Principle


Capabilities

Tensile, Flex, Compression

  • Tensile (ASTM D638, ISO 527, ASTM D1708, ASTM D882): ability to resist breaking in tension (strength)

  • Flex (ASTM D790, ISO 178): ability to resist deformation under load

  • Compression (ASTM D695): ability to withstand compressive loads before fracturing

  • Testing temperatures (-40°C to 250°C)

Specimen/Sample Types

  • ISO - Type I

  • ASTM - Type I, IV, V, 1BA, microtensile, film

Equipment 

Equipment 



Equipment TypeInformation

Tensile/Flex Zwick Automation System
  • Kuka robotic arm
  • 1 UTM for tensile
  • 1 UTM for flex
  • 1 CMU (cross-sectional measurement unit)

Instron 5982 Universal Testing Machine
  • 100 kN load capacity 
  • Environmental chamber (-40°C to 250°C)

Instron 68TM50 Universal Testing Machine
  • 50 kN load capacity
  • Environmental chamber (-40°C to 250°C)

Instron 5569 Universal Testing Machine
  • 50 kN load capacity

Instron 68SC Universal Testing Machine
  • 5 kN load capacity
  • Extended height




Test Codes

AP-RD-MECH-TENSILE

AP-RD-MECH-FLEX

AP-RD-MECH-COMPRESSION