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Universal testing machines

Universal testing machines

Universal testing machine Load range 250 kN
TesterZWICK/ROELL Z 250, two-spindle static universal testing machine
ApplicationTensile, compression, bending, torsion and elasticity tests, preferably for plastics and textiles (metallic materials on request)
Load range1 - 250 kN
Travel800 mm
Deformation measurement
  • Measurement via traverse path
  • Depending on the sample geometry directly on the sample contactless by means of laserXtens / videoXtens up to a maximum of 200 mm
Test speedUp to 600 mm/min
Sample geometry
  • Moulded parts and assemblies can be clamped on grooved plate (630 x 600 mm)
  • Small moulded parts and assemblies by using suitable adapters
Universal testing machine Load range 50 kN
TesterUniversal testing machine ZWICK/ROELL Zmart.Pro (Z1464), two-spindle static universal testing machine
ApplicationTensile, compression, bending and elasticity tests preferably for plastics and textiles (metallic materials on request)
Load range0,5 - 50 kN
Travel1000 mm
Deformation measurement
  • Measurement via traverse path
  • depending on the sample geometry directly on the sample up to a maximum of 200 mm
Test speedUp to 600 mm/min
Sample geometry
  • Moulded parts up to 20 mm thickness
  • Round samples from 4 to 10 mm diameter
  • Moulded parts and assemblies by using suitable adapters
Universal testing machine Load range 10 kN
TesterUniversal table-top testing machine Inspekt table Hegewald & Peschke, two-spindle static testing machine
ApplicationTensile, compression and bending tests preferably for plastics and textiles (metallic materials on request)
Load range0,5 - 10 kN
Travel500 mm
Deformation measurement
  • Measurement via traverse path
  • Depending on the sample geometry directly on the sample up to a maximum of 200 mm
Test speedUp to 1100 mm/min
Sample geometryMoulded parts and assemblies by using suitable adapters
Dynamic materials testing Load range 100 kN
TesterDynamic material testing machine INSTRON 8501, servo-hydraulic static and dynamic testing machine with climatic chamber (-40 to +200 °C; maximum 90 % relative humidity)
ApplicationTensile, compression and bending tests, fatigue strength; preferably for plastics and textiles (metallic materials on request)
Load rangeAxial nominal force up to ±100 kN
Piston strokeUp to 100 mm
Piston velocityUp to 0,8 m/s
FrequencyMaximum 40 Hz at 0.1 mm amplitude
Deformation measurement
  • Measurement over piston stroke
  • Depending on the sample geometry directly with extensometer for round and flat samples
Sample geometry
  • Moulded parts up to 20 mm thickness using hydraulic specimen grips up to 100 kN
  • Round specimens up to 12 mm diameter using hydraulic specimen grips up to 100 kN
  • Larger specimen dimensions possible with lower loads
  • Moulded parts and assemblies by using suitable adapters
Dynamic materials testing Load range 10 kN
TesterTwo servo-hydraulic dynamic testing machines ZWICK/ROELL HC 10
ApplicationTensile, compression and bending tests, fatigue strength; preferably for plastics and textiles (metallic materials on request)
Load rangeAxial nominal force up to ±10 kN
Piston strokeUp to 100 mm
Piston velocityUp to 0,5 m/s
FrequencyMaximum 50 Hz
Available test spaceWidth 400 mm; height 700 mm
Sample geometryMoulded parts and assemblies by using suitable adapters
Multiaxial dynamic test bench
TesterZwick GmbH & Co. LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
ApplicationDynamic (tensile) tests on fibre and wire ropes in the diameter range 2 - 12 mm
Vertical axis
  • Maximum force 100 kN
  • Maximum piston travel 150 mm static or ± 75 mm dynamic
  • Amplitude ± 5 mm at approx. 6 Hz
  • Force transducer with 25 kN for lower loads
Horizontal axis
  • Maximum force 10 kN
  • Maximum piston travel 250 mm static or ± 125 mm dynamic
  • Amplitude ± 5 mm at approx. 11 Hz
Torsion axis
  • Maximum torque 1000 Nm
  • Maximum torsion angle: 100° static or ± 50° dynamic
  • Amplitude: ± 5° at approx. 10 Hz
Temperature range-40 °C to 250 °C, continuous operation at maximum 180 °C
Humidity range10 % to 95 % at 20 °C to 90 °C
Heating rate1 K/min
Test room, climate chamberHeight 1150 mm, width 630 mm, depth 650 mm
Sample geometryComponents and assemblies