Rtec SMT-2000 Nanoindentation Tester
The Rtec SMT-2000 Nanoindentation Tester is a high-precision instrument designed for nanomechanical characterization of advanced materials, thin films, coatings, metals, ceramics, polymers, and biomaterials. Utilizing advanced piezo actuation, capacitive force sensing, and capacitive depth sensing technologies, the SMT-2000 delivers highly accurate measurements of hardness, elastic modulus, creep, relaxation, stiffness, and work of indentation at the nanoscale.
The SMT-2000 is fully compliant with international nanoindentation standards including ISO 14577-1:2015, ASTM E2546-15, and ISO/TS 19278:2019, making it an ideal solution for research laboratories, universities, semiconductor manufacturers, coating developers, and industrial quality control facilities.
As the authorized Malaysian distributor of Rtec Instruments, LMS Scientific Solution Sdn Bhd provides local sales, application support, installation, training, and after-sales service.
The SMT-2000 is fully compliant with international nanoindentation standards including ISO 14577-1:2015, ASTM E2546-15, and ISO/TS 19278:2019, making it an ideal solution for research laboratories, universities, semiconductor manufacturers, coating developers, and industrial quality control facilities.
As the authorized Malaysian distributor of Rtec Instruments, LMS Scientific Solution Sdn Bhd provides local sales, application support, installation, training, and after-sales service.
Key Features
- Precise Nanomechanical Property Measurement: Measure Hardness (HIT and HVIT), Elastic Modulus (EIT), Indentation Creep (CIT), Relaxation (RIT) and Work of Indentation (WIT) using continuous load-displacement analysis.
- Advanced Capacitive Sensor Technology: The SMT-2000 employs capacitive force and displacement sensors to provide accurate force and depth measurements throughout the indentation cycle.
- Closed-Loop Down Force Control: Real-time monitoring and control of applied force enables programmable constant, linear, and step force profiles for advanced testing methods.
- Motorized XYZ Positioning System: A fully automated XYZ stage with 20 nm resolution enables indentation matrices, mapping studies, and unattended testing workflows.
- Compact Vibration-Damped Design: The SMT-2000 features an acoustic enclosure, integrated vibration damping, and a high resonance frequency of 250 Hz for stable nanoscale measurements.
- Environmental Control Capability: Optional environmental control systems, including closed-loop humidity control, allow users to investigate material behavior under different environmental conditions.
Applications
The SMT-2000 is widely used in:
- Semiconductor thin films
- MEMS and microelectronics
- Hard coatings and surface engineering
- Biomedical materials
- Polymers and elastomers
- Advanced ceramics
- Metal alloys
- Nanomaterials research
- Academic and industrial R&D laboratories
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SPECIFICATIONS
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Parameter | Specification |
| Maximum Indentation Load | 500 mN |
| Load Resolution | 0.015 μN |
| Load Noise Floor (RMS) | 1 μN |
| Maximum Indentation Depth | 200 μm |
| Depth Resolution | 0.005 nm |
| Depth Noise Floor (RMS) | 0.1 nm |
| Data Acquisition Rate | 1 MHz |
| XYZ Stage Size | 50 × 120 × 15 mm |
| Enclosure Size | 40 × 40 × 40 cm |
| Weight | 30 kg |
| XYZ Stage Resolution | 20 nm |
| Frame Compliance | < 0.01 μm/N |
| Resonance Frequency | 250 Hz |
| Optical Microscope | Optional, 5 MP Camera |
| Standards | ISO 14577-1:2015, ASTM E2546-15, ISO/TS 19278:2019 |
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