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Low Force Planar Systems
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The low force planar system was developed to perform low force tests
on:
- Native tissues
- Replacement biomaterials
- Tissue engineered scaffolds
The low force planar system is combined with the advanced features of the
FastTrack™ 8800 digital
controller - 5kHz loop closure rate on each of the four actuators, allows control of soft
tissues, which are sensitive to small changes in load.
The Dynamic and Fatigue Materials Testing Software Suite
allows flexibility in designing and running test protocols.
Features
- Submersible load cells, in saline bath, for direct, accurate measurement
avoiding error caused by fluid drag or offset loads
- Isolation table to prevent vibration effects from other lab equipment
- Ability to run uniaxial tests, as well as planar-biaxial tests
- Gripping method to assure homogeneous deformation within the specimen under
biaxial loading
- A non-contacting 2D strain measurement technique (developed by Dr. Michael
Sacks, University of Pittsburgh) to measure non-uniform deformation
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