Single Column Universal Tensile Testing Machine

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Single Column Universal Tensile Testing Machine (UTM)

A Single Column Universal Tensile Testing Machine is a laboratory testing instrument used to measure the mechanical strength of materials by applying a controlled tensile (pulling), compression, or bending load. It has one vertical support column, which makes it compact, cost-effective, and suitable for low to medium load testing.

It simply means that its a lab machine that pulls or presses a material sample to find out how strong it is, how much load it can bear, how it behaves before breaking.

Parameters to measure Single Column Universal Tensile Testing Machin

• Tensile strength.
• Elongation..
• Yield strength.
• Compression strength.

Technical Specification of Single Column Universal Tensile Testing Machine (UTM)

Displacement Resolution	0.1 mm
Speed Range	0.1 mm / min to 500 mm / min
Touch Pad HMC Size	7 inch
Load Counts	2000
No. of Columns	1
Reading Speed	10 milliseconds
Speed Accuracy	+1% or -1%

 

Features of Single Column Universal Tensile Testing Machine (UTM)

• Single vertical column design – Compact structure, suitable for small laboratories and classrooms.
• Tensile and compression testing capability – Performs tensile, compression, bending, and shear tests.
• High-accuracy load measurement – Equipped with a precision load cell for accurate force measurement.
• Digital / Computerized control system – Displays load, elongation, stress, and strain digitally or via software.
• Variable crosshead speed – Adjustable testing speed to suit different material standards.
• Rigid frame construction – Ensures stability and minimal deflection during testing.
• Wide range of grips and fixtures – Suitable for metals, plastics, rubber, wires, and films.
• Safety features – Overload protection and emergency stop button provided.
• Automatic data acquisition – Stores test data and generates graphs and reports.
• Low maintenance and easy operation – Simple setup and user-friendly interface.

Applications of Single Column Universal Tensile Testing Machine (UTM)

• Tensile Strength Testing - Used to determine the tensile strength of materials like plastics, rubber, thin metal sheets, wires, fibers, and films.
• Compression Testing - Helps test compressive strength of materials such as plastics, foams, rubber components, and small metal samples.
• Flexural (Bending) Testing - Used to measure flexural strength and bending properties of plastics, polymers, and composite materials.
• Elongation and Extension Measurement - Measures percentage elongation, extension, and deformation of materials under load.
• Material Quality Control - Used in laboratories for checking material quality, uniformity, and consistency during production and research.
• Research and Development (R&D) - Widely used in material research labs for developing and testing new materials and formulations.
• Educational & Training Purpose - Used in engineering colleges, polytechnics, and training labs for teaching material testing principles.
• Adhesion and Peel Tests - Performs peel strength and adhesion tests for tapes, laminates, and bonded materials.
• Shear Testing - Used to evaluate shear strength of plastics, rubber, and thin metal specimens using suitable fixtures.
• Compliance with Testing Standards - Used to conduct tests as per ASTM, ISO, BIS, and other standard test methods.

Working Principle of Single Column Universal Tensile Testing Machine (UTM)

• Specimen Placement - The test specimen is firmly clamped between the upper fixed grip and the lower movable grip of the single column frame.
• Load Application -  When the test starts, the motor-driven crosshead moves vertically (usually downward), applying a uniform tensile force on the specimen.
• Force Measurement - The applied load is accurately measured by a load cell attached to the machine, which converts mechanical force into an electrical signal.
• Extension Measurement - As the load increases, the specimen elongates. This deformation is measured using an extensometer or crosshead displacement sensor.
• Stress–Strain Analysis - The machine’s controller or software continuously records load vs. extension, generating a stress–strain curve.
• Fracture Point - Loading continues until the specimen breaks or yields, and the maximum load and elongation values are recorded.