QC-3A Extended Frame – Universal Materials Tensile Tester

Thwing-Albert’s QC Electronic Materials Testers provide quality solutions and have earned a well-deserved reputation as an easy-to-use, dependable testing platform. The QC-3A upholds the standards of the QC line while adding the functionality of a RS-232 interface, a digital load controller and enhanced software. Ideal for tensile, compression, coefficient of friction and peel analysis, the QC-3A is an extremely flexible, cost-effective testing system. The single-screw frame provides up to 1100 lbs (5kN/500 kg) tensile force with extremely accurate control throughout the entire load range. The digital load controller ensures extremely accurate, reliable test data.

Description

  • The QC-3A EF (Extended Frame) upholds the standards of the QC line while adding the functionality of a RS-232 interface, a digital load controller and enhanced software.
  • Ideal for tensile, compression, coefficient of friction and peel analysis, the QC-3A is an extremely flexible, cost-effective testing system.
  • The single-screw frame provides up to 1100 Ibs (5 kN/500kg) tensile force with extremely accurate control throughout the entire load range. 
  •  The extended frame offers more crosshead movement when larger grips or sample sizes are being used.
  • The QC-3A is the ideal unit for a production floor environment as is resistant to dust and displays a peak force reading on the digital display.

Thwing-Albert’s QC Electronic Materials Testers provide quality solutions and have earned a well-deserved reputation as an easy-to-use, dependable testing platform. The QC-3A upholds the standards of the QC line while adding the functionality of a RS-232 interface, a digital load controller and enhanced software. Ideal for tensile, compression, coefficient of friction and peel analysis, the QC-3A is an extremely flexible, cost-effective testing system. The single-screw frame provides up to 1100 lbs (5kN/500 kg) tensile force with extremely accurate control throughout the entire load range. The digital load controller ensures extremely accurate, reliable test data.

Computer Interface

The QC-3A has a serial port that enables test data to be automatically downloaded to a PC for database and graphing purposes.

Powerful Software

The software maintains the functionality of previous versions with several enhancements. The software allows you to set distance and load traps when testing in the tensile or compression modes. Other advantages include the ability to pre-load a sample and set dual speeds: one for pre-test and one for test.

Features:

  • Menu-driven software
  • RS-232 PC interface
  • Distance & load traps
  • Digital load controller
  • Fixed and variable crosshead speeds
  • Pretest speed to selectable force
  • Load cell unit conversions
  • Statistical analysis

Grips and Fixtures

Your QC tester will accomplish a wide range of tests when fitted with optional grips and fixtures. Specialized grips enable you to test paper, plastics, textiles, fibers and foils. Fixtures permit compression, flexural rigidity, peel, friction and other tests.

Load Cells

A wide range of precision load cell are available for compression and tensile testing needs. Capacities include: 0 – 2000 gm (19.57 N /4.4 lbs), 0 – 5000 gm (49 N / 11 lbs), 0 – 10kg (98 N / 22 lbs), 0 – 20 kg (195 N / 44 lbs),0-50 kg (489 N / 110 lbs), 0 – 100 kg (978 N /220 lbs), 0-200 kg (1957 N / 440 lbs), 0-500 kg(4901 N / 1102 lbs)

Additional information

Weight 0.000000 lbs
Capacity

1100 lbs (5 kN/500 kg)

Crosshead Guidance

Independent stainless steel guide rods

Crosshead Speed

0.1 – 20 in/min (2.54 – 508 mm/min)

Display

2 line x 40 character vacuum fluorescent digital display

Force Reading Accuracy

10% to 100% Load Capacity: ±0.25% Measuring Value, Less then 10% Load Capacity: ±0.025% of Load Cell Capacity

Horizontal Clearance

13.5 inches (34 cm)

Industry

Adhesives, Corrugated, Foils/Metals, Food Testing, Medical, Paperboard, Pulp, Rigid Plastics, Rubber/Foam, Tissue, Textiles

Load Cell

Load cells interchangeable from 1000 g to 500 kg

Model Name

Extended Frame

Output

Chart Recorder: 0-100 millivolts full scaleRS-232 Serial Port, Parallel Printer Port

Power Requirements

110V 50 or 60Hz, 220V 50Hz, 230V 50Hz, 240V 50Hz

Safety Features

Emergency stop button, upper & lower limit switches with over travel protection and load cell overload protection.

Testing Area

Tension above moving crosshead

Testing Property

Adhesion, Peel, Tensile

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QC-3A Extended Frame