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300C: Dual-Mode Lever
The 300C lineup of levers are designed for a variety of test preparations including MEMS, hydrogels, artificial muscle and many biomaterials. Our levers provide the flexibility, accuracy and performance required by materials science and engineering researchers.
Tensile strength of artificial or natural muscle and fibers can be easily measured by uniquely controlling length and force output. In addition, measurements can also be taken of the elasticity or rigidity of various polymers, fibers and rods including hydrogels, nanowires and carbon fibers.
The wide range of force output, from as low as 0.5N up to 100N, enables researchers to accurately define surface adhesion by measuring detaching forces of a number of materials. Our system provides straightforward comparison of material morphology with mechanical properties such as adhesion, shear fracture and deformation.
The 300C series of levers are engineered with fast response and high resolution of both force (0.3mN) and length (1 µm). The system can switch between length and force control with no transients.
Models
300C: 0.5N Force, 10mm Excursion
300C-LR: 1N Force, 10mm Excursion
305C: 5N Force, 20mm Excursion
305C-LR: 10N Force, 20mm Excursion
309C: 20N Force, 30mm Excursion
310C: 50N Force, 40mm Excursion
310C-LR: 100N Force, 40mm Excursion
Variants
Indenter Variants:
300C – I: Mechanical Stimulator
305C – I: Mechanical Stimulator
2 Channel Dual-Mode Muscle Lever Variants:
300D-300-300: 2 Channel Dual-Mode Muscle Levers – both 300C
300D-300-305: 2 Channel Dual-Mode Muscle Levers – one 300C, one 305C
300D-305-305: 2 Channel Dual-Mode Muscle Levers – both 305C
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Learn MoreSpecifications
| Length Specifications | 300C | 300C-LR | 305C | 305C-LR | 309C | 310C | 310C-LR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lever Arm Length [cm] | 3.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 6.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Length Excursion [mm] | 10.0 | 10.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 25.0 | 40.0 | 40.0 |
| Length Signal Resolution [micron] | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Length Scale Factor [mm/Volt ±2%] | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.25 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Length Signal Linearity1 [%] | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 99.9 |
| Length Step Response Time2 [millisecond] | 1.3 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Sinusoidal Frequency Response3 [Hz] | 530 | 530 | 300 | 300 | 135 | 90 | 90 |
1 = Over full length excursion; 2 = 1 to 99%, critically damped; 3 = -3dB point
| Force Specifications | 300C | 300C-LR | 305C | 305C-LR | 309C | 310C | 310C-LR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Force [N] | 0.5 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 10.0 | 20.0 | 50.0 | 100.0 |
| Force Signal Resolution [mN] | 0.3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 10.0 | 20.0 |
| Force Scale Factor [mN/Volt ±2%] | 50 | 100 | 500 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 |
| Force Signal Linearity4 [%] | 99.8 | 99.8 | 99.8 | 99.8 | 99.8 | 99.8 | 99.8 |
| Force Step Response Time5 [millisecond] | 1.3 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| System Friction6 [mN] | 0.8 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 8.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 |
4 = Over full length excursion; 5 = 1 to 99%, critically damped; 6 = Over full length excursion
| General Specifications | 300C | 300C-LR | 305C | 305C-LR | 309C | 310C | 310C-LR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Required | 100, 120, 220, 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. available | ||||||
| Power Consumption [W] | 120 | 150 | 180 | 300 | 400 | 700 | 1,000 |
| Controller Weight [kg] | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 18 |
| Motor Weight [kg] | 0.32 | 0.32 | 1 | 1 | 3.5 | 12 | 12 |
| Controller Dimensions [cm] | 48W (standard 19” rack mount) x 32D x 13H (3U) |