NDSU - Material Testing Load Frames

North Dakota State University (NDSU) is procuring four identical tabletop material‑testing load frames, each equipped with a dedicated Windows‑based computer, comprehensive ASTM‑based testing software, and full on‑site installation, calibration, and training services. The equipment must support both round (5‑25 mm diameter) and flat (0.5‑10 mm thickness) specimens, provide 3‑ and 4‑point flexure fixtures, and meet specific mechanical performance criteria (minimum 50 kN capacity, 0.001 mm resolution, etc.). Delivery, installation, and calibration must be completed by mid‑August 2026, with the vendor responsible for all freight, on‑site setup, and user training. • Load‑frame specs: ≥ 50 kN capacity, AC‑servo drive, 0.05–500 mm/min speed range, 1500 mm vertical travel. • Software: Pre‑configured ASTM test methods, user‑definable methods, CSV/TXT data export, remote demonstration required. • Services: On‑site installation, NIST‑traceable calibration, two‑day training for faculty, staff, and students, and ongoing technical support with defined response times.