UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINES - Frames, Environments, and Strain Measurement from 0.1 kN to 3,000 kN
Reliable tensile, compression, and mechanical test results depend on more than frame capacity alone. Frame stiffness, traceable force measurement, specimen preparation, test speed, and strain measurement all influence the stress-strain data used for material qualification. Torontech’s September newsletter examines universal testing systems from low-force electromechanical testing to 3,000 kN servo-hydraulic frames, covering metals, plastics, films, textiles, fasteners, structural components, cables, ropes, and other engineered materials.
The lineup includes electromechanical frames for routine laboratory work, high-capacity servo-hydraulic systems, and horizontal test beds for full-scale conductors and long specimens. ToronTTC chambers and ToronTF furnaces extend testing from -150°C to 1,100°C, while Quantum Series video extensometers provide non-contact strain measurement to ISO 9513 Class 0.5. Configurations support standards including ISO 7500-1, ASTM E4, ASTM E8, ISO 6892-1, ASTM E83, and ISO 9513, helping laboratories match force range, environment, grips, and strain measurement to the specimen and test method.
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