Uniaxial Tissue Tester l Quality testing l Cost-effective M U SCLE PHYS IOLOGY l Easy to use l Multiple attachment options l Available imaging and temperature controlled fluid bath Specifications Test specimen as small as 3x3mm and as large as 20x100mm . Elongation rates can be as high as 50mm/s and applied forces can be monitored at 100Hz . Load control is also possible, and simple or complex protocols can be specified . A variety of load cells are available, with force resolutions as low as 1mN and capacities as high as 100N . Test protocols can be saved and modified . Realtime force and displacement graphing facilitates test validation . Software The CS-USTRETCH makes it possible to carry out dependable, mechanical testing of soft materials for a reasonable price . Optional image tracking and analysis software allows images to be analyzed to identify and quantify strain non-uniformities and regional property variations (like those in the specimen at right) . Integrated software makes it easy to specify test protocols, both simple and complex . Applications Typical applications include hydrogels, skin, muscle, blood vessels, heart valves, ligaments, sclera and scaffolds . Easy to use software lets you visualize results in a variety of ways. Mount a specimen quickly and precisely using the patented BioRake attachment system. CS-USTRETCH SPECIFICATIONS Specimen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3x3mm up to 20x100mm Force Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 .5N, 1N, 2 .5N, 4 .5N, 8 .9N, 22N, 44N, 110N Force Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 .2% of force capacity Maximum Elongation Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50mm/s Attachment Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BioRake and Clamp Sample Mounting System Camera, Tracking and Analysis Software (optional) . . . . . . . Full motion and strain analysis Heated Bath (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . User controlled up to 40˚C Report Generating Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .avi WySIWyG and Excel Image Rate and Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Hz, 1280 x 960 Maximum Force Displacement Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Hz Design and save your test protocols. Then, use the real-time force/displacement graphs to validate your tests. CS-USTRETCH Uniaxial Biomaterial Tester Check the WPI website for complete details and specifications. 12 World Precision Instruments UK: Tel: +44 (0)1462 424700 • wpiuk@wpi-europe.com www.wpiinc.com Germany: Tel: +49 (0)30-6188845 • wpide@wpi-europe.com US: Tel: 941-371-1003 • sales@wpiinc.com