Mechanical Testing

Featured Equipment
The PHASE II ultrasonic/dynamic portable hardness testers are capable of measuring the surface hardness of a broad variety of metals on flat, round, thin or large surfaces. Unlike the standard Dynamic hardness testers, these "state-of-the-art" portable hardness testers incorporate "Ultrasonic UCI" technology, which enables the hardness testing of very thin and small workpieces, which otherwise could not be tested accurately using a portable device.
Based in UK, an eddy current product manufacturer, EtherNDE offers the Vantage Eddy Current Flaw Detector. The Vantage is the first fully featured and portable Eddy Current flaw detector from EtherNDE.
The Instron CEAST 9340 is a floor standing impact system designed to deliver 0.30 - 405 J (0.22 - 299 ft-lb) of energy. The standard model includes basic instrumentation and a conveniently mounted machine controller that enables the operator to run the tower and collect basic data.
The new NanoTest Vantage system from Micro Materials Ltd offers a range of mechanical tests on the nano-scale, allowing the researcher to build a complete picture of material performance. The nanotest Vantage can characterise you samples using numerous techniques including nanoindentation, nano-impact and fatigue, nano-scratch and wear and nano-fretting.
TANDEM is an integrated, automated, on-line pharmaceutical tablet characterization tool providing tablet weight, thickness, hardness and NIR content uniformity analysis.
The EcoMet 250/300 family of Grinder-Polishers and AutoMet 250/300 family of Power Heads has been designed to meet the needs of the materials analyst requiring the versatility of manual or automated sample preparation.
Other Equipment
The Cogenix Dead Load Hardness Tester, Model H14, is a digital, fully automatic bench mounted instrument which is designed to conform to international standards for testing rubber and elastomers. Simply press the start button and the H14 will function automatically allowing accurate and repeatable results to be recorded.
Duramin hardness testers are state-of-the-art software-controlled devices which enable Vickers, Knoop, Brinell and Rockwell hardness tests to be performed rapidly, accurately and reliably. Thereby saving you valuable time and money.
INTEGRATED HARDNESS TESTER TH170 is an upgraded new model of TH130.
Four models of the Wallace Instruments H12 Micro Hardness Testers are offered. The differ in that they come with printers, imput terminals or PC control.
The Centar Frontier is a computer-controlled polishing platform that integrates microscope, CCD camera and image processing to fully automate sample preparation, re x-section (SEM, SCM) and thinning in plain view or x-section (TEM/STEM) applications.
Designed for high-capacity tension, compression, bend/flex, and shear testing, the HDX Models feature a dual test space and long test stroke.
The MultiTest 50-xt from Mecmesin can be programmed at mid-range and is a self-contained force testing system with 50kN rating.
The MPM Charpy/Izod 9000 Series impact test machines can be used with pendulums in the 100 ft-lb to 700 ft-lb energy capacity range. Since the machine frame has been designed for up to 700 ft-lbs, any lower capacity can be accommodated. Therefore, you can upgrade your machine capacity later by purchasing a higher capacity pendulum without the need to buy an entire test machine. MPM will provide the test machine with the customer-specified energy capacity at the time of purchase.
The Q800 is the world’s best-selling DMA, for very good reason. It utilizes state-of-the-art, non-contact, linear drive technology to provide precise control of stress, and air bearings for low friction support. Strain is measured using optical encoder technology that provides unmatched sensitivity and resolution.
ElectroForce® test instruments from Bose provide exceptional fidelity, precision and versatility for a variety of test applications. Our newest ElectroForce 3550 test instrument features a 15 kN dynamic force capability, using two linear motors in tandem, and has the largest range of displacement of all the ElectroForce instruments. Dynamic performance is dependent on test specimen characteristics, fixturing and test specimen configuration.
The materials testing machines of the series Inspekt table blue have been designed for standard applications with a repeated testing task. The series of machines is especially suited for employment in quality assurance and is characterised by a very good price/performance ratio. During simple tests, an external computer is unnecessary, due to the fact that Inspekt table blue machines can work in stand-alone mode. For more challenging tasks, it is possible to connect different load cells and clip-on or long distance extensometers to the controller.
The MetCut 250 abrasive cutting machine available from Spectrographic is specifically designed for general cutting applications in the materials and metallurgical laboratory.
HTG2 digital torque gauge offers programmable high/low setpoints for go/no-go testing. ORANGE lights up for measurements less than Low setpoint, GREEN for between High and Low setpoint, and RED for over High setpoint.
The 3340 Series Single Column Systems are ideal for tension and/or compression applications where tests are less than 5 kN (1,100 lbf), lab space is limited, and where free access to the test area is desirable. The 3340 Series Single Column Testing Systems provide simplicity, performance, and affordability for quality control and product testing.
The MultiTest-d range is a basic motorised test system, which combines with Mecmesin's digital force gauges to ensure repeatable, accurate results. Though simple to operate, the MultiTest-d range benefits from many advanced test features to meet common testing requirements.

The CT3 is a low cost, but powerful, universal testing machine that offers both compression and tensile testing. It can calculate, through compression and tensile data, a number of physical properties that have proven to be highly correlated to human sensory evaluation of food and other consumer products. With six built-in test modes and ten memory slots for operator-protected tests with administrator rights, a wide choice of accessories and an optional software package, the CT-3 is perfect for most any physical testing requirements. The CT3 performs like a high end texture analyzer but at a fraction of the cost. Its uses can expand with your applications - or your testing imagination! The CT3's easy-to-operate design will have your R&D and QC up and running in no time.

The CEAST 9050 impact pendulum is designed for determining the resilience of thermoplastic materials to impact. Tests conform to internationally recognized standards belonging to Charpy, Izod, Pipe and Tensile Impact methods, ranging in energy from 0.5 - 50J. Plastics, composites and metals can be tested using various configurations of the 9050 pendulum.
The Wallace Ageing Chamber O14 ages rubber in accordance with international testing standards. In conjunction with the Rapid Plastimeter, it allows the user to determine the Plasticity Retention Index (PRI) of raw natural rubbers
The completely new, entry-level TH-1100, offers a very affordable but accurate hardness testing solution for on-site testing in workshops and in field operation. The unit assures accurate and reliable measurement.
The United Model SSTM testing machine is a computer inclusive, electromechanical, test system designed to accommodate a variety of testing instruments and accessories to test various types of material including ceramics, plastics, polymers, metals and composites.
The Mortar Grinder RM 200 offered by Retsch is ideal for mixing and homogenizing high-viscosity pastes, powders and suspensions.
The Tinius Olsen 2,000kN (400,000 lbf) Super L model features the patented dual pressure hydraulic loading system and a rugged four column construction for exceptional load frame rigidity. The machine has an operating range from 800 lbf to 400,000 lbf and maintains an accuracy of +/- 0.5% of the displayed load across this range.
The MetaServ® 250 single and twin grinder-polishers offer a combination of performance, economy and reliability for most microstructural analysis applications. Designed for manual or semi-automatic grinding and polishing, the base can be combined with one of two power heads.
Designed for high-capacity tension, compression, bend/flex, and shear testing, the Fixed Height KN Model offers an economical solution while still providing the versatility of the KN design.
5980 Floor Model Testing Systems are engineered for precision, built for durability, and offer the flexibility for changing requirements. They are designed with standard and optional features that increase testing efficiency and improve the testing experience for the operator.
The United Digital Speedy Tester Model LCH-150KN is a, hydraulic testing machine incorporating a highly accurate, built-in digital information system for the display of test data.
Laser Cheval offers an advanced laser marking system, LEM Palladium, which ensures an elegant finish for products and eliminates any mending work following laser engraving.
Designed to study the effects on plastic polymers when subject to impact loads at low temperature. Many materials which are flexible at normal ambient temperature become brittle at low temperatures, which severely affect the material’s impact strength.
Uniaxial tests on composite laminates require the highest level of precision and stiffness - so that alignment can be established and maintained.Without a precision testing system (load frame), results can be compromised because composite materials are so sensitive to alignment.
Torsion drives can be installed in zwicki-Line materials testing machines such as the Materials testing machine zwicki-Line Z2.5 TX or Z5.0 TX to carry out single and multi-axial loading tests (tensile or compression combined with torsion) during materials and component testing.
The 3360 Series Dual Column Tabletop Testing Systems from Instron are ideal for tension and/or compression applications where tests are less than 50 kN (11,250 lbf). The 3360 Series Dual Column testing systems provide simplicity, performance, and affordability for quality control and product testing. Models are available in load force capacities of 5, 10, 30, and 50 kN.
The FH-1 series available from Tinius Olsen are closed loop systems, which are based on a precision load cell and offer excellent gauge repeatability and reproducability results when compared to other Rockwell hardness testers.
Bluehill 3is the newest version of our widely popular Bluehill Software and is compatible with all Instron® 3300, 5500, and 5900 Series Testing Systems. Bluehill 3 contains enhancements and features that are designed specifically with the end-user in mind.
The ultrasonic test equipment Pundit Lab features online data acquisition, waveform analysis and full remote control of all transmission parameters. Along with the traditional transit time and pulse velocity measurement, the ultrasonic test equipment Pundit Lab offers path length measurement, perpendicular crack depth measurement and surface velocity measurement. Optimized pulse shaping gives greater transmission range at lower voltage levels. This, coupled with automated combination of the transmitter voltage and the receiver gain, ensures an optimum received signal level, guaranteeing accurate and stable measurements of the ultrasonic test equipment.
Laser ChevalLEW is an advanced and compact laser welding, cutting and drilling system that includes a mobile laser beam.
The Poroscope Plus from NDT James Instruments is suited to the field test for air and water permeability of concrete using the Figg technique.
The 300kN (60,000 lbf) Super L model is a hydraulic tester from Tinius Olsen for critical materials testing up to 60,000 lbf.
MP1200 Extrusion Plastometer is a new melt flow indexer from Tinius Olsen that is designed to meet or exceed all the specifications of Procedure A, B, C and D of ASTM D1238.
Manufactured in Taiwan by Hung Ta Instruments, this tester is used to soak specimens in a refrigerant under a given low temperature for 2.5 minutes (3 minutes for rubber) and then test for ruptures, so as to measure the brittleness resistance under low temperature.
The Mitutoyo Durotwin hardness tester from Spectrographic has been designed to test the hardness of steels and metals in general, according to Rockwell and Rockwell superficial scales.
The 8801 servohydraulic testing system meets the challenging demands of a varied range of both dynamic static and static testing requirements. The 8801 provides complete testing solutions to satisfy the needs of advanced materials and component testing, and is ideally suited for high and low cycle fatigue testing, thermo-mechanical fatigue testing and fracture mechanics.
The original Rapid RH® design revolutionized the way the floor covering/coating industry looked at conducting the ASTM F2170 relative humidity test method for concrete slabs. The Rapid RH® 4.0 concrete moisture test carries on this tradition of fast, accurate, easy relative humidity moisture testing in concrete slabs.
The H1K-S UTM Benchtop Materials Tester is developed by Tinius Olsen using quality engineering and latest technology for achieving high durability, accuracy, and convenience.
These Tinius Olsen dual column materials testing machines are floor mounted and have frame capacities of 100 kN, 150 kN, 200 kN, and 300 kN (20,000 lbf, 30,000 lbf, 45,000 lbf, and 60,000 lbf respectively). These machines are designed to test a vast range of materials, including, but not limited to: rigid and reinforced plastics, composites, geotextiles, sheet metal, welded specimens, adhesives, and medical products and components, in tension, compression, flexure, shear, tear, and peel.
The LR5KPlus twin column test instrument is microprocessor controlled, incorporating world proven 32-bit technology for highly accurate load measurement and rapid data acquisition. It is ideal for testing applications in the mid force range up to 5 kN (1124 lbf) and is renowned for its ease-of-use, excellent reliability and precision of measurement.
Admet offers fatigue testers which are compact, quiet, and clean electro-dynamic testing systems. They are designed for determining the durability of components and materials.
Zwick’s state-of-the-art universal hardness testing machines use innovative electromechanical technology for high precision testing in a wide range of applications, particularly for quality assurance, production-line testing and in the laboratory.
The tribiology cell is capable of turning the MCR rheometers into a tribometer using the ball-on-three-plates principle.
The Brittleness Tester TM-2100 Series from Ueshima Seisakusho Co. determines the brittleness temperature and the 50% brittleness temperature of vulcanized rubber and plastics in a low-temperature environment.
The 5kN single column H5kT is developed by Tinius Olsen using quality engineering and technology similar to that of the Series, thus ensuring high convenience, durability, ease of use, and accuracy.
The Zwick Aflow extrusion plastometer was developed especially for laboratories with high specimen throughput and therefore features robust design and convenient operation. The instrument supports all common worldwide standards, including ISO 1133 and ASTM D 1238. The Aflow extrusion plastometer is used for the determination of melt mass flow rate (MFR) and melt volume flow rate (MVR).
The Unique Force One™ FDIX is a low cost digital force gauge with many useful features beginning with interchangeable Plug 'n Play Force Cell Modules. Select any capacity from 2 to 200 pounds, attach it to the Force Display Module and start testing.
Tinius Olsen offers the 50kN dual column H50kS which is developed using quality engineering and advanced technology in order to enhance accuracy, convenience, usability, and durability. It is a powerful stand alone unit.
DTS is a cost effective torque tester with many advance features. Ideal for testing and setting of small power torque tools or small torque wrench.
The BioTense Perfusion Bioreactor is designed for performing high resolution investigation in mechanobiology by cell biologists and tissue engineers.
These high impact polystyrene cased Push-Pull Force Gauges are low priced and simplified in construction yet accurately measure push pull forces.
The DWT100-42 drop weight tear trester from Imatek features impact energy up to 103,000J requiring a floor-to-ceiling height of 7.5m (1000kg to 2500kg impact mass at 4.5m/s to 9.0m/s impact velocity)
Model IT406 Pendulum Impact Tester from Tinius Olsen is a high energy impact testing system designed for meeting the requirements of ISO 148 and ASTM E 23 standards.
The Model IT503 from Tinius Olsen is a low energy impact tester for plastic materials. The contained impact tester is designed to meet the specifications outlined by ISO 179, ISO 180, ASTM D256 and ASTM D6110.
ADMET offers ExPress servo hydraulic testing machines which are suitable for testing concrete, metals, webbing, and other materials at low cost.
The Indentec Rockwell Hardness tester is suited to the surface inspection of heat treated components.
The LS5 materials testing machine is an affordable, easy to use system, ideal for material testing applications up to 5 kN (1124 lbf). The machine uses high accuracy interchangeable YLC Series loadcells for tension, compression and cycling through zero force measurements.
The IsoMet® 4000 Precision Saw was designed for cutting various material types with miminal deformation. 1 micron sample postitioning allows for precise sectioning of specimens. User selectable feed rate allows for ultimate versatility.
The compact Zwick HC table-top fatigue testing machines are great space-savers. With the testing actuator mounted in the upper crosshead and the series-standard T-slot platform, flexure and component tests can be performed in addition to standard tests.
These hardness testers offer high accuracy, wide measuring range, simple operation, and compact size—all for an economical price! Available with either a separate or integral probe, the testers arrive ready to use. Perform tests and automatically calculate the mean value and convert to Vicker, Brinell, Rockwell, and Shore values.
Retsch offers the new Jaw Crusher BB 200, which can be used for quick yet gentle pre-crushing and crushing of brittle, hard and medium-hard materials.
The series 1800 Pressure / Pipe Testing System from Applied Test Systems Inc provides continuous and short-term hydrostatic pressure testing of pipes to meeting the required standards of ASTM D1598 and D1599.
The MultiTest-xt is suited to most routine production and Quality Control testing. If your needs change, it can be upgraded to use test programs written with Mecmesin’s powerful Emperor™ Software with a large selection of analysis options.
Force and displacement and strain measurements are automatic. MTI AD-24 automatic 24-bit Force and Strain Signal Processors are supplied with each system. The two AD-24's provide data accuracy and measurement resolution approaching one part in one hundred thousand in a fully automatic mode of operation. The load frame crosshead displacement measurement is also automatic, with resolution of 0.25 microns (0.00001 inches) inch for all tests.
The AMH Series supports both microindentation and Macro/Vickers hardness testing in fully automatic and semi-automatic configurations for greater precision, accuracy, and efficiency. A patented method allows you to create a path for indentation patterns directly on an overview image of the part, creating a single "panoptic view". The software also features a configurable user interface, report designer, and optional macro language.
When you specify 316 stainless steel, and you pay for 316 stainless steel; how do you know you really have 316 stainless steel? Mixing this desirable material with common 304 can result in a variety of nasty problems. Koslow Scientific Company understands the importance to sort 316 from other stainless steels.
Test up to six samples at once for the cost of about two stand-alone units. the United Test Systems MS Series
The CEAST MF20 and MF30 available from Instron are single weight systems that can perform consistent tests on commodity materials and also on special grade materials that are sensitive to moisture and temperature.
The FH-10 universal hardness tester available from Tinius Olsen is built on a closed loop load cell. It features a video indent system, an indentor/objective swivel system and a high resolution touch screen display with an advanced embedded control firmware.
The eXpert 3930 series table top dynamic testing machine is a compact, quiet, and clean electro-dynamic testing system which is used for determining the durability of components and materials.
Laser Cheval offers a compact laser marking machine called LEM 2, which is specifically designed to meet industry’s flexibility and profitability needs.
The Nano-Indentation Tester from CSM Instruments has been designed to provide surface mechanical characterization data by indenting to depths at the nanometer-micron scales.
The new LS1 is an affordable high precision universal testing machine for materials testing applications up to 1 kN / 225 lbf capacity which, when combined with our extensive range of grips, fixtures, extensometers and software to match your application, creates a powerful new generation materials testing system.
The Handy Hardness Tester model SH-21 differs completely from traditional hardness testers. Instead of measuring the size of the indentation of the test sample using a microscope, it uses a diamond indenter equipped with a vibrating rod that presses on the test surface at a fixed load and then measures its hardness by applying ultrasonic vibrations and analyzing its damping effect.
5960 Dual Column Tabletop Testing Systems are engineered for precision, built for durability, and offer the flexibility for changing requirements. They are designed with standard and optional features that increase testing efficiency and improve the testing experience for the operator.
State of the art, digital portable hardness tester is designed to test the hardness of large hard metal parts. Loaded with useful functions only found on high priced models the PHT-1800 portable hardness tester is clearly setting a new industry standard by being the most accurate, economically priced portable hardness tester on the market today. Fast test speeds coupled with memory and output, this unit is a hand’s down winner whether you are out in the field or in the QC shop.
The Mecmesin MultiTest-i range of test frames sets the standard in computer-controlled testing, operating through the power of Emperor, easy-to-use yet powerful force testing and analysis software.
Tinius Olsen offers the 25kN dual column H25kT which is designed using quality engineering and innovative technology which is used in the S Series.
The IsoMet® 1000 is a precision sectioning saw designed for cutting various types of materials with minimal deformation. Its low kerf loss capability and great versatility in holding all types of sample shapes and configurations, gives today's laboratory a precision sectioning tool capable of cutting viturally any material including brittle or ductile metals, composites, cements, laminates, plastics, electronic devices and biomaterials.
Admet offers the eXpert 8600 Series Axial-Torsion Test Machines which are provided with MTESTQuattro controller, thus ensuring that they can be used for testing several materials and devices which include implant and body fusion devices, screws in torsion, adhesives, luer taper fittings, and biomaterials.
The AbrasiMet 250 Manual Abrasive Cutter features manual cutting action with best in class lighting, visibility and cut capacity.
Pipe burst tester's measure the burst strength of a pipe by pressurizing it until it bursts.
Available in both floor and table model configurations, these test systems incorporate advanced computer technology and user-friendly software providing an extremely efficient, reliable approach to any materials testing need.
The new Test-All II, with a windows-based control software, and touch screen display and interface, torque testing is now simple, accurate and affordable. This compact system measures and stores test results at the touch of a button.
The Tinius Olsen model IT 504 is ideal for measuring the impact strength of plastics and continues to set the industry standard for accuracy, versatility, ease of operation,and display of information with high resolution
The Rex DD-3 Digital Durometer is the successor to the popular Rex DD-1. The DD-3 is truly state-of-the-art, and is the ideal instrument for lab use. Some of the new features are: a new, larger direct drive LCD display, RS232 data ports for computer compatibility, a locking feature to prevent accidental erasure of tolerances, automatic shutoff, low battery warning, and new accessories such as MTI and SPC type printers, audio attachments and software.
Direct certification of the hardware calibration with NIST traceability and a one-year indirect calibration for customer specified hardness scales. Along with a user friendly control panel, the tester can be put into operation without the need for an initial on-site calibration or manufacturers assistance!
The robotic testing system 'roboTest R' (Polar) from Zwick is used for fully automatic tensile tests on metallic specimens (e.g. to EN 10002-1) or tensile and flexure tests on plastics specimens (e.g. to ISO 527-2, ISO 178 or ASTM D638).
Testing of medical devices and biomaterials often requires simulation of the physiological environment in which the device will be used. This is often achieved by submersing the specimen in a fluid bath, heated to 37° C during testing.
The Proceq Profoscope is a versatile, fully-integrated rebar detector and cover meter with a unique real-time rebar visualization allowing the user to actually “SEE” the location of the rebar beneath the concrete surface to a maximum depth of 180 mm. This is coupled with rebar-proximity indicators and optical and acoustical locating aids.
The EMT Series Servopulser from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is a dynamic strength testing machine that operates exclusively on electric power. With closed loop (servo) control, it allows stable loading over a wide range of test forces and displacements (strain) for dynamic or static testing.
The CHATILLON® TCD225 Series is an advanced force testing system optimized for production, quality control and engineering applications.
The 1,500kN (300,000 lbf) Super L model from Tinius Olsen is a hydraulic tension compression tester for critical materials testing up to 300,000 lbf.
The H10K-S UTM Benchtop Materials Tester is developed by Tinius Olsen using quality engineering and latest technology for providing high accuracy, durability, usability, and convenience.
The High Capacity Force Gauge with PC Interface is a three-range force gauge (tension/compression) with 0.5% basic accuracy
AT small footprint single column materials testing machine with one metre stroke. Tee slotted column allows easy addition of accessories.
Four models of the H17A Shore 'A' Scale Hardness Tester are offered. Features of all four models are provided.
One Push operation with high-precision measurements.
Robust Push/Pull Force Gauge for simple measurement
The control of friction and wear in moving machine parts is a critical issue facing all manufacturers. It can be crucial to have quantitative data obtained at varying humidity and temperature and in the presence of lubricants. CSM Tribometers have proven their reliability in over hundreds of laboratories worldwide, for studying:
The system is capable of storing up to 600 test results from a choice of 10 programmable test set-ups. For enhanced performance, the TA1 can be used with Lloyd Instruments NEXYGENPlus data analysis software. The software contains an extensive library of pre-programmed texture test set-ups based on international standards. Test information can easily be exported to Microsoft® products such as Word, Excel® and Outlook®.
The Instron ElectroPuls™ E1000 is a state-of-the-art electrodynamic test instrument designed for dynamic and static testing on a wide range of materials and components.
The advanced and popular DWTT-API-30/40/50K series Drop Weight Tear Impact Testing Machines can test 10 samples consecutively, utilizing a user-friendly and automatic feeding and control system. By initiating the test process by the operator, th
The SilverSchmidt ST/PC is the first integrated concrete test hammer featuring true rebound value and unmatched repeatability. Two factors contribute to the improved performance of this concrete test hammer over its predecessors.
The 60kN (12,000 lbf) LoCap mechanical testing machine provides durability, speed, convenience, accuracy and ease of use. Its precision interchangeable straingage loadcells allows quick change of machine capability from as little as 0.02 lbf up to 12,000 lbf.
Admet single column electromechanical testing systems are ideal for determining the mechanical properties of a variety of materials in a divers set of applications. Systems are ideal for measuring the tensile, flexural, shear, creep, and compressive properties of materials, components, and devices.
The ZCJ2000 series Drop Weight Impact Testing Machine is suitable for performing DWTT or NDT test. The test method is to raise the striker to a specific height then release, free drop striker impacts the specimen and realize dynamic loading. It consists of the model ZCJ2303 and the model ZCJ2304.
MACH 200, the laser welding, cutting and drilling system from Laser Cheval, has been designed to perform drilling, micro-welding and fine cutting operations.
Shimadzu offers EZ-X EZ Test Table-top Materials Testers which are suitable for use in a wide range of applications.
Tinius Olsen offers the 75kN dual column H75kS which uses quality engineering and advanced technology to provide high accuracy, durability, and convenience.
The ADMET eXpert 2600 series dual column testing machines tackle the toughest tests with their superior axial alignment, stiffness, and crosshead guidance. A simple design allows for lower cost, faster delivery, and years of maintenance free operation. All eXpert systems are capable of performing compression tension, and flexure tests.
HMV-G Micro Hardness Testers are developed by Shimadzu for performing automatic length measurement without any error.
The ADMET eXpert 81T series table top torsion testing machines are available in vertical or horizontal orientations. Systems employ a linear slide design for maximum torsional stiffness and minimal axial friction. A reaction torque transducer is attached to a movable tail stock mounted on a linear slide. The tail stock can be left free floating or clamped during testing. All torsion testers feature unlimited rotation in both directions and are suitable for static and fatigue testing.
The most advanced micro hardness tester on the market. Improve your production and get your results only in a few easy steps with Clemex CMT.HD. this hardness tester includes a motorized turret and stage, all controlled by the Clemex CMT.HD software. Up to 4 objectives and 2 indenters. Vikers, Knoop available (Britnell & Rockwell by custom scale). Test load from 5g to 1000g or 1g to 2000g.
MTII/Fullam offers a unique, compact test system specifically designed to fit inside scanning electron microscopes. Capable of performing fatigue, compression, bending and tensile testing, they are ideal testers for researchers and material scientists. During testing, crack propagation, grain rotation and other effects of mechanical stress can be observed under high magnification in an electron microscope.
Spectrographic offers the Metallurgical Omega 250 polishing system for material science.
The 600kN (120,000 lbf) Super L model from Tinius Olsen is a hydraulic tester designed for critical materials testing up to 120,000 lbf.
The Instron® CEAST HV500 is the latest instrument design to perform HDT and VICAT tests at high temperatures, up to 500°C, making this instrument ideal for research and quality control applications as it is ensuring the capability to test the new generations of techno-polymers, characterized by their excellent properties at high temperature.
The Model 603 HDTM and the Model 303 HDTM are the latest generation of Tinius Olsen’s digitally controlled Automatic Deflection Temperature/Vicat test equipment. The 603 HDTM is capable of testing up to six different specimens simultaneously, and the smaller 303 HDTM can test up to three specimens simultaneously, both with an automated testing sequence that proceeds according to user defined control and configuration parameters.
The HH-411 is a rebound type portable hardness tester from Spectrographic Ltd for metal with a compact body and high operability. It allows anyone to perform hardness testing easily at the touch of a key, so it can be used widely on various components in the field.
A significant advance in Passivation Testing. Passive stainless steel is non-reactive with its environment. It is non-corroding. The passivation bath, usually nitric or citric acid, cleans off surface free iron which causes rust spots and also conditions the surface for the spontaneous formation of protective surface oxides. In effect, an equi-potential surface is formed by passivation. The surface free iron can come from various metal working and polishing steps. To eliminate these rust spots on stainless steel, testing for complete passivation is essential, and in most cases, an integral part of industrial and government contracts.
The new RSA-G2 is the most advanced platform for mechanical analysis of solids. The separate motor and transducer technology of the RSA-G2 insures the purest mechanical data through independent control of deformation and measurement of stress.
The H10K-T UTM Benchtop Materials Tester is developed using quality engineering and technology used in the S Series, thus offering high convenience, durability, and accuracy. It has same features as that of the S series.
The Equotip 3 is a versatile portable hardness testing solution using the dynamic Leeb rebound technique that was invented by Proceq. Proceq has combined today's technology with its over 35 years of Equotip know-how and customer feedback to create the Equotip 3 - a portable instrument that offers extended capabilities and unmatched ease of operation.
Our top-of-the-range Advanced Force Gauge is the most accurate digital gauge in the world. It can be used handheld or fixed to a manual or motorised test stand for optimum testing performance.
The LEM Iolite is the latest semi-automatic marking solution exclusively designed for companies working in the electronics, luxury goods and micromechanics sector.
The 150kN (30,000 lbf) Super L model from Tinius Olsen is a hydraulic compression tension tester designed for critical materials testing up to 30,000 lbf.
The 5kN single column H5kS is a powerful stand alone unit. It is designed using quality engineering and latest technology to ensure high accuracy, convenience, and durability.
An affordable, ultra-accurate, single-column materials table-top testing machine for those low capacity testing needs. Ideal for use in most testing situations including test labs, R&D applications, quality control and production testing.
The high-speed option is available for any of the Imatek range of impact testers, to greatly enhance understanding of the behaviour of a specimen as it undergoes an impact. Imatek offer a fully integrated system under the control of the ImpAcqt software. This is used to both control the camera and analyse the resulting video sequence.
The Wallace Rapid Plastimeter measures the plasticity or viscosity of unvulcanised rubbers. The test is simple, clean and quick. The instrument is used in conjunction with the Wallace -MRPRA Ageing Chamber to determine the Plasticity Retention Index (PRI) of raw natural rubbers.
The FH-5 series available from Tinius Olsen is a digital tester that features an excellent loadcell-based force feedback control loop to enable rapid, consistent and repeatable measurements and also to allow a large selection of test rates and test loads for nearly any type of test condition.
The T150 UTM is a sophisticated universal testing machine for the determination of nanomechanical properties. The nanomechanical testing system uses an actuating transducer head to generate a tensile force.
The Phase II state of the art multi-functional 900-385 twin hardness tester can be used directly to measure Rockwell and superficial Rockwell hardness and change those values of Rockwell hardness into HB, HV, HLD, HK and ób values.
Designed to customer specifications, the 177da Horizontal Tensile Testing Machine from A.J.T. Equipment is specifically for proof loading and destruction tests that require data logging
Shimadzu offers AGS-X Universal Tensile Tester which is very easy to use. It can be used as a standalone tester to test specimens using test methods.
Innovative design and high manufacturing quality and are basic characteristics of the new HIT pendulum impact testers. They are used for the determination of the impact resistance on plastics and other materials up to 5.5 Joules (4 ft lbf), up to 25 Joules (18.45 ft lbf) or up to 50 Joule (36.90 ft lbf).
The ElectroForce® 3200 test instruments features a 225 N (450 N optional) maximum force. With the versatility of static to 200 Hz frequency response, the table-top configuration is adaptable to a variety of biomedical research and engineered materials test applications, including torsion testing, creep under dynamic loading and special environments (hot/cold chambers).
The Tribology Cell available from Anton Paar is capable of turning the MCR rheometers into a tribometer and is based on the principle of ball-on-three-plates.
Model IT542 Pendulum Impact Tester from Tinius Olsen is a high energy impact testing machine designed for fulfilling the requirements of ASTM E 23 and ISO 148 standards.
Tinius Olsen offers the FH-8 universal hardness tester, which is built on a closed loop load cell. It features a video indent system, an indentor/objective swivel system, and a high resolution touch screen display with an advanced embedded control firmware.
The United Automatic Carbon Fiber Tester is designed to automatically (without operator intervention) test up to 200 specimens of carbon fiber in one setup. For easy record keeping and generating reports, specimen data are entered into the test software via barcode. The diameter of each fiber specimen is measured by a laser diffraction measuring system.
The 2,000kN (400,000 lbf) Super L model from Tinius Olsen is a hydraulic tester equipped with the company’s patented dual pressure hydraulic loading system.
Concrete RH/Moisture Meter Kit with BluePeg Sensor Relative Humidity and Moisture Meter Test Kit for concrete slab provides compliance with ASTM F2170-02 standard. Kit consists of Meter, (1) Reusable RH Blue Peg Sensor, (10) RH sleeves, cable and case.
The BGI Force / Torque Gauge is a unique product designed for working in conjunction with a variety of interchangeable remote force and torque sensors listed below. The sensors do not require calibration or setup - the BGI automatically recognizes any sensor. All configuration and calibration data is saved in the sensor's connector. Simply plug and play!
Tinius Olsen offers the FH-2 hardness testing instruments, which are closed loop systems built on a precision load cell that provides excellent gauge reproducibility and repeatability results in contrast to other Rockwell hardness testers.
The CSI-153 Low Temperature Brittleness Tester is the most suitable apparatus used in the industry for the determination of the temperature at which plastics and elastomers exhibit brittle failure due to controlled impact.
ProLine products were developed for customers who want high quality testing systems to carry out routine or standard quality control tests. Most tests are carried out on components and for basic materials testing. The benefit of these products lies in their ease of use.
The Fischer HM 2000 micro hardness tester is a very versatile hardness testing device with applications for paint and electroplated coatings, hard material DLC (Diamond Like Carbon), PVD and CVD coatings, surgical implants, synthetics and rubber hardness and material analysis.
The new LTT is the next generation of torque analyzer. It offers “EZ-Plug & Play” with instant auto recognition with transducers. The LTT offers tool testing, graphing capabilities and a graphical menu for easy navigation. It also featured USB connectivity.
The HM200 from Spectrographic is a high specification micro hardness tester with load cell technology and extended load range.
Designed for high-capacity tension, compression, bend/flex, and shear testing, the superior design of the KN Model provides the ultimate in versatility.
The IM10T-30 drop weight impact tester from Imatek features impact energy up to 900J requiring a floor-to-ceiling height of 5.5m (5kg to 30kg impact mass at 1.0m/s to 7.7m/s impact velocity)
Model 899 Impact Specimen Notcher from Tinius Olsen easily and accurately machines a notch in a plastic sample according to the specifications outlined by ASTM 6110, ASTM D256, ISO 180 and ISO 179 for Charpy and Izod testing.
The 1,000kN (200,000 lbf) Super L model from Tinius Olsen is a hydraulic testing machine for critical materials testing up to 200,000 lbf.
CSM Scratch Testers are ideal instruments for characterizing the surface mechanical properties of thin films and coatings, e.g. adhesion, fracture and deformation.
The Compuline FMC series is a medium capacity floor model computer controlled universal testing machine that affords added test space and versatility in material testing applications.
The Vortex-d range is a fundamental motorised torque test system used to measure rotary and static torque up to 10N.m, and integrates with Mecmesin's universal display to ensure precise and consistent results.
Don't spend a fortune getting alloys needlessly analyzed when you only need to sort one alloy from another. Why send samples to a lab? Sort your metal mixed up yourself! TE instruments take so little time and effort that a large number of identifications can be made in a very short time. Most economical. This universal metal tester finds applications in all facets of metal inspection, quality control, scrap-sorting, maintenance and repair. TE Sorters are used for scrap metal recycling, including upgrading material to increase profits.  No special training required.
The 600kN (120,000 lbf) Super L model from Tinius Olsen features their patented dual pressure hydraulic loading system and a rugged four column construction for exceptional load frame rigidity. The machine has an operating range from 240 lbf to 120,000 lbf and maintains an accuracy of +/- 0.5% of the displayed load across this range.
Tinius Olsen offers the H50K-T UTM benchtop materials tester which is designed using the quality engineering and advanced technology used in the S Series, thus ensuring high durability and accuracy, and enabling the model to use easily and conveniently.
The Sheen Instruments Protimeter Surveymaster SM & SME dual mode moisture meters are used primarily for diagnosing dampness problems in buildings.
The Ames Hardness Tester for Rockwell testing has been giving repeatable accurate measurements in large and small plants around the world for over 50 years. The light weight and portability of the Ames hardness tester saves time and money by providing Rockwell test results quickly, anywhere.
Everyone loves Koslow’s SCE. Electrode potential is stable to plus or minus one millivolt and recovers quickly from small temperature excursions.
Is this the stainless steel that it's supposed to be? Can I conduct the same quality assurance inspections that my customers use? Can I assume foreign imports are what they claim to be? Is my stock labelled correctly? Inspect it yourself!
The zwicki-Line is a stiff, flexible yet affordable solution for a very wide range of materials and component testing both in research and development environments as well as for routine quality control. Using alternative configurations it is possible to test plastics, elastomers, papers, cardboard, textiles, foam materials, wires, foodstuffs or components.
This force and torque display unit offers the best accuracy and flexibility within a digital instrument. The Advanced Force & Torque Indicator works in conjunction with Mecmesin 'SMART' sensors and can be used handheld or fixed to a test jig for optimum measurement performance.
The MultiTest 25-i offers an all-inclusive and powerful twin-column tensile test system for increased capacity force measurements up to 25kN.
Admet offers the eXpert 5950 series table top dynamic testing machine which suitable for use in determining the durability of components and materials.
DS2 digital force gauges feature a large, easy-to-read LCD display and simple push-button operation. An ergonomic metal housing protects the highly accurate loadcell and electronics in tough industrial environments.
The 300kN (60,000 lbf) Super L model features our patented dual pressure hydraulic loading system and a rugged four column construction for exceptional load frame rigidity. The machine has an operating range from 120 lbf to 60,000 lbf and maintains an accuracy of +/- 0.5% of the displayed load across this range.
Tinius Olsen manufactures pendulum impact testers that can be easily changed from a Charpy configuration to an Izod configuration. These testers are available in capacities of 406 J (300 in.lbf) or 542 J (400 in.lbf) of available energy and are designed primarily for metals impact testing.
The 3,000 kN (600,000 lbf) Super L model from Tinius Olsen is a static tension compression testing machine. The equipment has been considered as the standard for versatility, accuracy and reliability in hydraulic universal testing machines.
This hardness tester can be used in variety of applications and is readily adjustable to a wide range of sizes and shapes which are difficult to test in a standard table model hardness tester.
The H25K-S UTM Benchtop Materials Tester is built using the latest advanced technology and quality engineering for achieving high usability, durability, accuracy, and convenience.
The Agilent Nano Indenter G200 is the world’s most accurate, flexible, and user-friendly instrument for nanoscale mechanical testing. Electromagnetic actuation allows it to achieve unparalleled dynamic range in force and displacement. The G200 Nano Indenter enables users to measure Young’s modulus and hardness in compliance with ISO 14577.
The main use of JJHBT is to determine the resistance of thermoplastics pipes to constant internal water pressure at constant temperature. This applies to thermoplastic pipes used in the conveyance of fluids. It is suitable for a variety of pipe specimens.
The MICROTEST product range brings a powerful dimension to traditional tensile testing of a wide range of materials by allowing in-situ SEM imaging of the changes in microstructure during the deformation experiment. The SEM provides a deeper understanding of the cause of the deformation with the ability to image where change is occurring. Combined information from a dynamic experiment overcomes uncertainties in interpreting traditional stress / strain data.
The M51 and M52 portable handheld hardness testers are ideal for testing stacked sheets, rod and tubing on racks and in areas where clearance is limited.
Instron introduces the MPX Series of motorized pendulum impact testers ideal for testing metals to Charpy and Izod standards.
Drop weight tear tester (DWTT) offers a specimen breaking of M.S plate as per ASTM-E 436, API-RP 5 L3, ASTM-E 208 and DIN EN 10274. Drop Weight Tear Tester (DWTT) are known as Plate mill and saw pipe plant equipment.
The pendulum impact tester PSW 750 can be used for tests on metals to Charpy and impact tensile tests to all commonly used DIN, EN, ASTM, ISO and BS Standards.
Proceq offers PaperSchmidt which is used for testing the roll profile. It is compliant with the TAPPI T834 om-07 standard, thus regulating the test of the paper roll profile and providing all key parameters that are needed to determine the quality of paper roll.
Equipped with a power digital closed-loop controller, ADMET’s Micro EP is a mini tester that can also adapt to many microscope stages. Micro EP models are available with force capacities to 5kN (1,125 Lb), optional crosshead strokes, testing speeds, thermoelectric heaters and coolers.
CSM Instruments offers Ultra Nanoindentation Tester, a high resolution nanoindentation system with low thermal drift. The Ultra Nano Hardness Tester provides an accurate data of instruments when used according to ISO 14577 test methods.
The LR30KPlus twin column universal materials testing machine from Lloyd Instruments offers simple operation, high accuracy measurement and flexible control. Our extensive range of grips and fixtures support virtually any type of test. Designed for testing applications up to 30 kN (6744 lbf), the LR30KPlus is equally well suited to routine quality control testing and for performing complex multi-stage tests. Its load measuring system exceeds the requirements of all recognised international standards.
The Penetrometer PNR 12 is an advanced instrument designed for lubricant testing, penetration and texture testing.
Universal hardness testing machine for Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell, Knoop and Plastic testing.
This tester is equipped with a rotary holder to continuously run maximum of 4 tests. The testing condition (test temperature and dip time) for the 4 tests can be set on the touch panel screen, which will enable efficient testing.
The fully automatic ZHV30/zwicki-Line hardness testing machines from Zwick feature closed-loop technology. They offer reduced testing costs and require minimal operator influence, guaranteeing effective and cost-efficient low load hardness testing.
The H1K-T UTM Benchtop Materials Tester is designed using the quality engineering and advanced technology used in the S series.
Pull-off testing is one of the most widely used test methods in the construction industry. The DY-2 family of automated pull-off testers can be used for all pull-off applications.
Applied Test Systems electromechanical Universal Testing Machines are capable of performing virtually any test on almost any material when coupled with our unmatched line of standard and custom testing accessories. As with all ATS equipment, any of our standard frame designs can be custom-modified by our experienced Engineering department to suit nearly any application or space restriction.
The RKA-5 instrument includes a microprocessor technology integrated with a smart jog-shuttle operation system.
The LTBT instrument is designed to determine the “TEMPERATURE” at which plastics and elastomers exhibit brittle failure under specified impact conditions.
Bluetooth communication and full-color displays are among the new features of a series of updated Chatillon® digital force gauges introduced by AMETEK Test & Calibration Instruments.
Universal testing machines for today’s high capacity applications require sturdy load frames along with computer data acquisition and control capabilities.
The LS2.5 testing machine is an affordable, easy to use system. The system is particularly suited for plastic, rubber and other high elongation materials due to its wide crosshead travel capability and high speed. The machine uses high accuracy interchangeable YLC Series loadcells for tension, compression and cycling through zero force measurements.
The Vortex-i has been optimized for determining rotary and static torque up to 10N.m, the flexible Vortex-i is suitable for advanced routines for challenging material and product tests.
The Equostat 3 was developed for accurate, rapid and reproducible metal hardness testing. It features excellent sensitivity through small penetration of a few µm and is therefore particularly suited for testing metal hardness of surface layers on scratch-sensitive and polished parts or on thin parts, profiles and pipes with a wall thickness that is below 2 mm (0.08”).
Horizontal Tensile Tester is designed for 180° peel force testing and control by computer chip. This machine could make tensile/pressure testing also analyze various testing data by connecting with computer.
The LR150KPlus advanced materials testing machine incorporates an extensive range of features making it ideal for performing complex aswell as routine testing applications up to 150 kN (33722 lbf). The LR150KPlus is a floor standing machine featuring a twin column design with a crosshead travel range of 1150 mm (45.3 in).
The Impressor is a convenient tool for testing the hardness of aluminum, aluminum alloys, copper, brass and other materials including plastics and fibreglass. The instrument is designed for use on fabricated parts and assemblies as well as on raw stock.
The HIT230F Drop Weight Tester from Zwick is designed for multiaxial impact tests on plastics to ISO 6603-2, ASTM D 3763, ASTM D 3029 (Method B) at room temperature and in expanded temperature ranges and for pre-damaging composite plates for standard aerospace industry CAI (compression after impact) tests to Airbus AITM 1- 0010 /6-2005, Boeing 7260.
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