MICROTEST 200N stages have been specifically designed to allow real time observation of the high stress region of a sample with an SEM, optical microscope, AFM or XRD system. With dual threaded leadscrews the centre of the specimen stays centrally located. Loadcells from 2N to 200N cover most applications, with extension rates from 0.1mm/min to 15mm/min. All stages have linear scales for elongation measurement and optical encoders for speed control. Windows software sets drive parameters and displays the stress/strain curve live on the computer screen. Options include three and four point bending clamps, fibre clamps and microscope mounting adaptors. Special versions of the stage can be manufactured to customer requirements. Stages are controlled from our Microtest tensile testing software.

Video of upholstery leather under test in an SEM:
https://youtu.be/QI5QdiyPEJI

White papers:

Micromechanics of ultra-toughened electrospun PMMA/PEO fibres as revealed by in-situ tensile testing in an SEM