LVDT Extensometers

TD-2001 A
LVDT TYPE EXTENSOMETERS
Extensometers measure strain, the

change in length of a specimen divided
by the original length (gauge
length) of the specimen.
An extensometer measures
strain by means of knife edges
that contact the sample, one
of which is fixed in its position,
and the other which is located
on a moveable arm.
On these models, the move-

able arm is pivoted, one end
is the knife edge and the other
is attached to an armature
that moves through an LVDT coil. Most
of these extensometers can be adapted
to your exact specimen holding needs
by the options that are described on the
back page, but in their standard form
hold flat or round specimens from 1/16”
to 5/8” (1.6 mm to 16 mm).
LS Models — English Units

MODEL Measuring Gauge Calibrated Averaging Film Breakaway Sheet Extension Pneumatic
Range Length Ranges Clamp Release Metal Bracket Release
LS-8%-0.53 8% 0.5 in 8%, 4%, 2%
LS-8%-1 8% 1 in 8%, 4%, 2% • • • • •
LS-50%-1 50% 1 in 50%, 25%, 12.5%, 5%1, 2%2 • • •
LS-8%-1.4 8% 1.4 in 8%, 4%, 2% • • • • •
LS-50%-1.4 50% 1 in 50%, 25%, 12.5%, 5%1, 2%2 • • •
LS-4%-2 4% 2 in 4%, 2%, 1% • • • • • •
LS-10%-2 10% 2 in 10%, 5%, 2.5%, 1%1 • • • • • •
LS-20%-2 20% 2 in 20%, 10%, 5%, 2%1 • • • • •
LS-50%-2 50% 2 in 50%, 25%, 12.5%, 5%1, 2%2 • • • •
LSM Models — Metric Units

MODEL Measuring Gauge Calibrated Averaging Film Breakaway Sheet Extension Pneumatic
Range Length Ranges Clamp Release Metal Bracket Release
LSM-8%-12.53 8% 12.5 mm 8%, 4%, 2%
LSM-8%-25 8% 25 mm 8%, 4%, 2% • • • • •
LSM-50%-25 50% 25 mm 50%, 25%, 12.5%, 5%1, 2%2 • • •
LSM-8%-35 8% 35 mm 8%, 4%, 2% • • • • •
LSM-50%-35 50% 35 mm 50%, 25%, 12.5%, 5%1, 2%2 • • •
LSM-4%-50 4% 50 mm 4%, 2%, 1% • • • • • •
LSM-10%-50 10% 50 mm 10%, 5%, 2.5%, 1%1 • • • • • •
LSM-20%-50 20% 50 mm 20%, 10%, 5%, 2%1 • • • • •
LSM-50%-50 50% 50 mm 50%, 25%, 12.5%, 5%1, 2%2 • • • •
Notes
1 - must have a 10:1 strain range 2 - Optional fifth strain range required (25:1) 3 - A counterbalance support must be used
Standard extensometers can be used at temperatures from -100 to 250 °F (-75 to 120 °C) or with modifications from -300 to 500°F (-185 to 260°C) denoted suffix T
OPTIONS FOR LVDT EXTENSOMETERS
Averaging — In this type of exten- Film Clamps — These spring acti- Breakaway Release — This option is ideally used when measuring strain
someter, knife edges are placed vated clamps allow precise strain on samples with brittle characteristics and which may cause premature
on opposite sides of the specimen measurement of thin materials up failure. This option typically requires the use of a
to provide an average amount to 0.125 in/3 mm thick, including counterbalance to support the extensometer and is available for both
of strain between the two gauge plastics and foils, without marring averaging and non-averaging type extensometers.
points. the specimen. Note that this option
is only available for non-averaging
extensometers and typically
requires the use of a counterbal-
ance to support the extensometer.
Sheet Metal Attachment — This Extension Bracket — This option Pneumatic Release — This option is Counterbalance Support — This
option allows the extensometer to allows the extensometer to be used combined with a swing away sup- option is used to support the
accommodate thin, flat with samples that are thicker than port and allows the remote release extensometer and is commonly
specimens. Note that this maximum opening of 0.625 in/16 of the used when the extensometer
option is only available for non- mm on the extensometer from the sample. is attached to small or fragile
averaging extensometers and standard model. There are three samples.
typically requires the use of a coun- choices with this option where an
terbalance to support the exten- extension bracket allows the exten-
someter. someter to be mounted
on samples that are either
1 in/ 25 mm, 2 in/50 mm or
3 in/75 mm thick. Note that this
option is only available for
non-averaging extensometers.
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE:
Horsham, PA, USA • Redhill, Surrey, UK • Noida, UP, India

www.TiniusOlsen.com • [email protected]

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TD-2001 A

LVDT TYPE EXTENSOMETERS

Extensometers measure strain, the

On these models, the move-

LS Models — English Units

LSM Models — Metric Units

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE:

Horsham, PA, USA • Redhill, Surrey, UK • Noida, UP, India

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