Universal Testing Machine
Model Number: SM1000
Bench-mounted hydraulic testing equipment for safe tensile and compression experiments in teaching labs.
Overview
A versatile bench-mounted machine for compressive and tensile tests on different materials and structures. The Universal Testing Machine is ideal for classroom demonstrations and for safe use by small groups of students. It fits onto any suitable strong desk or bench top. A steel frame with four columns supports a hydraulic ram. The ram pushes up a loading platform. The area above the loading platform is for compression tests on a wide range of materials such as wood, brick and mortar. The space below the platform is for tensile tests. A high-impact strength clear-plastic guard protects the user during tests. During tests, force sensors measure the load applied by the ram. A digital load meter shows the real-time force and stores the peak force. A digital displacement indicator measures and displays the vertical movement of the loading platform or part of the structure under test. Students use the force and the dimensions of the part under test to find the applied stress. They also use the vertical displacement to find the strain.
Features
- Bench-mounted machine for compressive and tensile tests
- Suitable for classroom demonstrations and small groups of students
- Steel frame with four columns and hydraulic ram
- Compression test area above the loading platform
- Tensile test area below the loading platform
- High-impact strength clear-plastic safety guard
- Force sensors measure the load applied by the ram
- Digital load meter shows real-time force and stores peak force
- Digital displacement indicator measures vertical movement
- Can test many materials, engineering parts and structures
- Optional extensometer available for accurate elastic-region measurements
- Optional modules available for Brinell hardness, spring, beam, cupping, shear, and disc spring tests
Specifications
- Bench-mounted design
- Fits onto any suitable strong desk or bench top
- Steel frame with four columns
- Hydraulic ram with loading platform
- Compression test area above the loading platform
- Tensile test area below the loading platform
- High-impact strength clear-plastic guard
- Force sensors measure applied load
- Digital load meter with real-time force display and peak-force storage
- Digital displacement indicator for vertical movement measurement
Learning Outcomes
- Tensile tests on different materials
- Compression tests on different materials
- Applied stress calculation
- Strain measurement
Items Included
- Universal Testing Machine with steel frame, hydraulic ram, and loading platform
- High-impact strength clear-plastic guard
- Digital load meter
- Digital displacement indicator
- Set of different grade steel tensile test specimens
- User guide with a diagram for creating tensile test specimens from suitable materials
Requirements
- A suitable strong desk or bench top is required for installation.