Alemnis Standard Assembly (ASA) was developed with versatility as a core principle. Here is a list of the different load sensors that can be mounted:

Standard sample-side load cell. Easily interchangeable by the user in a couple of minutes. Available in the following ranges:

SLC-0.5 Load range up to 0.5 N* (typ. 4 µN RMS noise)

SLC-1.5 Load range up to 1.5 N* (typ. 8 µN RMS noise)

SLC-2.5 Load range up to 2.5 N* (typ. 15 µN RMS noise)

SLC-4.0 Load range up to 4.0 N* (typ. 30 µN RMS noise)

*Works in both compression & tension, calibrated by default in compression only. Can be calibrated in either at time of purchase

Tip-side load cell, easily interchangeable by the user in a couple of minutes. Great for low to intermediate strain rates, fatigue tests, and ex situ testing under controlled relative humidity. Available in the following ranges:

MLC-0.5 Load range up to 0.5 N* (typ. 4 µN RMS noise)

MLC-1.5 Load range up to 1.5 N* (typ. 8 µN RMS noise)

MLC-2.5 Load range up to 2.5 N* (typ. 15 µN RMS noise)

MLC-4.0 Load range up to 4.0 N* (typ. 30 µN RMS noise)

*Works in both compression & tension, calibrated by default in compression only. Can be calibrated in either at time of purchase

The SmarTip is a piezoelectric transducer which can be used either as an actuator or as a load sensor. It can be mounted either on the indenter side of the ASA or on the sample side, depending on use.

To see the entire range of SmarTips, please go to the Strain Rate Control page.

The LFS is a miniaturized load cell measuring lateral force. It can be oriented in the X or Y directions.

LFS-0.5: Load range up to 0.5 N (typ. 4 µN RMS noise)

The LFS is often used in conjunction with the Scratch Testing Stage (STS).