Cometech QC-526M1F Universal Testing Machine (20 kN) – Double‑Column Computerized Tensile & Compression Tester (M1F Controller)
QC-526M1F is a double‑column, table‑type servo‑driven universal testing machine up to 20 kN with M1F controller, combining large test space with high‑precision ball screw for tensile, compression, bending and peel tests.
- Max. capacity: 20 kN; force resolution: 32 bits; stroke: 800 mm (standard) or 1200 mm (extended).
- Servo motor drive with speed range 0.2–1000.0 mm/min and data sampling up to 400 Hz.
- Equipped with precision jog controller for fine positioning, optional loadcell anti‑collision function and M1F Windows software.
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Overview
The Cometech QC-526M1F Universal Materials Testing Machine is a servo‑powered, double‑column UTM built for large specimens and high‑capacity tests up to 20 kN, offering practical test space, long stroke and compatibility with M1F controller software for tensile (compression), bending, peeling and hold‑load tests.
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The machine conforms to ISO 7500‑1, ASTM E4, ASTM D‑76, DIN 5122, JIS B7721/B7733, EN 1002‑2, BS 1610 and GB/T 228, making it suitable for quality systems requiring traceable force verification.
Servo drive delivers stable motion and quiet operation, while M1F software (Windows 7/8/10 compatible) offers user‑friendly multi‑language UI, metric/imperial unit switching, real‑time graphs and comprehensive test data analysis and reporting.
Technical Specification
Standards listed by Cometech: ISO 7500‑1, ASTM E4, ASTM D‑76, DIN 5122, JIS B7721/B7733, EN 1002‑2, BS 1610, GB/T 228.
Official standard pages (outbound):
ISO 7500‑1 |
ASTM E4
| Control Performance | |
|---|---|
| Force resolution | 32 bits |
| Force precision | 0.5% / 1% (Note 1 – depends on chosen loadcells) |
| Stroke resolution | 0.001 mm |
| Data sampling rate | 2–400 Hz |
| Transmission System | |
| Motor type | 400 W AC servo motor drives |
| Speed range | 0.2–1000.0 mm/min |
| Speed precision | 0.2–1.0 mm/min ±5%; 1.0–1000.0 mm/min ±1% |
| Data Processing System | |
| Network protocols | TCP/IP (RJ45 connection) |
| Languages in display | Chinese, English, Japanese, Polish, Italian |
| Analysis modules (software) | Over 210 modules |
| Languages in software | Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Russian |
| Safety Mechanism | |
| Hardware protection | Upper/lower limit switches and emergency stop button |
| Software protection | Loadcell anti‑collision function (Note 2 – optional); force, displacement and time protection |
| CE marking | Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC |
| Electrical Specification | |
| Power supply | Single phase 200–240 V, 5 A |
| Max. power | 1200 W |
| Model | Capacity | Test stroke (w/o grip) | Test space (A) | Width (W) | Depth (B) | Height (H) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QC‑526‑M (standard) | 20 kN | 800 mm | 425 mm | 940 mm | 530 mm | 1435 mm | 130 kg |
| QC‑526‑L (extended) | 20 kN | 1200 mm | 425 mm | 940 mm | 530 mm | 1885 mm | 145 kg |
Note 1: Force precision depends on selected loadcell grade (Grade A: 5–100% ±0.5%; Grade B: 5–100% ±1%).
Note 2: Collision-detection function for loadcells (within 1000 mm/min speed); function offers 90% protection for loadcells above 50kN on QC-526 series (as stated by Cometech).
Features & Functions
- Servo‑powered drive: Using servo motor and ball screw increases speed range, speed accuracy, and allows more sophisticated test modes such as multi‑step programming and cyclic tests.
- Precision jog controller: Allows fine position adjustment (minimum degree 0.1–20 μm), improving positioning for fixture setup and machine calibration, with safe and convenient control mode for operators.
- Multi‑step testing: Dedicated software supports up to 10 steps of test condition in a single program, enabling custom profiles (constant tensile/compression test sequences, short‑time creep simulation, etc.).
- Comprehensive analysis: M1F software has more than 200 kinds of analysis modules available, enabling diverse overlapping comparisons of test curves.
- Efficient transmission: Timing belt and ball screw design coordinate with the system to improve motion efficiency and reduce noise during operation.
- Standardized parts design: Machine has been optimized many times, standardized spare parts have been identified, making production cost and time control easier, and simplifying machine maintenance.
Configuration & Options
- Frame options: QC‑526M1F‑M (800 mm stroke, standard height), QC‑526M1F‑L (1200 mm extended stroke, taller frame).
- M1F software (Windows): Compatible with Windows 7/8/10, supports tensile, compression, bending, peeling and hold‑load tests, with multi‑language interface and over 200 analysis modules.
- Optional display panel: 7‑inch color touch TFT for stand‑alone operation, showing force/pressure/displacement/time, support for test condition settings, speed/direction/auto‑return, real‑time graphs, USB data export and multi‑stop point settings.
- Loadcells (M1F system): Cometech loadcells with built‑in memory chip storing calibration parameters (automatically recognized on installation); Grade A (140% safe overload, 0.5–100% ±0.5% accuracy) or Grade B (120% safe overload, 5–100% ±1% accuracy).
- Grips/fixtures: Compatible with wedge grip, bending test fixtures, customized compression grips, compression platen with displacement sensor, cross peel shear grip, customized air‑conditioning shaft centering grip and others.
Documents & Downloads
- Official manufacturer page:
QC-526M1F Universal Materials Testing Machines (Cometech)
- Cometech 20 kN series page (M1F/M2F/D2 comparison):
20 kN Universal Testing Machines series overview
- NAX Instruments QC‑506 brochure (20 kN UTM with M1F specs):
20 kN Cometech QC‑506 Table Type UTM specs
Applications & Case Studies
- High‑force tensile and compression testing of plastics, rubbers, metals, composites, textiles and webbing up to 20 kN.
- Bending tests per ASTM D790 / ISO 178 and peel tests per ASTM D1000 / ASTM D3330 using appropriate grips and fixtures.
- Large‑specimen testing thanks to the 425 mm test space (optional 500 mm, 680 mm, 800 mm widths available from Cometech for extra‑wide components).
- Multi‑step and cyclic testing for material durability evaluation, creep simulation and quality‑control routines.
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Support & Compatibility
- PC connectivity via TCP/IP (RJ45), enabling full remote control, monitoring, data storage and integration with laboratory information systems.
- ISO 7500‑1 and ASTM E4 compliance for force verification, supporting labs with quality‑system requirements for calibration traceability.
- M1F software features real‑time graphs, data processing (save, import, list, statistical comparison), metric/imperial unit switching, and over‑travel/overload/over‑time machine protection settings.