HESON HS-3000A Universal Tensile Tester for Adhesives and Soft Materials
| Brand | HESON |
|---|---|
| Origin | Shanghai, China |
| Manufacturer Type | Direct Manufacturer |
| Model | HS-3000A (Adhesive Tensile Tester) |
| Load Capacity | 1 kN (100 kgf) |
| Force Resolution | 1/500,000 full scale |
| Accuracy Class | Grade 1 |
| Force Accuracy | ±1% (±0.5% optional) |
| Displacement Accuracy | ±1% (±0.5% optional) |
| Crosshead Speed Range | 50–500 mm/min (stepless, segmented control) |
| Effective Travel | ~600 mm |
| Power Supply | 220 V, 50 Hz |
| Operating Environment | 15–35 °C, 20–80% RH |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 580 × 400 × 1200 mm |
| Weight | ~60 kg |
| Standard Units | g, kg, N, kN, lbf, MPa |
| Control Interface | 7-inch LCD touch panel + PC-compatible English test software |
| Safety Features | Overload emergency stop, upper/lower travel limits, leakage protection, auto-stop at break |
| Load Cell | Imported Transcell (USA) |
| Lead Screw | ABBA high-carbon steel (Taiwan) |
| Guide Rods | Taekyung hardened chrome-plated rods (Korea, HRC ≥60) |
| Dust Protection | Taiwan Yidi multi-layer bellows cover |
| Software | Dedicated bilingual (EN/CN) materials testing software with free updates and customization |
Overview
The HESON HS-3000A Universal Tensile Tester is an electromechanical force measurement system engineered for precision mechanical characterization of adhesives, soft polymers, thin films, hydrogels, textiles, biomedical patches, and other low-to-moderate modulus materials. Based on servo-controlled uniaxial tensile testing principles compliant with ISO 6892-1, ASTM D638, ASTM D3330 (peel), ASTM D882 (thin plastics), and GB/T 2792 (adhesive peel strength), the instrument delivers repeatable load-displacement data under controlled strain rates. Its modular architecture supports standardized test protocols for tensile strength, elongation at break, Young’s modulus, peel adhesion, shear strength, and puncture resistance — critical parameters in R&D, QC, and regulatory documentation for adhesive formulations, flexible electronics, wound care products, and packaging materials.
Key Features
- High-fidelity force measurement using a calibrated Transcell load cell (USA-sourced), ensuring traceable accuracy to ±1% of reading (optionally ±0.5% with calibration certificate)
- ABBA high-carbon lead screw and Taekyung hardened chrome-plated guide rods provide smooth, backlash-free motion and long-term dimensional stability (surface hardness ≥HRC 60)
- Segmented stepless speed control (50–500 mm/min) enables precise strain-rate selection across diverse material responses — from brittle fracture to viscoelastic yielding
- Integrated 7-inch capacitive touch interface with real-time graphing; fully compatible with Windows-based PC operation via USB or Ethernet for advanced data export and report generation
- Comprehensive safety suite: dual-limit mechanical stops, electronic overload cutoff, ground-fault circuit interruption (GFCI), and automatic break detection with position-hold functionality
- Dust-resistant multi-layer bellows enclosure protects critical motion components, extending service life and reducing maintenance intervals
Sample Compatibility & Compliance
The HS-3000A accommodates specimens ranging from micro-thin polymer films (≥10 µm thick) to bulk elastomeric substrates and rigid composite laminates. Standard夹具 (fixtures) include pneumatic wedge grips, peel test fixtures (180° and 90°), shear plates, and custom-designed clamps for irregular geometries — all configurable per user-defined test standards. The system meets ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for laboratory accreditation when operated with documented calibration records and environmental monitoring. Test reports generated by the embedded software support audit readiness for GLP and GMP environments, including timestamped metadata, operator ID, environmental conditions (temperature/humidity), and raw force-displacement curves — fully traceable and exportable in CSV, PDF, and XML formats.
Software & Data Management
The proprietary HESON TestSuite™ software (v4.2+) provides full EN/ISO-compliant test method configuration, real-time curve overlay, statistical analysis (mean, SD, CV%), and automated pass/fail evaluation against user-defined acceptance criteria. It supports FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance through role-based access control, electronic signatures, and immutable audit trails for all test events, parameter changes, and data exports. Raw data files are stored in vendor-neutral HDF5 format, enabling third-party integration with MATLAB, Python (SciPy/Pandas), or LIMS platforms. Software updates and protocol revisions are provided at no cost throughout the instrument’s service life, with version-controlled release notes and validation documentation available upon request.
Applications
The HS-3000A serves as a core platform in academic and industrial labs engaged in functional material development. Published use cases include mechanical evaluation of pressure-sensitive adhesives for medical devices (Xiamen University), tensile and piezoresistive behavior of silver nanoparticle-polymer flexible sensors (Jiangsu University), peel strength optimization of polyurethane automotive reflective tapes (Luoyang Petrochemical Engineering), and interfacial adhesion quantification in epoxy/silica composites (National Engineering Research Center for Electronic Circuit Substrates). Additional validated applications span hydrogel swelling mechanics, cellulose aerogel compressive resilience, PU foam indentation resistance, and nanocomposite film fracture toughness — supporting cross-disciplinary research in biomaterials, sustainable packaging, and advanced coatings.
FAQ
What standards does the HS-3000A comply with?
It supports test methods aligned with ASTM D638, D882, D3330, ISO 6892-1, ISO 11339 (peel), and GB/T 2792, with software-configurable test sequences and reporting templates.
Can the system be integrated into an existing LIMS or MES environment?
Yes — via TCP/IP or OPC UA interfaces; raw data export in CSV/HDF5 and metadata in XML enable seamless ingestion into enterprise data systems.
Is calibration certification included with purchase?
A factory calibration certificate (traceable to NIST-equivalent national standards) is supplied; ISO/IEC 17025-accredited field calibration services are available upon request.
What is the warranty coverage and service response time?
Standard 24-month parts-and-labor warranty; technical support is available within 2 business hours during EMEA/APAC working hours, with on-site service dispatch within 5 business days for covered regions.
Are custom fixtures or test protocols supported?
Yes — HESON’s application engineering team collaborates with users to design and validate bespoke fixtures and software modules, with documentation provided for internal SOP alignment.
