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Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc. (SSI) one of the leading developers of analytical instrumentation in the U.S., announces the launch of its more sensitive, more accurate and easier to use SIE-560 Series of Extensometers. Incorporating Shimadzu's Digital Strain Processing Engine to improve the capturing and processing of sensor results, the SIE-560 and SIE-560S employ magnetic-induction linear sensors, as well as strain-gauge sensors to deliver results with better information, and a higher level of repeatability.

From polymers to ceramics, and from biomaterials to plastics, extensometers are used to determine crucial strength characteristics in modern materials. The quality of results from these important devices is directly affected by a range of factors including sensor performance and measurement data processing. Shimadzu's new extensometers use high-accuracy magnetic induction linear sensors, which are light, compact, and capable of measurement accuracy significantly superior to conventional sensors in both small and large elongation ranges.

Of course, measurement accuracy is only as good as the ability to convey the results to the user. The SIE-560 series uses Shimadzu's Digital Strain Processing Engine, a high-speed CPU that measures sensor outputs at high resolution, and then rapidly process the large volumes of data. Realtime digital calibration of the engine allows highly repeatable data output that itself contributes to greater accuracy.

Both models also offer a comprehensive range of automated functions, including automatic gauge-mark detection, automatic return and mounting, and automatic extensometer dismounting. In addition, the SIE-560S makes use of an ultra-accurate strain gauge sensor that rests at the tip of the specimen mounting arms. This enhances measurement accuracy in the 'small-elongation' range.

"As a necessary tool for tensile testing, extensometers are used on nearly all engineering materials," noted Gilbert Vial, physical measurements product manager for SSI. "We developed the SIE-560 and 560S for frequent, daily use. They are robust in design, and we have markedly improved the ease-of-operation."

As part of this drive to deliver a single instrument to handle all measurements from elastic modulus to elongation at break point, all extensometer operations are conducted by Windows-based TRAPEZIUM2 software.