Overview

Step platforms are the basis for Anton Paar’s mechanical surface testing heads. Use combined modules (instrumented indentation, scratch, nanotribology) on one platform or apply a single test method with a stand-alone device. All platforms feature high positioning accuracy (<1 µm) over a great length and a one-click position synchronization from video microscope to indenter tip. Customized synthetic granite ensures enhanced vibration damping. Up to three heads can be mounted on Step 500. Freely combine the micro combi tester MCT³, the nanoindentation tester NHT³, the nano scratch tester NST³, and the Bioindenter UNHT³ Bio. Step 500 comes with an anti-vibration table, motorized x (215 mm), y (75 mm), z (30 mm) tables, and an optical video microscope (incl. objective x5).