StretchingStage
For sample property changes under external mechanical load up to 200 N.
- Stand-alone stage with integrated sample stretching and compression capabilities
- Enables fine motion control for precise positioning of the AFM tip relative to the sample
- Sample size / distance between jaws 10-20 mm or 25-35 mm (standard stage)
- Maximum travel range: 10 mm
- Velocity: 0.1 mm/min to 1.5 mm/min
- Force range: exchangeable loadcells, range 2 N and 200 N, accuracy readout +/-1%
- Encoder: resolution 300nm, linearity 0.1% of full travel
- Flexible design for different samples
- Comprehensive software control
- Real-time display of force, extension and time, live graphical display of stress/strain curve
- Not compatible with inverted microscopes
