The Mechanical Testers have been designed with leading edge technologies in order to give the highest accuracy and repeatability on the widest

range of measurements. This focus on quality ensures durability with the lowest cost of ownership in the industry. The Nano and Micro Modules

perform all modes of testing including indentation, scratch and wear; no interchange of modules needed and with true feedback load control.

With indentation testing, one obtains depth versus load curves giving hardness, elastic modulus, yield strength, loss and storage modulus and

many others. With scratch testing, one can quantify the scratch and marring resistance of coatings and substrates in addition to measuring

plastic and elastic deformations. With wear testing at constant load, one can precisely measure coefficient of friction and wear properties. The

powerful software offers a unique combination of features for each test modes. Therefore, the Mechanical Tester is the ideal solution for

determining the full range of mechanical properties of thin or thick, soft or hard coatings, films and substrates. Recent developments including

patent pending Navigation Plus, Broadview Map Selection and Single Indent Area Function have been added to FastMap and other advanced

features to make the Mechanical Tester the most automated and user-friendly system on the market.

MECHANICAL TESTERS

38 x 33 x 70 cm

Color video zoom option

Automated 50mmx100mm X-Y control

Compact base

Nano or Micro Module

Automated

50mm Z control

Standard or custom sample stage and

temperature and humidity control options

Spacious and open platform

CB500The CB500 allows a single module, either the nano or micro, each with the full range of testing modes including hardness, scratch and wear. No where else can you find this wide use with a single module and at competitive compact price. It is equipped with automated 50mm x 100mm X-Y stages, a 50mm Z stage and a video zoom microscope. A CB500 version with manual X-Y table offers full indentation, scratch and wear capabilities at the most affordable price. All CB500 bases can also accommodate the heating oven and the cooling/humidity control chamber for environmental control testing. It is the ideal solution for quality control and research applications with focus in one range of loads. Compact & modern design, broad application use, robust with low cost of ownership and a highly competitive price.

BASE

Maximum # of Modules

X&Y Motorized Stages

XY Lateral Accuracy

Z Motorized Approach (range)

Base Type

Desktop Dimensions

Stand-Alone Dimensions

Zoom Video Microscope

3D Optical Profiler

AFM

High Speed Fretting Wear

CB500

1 (Nano or Micro)

100 x 50mm

1μm

50mm

Desktop

38 x 33 x 70cm

N/A

1600 x 1200 Camera

N/A

N/A

N/A

3 MODES NANO OR MICRO

Indentation

Scratch

Wear

Nano & Micro

on a single system

Color video camera

AFM or optical

profiler integration

Adjustable height clearance

Spacious and open platform

Joypad stage control

Standard or custom sample

stage and temperature and

humidity control options

Microscope video zoom

imaging with options

62 x 62 x 82 cm

Automated 200 x150mm

XY control

Automated 50mm Z control

PB1000The PB1000 allows up to two modules on a single system providing the widest load and most accurate testing capabilities availabile. Equipped with automated 200mm x 150mm XY motorized tables and a 50mm Z motorized table. A gas-spring slide allows adjusting of the height clearance to up to a total of 140mm for varying sample sizes. This base can also accommodate the heating oven and the cooling/humidity chamber for environmental control testing. In addition to the full video zoom, an AFM and an Optical Profiler are optional. The Platform is the ideal option for diverse and expanding measurement needs. Nano to micro range with no need to exchange, spacious platform with adjustable height clearance, fully upgradeable, robust and low cost of ownership.

BASE

Maximum # of Modules

X&Y Motorized Stages

XY Lateral Accuracy

Z Motorized Approach (range)

Base Type

Desktop Dimensions

Stand-Alone Dimensions

Zoom Video Microscope

3D Optical Profiler

AFM

High Speed Fretting Wear

PB1000

2 (Nano & Micro)

200 x150mm

0.25μm

50mm (+ 140mm manual extra slide)

Desktop or Stand-Alone

62 x 62 x 82cm

92 x 92 x 183cm

1600x1200 Camera

Optional

Optional

Custom up to 40 Hz

6 MODES NANO & MICRO

Indentation

Scratch

Wear

Microscope Video Imaging | Available on both the CB500 and PB1000. The system is offset to the indenter with a calibrated distance for precise repositioning from one to the other. 12X Ultra zoom Lens with coax lighting & detent. Color Video Camera (PAL 1200x1600). Objectives up to 100x available for maximum magnification of 2000X. Auto-Focus with image stacking capability ensures user-friendliness with clarity of image. Broadview Map Selection allows user to take a picture of the surface and stitch multiple images together for broad surface view. Multiple areas can then be selected for automatic recipe testing.

OPTICS

Broadview Map Selection Tool

FastMap with speed as fast as 3 seconds per indent

Full Scratch Image for post inspection using tracking zoomed view.

During Nanoindentation, an indenter tip is driven into the sample by applying an increasing load up to a targeted value. The measured load is then gradually decreased until partial, or complete, relaxation of the sample has occurred. The load and depth from independent sensors are recorded continuously throughout this process to produce a load-displacement curve. Adding a pause at maximum load allows studying of creep properties. DMA (Dynamic Mechanical Analysis) and Continuous Stiffness Measurement (CSM) Oscillation mode allows the measurements of visco-elastic properties, stress-strain curves and all properties versus depth.

Standards:

• ASTM E384 • ASTM G171 • ASTM E2546 • ASTM B933 • ASTM D4065 • ISO 14577 • DIN 50359

Properties Analyzed During Nanoindentation:

• Hardness • Elastic modulus • Hardness & Elastic Modulus vs Temperature or Humidity • Creep & Stress Relaxation with constant load and depth control • Stress-Strain Curve from Continuous Stiffness (CSM) and Multi-Load Cycles • Recovery Depth • Restoration Ratio • Loss and Storage Modulus • Fracture Toughness • Yield Strength • Compression • Fatigue • Puncture Resistance • Adhesion Stickiness • Frequency & Temperature Sweep DMA • Martens Hardness vs Depth • Plastic & Elastic Deformations • Visual Vickers Hardness and many others possible

Nanoindentation Software Features:

• Recipes • Export Raw Data and Images • Real Time Display • Automatic Reporting • Multi-Language Support • Compare Curves and Results on Same or Multi Samples• DMA and Continuous Stiffness • True Depth and Load Feedback Control Loading

Advanced Nanoindentation Automation:

• FastMap: Mapping of Hardness & Elastic Modulus (3 sec per indent) • Broadview Map Selection Tool: Advanced Mapping on stitched image • Automated multi-sample testing (handles height variance of up to 50mm) • Navigation Plus: User Friendly surface navigation imaging• Quick Approach, Auto Surface Detection and Auto Analysis • Direct Easy Calibration Tools for Load & Depth • Single Indent Area Function (European Patent No. 3076153) • Quantifiable quality check for indenter (European Patent No. 3076153) • Wizard (Patent Pending): Automatic Test Parameter generator (Coming Soon)• Savable recipes of all macros programmed

Indenters: (Diamond, WC and many other materials)• Berkovich • Vickers • Cube Corner • Conical-Spherical • Knoop • Knife • 1 to 6mm balls

Environmental Conditions & Sample(s) Holders:

• 275°C & 450 °C Oven • 100°C down to -10°C Cooling Chamber • Humidity Chamber • Liquid Cups • Custom 3 Point Bending or Puncture • Custom Sample & Indenter Holders

Powerful DMA analysis at constant loading with frequency and temperature sweep

Low load depth versus load indentation 1mN with capability to go down to 40microN

Unique 1 or 3mm ball holder for test on soft gels down to the single kPa

NANOINDENTATION

During Nano Scratch Testing, a conical spherical tip, diamond or WC, is drawn across the coated surface with an increasing load, resulting in various types of failure at specific critical loads. Nano Scratch Adhesion Testing identifies critical loads optically using a built-in video zoom microscope. These critical loads are used to quantify the adhesive and cohesive properties of different film/substrate combinations. In addition, failure points can be determined using frictional force and depth measurements. True Depth Measurements based on (European Patent No. 0663068) providing accurate elastic and plastic deformation.

Standards:

• ASTM D7187 • ASTM C1624 • ASTM D7027 • ASTM G171 • ISO 20502 • ISO 1518 • DIN EN 1071

Properties Analyzed During Nano Scratch:

• Cohesive & Adhesive failure • Adhesion Strength • Marring (Resistance) and Crack/Fracture initiation • Plastic & Elastic Deformation depth and others

Software Features:

• Recipes • Export Raw Data and Images • Real Time Display • Automatic Reporting • Multi-Language Support • Failure Comparison • Mapping • Full Scratch Image for post inspection using tracking zoomed view •Tracking Zoomed View for easy post inspection with data depth, friction analysis

Advanced Nano Scratch Automation:

• Broadview Map Selection Tool: Advanced Mapping on stitched image• Automated multi-sample testing (handles height variance of up to 50mm)• Navigation Plus: User Friendly surface navigation imaging• Quick Approach, Auto Surface Detection and Auto Analysis• Direct Easy Calibration Tools for Load & Depth• Single Indent Area Function (European Patent No. 3076153)• Quantifiable quality check for indenter (European Patent No. 3076153)• Wizard (Patent Pending): Automatic Test Parameter generator (Coming Soon)• Savable recipes of all macros programmed

Indenters: (Diamond, WC and many other materials)• Vickers • Cube Corner • Conical-Spherical • Knife

Environmental Conditions & Sample(s) Holders:

• 275°C & 450 °C Oven • 100°C down to -10°C Cooling Chamber • Humidity Chamber • Liquid Cups • Custom Sample & Indenter Holders

Highly accurate friction force & coefficient measurements

Highly accurate surface profile, scratch depth & residual depth measurements

Full scratch imaging for failure identification & analysis

force & coefficient measurements

e profile, scratch depth & residual depth measurements

NANO SCRATCH

During Nano Wear a pin or a ball is loaded onto a test sample with a stable weight with feedback control. Depth change is recorded precisely during the test using a precision capacitor. Wear rate is calculated with this information. Wear rates for the pin and the sample can also be calculated from the volume of material loss with an attached AFM or Optical Profilometer. Linear mode with friction measurement is possible with the standard x-y motorized table. The nano module can also be used to measure friction coefficient at very low loads.

Standards:

• ASTM G133

Properties Analyzed During Nano Wear:

• Wear Rates • Fretting Wear • Friction Coefficient

Software Features:

• Recipes • Export Raw Data and Images • Real Time Display • Automatic Reporting • Multi-Language Support • Fixed cycle view for friction/depth data at a specific chosen position versus cycle count

Advanced Nano Wear Automation:

• Broadview Map Selection Tool: Advanced Mapping on stitched image • Automated multi-sample testing (handles height variance of up to 50mm) • Navigation Plus: User Friendly surface navigation imaging• Quick Approach, Auto Surface Detection and Auto Analysis • Direct Easy Calibration Tools for Load & Depth • Savable recipes of all macros programmed

Indenters: (Diamond, WC and many other materials)• Conical-Spherical • Vickers • Knife • 1 to 6mm balls

Environmental Conditions & Sample(s) Holders:

• 275°C & 450 °C Oven • 100°C down to -10°C Cooling Chamber • Humidity Chamber • Liquid Cups • Custom Sample & Indenter Holders

Depth at various cycles during wear test

Highly accurate low load capacitive wear depth measurement

Submerged nano friction test

NANO WEAR

During the Microindentation process an indenter tip is driven into the sample by applying an increasing load up to a targeted value. The measured load is then gradually decreased until partial, or complete, relaxation of the sample has occurred. The load and displacement are recorded continuously throughout this process to produce a load-displacement curve. Adding a pause at maximum load allows studying of creep properties. Other loading modes are possible including constant load multi-cycle for measuring fatigue or plastic-elastic deformation; and increasing load multi-cycle for obtaining properties versus depth.

Standards:

• ASTM E384 • ASTM G171 • ASTM E2546 • ASTM B933 • ISO 14577 • DIN 50359 • DIN 53505• ASTM D2240 • ISO 7619 • JISK7215

Properties Analyzed During Microindentation:

• Hardness • Elastic Modulus • Creep • Stress-Strain Curve • Fracture Toughness • Yield Strength • Compression • Fatigue • Puncture Resistance • Martens Hardness vs Depth • Plastic & Elastic Deformations • Visual Hardness, Shore Hardness and many others possible.

Software Features:

• Recipes • Export Raw Data and Images • Real Time Display • Automatic Reporting • Multi-Language Support • Compare Curves and Results on Same or Multi Samples

Advanced Microindentation Automation:

• FastMap: Mapping of Hardness & Elastic Modulus (3 sec per indent) • Broadview Map Selection Tool: Advanced Mapping on stitched image • Automated multi-sample testing (handles height variance of up to 50mm) • Navigation Plus: User Friendly surface navigation imaging• Quick Approach, Auto Surface Detection and Auto Analysis • Direct Easy Calibration Tools for Load & Depth • Single Indent Area Function (European Patent No. 3076153) • Quantifiable quality check for indenter (European Patent No. 3076153) • Wizard (Patent Pending): Automatic Test Parameter generator (Coming Soon)• Savable recipes of all macros programmed

Indenters: (Diamond, WC and many other materials)• Berkovich • Vickers • Cube Corner • Conical-Spherical • Knoop • Knife • 1 to 6mm balls• Shore Hardness Tips

Environmental Conditions & Sample(s) Holders:

• 275°C & 450 °C Oven • 100°C down to -10°C Cooling Chamber • Humidity Chamber • Liquid Cups • Custom 3 Point Bending or Puncture • Custom Sample & Indenter Holders

Mapping with acoustic emissions fracture detection

Unique Yield Strength technique using a flat diamond indenter

Multi cycle fatigue and failure

MICROINDENTATION

During Micro Scratch Testing, a conical spherical tip, diamond or WC, is drawn across the coated surface with an increasing load, resulting in various types of failure at specific critical loads. Micro Scratch Adhesion Testing identifies critical loads optically using a built-in video microscope. These critical loads are used to quantify the adhesive and cohesive properties of different film/substrate combinations. In addition, failure points can be determined using frictional force and depth measurements. Depth measurements provide the plastic and elastic portion of the deformation. Constant load scratch testing can be used, in mapping, to check the surface uniformity. True Depth Measurements based on (European Patent No. 0663068) providing accurate elastic and plastic deformation.

Standards:

• ASTM D7187 • ASTM C1624 • ASTM D7027 • ASTM G171 • ISO 20502 • ISO 1518 • DIN EN 1071

Properties Analyzed During Micro Scratch:

• Cohesive & Adhesive failure • Adhesion Strength • Marring (Resistance) and Crack/Fracture initiation • Plastic & Elastic Deformation depth and others

Software Features:

• Recipes • Export Raw Data and Images • Real Time Display • Automatic Reporting • Multi-Language Support • Failure Comparison • Mapping • Full Scratch Image for post inspection using tracking zoomed view • Tracking Zoomed View for easy post inspection with data depth, friction and AE analysis

Advanced Micro Scratch Automation:

• Broadview Map Selection Tool: Advanced Mapping on stitched image• Automated multi-sample testing (handles height variance of up to 50mm)• Navigation Plus: User Friendly surface navigation imaging• Quick Approach, Auto Surface Detection and Auto Analysis• Direct Easy Calibration Tools for Load & Depth• Single Indent Area Function (European Patent No. 3076153)• Quantifiable quality check for indenter (European Patent No. 3076153)• Wizard (Patent Pending): Automatic Test Parameter generator (Coming Soon)• Savable recipes of all macros programmed

Indenters: (Diamond, WC and many other materials)• Vickers • Cube Corner • Conical-Spherical • Knife

Environmental Conditions & Sample(s) Holders:

• 275°C & 450 °C Oven • 100°C down to -10°C Cooling Chamber • Humidity Chamber • Cylinder over Cylinder • Custom Sample & Indenter Holders

Highly accurate friction, true depth & acoustic emissions measurement

Full scratch imaging for failure identification & analysis

Mapping with various loading options for failure identification

on, true depth & acoustic emissions measurement

MICRO SCRATCH

During Micro Wear Testing a pin or a ball is loaded onto a test sample with a stable weight with feedback control. Depth change is recorded precisely during the test using a precision capacitor. Wear rate is calculated with this information. Wear rates for the pin and the sample can also be calculated from the volume of material measured with an attached AFM or Optical Profilometer. Linear mode with friction measurement is possible with the standard x-y motorized table. The micro module can also be used to measure friction coefficient at very high loads.

Standards:

• ASTM G133

Properties Analyzed During Micro Wear:

• Wear Rates • Friction Coefficient

Software Features:

• Recipes • Export Raw Data and Images • Real Time Display • Automatic Reporting • Multi-Language Support • Fixed cycle view for friction/depth data at a specific chosen position versus cycle count

Advanced Micro Wear Automation:

• Broadview Map Selection Tool (Patent Pending) Advanced Mapping on stitched image • Automated multi-sample testing (handles height variance of up to 50mm) • Navigation Plus (Patent Pending): User Friendly surface navigation imaging• Quick Approach, Auto Surface Detection and Auto Analysis • Direct Easy Calibration Tools for Load & Depth • Savable recipes of all macros programmed

Indenters: (Diamond, WC and many other materials)• Conical-Spherical • Vickers • Knife • 1 to 6mm balls

Environmental Conditions & Sample(s) Holders:

• 275°C & 450 °C Oven • 100°C down to -10°C Cooling Chamber • Humidity Chamber • Liquid Cups • Custom Sample & Indenter Holders

3D surface measurement of freeting volume wear marks

Highly accurate wear rate measurement

Friction at various cycles during wear test

MICRO WEAR

APPLICATIONSNanovea Mechanical Testers provide the widest range of accurate testing on a single system. And because so, the mechanical properties of virtually any coating, film or substrate material can be tested, whether hard or soft, thin or thick. Industries include: Bio & Biotechnology, Building Materials, Consumer Products, Medical, Metals, Oil & Mines, Optics, Paint & Coating, Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor/Electronic/Solar, Textiles/Leather/Paper, Tooling & Machinery and Transportation.

MICRO

24bit

Indentation, Scratch & Wear

Ball Screw Servo Motor

Compressive Load Cell

20 | 40 | 200 | 400N

50 | 100 | 500 | 1000mN

0.2 | 0.4 | 2 | 4mN

3 | 6 | 30 | 60mN

12min (100 indents)

Capacitor Ring

1mm w/ 50mm motor encoder

0.15nm

50nm

25mm

20 | 200N

1.3 | 13mN

150 - 400kHz

0.005aJ

N/A

N/A

300° | 450° | 600°C

20 - 80%

Down to -10°C

BASE

Maximum # of Modules

X&Y Motorized Stages

XY Lateral Accuracy

Z Motorized Approach (range)

Base Type

Desktop Dimensions

Stand-Alone Dimensions

Zoom Video Microscope

3D Optical Profiler

AFM

High Speed Fretting Wear

CB500

1 (Nano or Micro)

100 x 50mm

1μm

50mm

Desktop

38 x 33 x 70cm

N/A

1600 x 1200 Camera

N/A

N/A

N/A

PB1000

2 (Nano & Micro)

200x150mm

0.25μm

50mm (+ 140mm manual extra slide)

Desktop or Stand Alone

62 x 62 x 82cm

92 x 92 x 183cm

1600 x 1200 Camera

Optional

Optional

Custom up to 40 Hz

*Larger balls or geometries with lighter materials are available **Other frequency range available ***Specifications subject to change, please contact Nanovea for latest.

MODULES

Acquisition Rate

Modes of Testing

Loading System

Load Measurement Sensor (Feedback loop control)

Range

Load Noise Floor rms

Minimum Contact Load

Minimum Target Load (Full Depth vs. Load curve)

FastMap

Depth Sensor

Range

Depth Noise Floor rms

Minimum Target Depth (Depth vs. Load Curve)

Indenter Geometries Including Flat or Balls Up To*

Friction Range

Friction Noise Floor RMS

Acoustic Emission Frequencies**

Sensitivity of AE Absolute Energy

DMA / CSM Frequencies

Frequency & Temperature Sweep at Constant Load

Temperature Oven***

Humidity

Cold Temperature

NANO

24bit

Indentation, Scratch & Wear

Piezo Electric

Utra Sensitive Compressive Load Cell

80 | 400 | 1800 | 4800mN

0.12 | 1 | 4 |12mN

0.8 | 4 | 20 | 50μN

8 | 40 | 200 | 500μN

5min (100 indents)

Capacitor Ring

250 | 1500μm

0.04 | 0.4nm

7 | 60nm

6mm

40 | 400 |1800mN

0.5 |25| 125mN

150 - 400kHz

0.005aJ

0.1 to 100Hz

Yes

300° | 450°C

20 - 80%

100°C down to -10°C

Firmly aligned with our vision, Nanovea aims to simplify advanced measurement technologies to stimulate materials engineering for the

common good. Ease of use, advanced automation and the dedication to superior accuracy are the driving forces behind its full range of precision

instruments. As a Trusted Quality Manufacturer, our Pro�lometers, Mechanical Testers & Tribometers can be found internationally in distinguished

educational and industrial organizations ranging from automotive to cosmetic, biotechnology to medical devices and from microelectronics to

space applications. Thousands of clients rely on our accurate & honest solutions, superior instruments and experienced laboratory and

consulting services.

The Pro�lometers are designed with leading edge Chromatic Confocal optical technology (axial chromatism) both ISO and ASTM compliant. Only

Nanovea’s Nano and Micro module on the Mechanical Testers have all modes of testing including indentation, scratch and wear; no interchange

of modules needed. In order to give accurate and repeatable data, the Nanovea modules are designed with high quality leading edge

technologies. This ensures durability with low cost of use. While the Tribometer provides highly accurate and repeatable wear and friction testing

compliant to ISO and ASTM standards. Designed, at the core, with a self-tuned high quality motor with a 20bit internal speed and a 16bit external

position (>0.006°) encoder, the Tribometer provides an unmatched range of rotational speeds from 0.01 to 5000rpm.

Today's Standard For Tomorrow's Materials.