Programmable pulling
Define pull speed and travel distance for controlled, repeatable force-displacement and stress-strain experiments.
Tissue Puller System – 560TP
Controlled tensile testing for tissue rings and strips
The DMT 560TP is a compact tissue mechanics platform for quantitative tensile testing of isolated vessel rings, tubular tissue and tissue strips. It combines programmable pulling, sensitive force measurement, controlled chamber conditions and MyoPULL software for force-displacement and stress-strain analysis.
1–150 µm/sec
Programmable pull-speed range.
0–2 N
Standard force range with 1 mN resolution.
0–50 mm
Maximum programmable pull length.
Tissue mechanics
programmable pulling with force and displacement measurement
Why choose 560TP
A compact platform for reproducible biomechanical tissue testing
The 560TP is designed for researchers who need structural mechanics data to complement functional myograph, muscle physiology or tissue engineering measurements.
Rings and strips
Interchangeable mounting options support vessel rings, tubular samples and tissue strips on the same system.
Sensitive force measurement
The standard 0–2 N force range provides 1 mN resolution, with a 10 N transducer option for stiffer preparations.
Real-time length-tension data
View force-displacement or stress-strain traces as the programmed pull is completed.
Controlled chamber conditions
A heated glass chamber with gas bubbling and drainage supports submerged biological tissue testing.
Compact laboratory footprint
The self-contained benchtop design is straightforward to install, operate and maintain.
System overview
Controlled pulling, force measurement and physiological support
Tissue preparations are mounted between interchangeable supports. The programmable motor pulls the preparation at a defined speed and distance while force and displacement are recorded.
MyoPULL coordinates pull control, force calibration, live tracing and data handling, allowing each preparation to be characterized under consistent test conditions.
Programmable motor
Control pulling velocity, start position and pull length.
Force and displacement
Record tensile force with 1 mN force resolution and 1 µm
displacement resolution.
Glass tissue chamber
Maintain submerged preparations with gas bubbling and
temperature support.
USB communication
Connect the system directly to a compatible computer running
MyoPULL.
Applications
Mechanical characterization of vascular and muscular tissue
The 560TP is suited for experiments where tissue stiffness, tensile strength, elasticity, compliance or mechanical integrity are the primary measurement endpoints.
Results can be used to compare disease models, age groups, treatments, engineered tissues or experimental conditions.
Hypertension
Atherosclerosis
Arterial stiffness
Pulmonary fibrosis and COPD
Diabetes
Gastrointestinal research
Urology and bladder
Tissue engineering
01
Arterial stiffness and elasticity
Study age-, disease- or treatment-related changes in vessel wall mechanics, compliance and elastic response.
02
Stress-strain characterization
Generate stress-strain profiles from defined tissue geometry and controlled displacement.
03
Extracellular matrix and remodeling
Investigate structural changes associated with matrix composition, fibrosis and tissue remodeling.
04
Fatigue and mechanical integrity
Assess mechanical durability and response after repeated or progressive loading.
05
Tissue engineering
Characterize native or engineered tissue strips and tubular preparations using defined mechanical endpoints.
Preparation compatibility
Flexible mounting for rings, tubes and tissue strips
The mounting configuration should match the geometry, dimensions and expected mechanical behavior of the preparation.
Sample length, diameter, thickness, mounting support size and
expected force output should be defined before final system
configuration.
Vessel rings
Ring-like arterial and vascular preparations mounted using
appropriately sized pin and lock supports.
Tubular samples
Isolated vessel or tissue tubes where tensile strength and
mechanical deformation are central endpoints.
Tissue strips
Muscular or non-muscular strips mounted using compatible clamp
or clip-style supports.
Support sizes
Optional mounting supports are available in sizes from
200–1000 µm for different preparation dimensions.
Force requirements
Use the standard 0–2 N range for routine preparations or discuss
the 10 N option for stiffer samples.
System views
Compact integrated hardware for controlled tissue mechanics
The 560TP combines the motorized pull axis, force transducer, mounting supports, glass chamber, heating control, gas inlet and drainage pathway in one benchtop platform.
Integrated tissue puller
Self-contained platform with programmable motorized pulling, force measurement and a compact benchtop footprint.
Pulling and chamber area
Tissue preparations are mounted between supports inside the glass chamber while force and displacement are recorded.
Accessible working area
Open access to mounting supports and chamber connections supports sample installation, gas supply and routine maintenance.
MyoPULL software
Control, calibration and real-time mechanical data
MyoPULL provides the operating interface for programmed pulls, motor positioning, force calibration, temperature control and experiment data handling.
Researchers can view displacement-force or stress-strain traces, compare multiple pulls and export experimental data for further analysis and mechanical modeling.
Pull programming
Define start position, pulling speed and pull distance for each
experiment.
Live graphing
View force-displacement or stress-strain curves while the pull
is running.
Sample geometry
Enter preparation dimensions for stress-strain calculations
appropriate to strips, tubes or cylindrical samples.
Calibration and control
Manage force calibration, motor positioning, temperature and
chamber drainage.
Data handling
Compare multiple pulls and export data for further analysis.
Product videos
560TP setup, calibration and operating guidance
DMT product videos provide practical guidance for product orientation, installation, calibration, maintenance and experimental preparation.
Introduction
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System introduction
Overview of the 560TP and its principal components.
Setup
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Setting up
Practical setup workflow for the Tissue Puller System.
Calibration
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Force calibration
Calibration guidance for accurate force measurement.
Maintenance
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Cleaning and maintenance
Routine cleaning and system-care guidance.
Experiment
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Experimental setup
Example preparation and experimental workflow.
Technical data
Key 560TP specifications
Puller, force, displacement, temperature and communication specifications for planning a complete tissue mechanics workflow.
Select the force range and mounting supports according to tissue
geometry, stiffness and expected maximum force. The 10 N option is
intended for preparations that exceed the standard 0–2 N range.
Puller
- Vessel size / tissue length
- >500 µm to 50 mm
- Maximum pull length
- 0–50 mm
- Length resolution
- 1 µm
- Pull speed
- 1–150 µm/sec
Force
- Standard force range
- 0–2 N
- Optional force range
- 10 N transducer
- Force resolution
- 1 mN
- Linearity
- 0.1%
- Hysteresis
- 0.01%
- Force calibration
- Integrated procedure
Control
- Software
- MyoPULL
- Data communication
- USB 2.0
- Graph formats
- Force-displacement / stress-strain
Temperature
- Temperature range
- 15.0 to 50.0 °C
- Temperature resolution
- 0.1 °C
- Temperature stability
- ±0.2 °C
- Heating
- Yes
Power
- Supply voltage
- 100–240 VAC
- Power supply
- External adapter
Configuration guidance
Plan the complete 560TP laboratory workflow
The appropriate configuration depends on sample geometry, expected force output, pulling parameters, mounting support dimensions and available laboratory infrastructure.
Preparation and endpoint
Define whether the preparation is a vessel ring, tubular segment or tissue strip, together with the intended endpoint such as tensile strength, compliance, elasticity, fatigue or stress-strain.
Force and mounting
Confirm expected maximum force and the required mounting support type and size. Supports are available from 200–1000 µm, and a 10 N transducer option is available for stiffer samples.
Supporting laboratory equipment
A complete workflow may include a computer, dissection microscope, LED light source, dissection tools, open heating circulator, vacuum package and gas supply manifold.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about the 560TP
How do you measure the mechanical properties of blood vessels?
The mechanical properties of blood vessels are typically measured using tensile testing, where controlled force is applied to isolated tissue while recording force and displacement. The Tissue Puller 560TP enables researchers to evaluate stiffness, elasticity, compliance and tensile strength with high precision.
What is a tissue puller used for?
A tissue puller measures the passive mechanical properties of biological tissues. It is commonly used to characterize blood vessels, vascular tissue and other soft tissues by evaluating how they respond to controlled stretching.
What measurements can the Tissue Puller 560TP perform?
The 560TP measures tensile force, tissue stiffness, elasticity, compliance, stress-strain relationships, viscoelasticity and length-tension behavior. These measurements help researchers understand how disease, aging or treatments affect tissue mechanics.
Can the 560TP measure arterial stiffness?
Yes. The 560TP is well suited for arterial stiffness research, allowing researchers to quantify changes in vascular elasticity and compliance in isolated blood vessels. It is commonly used in studies of hypertension, vascular aging, diabetes and extracellular matrix remodeling.
What tissues can be tested with the Tissue Puller 560TP?
The system is designed for isolated blood vessels and a variety of other soft tissues, including vessel rings, vessel strips, tubular tissues and engineered tissues, making it suitable for a broad range of biomechanics studies.
What's the difference between measuring passive tissue mechanics and vascular function?
Passive tissue mechanics evaluate properties such as stiffness, elasticity and tensile strength, while vascular function focuses on contraction and relaxation of living tissue. If your research investigates biomechanical properties rather than contractility, a tissue puller is the appropriate choice.
What research applications use the Tissue Puller 560TP?
The 560TP is commonly used in vascular biomechanics, cardiovascular research, arterial stiffness studies, tissue engineering, aging, hypertension and extracellular matrix remodeling to understand how tissue mechanics change under different conditions.
Is the Tissue Puller 560TP the right system for my research?
If your goal is to measure tissue stiffness, elasticity, compliance or tensile strength, the 560TP is an excellent choice. If you are studying active contraction, vascular reactivity or pharmacological responses, a DMT Myograph or Muscle System may be a better fit.
Resources
560TP documentation and supporting pages
Use the official data sheet, manual, video and software resources when evaluating, configuring or operating the 560TP.
560TP product data sheet
Product overview, applications, specifications and configuration guidance.
→560TP user manual
Detailed setup, calibration, MyoPULL operation and maintenance information.
→Product videos
Watch DMT product setup, calibration and maintenance videos.
→Software downloads
Find available DMT software installers and related resources.
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