Max. Dynamic force: 200 kN
Max. Static force: 268 kN
Max. Speed: 1.6 m/s
Fatigue
Tensile
Compression
Materials
Components
Max. dynamic force: 200 kN
Max. static force: 268 kN
Max. Speed: 1.6 m/s
Fatigue
Tensile
Compression
Materials
Components
Our in-house designed electromechanical test systems cover a load range from 200 N to 268 kN and offer a wide range of speeds, high-quality load frames, and intelligent drive systems. Certified to ISO, EN and ASTM standards, these electromechanical machines guarantee high performance through the use of advanced measurement and control systems.
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They are not just simple electromechanical actuators but true electrical machines for any type of application where high performance is required:
ISO 12106- ASTM E606- DIN 50100- ASTM E399- ASTM E647- ASTM E466- ASTM D6484- ASTM D3479- ISO 13003- ISO 12110- ISO 14849
The new ‘EA025’ actuator has been designed to replace hydraulic systems; it offers high performance, low maintenance costs and is built to last for billions of cycles. With a dynamic load capacity of up to 25 kN, a test speed of 1,600 mm/s and a frequency of 30 Hz, the EA025 is ideal for:
To meet all your testing needs, a wide range of accessories is available (extensometers, climatic chambers, torsion actuators and grips).
| EA SERIES | UNITS | EA05 | EA025 | EA050 | EA100 | EA200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Dynamic Force | kN | 5.10 | 25.00 | 50.00 | 100.00 | 200.00 |
| Max. Static Force | kN | 6.20 | 18.00 | 47.00 | 134.00 | 268.50 |
| Max. Test Speed | mm/s | 955 | 1600 | 1470 | 1665 | 535 |
| Standard Stroke | mm | 200 | 250 | 200-300 | 200-300 | 200 |
| Frequency | Hz | 30 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Length | mm | 653 | 775 | 1100 | 1320 | 1500 |
| Width | mm | 115 | 130 | 185 | 280 | 425 |
| Depth | mm | 240 | 300 | 370 | 600 | 940 |
| Length with piston | mm | 737 | 900 | 1250 | 1554 | 1745 |
| Ambient Temp. | °C | 5 – 30 | 5 – 30 | 5 – 30 | 5 – 30 | 5 – 30 |
| TEST | APPLICATION | STANDARD | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Static | Plastics | ASTM D638 | Tensile properties of plastics |
| Static | Plastics | ISO 527-1 | Plastics-Determination of tensile properties |
| Static | Plastics | ISO 527-2 | Plastics-Determination of tensile properties |
| Static | Metals | ASTM E21 | High temperature tensile testing of metallic materials |
| Static | Metals | ASTM E290 | Material bending test for ductility |
| Static | Metals | ASTM E517 | Plastic deformation ratio r for sheet metal |
| Static | Metals | ASTM E646 | Tensile hardening exponents (n values) of sheet metal materials |
| Static | Metals | ASTM E8M | Tensile testing of metallic materials |
| Static | Metals | ASTM E9 | Compression testing of metallic materials at room temperature |
| Static | Metals | EN 10002-1:2001 (replaced by ISO EN 6892-1:2019) | Tensile testing of metallic materials. Test method at room temperature |
| Static | Metals | ISO 6892-1 | Metallic materials – Tensile testing Part 1: Test method at room temperature |
| Static | Metals | ISO 7438 | Metallic materials. Proof of folding. |
| Static | Metals | ISO 783 | Metallic materials – Tensile test of steel at elevated temperature |
| Static / Fatigue | Bike | EN 15194 | Electrically assisted pedal cycles – EPAC Bicycles – test methods |
| Static / Fatigue | Bike | ISO 4210-3 | Safety requirements for bicycles – Part 3: Common test methods |
| Static / Fatigue | Bike | ISO 4210-4 | Safety requirements for bicycles – Part 4: Braking test methods |
| Static / Fatigue | Bike | ISO 4210-5 | Safety requirements for bicycles – Part 5: Steering test methods |
| Static / Fatigue | Bike | ISO 4210-6 | Safety requirements for bicycles – Part 6: Frame and fork test methods |
| Static / Fatigue | Bike | ISO 4210-7 | Safety requirements for bicycles – Part 7: Test methods for wheels and rims |
| Static / Fatigue | Bike | ISO 4210-8 | Safety requirements for bicycles – Part 8: Pedal and transmission system test methods |
| Static / Fatigue | Bike | ISO 4210-9 | Safety requirements for bicycles – Part 9: Test methods for saddles and seatposts |
| Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F1264 | Standard specifications and test methods for intramedullary fixation devices |
| Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F1717 | Standard test methods for spinal implant structures in a vertebrectomy model |
| Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F1798 | Standard test method for evaluating the static and fatigue properties of interconnecting mechanisms and subassemblies used in spinal arthrodesis implants |
| Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F1800 | Standard practice for cyclic fatigue testing of tibial plateau metal components of total knee joint replacements |
| Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F2068 | Standard specifications for femoral prostheses – metallic implants |
| Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F2077 | Test methods for intervertebral body fusion devices. |
| Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F2193 | Standard specifications and test methods for components used in surgical fixation of the spinal skeletal system |
| Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F2502 | Standard specifications and test methods for resorbable plates and screws for internal fixation implants |
| Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F2580 | Standard practice for evaluating the modular connection of a proximally fixed femoral hip prosthesis |
| Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F2706 | Standard test methods for occipito-cervical and occipito-cervical-thoracic spinal implant constructions in a vertebrectomy model |
| Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F382 | Standard specification and test method for metal bone plates |
| Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F384 | Standard specifications and test methods for angled metal devices for orthopedic fracture fixation |
| Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ASTM F543 | Standard specifications and test methods for metallic medical bone screws |
| Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | EN 843-1 | Mechanical properties of monolithic ceramics at room temperature – Determination of flexural strength |
| Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ISO 11405 | Dental structure adhesion testing |
| Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ISO 12189-8 | Mechanical testing of implantable spinal devices – Fatigue test method for spinal implant assemblies using anterior support |
| Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ISO 14801 | Dentistry – Implants – Dynamic load testing for endosseous dental implants |
| Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ISO 14879-1 | Total knee joint replacement Determination of strength properties of tibial knee trays |
| Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ISO 6872 | Dentistry – Ceramic Materials |
| Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ISO 7206 | Surgical implants – Partial and total hip joint replacements |
| Static / Fatigue | Biomedical | ISO 9585 | Surgical implants – Determination of flexural strength and stiffness of bone plates |
| Static | Rubber | ISO 2439 | Determination of hardness (indentation technique) |
| Static | Rubber | ISO 3386 | Determination of compressive stress-strain characteristics |
What is the EA series for?
The EA series is STEP Lab’s range of electromechanical test machines that utilise ball screw actuators, designed for static and dynamic testing up to 30 Hz. It is intended for high-cycle, short-stroke applications, where cost-effectiveness and precision are just as crucial as dynamic performance.
What is the load capacity of the EA series?
The EA series is capable of withstanding dynamic loads of up to 200 kN and static loads of up to 268 kN, making it one of the highest-capacity electromechanical platforms in the STEP Lab range, for both fatigue and static testing of materials or components.
How does the EA series differ from the UD series?
The EA series uses electromechanical ball-screw actuators optimised for higher static loads and moderate dynamic frequencies (up to 30 Hz), whilst the UD series uses linear motors for higher dynamic frequencies and a faster response to slightly lower static loads.
Is the EA series capable of performing both static and dynamic tests?
Yes, the EA series is designed to carry out static tests (tensile, compression, bending) and dynamic fatigue tests on the same machine, controlled via STEP Lab’s Test Centre software, without the need for separate equipment for each type of test.
What are the advantages of electromechanical technology?
Electromechanical technology converts the rotary motion of a motor into a precise linear force via a ball screw, ensuring high positioning accuracy, low maintenance and the absence of hydraulic fluids or pumping infrastructure. It is generally more energy-efficient than hydraulic systems and particularly well-suited to long-term, unattended fatigue testing at moderate frequencies.
