OPTICAL EXTENSOMETERS
for material testing
X-Sight optical extensometers provide accurate, non-contact measurement of strain, displacement and deformation for material and component testing. Powered by Alpha DIC software, they combine high-precision optical measurement with intuitive operation, flexible test setup and seamless integration with universal testing machines.
OPTICAL EXTENSOMETERS BROCHUREWhether you need a universal video extensometer for routine tensile testing, a modular system for long specimens and large deformations, an automated plug-and-measure 3D extensometer, or a specialized solution for high-temperature and small-specimen testing, X-Sight offers a complete portfolio for research laboratories, testing facilities and industrial quality control.
APPLICATIONS
Find the right optical extensometer for your testing application
Whether you perform routine quality control or advanced materials research, X-Sight optical extensometers support a wide range of standardized mechanical tests.
Tensile
Compression
Bending
Torsional
Shear
Advanced
X-Sight optical extensometers provide accurate, non-contact measurement of strain, displacement and elongation during tensile testing. Suitable for routine quality control as well as advanced materials research, they deliver reliable results without influencing specimen behaviour.
Compatible with testing of metals, plastics, composites, elastomers and other engineering materials according to major ISO and ASTM standards.
X-Sight optical extensometers enable accurate, non-contact measurement of strain and deformation during compression testing. They are ideal for testing metals, concrete, ceramics, foams and other materials, providing reliable results without contacting or affecting the specimen.
Compatible with a wide range of standardized compression tests for both research and industrial quality control.
X-Sight optical extensometers provide precise, non-contact measurement of strain, deflection and displacement during flexural and bending tests. Suitable for 3-point and 4-point bending of metals, plastics, composites and other engineering materials, they ensure accurate results without influencing specimen behaviour.
Compatible with standardized bending tests for both quality control and advanced materials research.
X-Sight optical extensometers enable accurate, non-contact measurement of strain and deformation during compression testing. They are X-Sight optical extensometers enable accurate, non-contact measurement of angular deformation, shear strain and displacement during torsional testing. They provide reliable, high-resolution data without influencing specimen behaviour, making them ideal for both research and industrial testing.
Suitable for testing metals, polymers, composites and other engineering materials in accordance with international testing standards.
X-Sight optical extensometers provide accurate, non-contact measurement of strain, displacement and deformation during shear testing. They deliver reliable optical measurements without influencing the specimen, making them suitable for both standardized testing and advanced research applications.
Compatible with a wide range of engineering materials, including metals, composites, plastics and structural materials.
X-Sight optical extensometers are designed for demanding and specialized testing applications beyond standard mechanical tests. They enable accurate, non-contact measurement in fatigue testing, high-temperature experiments, crack propagation studies, miniature specimens and other custom research applications.
Flexible system configurations allow the extensometer to adapt to unique testing requirements across research, development and industrial laboratories.
Need Help Choosing the Right System?
Complete our inquiry form with your application details, specimen dimensions, testing conditions and required accuracy class. Our specialists will recommend the optimal X-Sight optical extensometer configuration for your application.
Confidence in Every Measurement
X-Sight optical extensometers are designed to meet internationally recognized standards for extensometer verification and accuracy classification, ensuring reliable and repeatable strain measurements for demanding testing applications.
ISO 9513
Extensometer accuracy classification
Defines accuracy classes and verification procedures for extensometers.
✔ Available up to Class 0.5
ASTM E83
Performance verification of extensometers
Specifies performance requirements and classification of extensometers for mechanical testing.
✔ Available up to Class A / B-1
ALL X-SIGHT EXTENSOMETERS ARE POWERED BY OUR VERSATILE ALPHA DIC® SOFTWARE
The Alpha DIC (digital image correlation) software is an industry-recognized instrument for optical measurement and analysis of deformation, vibration, and strain of virtually any material or structure.
- Alpha DIC follows a modular approach offering optimized ergonomy for advanced research and routine measurement
- Alpha DIC has a wide palette of engineering testing options and software tools for any type of testing (tensile, compression, torsion, shear, flexural)