Automatic Relaxation and Creep Tester
EB 18-II-3 – Automatic Relaxation & Creep Testing System for Standards-Compliant Long-Term Testing
The EB 18-II-3 is a highly advanced automated testing system designed for performing stress relaxation and creep tests on rubber and plastic materials. With individually controlled stations and temperature zones, it allows for precise, long-term material analysis – standards-compliant and highly configurable.
1. Standards & Temperature Range
✅ Individually controlled temperature and test station settings
✅ Temperature range: +40 °C to +200 °C
✅ Conforms to the following standards:
- ISO 188 Method A
- ISO 3384-1 Method A
- ISO 6914 Method A
- ISO 899 (with modified specimen setup)
2. Key Features & Equipment
🔹 Standard Configuration
✅ Includes compression plates and 1000 N load cells
✅ Expandable with accessories for specific test applications:
- Different load cell capacities
- Compression testing in fluid
- Tensile testing in air
- Special clamps for creep testing per ISO 899-1
🔹 Available Versions
✅ EB 18-II-3HT – high-temperature version up to +300 °C
✅ EB 18-II-3HF – high-force version up to 2000 N
🔹 Testing at Room Temperature
✅ Easily possible by raising the test stations inside the hood
3. Modern Design & Control
✅ Servo-motorized control system – enables precise lowering, lifting, compression, and extension
✅ Polycarbonate housing with aluminum frame – ensures outstanding thermal stability
✅ Integrated high-precision aging oven – compliant with ISO 188 Method A
4. EC 13 Control Software
✅ Windows-based application for:
- Simple and flexible test setup
- Continuous live results display
- Full data logging and evaluation
5. Quick Switching Between Test Modes
✅ Same accessories used for both stress relaxation and creep testing
✅ Test mode selection directly in the EC 13 software
✅ Fast conversion between tension and compression with easy rig reconfiguration (detailed in the manual)
📌 Recommendation: For best performance, the unit should be operated in an environment with a stable ambient temperature between +10 °C and +30 °C.
With the EB 18-II-3, you gain a fully automated, high-precision, and versatile test system for long-term mechanical testing – ideal for laboratories, development, and quality control.
Specifications:
Standards:
- ISO 188 Method A
- ISO 3384-1 Method A
- ISO 6914 Method A
- ISO 899 with modification
- other equivalent standards
Temperature range:
+40 °C to +200 °C (EB 18-II-3, EB 18-II-3HF)
+40 °C to +300 °C (EB 18-II-3HT)
Included in the scope of delivery:
- All-in-one computer (Windows) with monitor, keyboard and mouse
- First year support contract
- Manual in English
- Tools such as a stylus pen for the instrument's touchscreen
- Accredited calibration incl. certificate
Important specifications:
- EC 13 Software - Required for the use of EB 18-II-3
- Temperature fluctuation in time ± 0.25 °C
- Temperature display with sensor in each cell (PLC)
- Temperature controller with 0.1°C setpoint (PLC)
- Adjustable upper and lower temperature limits with alarm (PLC)
- Control via a micro PLC with colour touchscreen
- Test names can be specified in the PLC
- Special version with controlled air exchange rate and low air speed
- Built-in air pump
- Low air pressure alarm (PLC)
- Improved insulation reduces energy consumption, environmental impact and costs
- Cooling ducts in the housing for low surface temperature
- Power failure indicator (SPS)
- Runtime meter (SPS)
- Countdown timer for each cell (SPS)
- Alarm history
- Microfilter for the air that removes 99.99 % of all particles above 0.1 μm
Optional Accessories for Relaxation & Creep Testing
Expand your Elastocon testing system for tensile, compressive, fluid-based, or flexural testing – with perfectly matched accessories for your specific application.
🔹 Accessories for Tensile Testing
For converting rigs from compression to tensile mode:
✅ EB 02.02 – Grips for stress relaxation in tension according to ISO 6914
✅ EB 02.03 – 100 N load cell for tension, including adapter – ideal for low-force tensile testing
✅ EB 18-II.01 – Special clamp for creep in tension per ISO 899-1
🔹 Accessories for Testing in Fluids
For conducting relaxation tests in liquids:
✅ EB 02.01 – Container and perforated compression plate – for testing in accordance with ISO 3384
🔹 Accessories for Flexural Testing
For creep testing in flexure on plastic specimens:
✅ EB 02.29 – Three-point bending fixture for creep in flexure as per ISO 899-2
With these accessories, your relaxation and creep testing system becomes even more versatile, standards-compliant, and application-optimized – enabling precise testing in tension, compression, fluid environments, and flexure.
