EZ Test

The Shimadzu EZ Test is a compact and versatile tabletop universal testing machine designed to deliver high-precision results across a broad spectrum of applications. Its user-friendly design and advanced features make it ideal for industries ranging from food and pharmaceuticals to electronics and materials research.​

Key Features

• Compact and Lightweight Design: The EZ Test’s small footprint fits easily on any laboratory bench. Its open-table design provides unobstructed access from both sides, ensuring a spacious work area and facilitating easy sample handling.​
• Enhanced Usability: With a significantly reduced height, the EZ Test allows for effortless jig and sample exchanges. The adjustable control panel can be tilted and positioned to match the user’s posture, enhancing operational comfort.​
• High-Precision Testing System: Equipped with a high-precision load cell capable of measuring up to 5 kN, the EZ Test guarantees accuracy within ±0.5% of the indicated value over a wide range (from 1/500 to 1/1 of the rated capacity). This ensures reliable evaluation tests across various load ranges.​
• Versatile Model Range: Choose from three models—EZ-SX (Short Model), EZ-LX (Long-Stroke Model), and EZ-LX HS (Long-Stroke and High-Speed Model)—to suit your specific testing needs. With 12 types of load cells available, you can select from 32 possible combinations to configure the most suitable system.​
• Energy Efficiency: The EZ Test’s design reduces power consumption by over 55% compared to previous models, aligning with Shimadzu’s commitment to environmental sustainability.​

Technical Specifications

• Load Capacity:
  • EZ-SX: Max. 500 N
  • EZ-LX: Max. 5 kN
  • EZ-LX HS: Max. 2 kN​
• Maximum Stroke:
  • EZ-SX: 380 mm
  • EZ-LX & EZ-LX HS: 740 mm​
• Test Speed Range:
  • EZ-SX & EZ-LX: 0.001 to 1000 mm/min
  • EZ-LX HS: 0.001 to 2000 mm/min​
• Maximum Return Speed:
  • EZ-SX & EZ-LX: 1500 mm/min
  • EZ-LX HS: 3000 mm/min​
• Compliance: JIS B7721 Class 1, ISO 7500-1 Class 1, EN 10002-2 Grade 1, ASTM E4​

Applications

The EZ Test is suitable for a wide range of applications, including:​

• Tensile and compression testing of metals, plastics, composites, and ceramics
• High-temperature testing
• Concrete and construction material testing
• Research and development in material science​

For more detailed information and technical specifications, please visit the official Shimadzu product page.