This experimental unit uses specimen of different materials which creep significantly at room temperature and under low loads. Its main part is a simple lever (load beam) with a mechanical advantage of 8 into 1. The load beam gives steady and uniform tensile load. A digital indicator measures the extension (creep) of the specimen under load. To ensure correct loading of the specimen, the load beam has a ball bearing pivot. For effect of temperature tests, the student freezes or heats a cool pack and places it next to the specimen. They then fit the transparent enclosure to preserve the temperature around the specimen during the test.

A PC data acquisition (EDSM-102S) is also available (Optional).