IST  Spring Test Machines

The tables below show details of our standard load (compression and extension springs) and torque (torsion springs) test machines. Note that we can provide machines in other capacities if required; please contact us for details.

We also calibrate and service test machines, and offer a refurb/refit service to bring your old machine up to date with our control and measurement systems.

Load tester technical specifications

LT1 Model Working load range Platen diameter Max test length Load resolution Length resolution
LT1 spring load tester LT1-10 0.05 - 10 N 60 mm 150 mm 0.0001 N 0.005 mm
(0.01 - 2.25 lbf) (2.35 in) (6 in) (0.00002 lbf) (0.00025 in)
LT1-20 0.1 - 20 N 60 mm 150 mm 0.0002 N 0.01 mm
(0.02 - 4.5 lbf) (2.35 in) (6 in) (0.00005 lbf) (0.0005 in)
LT1-50 0.25 - 50 N 60 mm 150 mm 0.0005 N 0.01 mm
(0.56 - 11.2 lbf) (2.35 in) (6 in) (0.0001 lbf) (0.0005 in)
LT1-100 0.5 - 100 N 60 mm 150 mm 0.001 N 0.01 mm
(0.1 - 22.5 lbf) (2.35 in) (6 in) (0.0002 lbf) (0.0005 in)
LT2 Model Working load range Platen diameter Max test length Load resolution Length resolution
LT2 spring load tester LT2-200 1.0 - 200 N 80 mm 450 mm 0.002 0.01 mm
(0.01 - 2.25 lbf) (3.15 in) (17.7 in) (0.0002 lbf) (0.005 in)
LT2-500 2.0 - 500 N 80 mm 450 mm 0.005 N 0.01 mm
(0.01 - 2.25 lbf) (3.15 in) (17.7 in) (0.001 lbf) (0.005 in)
LT3 Model Working load range Platen diameter Max test length Load resolution Length resolution
LT3 spring load tester LT3-1000 5 - 1000 N 150 mm 600 mm 0.01 N 0.01 mm
(1.1 - 225 lbf) (5.9 in) (23.6 in) (0.002 lbf) (0.005 in)
LT3-2500 12.5 - 2500 N 150 mm 600 mm 0.025 N 0.01 mm
(2.8 - 560 lbf) (5.9 in) (23.6 in) (0.005 lbf) (0.005 in)
LT3-5000 25 - 5000 N 150 mm 600 mm 0.05 N 0.01 mm
(5.6 - 1120 lbf) (5.9 in) (23.6 in) (0.01 lbf) (0.005 in)
LT4 Model Working load range Platen diameter Max test length Load resolution Length resolution
LT4 spring load tester LT4-10000 50 - 10000 N 200 mm 750 mm 0.1 N 0.01 mm
(11.2 - 2250 lbf) (7.9 in) (29.5 in) (0.02 lbf) (0.005 in)
LT4-20000 100 - 20000 N 200 mm 750 mm 0.2 N 0.01 mm
(22.5 - 4500 lbf) (7.9 in) (29.5 in) (0.05 lbf) (0.005 in)

Torque tester technical specifications

TT1 Model Working torque range Torque resolution Max spring length Max spring diameter Angle resolution
TT1 spring torque tester TT1-1 0.005 - 1 Nm 0.00001 Nm 300 mm 200 mm 0.1 °
(0.04 - 8.85 lbfin) (0.0001 lbfin) (11.8 in) (7.9 in)
TT2 Model Working torque range Torque resolution Max spring length Max spring diameter Angle resolution
TT2 spring torque tester TT2-10 0.05 - 10 Nm 0.0001 Nm 450 mm 200 mm 0.1 °
(0.44 - 88.5 lbfin) (0.001 lbfin) (17.7in) (7.9 in)
TT3 Model Working torque range Torque resolution Max spring length Max spring diameter Angle resolution
TT3 spring torque tester TT3-100 0.5 - 100 Nm 0.001 Nm 600 mm 300 mm 0.1 °
(4.4 - 885 lbfin) (0.01 lbfin) (23.6 in) (11.8 in)