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.

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ItemUH-X/FX Series Universal Testing MachinesAGS-V Tabletop Precision Universal Testing MachinesAGX-V2 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-F4000kNXAGS-V SeriesAGX-V2EZ-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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Featuring a wide selection of load cell capacities, versatile control options and compatible accessories, the AGS-V Series delivers dependable testing of diverse material types.

Available in seven different models, the AGS-V Series supports load capacities from 1 N to 10 kN, making it ideal for
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Shimadzu’s new-generation Autograph AGX-V2 Series Precision Universal Testers have been designed for the most demanding applications. The AGX-V2 testers are newly designed for optimal operability and ease of use. Enhanced safety measures protect operators and equipment while intuitive software ... 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)Inquire10 kN to 600 kN500 N to 2 kN (Depending on model)
Speed Range0.1 to 100 mm/min (depending on model)InquireVaries by model0.001 to 2000 mm/min
ApplicationsTensile, Compression, Bending, Holding Steps, CleavagePlastics, Rubbers Polymers, MetalsSteel and Nonferrous Metal Testing, Practical Simulation Testing, Free Running Compression Testing,Food products, pharmaceuticals, electrical and electronic parts, plastics, rubbers
Sampling Speedup to 1 msecInquireInquire1 ms MAX
Cross Head TravelInquireInquireInquireSingle test control (single-direction tension or compression test), cycle test control (repetitive tension or compression test)
ColumnsInquireInquireInquireInquire
Test Force MeasurementWithin ±1.0 % of indicated value (when the force is 1/1 to 1/250 of rated value) (standard); Within ±0.5 % of indicated value (when the force is 1/1 to 1/250 of rated value) (high-precision)InquireInquire+/-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 CellInquireInquireHigh-precision constant-speed strain measurement using backlash-free ball screw drive
Max. Return SpeedInquireInquireInquire1500 mm/min, 3000 mm/min
Effective Test Width500 to 800 mm (depending on model and test)Inquire420 to 600 mm (depending on model and test)Inquire
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