Shimadzu AUTOGRAPH AGS-V Series Desktop Precision Universal Testing Machine

Overview

The Shimadzu AUTOGRAPH AGS-V Series is a desktop precision universal testing machine engineered for high-reliability mechanical property evaluation of metallic, polymeric, composite, ceramic, and biomedical materials in R&D laboratories and quality control environments. Based on servo-controlled electromechanical actuation and closed-loop force/displacement feedback architecture, the AGS-V delivers traceable, repeatable tensile, compression, flexural, peel, shear, and cyclic loading tests in accordance with international standards including ISO 6892-1, ASTM D638, ASTM D790, ISO 178, and JIS Z 2241. Its compact footprint integrates industrial-grade structural rigidity with laboratory-scale accessibility—making it ideal for space-constrained facilities requiring metrological-grade performance without floor-mounted infrastructure.

Key Features

• High-precision load measurement: Dual-class accuracy options—Class 0.5 (±0.5% of reading) and Class 1 (±1.0% of reading)—validated per ISO 7500-1:2018, JIS B 7721:2019, and ASTM E4-23 calibration protocols.
• Wide dynamic speed range: Continuous adjustment from 0.0005 mm/min to 1,500 mm/min (no gear shifting), with rapid return at up to 1,650 mm/min to minimize inter-test downtime.
• High-speed data acquisition: Up to 5 kHz sampling rate (200 µs interval), enabling resolution of transient yield events, crack initiation, and viscoelastic relaxation behavior.
• Integrated safety system: Interlocked top-and-bottom sliding safety enclosure with dual-channel emergency stop circuitry compliant with ISO 13857 and IEC 60204-1 requirements.
• Intuitive local operation: 7-inch full-color LCD touchscreen interface with drag-and-drop test method configuration; no PC dependency for routine execution.
• USB-based data export: Direct saving of raw force–displacement curves, metadata, and statistical summaries (e.g., modulus, yield strength, elongation at break) to FAT32-formatted USB drives in CSV and XML formats.

Sample Compatibility & Compliance

The AGS-V supports standardized specimen geometries per ISO, ASTM, and JIS guidelines—including dog-bone tensile bars, cylindrical compression specimens, three/four-point bending fixtures, and peel test jigs. Optional accessories enable seamless integration with extensometers (e.g., non-contact TRViewX video extensometer, automated SIE-560A/S605A clip-on units, long-travel DSES-1000, or strain-gauge SCB systems) and environmental chambers (−70°C to +300°C). All hardware and firmware comply with GLP/GMP documentation requirements, supporting audit-ready electronic records under FDA 21 CFR Part 11 when used with TRAPEZIUMX-V software’s user authentication, electronic signature, and change-tracking modules.

Software & Data Management

TRAPEZIUMX-V is a Windows-based application certified for ISO/IEC 17025-compliant data integrity. It provides real-time synchronized control of crosshead motion, load cell feedback, and auxiliary sensor inputs (e.g., extensometer, temperature, humidity). The software includes preconfigured test templates aligned with ISO 527, ASTM D882, and ISO 1133, as well as customizable calculation routines for tangent/secant modulus, Poisson’s ratio, creep compliance, and hysteresis energy loss. All test reports are exportable in PDF/A-1b format with embedded digital signatures, timestamped audit trails, and version-controlled parameter history—ensuring full traceability across instrument lifecycles.

Applications

• Materials development: Quantification of stress–strain response in thermoplastics, elastomers, fiber-reinforced composites, and thin-film coatings.
• Pharmaceutical QA: Mechanical integrity testing of tablet hardness, capsule shell rupture force, and transdermal patch peel adhesion.
• Automotive component validation: Tensile strength of gaskets, compressive resilience of foam seating, and bending stiffness of polymer brackets.
• Medical device testing: Pull strength of suture packaging, tensile yield of biodegradable stent substrates, and flexural modulus of orthopedic implant polymers.
• Academic research: Teaching labs requiring reproducible, standards-aligned mechanical testing with minimal training overhead.

FAQ

What international standards does the AGS-V meet for load cell calibration?
It complies with ISO 7500-1:2018 (Class 0.5 and Class 1), JIS B 7721:2019, and ASTM E4-23 for static force verification.
Can the AGS-V be integrated into an existing LIMS or MES environment?
Yes—via optional TCP/IP or RS-232 communication modules and TRAPEZIUMX-V’s ODBC-compliant database export functionality.
Is the safety enclosure certified to CE or UL standards?
The mechanical enclosure meets ISO 13857 (safe distances) and IEC 60204-1 (electrical safety); full CE marking applies when installed with Shimadzu-supplied power supply and control cabinet.
Does the system support automatic specimen identification via barcode scanning?
When equipped with optional USB barcode reader and TRAPEZIUMX-V v3.2+, batch ID, material code, and operator ID can be auto-populated into test metadata.
What is the maximum allowable specimen height with extended column options?
Standard column height is 1,000 mm; +250 mm and +500 mm extensions increase usable test space to 1,250 mm and 1,500 mm respectively—maintaining full load accuracy across the extended range.