Tensile Tester | A new instrument developed by the sister company ChiuVention.
The Universal Tensile Tester, also known as a Tensile Strength Tester, Universal Testing Machine (UTM), or Universal Tensile Testing Machine, is a highly accurate and reliable AC servo-driven device designed for various material testing applications, such as textiles, leather, footwear, etc. Equipped with precision ball screws, this pull tester ensures stable pulling force, enhancing both the stability and accuracy of the test results.
The Tensile Testing Equipment features robust software compatibility that delivers detailed test metrics, including displacement, maximum force, elongation, and stress, to meet diverse testing needs. With a focus on safety, the fabric tensile tester incorporates various safety designs to protect both the instrument and the operator during use.
Designed to meet international standards such as ISO 9073-3, ISO 13934-1/2, ASTM D5034, ASTM D5035, ISO 3377-2, ISO 13937-3, FZ/T 01030, and GB/T 19976, this Tensile Strength Equipment ensures compliance with global testing requirements. With different fixtures, the tensile tester can easily accommodate various materials, offering flexible testing options across numerous industries.
Description
Features of Fabric Tensile Tester
Higher testing accuracy
AC servo drive and ball screw achieve stable and constant pulling force, with force accuracy within 1%, so SmartPull Tensile Tester ensures the reliability and repeatability of tensile test results.
Safety guarantee for the whole testing process
The SmartPull Fabric Tensile Strength Tester is equipped with an intelligent and active displacement and torque alarm system, an overload and emergency stop device, and an up-and-down travel limiting device, this tensile testing machine always keeps the testing process safe and stable.
Powerful software
The test software of this Universal Tensile Testing Machine can be applied to different languages and can present the displacement, maximum force, elongation, stress, maximum stress, bending stress, speed, and other test results. That is, getting a more comprehensive and objective evaluation of textile properties.
Applicable up to a series of standards
This Tensile Strength Tester applies to many testing standards, such as ISO 3377-2, ISO 13934-1/2, ISO 13937-2/3, ISO 20932-1, ASTM D5034, ASTM D5035, ASTM D5587, GB/T3917.2, FZ/T 01030, ISO 9073-4, ISO13934-1/2, ISO 9073-3, ISO 13937-2/3, ISO 4674-1, GB/T 3917.4, GB/T 3923.1, ISO 2062, ASTM D6797, GB/T 19976.
Easy operation
SmartPull Tensile Tester is very easy to operate. Multi-functional pneumatic gripper, just replaces the clips to complete different tests, easy and quick to replace. Tensile tests and top-breaking tests do not need to replace the sensor.
Unique design
SmartPull Tensile Tester has a unique appearance design combined with a sense of technology, a scratch-resistant surface, and it is durable.
User-friendly
The side-cutting design is user-friendly and space-efficient, allowing for more effective measurement of tensile strength in textiles.
Application of Fabric Tensile Tester
This Universal Tensile Tester is specifically engineered for testing textiles, leather, footwear, rubber, laminated films, packaging materials, pipes, woven tapes, composite materials, and more. It is capable of conducting a wide range of tests, including tension, compression, bending, tearing, shearing, peeling, and top-breaking tests. TESTEX is a trusted tensile testing machine manufacturer, with our products currently in use across more than 60 countries and regions worldwide. Additionally, we offer dual-column tensile testers for applications requiring higher capacity testing.
Specification of Fabric Tensile Tester
Test capacity: 250kg, 500kg is optional and the appearance will change
Test level: Class 1
Max travel: 800 mm (without fixture)
Travel accuracy: ≤1%
Traverse speed: 1mm/min ~ 500mm/min
Speed accuracy: ≤1%
Test force range: 0.2%~100%FS
Force accuracy: ≤1%
Software configuration (standard):
version A of the test system, with a single-step test
Software configuration (optional):
Version C of the test system can achieve a multi-step test
Power 220 /110V 50/60Hz
Weight 90kg
Dimension 630*460*1470 mm (D*W*H)
Fixture and standards
Version A :
ISO 9073-3, ISO 13934-1, ISO 13934-2, ASTM D5034,
ASTM D5035, GB/T 3923.1, GB/T 3923.2
GB/T 13773.1, GB/T 13773.2, GB/T 24218.3
(The standards above are matched with clamps by 25×25 mm, 25×50 mm,
25×75 mm)
Optional Fixture and standards
Clamps by 25×100 mm: ISO 9073-4 GB/T 3917.3
Clamps by 50×75 mm : ASTM D5587
Leather tearing fixture: ISO 3377-2
Top breaking fixture: ASTM D6797 FZ/T 01030 GB/T 19976
Yarn fixture: ISO 2062
Version A+: ISO 13937-2 (Sample 50 mm wide）ISO 13937-3
GB/T 3917.2 (Sample 50 mm wide） GB/T 3917.5
Clams by 25×200 mm： ISO 13937-4 ISO 4674-1 GB/T 3917.4
Version C: ISO 13936-2, ASTM D4964 (U type fixture)
VersionC+: ASTM D434 ASTM D1683 ISO 13936-1
ISO 20932-1( with linear clamps, or choose other fixtures and replace the
clamps)
(The standards above should be programmed according to the test requirements provided by customers.）
Accessory
Standard accessories: pins, operation manuals, power cords, communication cords, control panels, fuses
Optional accessories: sampling plate
Computer Configuration (Optional)
- CPU for the Intel Celeron (Celeron) 2GHz or more CPU
- Memory at least 512MB, more than 1GBis better
- Hard disk space of more than 2GB
- Display resolution of 1024 × 768 or more.
- Printer compatible with the operating system (if output reports are required)
- An applicable operating system for Microsoft’s Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
- If you need to output the report in Word and Excel format, you should install Microsoft’s Microsoft Office 2003, 2007, and 2010 versions of the software.
Why Choose Our Tensile Tester
Strictly meet standards
All data for the tensile tester meet the standard parameters.
Consistency with international third-party laboratories
The test data are comparable to the test results obtained by well-known international third-party laboratories.
High repeatability
With the same set of samples, and the same tensile testing machine, and after multiple tests, the results are consistent.
High reproducibility
Whether with the same set of samples, or different machines of the same model, after multiple tensile strength tests, the results are consistent.
Longer service life
For all the tensile machines manufactured by ChiuVention, before mass production, prototypes are made and required to pass the strict Reliability Test, i.e. tested under challenging environments such as high and low temperature, high speed, and high load, etc., to ensure the expected serving life no less than 10 years.
User-friendly transparent warranty policy
Textile testing machines, 14 months free warranty (12 months normal warranty time + 2 months shipping time). And all spare parts, 3 months free warranty.
We provide full life-cycle support for universal tensile testing machines, so feel free to contact our service team with any questions you may have.
How to Choose a Tensile Tester?
1. The universal tensile testing machine should be selected according to the standard adopted and the region where it is sold.
Because different regions adopt different standards, usually, European customers widely accept the ISO standard system, American customers widely recognize the AATCC and ASTM standard system, while Japanese customers are more inclined to the JIS standard system. Generally, fabric tensile tester machine manufacturers will indicate in the product manual which standards apply, certainly, you can consult the manufacturer.
2. Consider the tension range of the test material (maximum tensile strength).
The difference in the tension range of the test material will determine the size of the sensor, and the structure of the tensile strength testing machine, but of course, this has little effect on the price (except for the double column type). For general tensile textile testing, a maximum tension of 200N is sufficient. Therefore, the purchase of a single-column tension machine can be. TESTEX universal tensile machine maximum tension of 2500N, a broader range of applications; if the maximum tension needs to exceed 5000N should choose a double-column type.
3. According to the test, one needs to choose the appropriate maximum stroke.
Usually, the maximum stroke is the distance between the upper and lower fixture (test stroke) + the height of the upper fixture + the height of the lower fixture + the height of the sensor. Because different test materials will need different fixtures, choose a good fixture to know the specific test stroke. In general textile testing, the stroke in 600-800mm can be. Material elongation of more than 1000% can be selected stroke 1000 or 1200mm.
For more information about the cost of a tensile testing machine, please reach out to us to inquire about discounts on our fabric tensile testers. We also offer a variety of pull tester machines.
Besides, you can also learn more about our sister textile testing machine brand.
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The definition
A tensile tester, also named a universal material testing machine, is a kind of tester used for adding the mechanical force to fabrics under the test of their mechanical properties such as instrumentation static load, tensile, compression, bending, shear, tear and peel. It is also suitable for testing various physical and mechanical properties of plastic plates, tubes, profiles, plastic film and rubber, wire and cable, steel, glass fiber, and other materials, becoming an indispensable testing machine for boosting material development, teaching research, quality control, and other aspects. The fixture is a crucial componence of the tester. And different materials call for different fixtures, which plays an important role in finishing the test smoothly and the accuracy of the test result.
Test Object
The tensile tester is mainly applicable to determine the tensile strength of metal and non-metal materials subject to compression, bending, shear, peeling, tearing, etc, such as rubber, plastic, wire and cable, safety belt, insurance belt, plastic profiles, waterproof coil, copper and so forth.
Primary Features
Measure the displacement by the imported photoelectric encoder. The controller adopts an embedded single-chip microcomputer structure. There is powerful measurement and control software inside the machine which integrates the function of measurement, control, calculation, and storage into one system. It can also carry out the automatic calculation of stress, elongation (need to be equipped with an extensometer), tensile strength and elastic modulus, and even statistics of results. Moreover, it has the function of recording the maximum force, fracture point, force, and elongation at the specified point. It is also characterized by the dynamic display of the test process and test curve by the computer which is used for the data processing. Once the test is completed without any error, you can re-analyze and re-edit the data by enlarging the curve in accordance with the graphic processing module. Finally, you can print the report which will denote that the performance of the product has met the international advanced level.
Application Industry
The tensile tester is extensively used across a wide range of industries, such as measurement and quality inspection, rubber and plastic, metallurgy and steel, machinery manufacturing, electronic appliances, automobile production, textile and chemical fiber, and commercial arbitration, and technical supervision departments, petrochemical and so on.
Notes:
一 When adding load on the tensile testing machine, the pointer chattering keeps or stops operation from time to time. There are three reasons for this situation.
There is wear in the clutch gear which needs to repair or replace.
There is wear in the leather washer of the friction disk or spring, which needs to replace with another leather washer or spring.
The displacement of the manipulation handle needs to adjust the manipulation handle to match well with the tooth groove.
二 When tensile testing machine pendulum comes back to the original position too fast or slow. There are also three reasons for this situation.
1 the buffer valve block is not properly placed: adjust the buffer valve to the appropriate position.
2 hydraulic oil viscosity is too low or too high: should replace the hydraulic oil with the appropriate viscosity.
3 there is smudginess in the buffer valve, oil pipe, or hydraulic oil: clean the buffer valve and oil pipe. should replace the hydraulic oil.
Machine Maintenance
1 Regularly check the screws in the jaw area. If they become loose, you should tighten them in time.
2 The sliding surface of the steel plate contacting with the liner and the dovetail groove surface on the liner should be kept clean and regularly coated with a thin layer of MoS2 (molybdenum disulfide) grease.
3 Regularly check the transmission of the sprocket. If they become loose, please re-tension the tension pulley.
4 If there is no need to use the machine for a long time, please close the controller and computer.
5 According to the use of the machine and the service life of the oil, regularly replace the oil suction filter and filter element, the hydraulic oil, and regularly check whether there are oil leaks at the host and oil source. If there is any oil leak found, the sealing ring or combination gasket should be replaced in time.
Testing principle
One end of the sample to be tested is held by the upper gripper, and the other end is applied with the standard prescribed pre-tension. It is clamped by the lower gripper. The lower gripper stretches the sample at a constant rate during the test, and the lower gripper drops at a displacement that is the elongation of the sample. The tensile force on the sample is converted into an electrical signal by the sensor connected with the upper gripper, which is amplified by the amplifier and converted by the A/D converter, and the force on the sample during the stretching process is calculated by the microcontroller, and the corresponding data chart is output for reference.
Test procedures (taking the textile tensile test as an example)
(1) Preparation of specimens. According to the fabric species, choose the shape of the test strip, cut the specimen according to the specified specimen size, and the length direction should be parallel to the warp (longitudinal row) or transverse (or horizontal column) of the fabric. Each sample of warp and weft direction specimens at least 5 pieces, and in the standard atmospheric conditions to adjust the wet 4h.
(2) Prepare a tensile testing machine. According to the shape of the fabric with the appropriate clamping fixture.
(3) according to the requirements, adjust the upper and lower clamp spacing (clamping length), and stretching speed.
(4) Clamp the specimen. First, clamp one end of the specimen in the center of the upper clamp, and then put the other end of the specimen into the center of the lower clamp and straighten it under pre-tension; then tighten the lower clamp (or use the loose clamping method).
(5) Start the button to begin repeated testing and output the data information chart.
250kg, 500kg is optional.
What is the maximum force capacity for single-column and dual-column tensile testing equipment?
Single-column tensile testing equipment suits forces up to 500 kg, while dual-column can handle up to 1000 kg for more demanding materials.
3. What types of materials are suitable for testing with a single-column Fabric Tensile Strength Tester (less than 500KG/5000N)?
Single-column fabric tensile strength tester are ideal for non-metallic materials requiring lower force testing, including:
- Sponge, rubber, plastic, hoses, plastic films
- Tape, silicone, power cables, plugs, wires
- Leather, fabric, textiles, watch straps
- Sanitary pads, mesh fabrics, and similar materials.
4. What types of materials should be tested with a dual-column Universal Tensile Machine (500KG/5000N to 200KN/20 tons)?
Dual-column universal tensile machine are suited for materials requiring higher force testing, such as:
- Nylon, geotextiles, geomembranes, copper foil
- Screws, nuts, steel wires, springs
- Cables, optical fibers, stainless steel, aluminum alloys
- Chains, zippers, cardboard, track materials, and demanding non-metallic and metallic materials.
5. When should I choose a single-column tensile tester over a dual-column one?
Choose a single-column tester for materials with lower testing force requirements, such as soft materials (e.g., fabrics, plastic films). Opt for a dual-column tester when higher accuracy and force capacity are needed for stronger or more technical materials (e.g., metals, high-strength textiles).
6. How does the loading rate affect tensile properties?
The rate at which a test is performed can have a significant effect on tensile properties. Materials such as plastics, polymers, steels exhibit tensile properties that are very sensitive to testing rates. Consequently, these types of materials have higher tensile strengths and lower elongation values at faster speeds.
Standardized test methods developed for these materials often specify a loading rate or a range within certain limits. In order to obtain accurate and repeatable results, it is critical to maintain the same loading rate when testing these materials.
We recommend keeping up with the recommended calibration schedules to ensure load and strain measuring devices provide accurate and repeatable results.
7. How does specimen alignment affect tensile properties?
When a specimen is properly aligned, the top and bottom test fixtures are in one straight line with the direction of force, the loading train, and with one another. In addition, the specimen is clamped between the top and bottom grip jaws at the same center line.
8. What are the common issues faced during fabric tensile testing?
Common issues include improper sample gripping, misalignment, machine calibration errors, and environmental factors like humidity, which can affect the test results.
9. How often should the tensile testing machine be calibrated?
It’s recommended to calibrate the machine at least once a year, or more frequently depending on usage, to maintain accuracy in test results.
10. During Tensile Testing of fabric which fabric will give higher strength plain or satin, why?
Satin weave has more floating points than plain weave so in the plain weave the transverse thread assistance will be more than satin weave on the longitudinal weave. So plain weave has more tensile strength.
11. How can I choose between Single-column and dual-column fabric tensile testers?
Load Capacity:
Single-column Fabric Tensile Tester typically has a lower load capacity, making them suitable for light to medium-duty testing, such as for delicate or thin fabrics.
Dual-column Fabric Tensile Tester offers higher load capacity, making them ideal for heavy-duty testing, such as testing thicker or technical fabrics.
Sample Size:
Single-column Fabric Tensile Tester is usually sufficient for smaller fabric samples, often used in labs with space constraints or for standard textile testing.
Dual-column Fabric Tensile Tester provides more stability for testing larger samples, often required when testing industrial textiles or materials with high elongation.
Precision and Stability:
Single-column Fabric Tensile Tester is precise for most textile testing needs, but they may become less stable under high loads or when testing materials that exhibit high elongation.
Dual-column Fabric Tensile Tester offers superior stability, especially under heavy loads, and provide more accurate results for high-tensile or highly elastic fabrics.
Application:
Single-column Fabric Tensile Tester is well-suited for general textile testing applications, such as tensile strength, elongation, and tear resistance of standard fabrics.
Dual-column Fabric Tensile Tester is recommended for more demanding applications, such as technical textiles, composite materials, or fabrics with higher strength requirements.
Budget:
Single-column Fabric Tensile Tester is generally more affordable, making them a good choice for labs with moderate testing requirements.
Dual-column Fabric Tensile Tester is more expensive but offers better versatility and durability for labs that need to perform a wide range of fabric tests.
Lab Space:
Single-column Fabric Tensile tester takes up less space, making them suitable for smaller labs or for those that conduct less frequent testing.
Dual-column Fabric Tensile Tester requires more space due to their larger size but offers enhanced performance for large-scale testing environments.
12. What are all factors influenced by the fabric tensile test?
Fabric tensile strength depends on the following factors,
- Raw material.
- Yarn strength (twist: more twist for more strength)
- Fabric construction
- The finish applied (resin finish improves weave slippage).
- Adverse to the “finishing” process.
Cary –
Electronic tensile strength machines for testing and data processing according to ISO, ASTM and other standards. Tension tester can measure parameters such as tensile strength, compressive strength, bending strength, elongation at break, modulus of elasticity, stress, and strain of materials.
Alan –
TF001 Electronic tensioning testing machine with plc intelligent control system, easy to operate and labor-saving. Suitable for most lab.
kay –
Expect it can run well, just received it.
Yuki –
This universal testing machine is an amazing machine with easy operation, well design and reasonable price. Great!
Candy –
work well!