Combined with the BioRake System, the BioTester provides researchers with an easy-to-use, economical instrument to characterize soft tissues and replacement biomaterials by accurately measuring mechanical properties in two dimensions. This biaxial tester captures and graphically displays live time, force, and displacement data synchronized with a video extensometer for results verification. Data tables are easily exported to analysis software through *.xls or tab-delimited formats.
Features
- 2 pairs of opposing high performance compact actuators capable of 10m/s with 0.1µm of positional resolution.
- Inline overload protected load cells on each axis with 500, 1000, or 2500mN capacity
- High Resolution CCD camera to collect time-synchronized images
- Temperature controlled bath which can pivot to the side for specimen handling
- Patented tissue gripping method that facilitates fast mounting times and homogeneous deformations
- User controlled preconditioning and test routines for multi-modal cyclic, simple, and relaxation testing over a wide range of strain rates
- Data output as a tab-delimited text file for easy import into a variety of spreadsheet and data management programs
Technical Specifications:
| Force Capacity |
500, 1000, 2500mN |
| Force Accuracy | 1, 2, 5mN |
| Spatial Resolution (Actuator) | 0.1µm |
| Spatial Accuracy (Actuator) | <5µm |
| Spatial Resolution (Camera) | 1µm/pixel |
| Data Collection Rate | Up to 1Hz |
| Maximum Deformation Rate | 10mm/s |