ASTM F2516 determines the tension testing of superelastic nickel-titanium (nitinol) materials. This standard covers the methods of determination of upper plateau strength, lower plateau strength, residual elongation, tensile strength, and elongation. Popular applications include nitinol wire include stents, dental wires, catheter guide wires, internal fracture fixation devices, biopsy forceps and other medical devices.
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Force range of 5 kN to 600 kN (1,125 lbf to 135,000 lbf)
Adjustable test space
The most popular choice for static tension and compression tests
These dual column testers are available in both tabletop and floor standing models
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Measures displacement for axial tensile, compression, and cyclic testing
Gage lengths from 10 mm to 50 mm (0.5 in to 2.0 in)
Measuring ranges from 5% to 100% strain
Lightweight and self-supporting
