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MCT Series Material Testing Machine

Table Top Universal Testing Machine MCT Series (Force Tester)

  • The MCT series of table top universal testing machines are great alternatives to force and push pull gauges
  • Strength you can see!
    Color touch panel - Precise and easy to use Two models available: The general purpose MCT-1150 and the rigid and durable MCT-2150 with high precision ball screw and thicker crosshead.
    - Color touch panel for clear visibility and simple operation
    - High-precision load cell included; just plug in for quick use
    - Easy-to-use digital testing-speed settings
    - Displacement display included standard
    - Includes data capture software for PCs
    - Use with your favorite force gage and push-pull gage jigs (attachments)
    - Specifications call for M6 screws. Use M6 male screw thread adapter when necessary
    - Print maximum load and displacement with the AD-8126 mini printer (sold separately)
    - Table top space-saving design 250(W) X 405(D) X 711(H)mm
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  • Model MCT-1150
    (General purpose model)    		 MCT-2150
    (High performance model)
    Table / floor model Table model
    Maximum capacity 500N
    Crosshead stroke 400mm 370mm
    Effective stroke*1 315mm 285mm
    Crosshead speed 10-300mm/min: Within 5% of the set value*2
    Crosshead speed setting Digital setting: 1mm/min increments within the above range
    Crosshead speed and load capacity Full speed range at maximum capacity
    Crosshead return speed Three speed settings: 10, 100, 300mm/min
    Load measurement accuracy ±0.2% F.S 500N to 50N: ±0.2% F.S
    50N to 5N: Within 2% of indicator value
    5N and lower: Within 0.1N
    Load display resolution 0.1N 0.01N (0.1N will display for values over 100N)
    Load calibration Auto-zero function (calibration unnecessary)
    Displacement display 000.0mm (Min. 0.1mm) 00.00mm (Min 0.01mm: 0.1mm
    will display for values over 100mm)
    Included software MSAT-Lite, MCT-Logger
    Safety mechanisms 1. Upper and lower displacement stroke limits
    2. Overload limit (automatic shutdown when load cell passes 105% of rated capacity)
    3. Emergency stop switch
    Dimensions (W × D × H) 250 × 405 × 711mm
    Weight 17kg 18kg
    Power supply AC90 to 240V 1Ø 50/60Hz
    Power consumption 90W
    Operating ambient condition Temperature: 5 to 40°C Humidity: 20 to 80%RH
    Recommended ambient conditions Temperature: 23 ±2°C Humidity: 50 ±10%RH
    Standard equipment Instruction manual, 500N capacity load cell, computer software (CD-ROM), USB cable

    *1 When using standard screw action jaws
    *2 Unladen

  • Lineup includes the general purpose MCT-1150 and the rigid and durable MCT-2150 with high precision ball screw and thicker crosshead
  • Space-saving design for use on a table. 250(W)×405(D)×711(H)mm
  • Precision load cell ready for immediate use. Automatic calibration on start up lets you jump straight into testing. No need to manually calibrate the load cell.
  • Use your favorite jigs. Your favorite force gage and push-pull gage jigs can be used (with M6 screws).
    *M6 male screw
  • Print essential information. Maximum load and displacement can be printed with the AD-8126 mini printer (sold separately).
  • Ideal for use in the field. Easily configure testing speed digitally. Displacement display is standard.
  • Data capture software included
    Supported OS: Windows XP, Vista Business, 7Pro (32bit version), USB: Ver 2.0 or higher

    MCT-Logger [Recording software]
    (Included with MCT-1150)

    Real-time graphing. Calculate and display maximum value and displacement. Or enter curve data in CSV format.

    MSAT-Lite [Data processing software]
    (Included with MCT-2150)

    Displays operation and processing results. Performs data analysis and graphing. Or enter curve data in CSV format.

  • Use for a variety of material testing (Caution: The MCT series is not waterproof)

    Measuring strength required to press a button



    - Measure the strength required to press a button
    - Measure push sensation

    Product configuration
    MCT-1150 or MCT-2150
    Pressure Plate φ15mm JM-X004-500N
    Vice JM-X011-500N
    MOVIE - Introduction video (Duration: 5 sec.)

    Packaging heat seal strength test



    - Obtain the ideal sticking strength; not so strong that a package cannot be opened and not so weak that a package will open by itself.

    Product configuration
    MCT-1150 or MCT-2150
    Parallel screw action jaw JM-JFM-500N×2
    MOVIE - Introduction video (Duration: 7 sec.)

    Plastic bottle buckling strength test



    - Buckling strength test for plastic bottles
    - Measure the force needed to crush plastic bottles

    Product configuration
    MCT-1150 or MCT-2150
    Pressure Plate φ60mm J-C3-1KN-U
    MOVIE - Introduction video (Duration: 13 sec.)

    Food packaging film puncture test



    - Measure the force needed to pierce packaging film.
    - JIS Z1707 Standard Needle φ1mm Edge R 0.5mm

    Product configuration
    MCT-1150 or MCT-2150
    Puncture Testing Jig JM-CL-100N
    MOVIE - Introduction video (Duration: 14 sec.)

    Testing push strength for removing medicine from PTP packaging



    - Test push strength required for PTP packaging for medicine.
    - Measure strength required to push medicine out of blister packs (PTP). Strong packaging makes removing medicine difficult. Conversely, weak packaging poses the opposite problem. Measuring the optimal strength required to push out medicine is essential.

    Product configuration
    MCT-1150 or MCT-2150
    Pressure plate φ5mm JM-X008-500N
    Or additionally φ15mm JM-X004-500N
    Puncture Testing Jig JM-CL-100N
    MOVIE - Introduction video (Duration: 13 sec.)

    Syringe resistance test



    - Measure the strength required to push down a syringe.
    - Check the smoothness of the plunger movement

    Product configuration
    MCT-1150 or MCT-2150
    Pressure Plate φ15mm LM-X004-500N
    Vice JM-X011-500N
    MOVIE - Introduction video (Duration: 12 sec.)

    Flexible cable pull out test



    - Measure the connecting strength of a flexible cable
    - Weak cables are pulled out too easily

    Product configuration
    MCT-1150 or MCT-2150
    Parallel screw action jaw JM-JFM-500N
    Vice JM-X011-500N

    Tablet strength test



    - Tablet strength test
    - Test the compression (crushing strength) needed to break a tablet.

    Product configuration
    MCT-1150 or MCT-2150
    Pressure plate for STA/STB φ60mm J-C3-1KN-U
    Pressure plate φ5mm LM-X008-500N
    Or additionally φ15mm JM-X004-500N
    MOVIE - Introduction video (Duration: 8 sec.)

    Food container metal fastener strength test



    - Measure the strength of metal fasteners for containers
    - Ensure fasteners do not detach when lid is opened.

    Product configuration
    MCT-1150 or MCT-2150
    Parallel screw action jaw JM-JFM-500N X2

    Bending strength test



    - Measure bending strength
    - Measure the bending strength of plastic, metal and ball point writing utensils

    Product configuration
    MCT-1150 or MCT-2150
    Bend testing jig: edge R2mm JM-B-500N
    Or additionally edge R5mm JM-B1-500N
    MOVIE - Introduction video (Duration: 12 sec.)

    Container film opening force test



    - Measure the force needed to open (peel) a film lid on a container
    - Peeled at an approximately 45 degree angle
    - Compatible with containers of up to 120mm diameter and up to 120mm height.

    Product configuration
    MCT-1150 or MCT-2150
    Container peel testing jig
    MOVIE - Introduction video 1 (Duration: 12 sec.)
    MOVIE - Introduction video 2 (Duration: 16 sec.)
    MOVIE - Introduction video 3 (Duration: 12 sec.)

    Safety cover



    - Prevents samples from being broken and scattered during measurement

    Product configuration
    MCT-1150 or MCT-2150
    Parallel screw action jaw JM-JFM-500N X2