LAYER CHARACTERIZATIONMaterial analysis systemsMechanical testers

CB500Compact mechanical tester

Designed with unique advanced technologies, CB500 compact systems offer the highest accuracy and repeatability with the widest range of measurement capabilities.

With several test modes, they allow real control of the load and implantation depths, thus giving access to different material parameters. Measurements also possible under different environmental constraints (temperature, humidity, corrosion, etc.)

Nano/micro Indentation:

- Hardness and Elastic modulus(Young's modulus)
- Fracture toughness (Rm)
- Yield point and fatigue
- Creep and relaxation
- Stress vs strain
- Loss and storage modulus

Scratch

- Cohesive/adhesive failure
- Multi-pass wear
- Coefficient of friction

Applications:

- Temperature scratch hardness test
- Multi-phase metallic nanoindentation
- Mapping by microindentations of ceramics
- Compression resistance test
- Characterization of spring constants
- Viscoelastic analysis of polymers

PB1000Large area mechanical tester

Designed with unique advanced technologies, PB1000 systems offer the highest accuracy and repeatability with the widest range of measurement capabilities on large sample surface.

With several test modes, they allow real control of the load and implantation depths, thus giving access to different material parameters. Measurements also possible under different environmental constraints (temperature, humidity, corrosion, etc.)

Nano/micro Indentation:

- Hardness and Elastic modulus(Young's modulus)
- Fracture toughness (Rm)
- Yield point and fatigue
- Creep and relaxation
- Stress vs strain
- Loss and storage modulus

Scratch

- Cohesive/adhesive failure
- Multi-pass wear
- Coefficient of friction

Applications:

- Temperature scratch hardness test
- Multi-phase metallic nanoindentation
- Mapping by microindentations of ceramics
- Compression resistance test
- Characterization of spring constants
- Viscoelastic analysis of polymers

ABOUT OUR Mechanical testers

Our mechanical testers are the most versatile nano-indenters and scratch testers, capable of accurately measuring the micro and nanomechanical properties of a wide range of materials.
From thin films coatings to ceramics and composites, polymers and biological materials, through indentation, scratch and friction testing. All models of mechanical testers feature true feedback load control through independent load and depth sensors that provide unparalleled accuracy and the best repeatability available on the market.

Equipments:

• CB500: Compact system
• PB1000: Large area system

Nano & Micro Indentation:

- Modulus of hardness and elasticity (Young's modulus)
- Tensile strength (Rm)
- Stress & deformation
- Yield point (Re) and fatigue
- Creep and relaxation
- Loss and storage

Scratch tests:

- Cohesive/adhesive failure
- Stripe
- Coefficient of friction