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ElectroForce® 5500
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Advanced Stimulation and Characterization of
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Biomaterials and Tissues in a Compact System

The Bose® ElectroForce® 5500 test instrument combines precision with a
versatile design to accommodate the characterization and stimulation of
tissues, biomaterials and tissue engineered constructs. The adaptable system
features a compact frame for use on a tabletop or inside of a standard cell
culture incubator. The frictionless design of the patented moving magnet
linear motor ensures precise control over displacement or load in the WinTest®
software package.
Complex waveforms can easily be defined to run physiological loading
protocols. For example, users can import profiles that mimic tissue loading
under different states such as the stress of articular cartilage during a gait
cycle. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) software is also available to automate
the characterization and calculation of viscoelastic material properties. For
example, material data analysis properties such as tan delta and complex
modulus, are automatically calculated for a range of controlled parameters.
In addition to force and displacement sensors, a Digital Video Extensometer (DVE)
can be incorporated to monitor and control strain based on Green-Lagrange
calculations. The DVE includes a digital video camera, camera stand and LED
light to record the movement of markers on a sample during loading. Video
capture and analysis software are included for real-time calculations and
monitoring of primary, secondary and shear strains.

Bose® ElectroForce® 5500 Test Instrument

System Options
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Software
Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
Advanced Function Generation for
Custom Waveforms

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Sensors
Digital Video Extensometer
Low Force Load Cells

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Digital Video Extensometer Camera Tracks 5 Markers and
Software Calculates Green-Lagrange Strain

Bioreactors and Chambers
24 Sample Compression Bioreactor
Customer-provided Bioreactors

Fixtures
Tensile Grips
DMA Grips
Compression Platens
3 & 4 Point Bend