Extensometers

Strain measurement for materials testing is Epsilon's sole business

Over forty years of experience have gone into the development of Epsilon's products. At their facility in Jackson, Wyoming, they design and build extensometers for testing around the world.

Extensometers are available for testing almost all engineering materials, including metals, composites, plastics, ceramics, elastomers, geomaterials (e.g. rock, concrete, and asphalt), and biomaterials including bone.

There are models for tiny and delicate samples, including relatively fine wire, up to massive metal samples and large rock cores. The huge variety of models covers nearly every type of test as well, including: tensile, compression, bend, fracture mechanics, and cyclic strain controlled tests like low cycle fatigue. Many of our extensometers are capable of relatively high frequency operation as well.

Some key aspects of Epsilon:

World’s largest extensometer manufacturer
Unrivaled quality
Responsive – talk to our experts anytime
Broadest product line anywhere
Expertise – in both testing and extensometers

Epsilon's Technology Product Line

Non-Contacting

EXTENSOMETERS

Optical and laser extensometer models for non-contacting axial tension and compression
Optical models may also be used in strain control and for cyclic testing at >100 Hz
One system for many different tests, measuring ranges, and gauge lengths

Fracture Mechanics clip-on

GAGES

3 models cover a broad range of gauge lengths, measuring ranges and temperatures
For fracture mechanics and fatigue crack growth tests in compliance with various standards
Temperatures from -270 to +1600 °C

High Temp Trans & Dia

EXTENSOMETERS

1 un-cooled unit for use inside chambers to 700 °C (1300 °F)
1 model for use with split furnaces and induction heating, to 1000 °C

Bolt Proof & Lap Shear

EXTENSOMETERS

Specialized extensometers for
- Bolt proof testing and elongation measurement
- Elongation of rebar splice assemblies
- Lap shear, sandwich core shear, and rigid cellular plastic shear
- Testing while submerged in liquids

Interface Electronics

ELECTONICS

For customers who do not have signal conditioning as part of their test controls
1 analog and 4 digital versions for strain gaged sensors

Axial

EXTENSOMETERS

7 models in this group cover tension, compression and cyclic testing
Huge variety of gauge lengths and measuring ranges
Temperatures from -270 to +200 °C

Deflectometers

DEFLECTION GAGES

Widely used for 3 and 4 point bending tests, compression tests and general deflection measurement

Rock, Concrete & Asphalt

EXTENSOMETERS

7 models cover axial, circumferential and diametral testing on aggregate material

Custom

EXTENSOMETERS

Examples of modified standard extensometers and application-specific extensometers

Calibrators

FOR EXTENSOMETERS

2 digital models. Choice of 1 micron or 20 nanometer resolution (50 microinch or 0.8 microinch), both with 50 mm (2 inch) travel.
1 model for axial/torsional calibrations
Provided with calibration traceable to NPL

High Temperature Axial

EXTENSOMETERS

5 models cover a variety of applications for high temperature testing
1 un-cooled model for use inside chambers up to 700 °C (1300 °F)
4 models for use with split furnaces and induction heating up to 1600 °C

Transverse & Diametral

EXTENSOMETERS

4 models cover most any test requirement and can be used with axial extensometers at the same time
Miniature and standard units
Extensometers for r-value of sheet metal
Available options cover temperatures from -270 to +200 °C

Average, Bi-axial & Torsion

EXTENSOMETERS

4 models for axial averaging, axial/transverse, axial/torsional, and in-plane biaxial over a wide range of temperatures
Temperatures from -270 to +1600 °C

Knife Edges

FOR EXTENSOMETERS

A complete selection of knife edge styles to match many different specimen types and applications

Calibration References

FOR EXTENSOMETERS

A simple and inexpensive way to transfer Epsilon’s calibration of an extensometer to the signal conditioner in your test system controls

Extensometers

Strain measurement for materials testing is Epsilon's sole business

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