Model ID: 326-500-100

MTO 326-500-100 Compression Tester

Architecture
NEWTON™ 32-BIT
A flagship floorstanding dual-column smash tester providing a massive 500 kN compression capacity. Its truncated 100 mm stroke and heavy-gauge steel reinforcements maximize containment and structural rigidity during ultimate-load failure profiling.
Frame Capacity500 kN
Frame StyleFloorstanding
Frame TypeDual Column
Newton TierCharacterization
Advanced Material Characterization & Real-Time Data Integrity

The Newton Characterization Platform is designed for research laboratories, advanced quality assurance environments, and materials development teams that need deeper insight into material performance than traditional break testing can provide. Delivering highly accurate, real-time analysis of material behavior under load, it enables precise determination of yield points, elastic modulus, and other critical mechanical properties. Whether evaluating high-modulus composites, advanced polymers, or biomedical materials, Newton Characterization provides the sensitivity, computational power, and data integrity required to identify subtle material transitions and unlock a more complete understanding of material performance.

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Machine Details

Stiffness:
300 kN/mm
Daylight Standard:
300 mm
Daylight Extended:
100 mm
Clearance:
40 mm
Travel:
100 mm
Optional Travel:
40 mm
Max Speed:
40 mm/min
Minimum Speed:
0.1 mm/min
Resolution:
0.1 μm
Value Position:
Price leader

Applications & Expert Insights

Expert Nugget

High-Force Crush: Dedicated 500 kN compression frames for masonry, concrete cylinders, and battery pack crush safety.

Expert Commentary

Heavy-gauge steel reinforcement shields localized parameters, providing maximum containment margin during high-energy lithium pack puncture and compression failure tests.

Pro Tip

BATTERY GAS EXTRACTION: High-tonnage lithium battery pack crushing tests present immediate thermal runaway hazards. Connect gas exhaust scrubbers to the enclosure before initiating test runs.

Machine Hardware

Machine Type:
Static
Test Type:
Compression
Drive Type:
Electromechanical
Applications:
High-Energy Lithium Pack Crushing, Industrial Block Failure Analysis, Destruction Proof Load Compression
Load Cell:
450 kN
Power:
240V Single Phase AC
Weight:
~1450 kg
Footprint:
1100 x 950 mm
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