MCT Series - Specs

Micro Compression Testing Machine

MCT Series Manual Model

  510 511 210 211
Loading Unit Loading Method Electromagnetic force
Loading Range (mN) 9.8-4903 9.8-1961
Displacement Measurement Unit   Measurement Method Differential transformer
  Measurement Range (μm) 0-100 0-10 0-100 0-10
Optical Monitor Total Magnification Approx. 100×, 500× (200×, 400×, 1000× with option)
Objective Lens 10×, 50× (20×, 40×, 100× with option)
Light Path Switching between observation and photography is possible
Optical Head Collimation method Direct connection between encoder and control handle: Synchronized movement of two indexes
Detector Optical encoder
Indenter Upper Pressure Indenter Type: Flat indenter (50 μm dia.)(500 μm flat indenter as option)
Material: Diamond
Lower Compression Plate SKS flat plate (Diamond pressure plate available as option)
Sample Stage Vertical Positioning Range Approx. 60 mm
Horizontal Positioning Range 25 mm for both X and Y directions
Min. increment: 0.01 mm (0.001 mm with option)
Available Test Parameters Test Mode Compression test, load-unload test, cycle test
Shape of Sample Particle, fiber, or other shapes
Data Processing Items Calculation of compressive strength, display of test parameters and results
Display of test force and displacement data
Display of test force/displacement curve
Display of test force/displacement identification value
Display of strength/particle diameter curve
Display of displacement/time curve
Display of strength/parameter curve
Utility*1 Power Supply Single phase 100-115 V AC ±10%, 230 V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption Approx. 100 W (excluding power consumption of PC)
Grounding The grounding pin of the 3-pin connector must be connected to a ground resistance of 100 Ω or less.
Temperature Conditions Standard temperature: 23 ± 1 °C; Allowable range: 10 to 35 °C
Humidity 20 to 60% (no condensation)
Dimensions and Weight External Dimensions Main unit: Approx. W355 × D405 × H530 (mm)
Control unit: Approx. W315 × D375 × H110 (mm)
Weight Main unit: Approx. 60 kg; Control unit: Approx. 5 kg
  • Since this is a precision measuring device, special care must be taken regarding installation conditions.

MCT Series AD Model

  MCT-210AD MCT-211AD
Loading Unit   Loading Method Electromagnetic force
  Loading Range (mN) 9.8-1961
Displacement Measurement Unit Measurement Method Differential transformer
  Measurement Range (μm) 0-100 0-10
Optical Monitor (with Length Measurement Kit)   Total Magnification Approx. 1300× (with a 40× objective lens and a 21.5-inch display)
  Objective Lens 10×, 40×
  Digital Camera 1/2.9-inch color camera
Indenter Upper Pressure Indenter Type: Flat indenter (50 μm dia.)
Material: Diamond
Lower Compression Plate SKS flat plate, 25 mm dia.
Sample Stage Vertical Positioning Range Approx. 20 mm
Horizontal Positioning Range 50 mm for both X and Y directions
Horizontal Step Size 1 mm, 100 μm, 10 μm, 1 μm (four steps)
Available Test Parameters Single Test Refer to the test condition settings of the MCT manual model.
Continuous Test Test Mode Compression test, load-unload test
Shape of Sample Particles
Wide-Area Scan Range 10 × 10 mm and three other selectable ranges
Applicable Particle Size 5 to 35 μm or the indenter diameter, whichever is smaller
Measurement Method Vertical Feret diameter/horizontal Feret diameter, etc.
Number of Continuous Tests Max. 100 points
Indenter Cleaning Indenter is automatically cleaned after each compression test.
Image Saving Particle image captured during measurement
Particle image captured after testing
Video during testing (when using the side-view observation option)
Data Processing Items Refer to the test condition settings of the MCT manual model.
Utility*2 Power Supply Main Unit Single phase 100-115 V AC ±10%, 230 V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Electric XY Stage
Power Consumption Approx. 100 W (excluding power consumption of PC)
Grounding The grounding pin of the 3-pin connector must be connected to a ground resistance of 100 Ω or less.
Temperature Conditions Standard temperature: 23 ± 1 °C; Allowable range: 10 to 35 °C
Humidity 20 to 60 % (no condensation)
Dimensions and Weight   External Dimensions Main unit: Approx. W385 × D405 × H630 mm or less
Main control unit: Approx. W315 × D375 × H110 mm or less Electric XY-stage control unit: Approx. W315 × D300 × H100 mm or less
  Weight Main unit: Approx. 70 kg
Main control unit: Approx. 5 kg
Electric XY stage control unit: Approx. 5 kg
  • Since this is a precision measuring device, special care must be taken regarding installation conditions.
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