This instruction manual covers the setup, operation, calibration, and accessories for the PASCO ME-8236 Materials Testing Machine.
The PASCO ME-8236 Materials Testing Machine is a device designed to measure force and displacement as materials are stretched, compressed, sheared, or bent. It features a built-in load cell capable of measuring up to 7100 newtons (N) of force and an optical encoder module for measuring displacement. The machine utilizes a crank-and-gear system with leadscrews to raise or lower the load bar.
| Max Force Measurement | 7100 N (1600 pounds) |
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| Sample Length | 90 mm (3.5 inches) |
| Sample Diameter | 3.3 mm (0.131 inches) |
| Thread Size | M12 x 1.75 |
Compliance calibration corrects for the fact that the machine flexes slightly under load, allowing the software to adjust raw position data and compute displacement due only to sample distortion.
The machine can be bolted to a sturdy support using two 6 mm diameter holes located 15 cm apart, or mounted on the ME-8229 Storage Base.