What is the range of
the Universal testing Machines available?
A.
Screw Driven machines are available from 1 KN upto 300KN capacities. Load cells
are available which will allow the user to test at less than 5 Newton. Standard
Hydraulic Machines are available from 15KN up to 3000KN. Higher capacities are
available on request
Q.
What are the
application areas?
A.
These machines are used for physical testing for various materials like Metals,
Plastics, Rubber, Textiles, Timber Adhesives, Films, Paper, Composites,
Packaging, Components, Medical Devices and many more.
Q.
What are the types
of tests possible on these machines?
A.
These machines can perform following tests. Tensile, Compression, Flexural,
Shear, Peel, Tear, Seam slippage, Elastic Stretch, Puncture, Friction etc
Typical tests results which can be obtained are as follows,
E Modulus, Proof Stress, Yield Stress, Stress, Strain, Tensile strength,
Elongation at break, Compressive strength, Flexural Strength, Energy absorbed,
Peel Strength, Seam Strength, Elasticity, Tear Strength, Puncture/Burst
Strength, coefficient of Friction and many more.
Q.
Can
these machines perform tests as required by various International Standards?
A.
Yes, these
machines can meet the testing requirements as specified by various standards
like ASTM, EN, BIS, ISO, DIN, JIS, M&S etc.
Q.
Can
these machines be used for dynamic or fatigue testing?
A.
No, These are
static machines and cannot be used for fatigue testing applications. Only servo
hydraulic machines are recommended for dynamic testing.
Q.
What
other products are manufactured by Tinius Olsen for the metals industry?
A.
Following
products are available for metals testing.
Brinell Hard ness
tester
Torsion testing machines
Drawability (r bar) tester
Impact tester
Q.
What products are available for
plastic testing?
A.
Following products are available for plastic
testing.
Melt Indexer
Impact tester
Automatic Deflection Temperature/Vicat tester
Brittleness tester
Stiffness tester
Torsion stiffness tester
Folding Endurance tester Specimen Notcher