MtH M anuaL t esters The MTH Manual Tester is a single column, manually-operated force tester. The MTH has a loadmeasurementcapacityof 550lbf(2500N,250kgf)and can be used for compressionor tensile testing.The mechanicaladvantageaffordedby the MTH-550'sprecision,high- resolutionworm gear designlets you test effortlessly.One rotationof the hand wheel positionsthe crosshead 0.03"(0.75mm).TotalstrokefortheMTH-550is 4" (102mm).Force measuremenits performed using a Starrett digital force gage. The MTH-550 is an ideal, affordable solution for spring testing. Fit the MTH-550 with a digital force gage and optional digital scale to determine spring rates, initial tension and more. The hand wheel may be positioned anywhere along the 30" (762mm) column, and with a 4" (102mm) throat, large samples can be accurately tested. The base may be permanently affixed to your workbench. Optional gage adapter kits are available for use with non-Starrett force gages. Quick-change clevis adapters let you mount a large selection of Starrett testing fixtures.
F eatures • Tension or Compression Testing • Excellent for Cost-Effective Spring Testing • Effortless Crosshead Movement • Precision Worm Gear Design • Excellent Position Resolution: Single Rotation for 0.03" (0.75mm) • 30" (762mm) Column Height, 15" (380mm) Working Area • Adjustable Gage Mounting
Shown with optional digital scale
Shown with optional digital scale
The MTH-550 may be equipped with optional legs so that you can test in a horizontal position. Part #: MLX-10648
MTH - Manual Force Tester, Hand wheel Control
Load Capacity
Crosshead Travel Resolution/Rotation Throat
Weight
Vertical Test Space (max.)
Thread
Model No.
N
KGF LBF in
mm in
mm in 0.75 4
mm lbs 102 22
kgs
in
mm 381
mm
MTH-550 2500 250 550 7.5
190 0.03
10
15
M10 x 1.5-5H
21
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