MTS Criterion Series 40 - Manual (Page 28)

Description Name Item
Allows leveling of the load frame. Leveling Foot 13
Anchor point for the lower grip. Base Adapter 14
Removable test surface. Mat 15
Test area found on all MTS Criterion Series 40
models. Lower Test Space 16
Anchor point for the upper grip. Adapter 17
Secures the grip to the adapter. Pin 18
Measures forces imparted on the specimen. Force Sensor (Load cell) 19
The moving component of the load frame that imparts
a load on the specimen. Crosshead 20
Anchor point for the lower grip on dual-zone test space
models. Adapter 21
These components cover the rotating ball screws that
move the crosshead. Ball Screw Cover 22
Anchor point for the upper grip on dual-zone test
space models. Adapter 23
Measures forces imparted on the specimen. Only
dual-zone test space models have load cells mounted
to the top beam. Load cell 24
Stationary beam that secures the two columns. Top Beam 25
Load Unit Control Panel
The load unit control module (LUC) contains the Machine Active indicator and the Emergency Stop button.
The LUC is enabled by pressing the Enable button on the handset.
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