Autograph AGS-X Precision Universal Tester - Good Condition

Shimadzu Autograph AGS-X: a high-performance solution for mechanical testing

The Shimadzu Autograph AGS-X is a universal testing machine designed to provide practical and reliable solutions for a wide range of applications, from metals to polymers, ceramics and composites. With its precise load and deformation control capabilities, this device allows users to perform standardised tests in accordance with ISO, ASTM and JIS standards, while ensuring maximum safety and ease of use.

The AGS-X series is equipped with TRAPEZIUM X software, which provides a user-friendly interface for configuring test methods, acquiring data and generating detailed reports. This software automates repetitive sequences of operations, optimising working time and reducing the risk of human error. In addition, it supports the creation of multiple graphs and real-time display, facilitating the analysis of results during the test.

The high-precision load cell system ensures accurate measurement of the applied force, with an accuracy of ±0.5% over a wide operating range. Fast sampling capabilities at 1 millisecond ensure that no critical variations are missed, even during dynamic tests or tests on materials with non-linear behaviour. Autotuning functions allow control parameters to be adjusted in real time based on the data collected, making the process safer and more efficient, especially for fragile materials that require fine adjustments at the start of testing.

Operator safety is at the heart of the AGS-X design. It features devices such as a vertically opening protective cover, emergency stop switches on both sides and adjustable stroke limiters that can be set with a single movement. These features help to minimise risks when handling samples that are prone to sudden fragmentation or breakage.

The AGS-X offers great flexibility thanks to its wide range of accessories: pneumatic grips for films and textiles, spherical compression plates, non-contact video extensometers, thermostatic chambers for temperature-controlled testing, and specialised devices for fibre-reinforced composites. These complementary tools allow the AGS-X to be perfectly adapted to the specific needs of each laboratory, whether for research and development or quality control.

• Load capacity range: 10 kN, 20 kN, 50 kN, 100 kN, 300 kN depending on model
• Force measurement accuracy: ±0.5% over a range of 1/500 to 1/1 of the load cell
• Crosshead speed: 0.001 to 1600 mm/min (depending on model)
• Maximum return speed: up to 2200 mm/min
• Fast sampling: 1 millisecond interval
• Digital display with 0.001 mm resolution
• Compliance with standards: ISO 7500-1, ASTM E4, JIS B7721
• TRAPEZIUM X or TRAPEZIUM LITE X software included
• Operating temperature: 5 °C to 40 °C
• Power supply: 100–240 V AC (tabletop) or three-phase 200–440 V AC (floor type)