MTS Criterion Installation at BlueScope Lysaght Sydney

 

Installation & Training

MTS Criterion Installation and Training at BlueScope Lysaght, Sydney

John Morris Group| MTS Systems Corporation |Sydney, NSW
MTS Criterion universal test system installed at BlueScope Lysaght Sydney
MTS Criterion universal test system installed at BlueScope Lysaght, Sydney.

Another successful installation completed. Our Service Engineer, Jack Kitching, recently carried out the first-ever installation and basic training of the MTS Systems Corporation Criterion at BlueScope Lysaght in Sydney.

A great milestone and another example of our team supporting customers with high-quality testing solutions.

Installation Details

Event Details
System MTS Systems Corporation Criterion
Location BlueScope Lysaght, Sydney NSW
Service Engineer Jack Kitching, John Morris Group
Scope First-ever installation & basic user training

System Configuration

The installed system includes the following components:

⚖️ Load Cells

50 kN and 10 kN load cells with TEDS self-identification capabilities for automatic calibration data download.

🔲 Wide Model Frame

Wide model floor-standing frame providing an expanded test space for larger specimen configurations.

🪛 T-Slot Table

T-slot table providing flexible fixture mounting options for a wide range of test configurations.

🛡️ Enclosure

Integrated test area enclosure providing test space protection during operation.

🤝 Pneumatic Grips & Controller

MTS Advantage pneumatic grips with pneumatic grip controller for consistent, reliable specimen clamping.

🔩 Nut & Bolt Grips

Nut and bolt grips for fastener testing applications, suited to BlueScope Lysaght's steel product testing requirements.

💻 MTS TestSuite Software

MTS TestSuite TW software providing an intuitive interface for tensile, compression, bend and other static tests, with a standards-compliant template library covering ASTM, ISO, DIN, EN and BS standards.

Installation in Action

The following photos capture the installation and training session at BlueScope Lysaght.

MTS Criterion load cell and grip assembly close-up
Load cell and grip assembly during installation.
MTS Advantage pneumatic grip controller
MTS Advantage pneumatic grip controller.
Jack Kitching conducting basic user training at BlueScope Lysaght
Jack Kitching conducting basic user training for the BlueScope Lysaght team.
BlueScope Lysaght team during MTS Criterion training session
The BlueScope Lysaght team during the training session.

Next Steps

We look forward to providing advanced training once the laser displacement sensors and DAQ software are installed.

Supporting Customers with High-Quality Testing Solutions

At John Morris Group, we provide more than just equipment. Our service engineers work on-site to ensure systems are properly installed, commissioned, and that customer teams are trained and confident in their day-to-day use. This installation at BlueScope Lysaght is another example of that commitment in action.

To find out more about MTS testing solutions available through John Morris Group, get in touch with our team.

📞 1300 501 555

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March 18, 2026

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