Universal Testing Machine (Universal Tester)

Universal testing machines (UTMs), also called universal testers, can perform a variety of tests used to measure the compressive and tensile strength of materials. These tests can include, but are not limited to: standard tensile test and compressive tests, seal strength tests, bond strength tests, bend tests, puncture tests, and spring tests. Often, the test to be used for a particular material type is specified by a standards agency, such as the ASTM International standards agency.

Components of a universal testing machine commonly include a load frame for support, a load cell for force measurement measurement, an upper and lower crosshead to hold the test product, a mechanism for measurement of extension, and a device for reading measurements. When purchasing a machine, it is important to consider each of these individual components to ensure they are optimized for the sample of interest, the capacity needed, and whether there will be a need for environmental control conditions.

CompanyShimadzuShimadzuShimadzu
ItemUH-X/FX Series Universal Testing MachinesAGX-V Series Universal Electromechanical Test FramesEZ-X Series Tabletop Materials Testers
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Catalog NumberUH-200kNX / UH-200kNXh / UH-300kNX / UH-300kNXh / UH-F300kNX / UH-600kNX / UH-600kNXh / UH-1000kNX / UH-1000kNXh / UH-F1000kNX / UH-F1000kNXh / UH-2000kNX / UH-2000kNXh / UH-F2000kNX / UH-F2000kNXh / UH-3000kNX / UH-F3000kNX / UH-4000kNX / UH-F4000kNXAGX-VEZ-SX / EZ-LX / EZ-LX HS
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DescriptionShimadzu’s user-friendly UH-X/FX Series are hydraulic universal testing machines designed for high-precision testing control. With their environmentally friendly design, the UH-X and UH-FX testers can significantly reduce energy expenditures in testing laboratories.

The UH-X/FX Series improves
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Shimadzu’s new-generation Autograph AGX-V Series Precision Universal Testers have been designed for the most demanding applications. The AGX-V testers are newly designed for optimal operability and ease of use. Enhanced safety measures protect operators and equipment while intuitive software allows ... Read MoreShimadzu’s EZ Test EZ-X Series compact tabletop testers provide the world’s highest levels of test force measurement precision, guaranteed range, control precision and test speed. Consisting of three different testers – compact model, long-stroke model, and a high-speed, long-stroke model with a 3,... Read More
Capacityup to 4000 kN (depending on model)Inquire500 N to 2 kN (Depending on model)
Speed Range0.1 to 100 mm/min (depending on model)Inquire0.001 to 2000 mm/min
ApplicationsTensile, Compression, Bending, Holding Steps, CleavageInquireInquire
Sampling Speedup to 1 msecInquire1 ms MAX
Cross Head TravelInquireInquireSingle test control (single-direction tension or compression test), cycle test control (repetitive tension or compression test)
ColumnsInquireInquireInquire
Test Force MeasurementInquireInquire+/-0.5 % of indicated value (High-Precision Type), +/-1 % of indicated value (Standard-Precision Type (Note 2)
Measurement MethodCylinder Internal Pressure Measurement with High-precision Pressure CellInquireHigh-precision constant-speed strain measurement using backlash-free ball screw drive
Max. Return SpeedInquireInquire1500 mm/min, 3000 mm/min
Effective Test Width500 to 800 mm (depending on model and test)InquireInquire
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