Chatillon MT500 Lever Actuated Test Stand (Standard Travel, DG Mounting, Vertical, Bench Top Standard) (MT500LS1BX)

Description

Lloyd Instruments LSPlus single-column materials testing machine for tensile, compression and cycling tests. Uses high-accuracy interchangeable YLC Series load cells.

Ideal for plastics, rubber, films, packaging and high-elongation materials. Available in standard, extended and pogo configurations. Works with NEXYGENPlus software.

Typical applications: With a 1 kN capacity, the MT500LS1BX is a cost-effective choice for lower-volume QC checks, incoming inspection, and field testing where hand-crank operation is sufficient.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the MT500LS1BX motorized or manual?
A: Manual. It uses a hand lever rather than a motor, giving you direct, feel-based control over travel speed during push/pull force testing.

Q: What mounting and orientation does the MT500LS1BX use?
A: This configuration uses a DF or LG mounting interface in a vertical orientation, for bench-top use.

Q: Does the MT500LS1BX include a travel indicator?
A: Not built in on this configuration — if you need to log travel distance, choose the Ruler Assembly or Digital Travel Indicator version instead.

Q: Is a force gauge included with the MT500LS1BX?
A: No — the test stand is sold separately from the force gauge.

Q: What is the “Ultra-Extended Travel” option for?
A: It gives the stand a longer working stroke than the standard MT500, useful for testing parts or assemblies that need more travel distance than a standard-travel stand provides.

Documentation
Download LS+ / TA+ Series Operation Manual (PDF) — Official Lloyd Instruments single-column materials testing machine manual.
Additional manuals: AMETEK Documentation Portal