The FLASH 48 is a fully featured upgrade of our FLASH 25 tester with a 48-inch stroke designed to accommodate large parts with heavy loads.
- Standard 24″ stroke
- 240 volt three phase servo drive on 15,000 lbf system
- Easy access to emergency shutoff
FLASH 48
Featuring FLASH Touch Screen Technology
FLASH 48
The FLASH 48 is a fully featured upgrade of our FLASH 25 tester with a 48-inch stroke designed to accommodate large parts with heavy loads. It features our four ball screw design for stability with a triple load cell lower platform to prevent off-center loading problems. With a fully enclosed assembly for maximum safety, this tester has a standard platform diameter of 12” and is even capable of being outfitted with any of our Quick Change Load Cells, giving the FLASH 48 an extremely versatile load capacity range from 2 lbf to 15,000 lbf.
Optional Features:
The FLASH 48 was designed from the ground up to be compatible with a variety of other optional features, like a light curtain guard for additional safety, a thru rod support assembly or a center length transducer for very accurate testing of small deflection, high-rate parts, like Belleville washers or wave springs.
Thru Rod Support Assembly
The FLASH 48 has an optional screw driven thru-rod assembly with adjustable diameter support for testing tall springs and parts that buckle under load. The Thru Rod Assembly adds an additional level of safety to testing by captivating parts to keep them secure.
Available rods sizes are 1”, 1.25” with adjustable rods at 1.5-3” , 3-6”.
Thru rods captivate your spring for an added level of safety when testing tall springs and parts that can buckle under pressure.
Thru rods captivate your spring for an added level of safety when testing tall springs and parts that can buckle under pressure.
Thru rod easily manipulates down thru the opening to your test material. The process is motorized which eliminates the need for human interaction. Speed is controlled by box outside of tester. 
The thru rod securely latches to the mounting nut. The captured thru rod provides stability to the part being tested. The adjustable rod is set to a capacity close to the size of the spring diameter.
Center Length Transducer
The Center Length Transducer is an optional secondary encoder used on the FLASH 48 to test small deflection, high-rate springs, like Belleville Washers or wave springs. When activated, the tester will switch over to this encoder to measure length for parts that are shorter than 0.850 inches, giving extremely accurate readings for small parts with high spring rates.
The Center Length Transducer is an optional secondary encoder used on the FLASH 48 to test small deflection, high-rate springs, like Belleville Washers or wave springs. When activated, the tester will switch over to this encoder to measure length for parts that are shorter than 0.850 inches, giving extremely accurate readings for small parts with high spring rates.
Testing a Belleville Washer with the CLT probe extended 
Retracted position, probe flush with upper platform 
CLT probe clamp in extended position
Includes Length Deflection Compensation
What is length deflection compensation?
All force/length testing devices, regardless of manufacturer, have additional deflection by the load cell and tester frame which occurs as the spring is loaded. If you buy/use a tester without deflection compensation, measurements might include significant length errors.Spring deflection, also known as spring travel or motion, is the action of a compression spring compressing (being pushed), an extension spring extending (being pulled), or a torsion spring winding (being twisted) when a load is applied or released. This is one characteristic (spring deflection) that is measured by a Larson Systems Spring Tester.
Larson Systems has BUILT-IN Length Deflection Compensation so that the user does not have to calculate and apply length corrections. Most competitors do not have length deflection compensation.
With a Larson Systems product, forget about calculating load cell and frame deflection when testing, we’ve got you covered.
Force Specifications
FLASH 48 Load Cells
| Load Cell Capacity |
Standard Resolution | |
| 0-20% FS | 20-100% FS | |
| 1,000 lbf | 0.02 lbf | 0.2 lbf |
| 454 kg | 0.01 kg | 0.1 kg |
| 4,448 N | 0.1 N | 1 N |
| 2,000 lbf | 0.05 lbf | 0.5 lbf |
| 907 kg | 0.02 kg | 0.2 kg |
| 8,896 N | 0.2 N | 2 N |
| 3,000 lbf | 0.1 lbf | 1 lbf |
| 1,361 kg | 0.05 kg | 0.5 kg |
| 13,345 N | 0.5 N | 5 N |
| 6,000 lbf | 0.2 lbf | 2 lbf |
| 2,722 kg | 0.1 kg | 1 kg |
| 26,690 N | 1 N | 10 N |
| 10,000 lbf | 0.2 lbf | 2 lbf |
| 4,536 kg | 0.1 kg | 1 kg |
| 44,482 N | 1 N | 10 N |
| 15,000 lbf | 0.5 lbf | 5 lbf |
| 6,804 kg | 0.2 kg | 2 kg |
| 66,723 N | 2 N | 20 N |
Quick Change Load Cells
| Load Cell Capacity |
Standard Resolution | Load Cell Capacity |
Standard Resolution | |||
| 0-20% FS | 20-100% FS | 0-20% FS | 20-100% FS | |||
| 2 lbf | 0.0001 lbf | 0.001 lbf | 500 lbf | 0.01 lbf | 0.1 lbf | |
| 907 g | 0.02 g | 0.2 g | 227 kg | 0.005 kg | 0.05 kg | |
| 8.9 N | 0.0002 N | 0.002 N | 2,224 N | 0.05 N | 0.5 N | |
| 11 lbf | 0.0002 lbf | 0.002 lbf | 550 lbf | 0.01 lbf | 0.1 lbf | |
| 5 kg | 0.1 kg | 1 g | 249 kg | 0.005 kg | 0.05 kg | |
| 49 N | 0.001 N | 0.01 N | 2,447 N | 0.05 N | 1 N | |
| 22 lbf | 0.0005 lbf | 0.005 lbf | 750 lbf | 0.02 lbf | 0.2 lbf | |
| 10 kg | 0.2 kg | 2 g | 340 kg | 0.01 kg | 0.1 kg | |
| 98 N | 0.002 N | 0.02 N | 3,336 N | 0.1 N | 1 N | |
| 66 lbf | 0.001 lbf | 0.01 lbf | 1,000 lbf | 0.02 lbf | 0.2 lbf | |
| 30 kg | 0.5 kg | 5 g | 454 kg | 0.01 kg | 0.1 kg | |
| 294 N | 0.005 N | 0.05 N | 4,448 N | 0.1 N | 1 N | |
| 110 lbf | 0.002 lbf | 0.02 lbf | 1,500 lbf | 0.1 lbf | 1 lbf | |
| 50 kg | 0.001 kg | 0.01 kg | 680 kg | 0.05 kg | 0.5 kg | |
| 489 N | 0.01 N | 0.1 N | 6,672 N | 0.5 N | 5 N | |
| 200 lbf | 0.005 lbf | 0.05 lbf | 2,000 lbf | 0.1 lbf | 1lbf | |
| 91 kg | 0.002 kg | 0.02 kg | 907 kg | 0.05 kg | 0.5kg | |
| 890 N | 0.02 N | 0.2 N | 8,896 N | 0.5 N | 5 N | |
Accuracy = ± Full Scale Resolution x 2
Parts and Accessories
Tester
| Description | Part Number | |
|---|---|---|
| FLASH 48 (6,000 lbf Whisper Drive) | 050-0000-0147-00 | Get a Quote |
| FLASH 48 (15,000 lbf Whisper Drive) | 050-0000-0147-01 | Get a Quote |
Accuracy Options
| Description | Part Number | |
|---|---|---|
| Center Length Transducer | 025-0000-0298-01 | Get a Quote |
| High Resolution Length | 025-1000-0234-02 | Get a Quote |
Factory Options
| Description | Part Number | |
|---|---|---|
| Sorter / Automation Interface Port | 025-0000-0299-00 | Get a Quote |
| Telescoping Metal Ball Screw Covers | Get a Quote |
FLASH Tester Software
| Description | Part Number | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Software Package | 050-1000-0039-00 | Get a Quote |
| Extra Software Package | 050-1000-0039-01 | Get a Quote |
| Pro Spring Software Package | 050-1000-0039-02 | Get a Quote |
| Fatigue Testing Software Package | 050-1000-0039-03 | Get a Quote |
| Pro Material Software Package | 050-1000-0039-04 | Get a Quote |
| Pro Ultimate Software Package | 050-1000-0039-05 | Get a Quote |
Load Cells
| Description | Part Number | |
|---|---|---|
| 500 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell (12" Ø platform with Twist Under Load) | 025-0000-0262-03 | Get a Quote |
| 1,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell (12" Ø platform with Twist Under Load) | 025-0000-0262-02 | Get a Quote |
| 2,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell (12" Ø platform with Twist Under Load) | 025-0000-0262-01 | Get a Quote |
| 3,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell (12" Ø platform with Twist Under Load) | 025-0000-0262-00 | Get a Quote |
| 6,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell (12" Ø platform with Twist Under Load) | 025-0000-0262-06 | Get a Quote |
| 10,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell (12" Ø platform with Twist Under Load) | 025-0000-0262-07 | Get a Quote |
| 15,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell (12" Ø platform with Twist Under Load) | 025-0000-0262-09 | Get a Quote |
| 500 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell (12" Ø platform) | 025-0000-0262-16 | Get a Quote |
| 1,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell (12" Ø platform) | 025-0000-0262-14 | Get a Quote |
| 2,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell (12" Ø platform) | 025-0000-0262-15 | Get a Quote |
| 3,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell (12" Ø platform) | 025-0000-0262-10 | Get a Quote |
| 6,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell (12" Ø platform) | 025-0000-0262-11 | Get a Quote |
| 10,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell (12" Ø platform) | 025-0000-0262-12 | Get a Quote |
| 15,000 lbf Interchangeable Load Cell (12" Ø platform) | 025-0000-0262-17 | Get a Quote |
| 2 lbf Quick Change Smart Interchangeable Load Cell | 025-0000-0814-00 | Get a Quote |
| 11 lbf Quick Change Smart Interchangeable Load Cell | 025-0000-0814-01 | Get a Quote |
| 22 lbf Quick Change Smart Interchangeable Load Cell | 025-0000-0814-02 | Get a Quote |
| 66 lbf Quick Change Smart Interchangeable Load Cell | 025-0000-0814-03 | Get a Quote |
| 110 lbf Quick Change Smart Interchangeable Load Cell | 025-0000-0814-04 | Get a Quote |
| 200 lbf Quick Change Smart Interchangeable Load Cell | 025-0000-0814-05 | Get a Quote |
| 550 lbf Quick Change Smart Interchangeable Load Cell (6" Ø platform) | 025-0000-0814-08 | Get a Quote |
| 750 lbf Quick Change Smart Interchangeable Load Cell (6" Ø platform) | 025-0000-0814-09 | Get a Quote |
| 1,000 lbf Quick Change Smart Interchangeable Load Cell (6" Ø platform) | 025-0000-0814-10 | Get a Quote |
| 1,500 lbf Quick Change Smart Interchangeable Load Cell (6" Ø platform) | 025-0000-0814-11 | Get a Quote |
| 2,000 lbf Quick Change Smart Interchangeable Load Cell (6" Ø platform) | 025-0000-0814-12 | Get a Quote |
| Quick Change Base Assembly (Required to use Quick Change Load Cells) | 025-0000-0815-01 | Get a Quote |
| 2" Platform, 5/8-18 to 5/16-18 Adapter | 018-0000-2029-00 | Get a Quote |
Accessories
| Description | Part Number | |
|---|---|---|
Adjustable Spring Thru-Rod Assembly 1" - 6.5" Ø
Adjustable SpringPart Number: 025-0000-0265-00 | 025-0000-0265-00 | Get a Quote |
Thru-Rod Assembly for FLASH 25, 48 - 1" Ø
Thru-Rod AssemblyPart Number: 025-0000-0265-01 Available rods sizes are 1”, 1.25” with adjustable rods at 1.5-3” , 3-6”. These photos are from the thru-rod package of the FLASH 48. | 025-0000-0265-01 | Get a Quote |
| Extension Spring Clevis | 025-0000-0192-00 | Get a Quote |
Inkjet Printer (Includes USB Cable)
Inkjet Printer (Includes Cable / Adapter 025-0000-0458-00)Part Number: 025-0000-0464-01 Inkjet printer prints single feed 8.5×11″ paper. Epson Stylus C88+ inkjet printer. Laser sharp text. If you wish to use your own printer with an RS 232 equipped product, you may choose to purchase only the Parallel to RS 232 Adapter Cable. | 025-0000-0464-01 | Get a Quote |
Installation / Training
| Description | Part Number | |
|---|---|---|
| On-Site Installation & Training | 100-0000-0006-01 | Get a Quote |