Universal Testing Machines (UTM)
Compression, Bending, Flexure, Tensile Strength, and More
When it comes to mechanical testing of materials, the Universal Testing Machine (UTM) stands as an indispensable piece of equipment across industries. Whether you’re in construction, manufacturing, automotive, or education, these machines provide precise insights into the physical properties of materials, ensuring quality and safety. This comprehensive guide explores Universal Testing Machines with capacities ranging from 5kN to 2000kN, their various models, and why they are essential for testing compression, tensile strength, flexural, and other mechanical properties.
Servo Controlled UTM
What is a Universal Testing Machine?
A Universal Testing Machine is a versatile testing device used to evaluate the mechanical characteristics of materials under various loads. Commonly used tests include tensile testing, compression testing, bending/flexural testing, shear testing, and more. UTM is essential in research, development, and quality assurance across industries and educational institutions.
Analogue UTM Six Pillar model
Applications of Universal Testing Machines
Universal Testing Machines find applications in various sectors, including:
- Construction and Civil Engineering: For testing concrete, steel, and other building materials.
- Automotive and Aerospace: For assessing material fatigue and tensile strength.
- Manufacturing Industries: To ensure raw materials meet mechanical performance standards.
- Educational Institutes: For student training and material science research.
- Government Laboratories: For policy and infrastructure-related material validations.
Models of Universal Testing Machines
We offer a wide range of Universal Testing Machines tailored to diverse testing needs. Our UTMs are manufactured using high-precision technology and adhere to global testing standards such as ASTM, IS, and BIS.
- Electronic Universal Testing Machine with Direct Printer Facility
This model is perfect for routine quality control and basic material strength analysis. It features a direct printer for instant test result outputs. - Computerized Universal Testing Machine with PC Interface
Ideal for R&D and academic environments, this model offers real-time graph plotting and digital test management through PC connectivity. - Servo Controlled Universal Testing Machine
Engineered for high precision testing, this machine is widely used in aerospace and automotive industries. It ensures excellent control over strain and load rates. - Servo Controlled Universal Testing Machine with Front Open Hydraulic Gripping System
This heavy-duty model is designed for industrial-grade testing with added safety and efficiency. It features a front-open hydraulic grip system for easy specimen loading.
Computerized UTM 1000kN
Technical Specifications (Customizable)
- Load Measurement Accuracy: ±1% of indicated load
- Crosshead Speed Range: 0.1 mm/min to 500 mm/min
- Grip Range: 0 – 30 mm (customizable)
- Elongation Measurement: Using extensometers or digital encoder systems
- Display Modes: Load vs. Time, Load vs. Elongation, Stress vs. Strain
- Safety Features: Overload protection, emergency stop, interlocks
Electronic Universal Testing Machine
Why Choose PSI Sales for Universal Testing Machines?
- Pan India Delivery & Support: Our network ensures that wherever you are located—in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune, or any corner of India—we deliver and provide full installation support.
- Custom Solutions: Machines can be customized as per client specifications, including fixture design, software enhancements, and automation features.
- After-Sales Support: We provide AMC (Annual Maintenance Contracts), calibration services, and technical training to all clients, including educational institutes and government laboratories.
- Trusted by Institutions & Corporates: Our UTMs are trusted by leading PSUs, IITs, NITs, private engineering colleges, ISRO, DRDO, and private manufacturing giants.
Compliance & Certification:
- Machines are calibrated as per NABL norms
- Fully compliant with ASTM, ISO, and BIS standards
Key Industries We Serve:
- Educational Institutions: For academic training and laboratory experiments
- Government Testing Labs: For compliance and infrastructure-related validation
- Steel and Cement Companies: For tensile and compression strength testing
- Automobile & Aerospace: For fatigue and stress testing
- Plastic and Polymer Manufacturers: For tensile elongation and deformation tests
- Textile and Leather Industries: For tear, tension, and shear tests
How to Choose the Right UTM
When selecting a Universal Testing Machine, consider the following:
- Maximum Load Capacity
- Type of Testing Required: Tensile, Compression, Bending, etc.
- Material Type
- Software and Automation Needs
- Gripping Mechanism
- Data Reporting and Analysis Requirements
Customization & Accessories
Our UTMs can be tailored with a range of fixtures and accessories, including:
- Wedge grips, compression plates, flexural test jigs
- Extensometers for precise elongation tracking
- PC software
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Whether you’re a government agency, private company, or educational institute, we’re here to help you find the perfect Universal Testing Machine tailored to your needs.