suspension or directly to a model
DFM friction load sensor.
3
Testing Applications
- Sledge friction tests of hair or fabric
Description
The Hair Tress or Fabric Holder for Stiffness
(Elasticity) Testing consists of the Hair Tress or
Fabric Holder for Sledge Friction Testing and two
additional hinged clamps (8) which are elevated AM30C726A
10 mm above the baseplate. Each clamp is
tightened against the tress with a thumbscrew.
The clamps are self-leveling due to a pivot in their
centers. This provides for an even pressure
across the width of the tress.
Counterpart
9
An Upper Specimen (9) such as a cylinder is used
to press on the hair tress or fabric. The holder can
mount either to a suspension or directly to a model 8
load sensor.
Testing Applications
- Stiffness (Elasticity) tests of hair or fabric
Description
The Cross-Hair or Surgical-Suture Friction Test
Holders are a pair of clamping and tensioning
fixtures for holding two wire-like specimens for the
purpose of measuring friction when they are
rubbed against each other. The upper holder
mounts to either a suspension or directly to a AM30B1618
friction/load sensor. The lower holder mounts on
the Hair Tress Holder (AM30C726A) shown on 1 2 3 4 5
the previous page or on the linear motion drive.
The clamping and tensioning mechanisms of both
upper and lower holders are identical.
The wire (3) is clamped (1) at the ends of the
holder. A groove (2) in the holder near each clamp
keeps the wire (3) aligned with the holder. One
end of the holder is hinged (8) to allow releasing
the tension while installing and removing the wire.
Screw adjustments control the amount of tension
(4) and release (5) for consistent tensioning from
specimen to specimen.
Each holder mounts on a base (6) that has a set of 6 7 8
holes (7) for orienting the holder at 1 of 3 different
angles relative to the motion of the reciprocating
drive. The simplified drawing shows the holders at
90º to each other. When they are orientated so
that the motion of the drive is in the direction of the
red arrow the sliding distance on each wire will be
the same. When they are orientated so that the
motion of the drive is in the direction of the black
arrow the sliding distance on the lower wire will be
the length of the stroke, while the sliding distance
on the upper tress will be zero.
Testing Applications
- Friction and wear tests of fibers, wires,
surgical sutures, and hair care products.
Description
The Floppy Disk Holder is a lower specimen
table for use with a rotational drive. It
supports a 3.25” floppy disk with a metal hub.
A magnetic clamp holds the hub in place.
Floppy Disk Holder AM30C119
The Hard Disk Holder is a clamping cap for
mounting a hard disk on the lower specimen
table of a rotational drive or a stationary Clamping Cap for Disk 1.8”
specimen table. Clamping caps are available M30B128B
in five sizes to match the clamping area
Clamping Cap for Disk 2.5”
specified for the disks in the five common M30B129B
sizes of hard disk drive. The clamping cap for
0.85” disks includes a chuck that mounts on
the specimen table. Clamping Cap for Disk 3.5”
The stationary specimen table shown below M30C049B
has a steel center plate with a pattern of
threaded holes that match all the clamping
caps. It has an insulated outer ring of Garalite Clamping Cap
for attaching spring contacts for ECR testing. for Disk 5.25”
M30C050B
Chuck with
Clamping Cap
for Disk 0.85”
AM30B1210
Typical Applications
- Stiction/Friction Tests
- Wear Tests
- Pin-on-Disc
Stationary Specimen Table Model TSSIR
- Ball-on-Disc
- HGA-on-Disc
The 3-roller bearing cage has an opening for three 4-Ball Bearing Cage
1/8” diameter rollers plus an additional space that is
0.075” long. When the bearing cage is mounted so
that the rollers are at 90º to reciprocating motion,
and the stroke length of the reciprocating drive is
adjusted to 0.075”, the rollers will roll without sliding.
When the angle of the cage is changed away from
Lower Disk Holder
the 90º setting, the rollers will both roll and slide.
Reducing the angle increases the sliding to rolling
ratio; the angle can be adjusted from 0º to 90º.
The 4-ball bearing cage has four holes for four 1/8” diameter balls. In this case,
there will always be rolling without sliding, no matter what angle the cage is
mounted.
Consumable Parts
Disks, Rollers, and Balls Qty Part Number
Optical Microscope
Features
Magnification 550X
Description
Microscope with mirror bracket
The Optical Microscope with Digital Camera
for PNI AFM head
System includes a microscope- camera, a
video electronics board, and supporting
software. The microscope- camera can be
mounted to the z-carriage of the UMT on an
extension block, or it can be mounted with an
atomic force microscope. Different mounting
brackets are needed when used with AFM
heads to achieve the proper viewing angle.
Typical Applications
- Specimen positioning on
specific micro-areas
- Viewing and recording the
interactions of upper and
lower specimens in-situ
Nano-Test Modules
Features
Scans 50 by 50 by 3 micron
Phase Imaging
Description
The scanning probe microscope consists of
a measuring head, an electronic module, an
interface card and software for control and
data capture and processing. The
measuring head contains a three-
dimensional scanner with a probe holder
and a laser-optic system for probe
deflection detection. The head is mounted
on the UMT carriage with the Fast Exchange
Force Sensor/AFM Head Fixture.
Positioning the probe over the area of
interest is accomplished using the UMT x, y,
and z motions. The Optical Microscope with
Digital Camera option is used to locate the Typical Applications
probe at the start of the scanning area.
- Imaging of surface area
Silicon based beam deflection cantilevers for contact, non-contact (tapping), and
Magnetic Force Microscopy. Each probe tip is characterized by the application mode,
tip length, force constant, and resonant frequency. All tips have Al reflex coating on the
detector side.
Technical Specification
Mode Length, µm Force Constant, N/m Res. Frequency, kHz Tip Radius, nm
Contact 450 0.2 13 < 10
Non-contact (tapping) 125 40 300 < 10
Magnetic Force Microscopy 225 3 75 < 60
Nano-Test Modules
Features
Scans 80 by 80 by 5 micron
Phase Imaging
Description
The scanning probe microscope consists of
a measuring head, an electronic module, an
interface card and software for control and
data capture and processing. The
measuring head contains a three-
dimensional scanner with a probe holder
and a laser-optic system for probe
deflection detection. The head is mounted
on the UMT carriage with the Fast Exchange
Force Sensor/AFM Head Fixture.
Positioning the probe over the area of
interest is accomplished using the UMT x, y,
and z motions. The Optical Microscope with
Digital Camera option is used to locate the
probe at the start of the scanning area.
Typical Applications
- Imaging of surface area
Technical Specification
- Scanner - 80x80x5 micron
Add-on Components
- Scanning Step Resolution - 0.1 nm - Optical Microscope with Digital
- Scanner Type - Piezoelectric Camera System
- Sample Size - from micrometer to 6 inches
Silicon based beam deflection cantilevers for contact, non-contact (tapping), and
Magnetic Force Microscopy modes. Convenient mounting on stainless steel tabs
allows for quick and easy replacement of probes. Each probe tip is characterized by
the application mode, tip length, force constant, and resonant frequency. All tips have
Al reflex coating on the detector side.
Technical Specification
Mode Length, µm Force Constant, N/m Res. Frequency, kHz Tip Radius, nm
Contact 450 0.2 13 < 10
Non-contact (tapping) 125 40 300 < 10
Magnetic Force Microscopy 225 2.8 75 < 50
Nano-Test Modules
Features
Scans 200 by 200 by 16 micron
Phase Imaging
Silicon based beam deflection cantilevers for contact, non-contact (tapping), and
Magnetic Force Microscopy modes. Convenient mounting on stainless steel tabs
allows for quick and easy replacement of probes. Each probe tip is characterized by
the application mode, tip length, force constant, and resonant frequency. All tips have
Al reflex coating on the detector side.
Technical Specification
Mode Length, µm Force Constant, N/m Res. Frequency, kHz Tip Radius, nm
Contact 450 0.2 13 < 10
Non-contact (tapping) 125 40 300 < 10
Magnetic Force Microscopy 225 2.8 75 < 50
Nano-indentation Head
Loads up to 0.4 N
Description
The NanoHead has a voice coil actuator for
applying a precise load to an indenter, and a
capacitive sensor to measure the displacement.
The NanoHead includes a signal conditioning
unit. When it is installed on the Testing Unit
carriage, the UMT becomes a precision nano-
indenting system. The UMT x, y, and z stages are
used to position the NanoHead over the sample
area of interest. The Optical Microscope with
Digital Camera option is used to locate the
indenter over the target. Machine is calibrated
and performs according to the ISO 14577.
Loading-unloading curves taken on the
fused quartz sample.
Technical Specification
Force Ranges: 400 mN, 100 mN, and 10 mN
Force noise floor: < 0.8 µN (peak-to-peak)
Displacement Ranges: 200 µm, 100 µm, 10 µm, 1 µm
Displacement noise floor: <1 nm (peak-to-peak)
Nano-indentation Head
Model: NH-2
Nano-Test Modules
Features
Load Resolution of 0.1 µN
Loads up to 0.5 N
Description
The NanoHead has a voice coil actuator for
applying a precise load to an indenter, and a
capacitive sensor to measure the displacement.
The NanoHead includes a signal conditioning
unit. When it is installed on the Testing Unit
carriage, the UMT becomes a precision nano-
indenting system. The UMT x, y, and z stages are
used to position the NanoHead over the sample
area of interest. The Optical Microscope with
Digital Camera option is used to locate the
indenter over the target. Machine is calibrated
and performs according to the ISO 14577.
Loading-unloading curves taken on the
fused quartz sample.
Technical Specification
Force Ranges: 500 mN, 50 mN, and 5 mN
Force noise floor < 0.8 µN (peak-to-peak)
Displacement Ranges: 200 µm, 100 µm, 10 µm, 1 µm
Displacement noise floor: < 1 nm (peak-to-peak)
Each probe tip is characterized for area function in accordance with the ISO 14577-2-
2002. They are mounted on an indenter holder that has a 0-80 UNF threaded shaft for
attaching to the Nano-indentation Head.
Nano-Test Modules
Features
Reduces noise during nano-scale
experiments
Description
IE-1
The acoustic and thermal isolation enclosure
has been specifically designed to reduce effects
of external noise and vibrations, as well as to
stabilize the thermal environment during nano-
scale experiments. The enclosure is made from
high-performance noise-absorbing and thermo-
insulating materials. The enclosure door is held
firmly by four latches. It is equipped with a port
for passing cables to equipment inside the
enclosure.
The high-end model IE-1 has an impressive
appearance, its heavy weight contributes to the
isolation properties. Its four casters allow the
enclosure to be easily moved, and five threaded
levelers provide a stable base for the enclosure.
The floor below the enclosure should be properly IE-2
supported.
The low-cost model IE-2 provides an affordable
enclosure solution. Typical Applications
- with UNMT-1
Description
The Scanning 3-D Stylus Profilometer consists
of a measuring head, a controller module, and
software for control and data capture and
processing. The measuring head contains a 3-D Profiler Controller with Scan Head
closed-loop piezo x-y scanner with a stylus Mounted on UMT-L
holder and a full time color CCD camera. The
head is mounted directly on the UMT carriage in
a UMT-L system or with the Fast Exchange
Force Sensor/Prolifilometer Head Fixture on a
UMT-M system. Positioning the probe over the
area o interest is accomplished using the UMT
x, y, and z motions.
Technical Specification
- Scan Range
From 10µm x 10µm x 10µm , up to 500um x
500µm x 500µm Typical Applications
- Vertical Resolution
0.1nm with fine range - Imaging of surface area
0.01um with coarse range
- Vertical Dynamic Range
10 um with fine range
500 µm with coarse range
- Stylus Loading Force
0.1mg to 100mg SW settable
Optical Microscope
Features
Revolving head with 3 optical objectives
Description
The Optical Microscope and Camera for
UMT-L0 System includes a microscope-
camera, a video electronics board, and
supporting software. The microscope-
camera can be mounted to the z-carriage of
the UMT-L0 or it can be mounted with an
atomic force microscope or 3-D Profiler.
The Microscope has a revolving head which
comes with 3 objectives for 3 ranges of Microscope on UMT-L System
magnification. There is a place for a fourth with 3D Profiler Head
objective.
The software allows real-time viewing,
capture and retrieval of live motion up to 30
frames per second as well as single frames.
Typical Applications
- Specimen positioning on specific
micro-areas
- Micro and Nano indentation
- Micro and Nano scratch Microscope Image
Liquid Accessories
Description
This Liquid/Grease Container (1) mounts on the
specimen table of a Rotary Drive. It has a lip which
extends inward to prevent liquid from spilling during
rotation. It is intended for use with high viscosity
liquids at low speeds where the liquid will not easily
migrate outward from the center. The test specimen M30C660
(2) is held in place at the bottom of the container 1
with a #6-32 screw (3) through its center. There is a 2.80”
pin (4) that fits into a hole in a standard steel disk to
prevent the disk from slipping. The container 2 0.56”
accommodates 2.75” or smaller disks with a center
hole of 0.25” and an off center hole for the pin. This
container is included in the 150 º C heating chamber 3 4
for rotary drives. Liquid Capacity: min 3-4 ml, max 10-15 ml
Liquid Accessories
Description
These Liquid/Grease Containers mount
below the shaft of the Block-on-Ring drive so
that the ring specimen is immersed in liquid or
grease as it rotates.
M30C207B-2
M30B441C
Liquid Accessories
Description
The Variable-Flow Peristaltic Pump delivers a
precisely controlled flow of liquid such as slurry
to a specimen located above a waste liquid
collecting pan. The flow rate is set by a knob on
the front panel. Up to two pumps can be
plugged into AC outlets* on the rear panel of
the UMT Testing Unit. These outlets are
individually turned on and off under program
control.
Liquid Accessories
Description
The liquid collecting pans are made of corrosion-
resistant polypropylene. The pans are used with a
lower specimen rotary drive. The AM30D135B pan
can accommodate discs up to six inches in
diameter. The AM30B1373 pan can accommodate
discs up to four inches in diameter and allows for
lateral movement of the upper specimen along the
X-direction. Liquid can be fed from above onto the
disc. The waste liquid is then collected in the pan
and drained via the drain hole at the lower left in the
picture. The drain is connected to a (AM30D135B)
½”instrumentation threaded pipe fitting. The pans
can be used with liquids such as polishing slurries,
oils, grease and other lubricants.
(AM30B1373)