Tensile Properties

Strip specimens are normally used for tests to ISO 527-3 and ASTM D 882. This shape is easy to produce using a cutting press or a film cutting device.

Dumbbell specimens are often used for quality control and require a direct measuring extensometer for strain acquisition directly on the specimen.

Typical test results are characteristics such as yield stress, yield strain, maximum stress and nominal strain at break.

When using strip specimens the results for strain at break depend on both the specimen shape and the type of specimen clamping. We recommend the use of parallel gripping specimen grips. The jaw inserts should be designed to ensure line contact between jaws and specimen.

Typical Products for this Application:

Testing Machines to 5 kN

Three models are available - 500 N, (112lbf), 1 kN (224 lbf), 2.5 kN (562 lbf) and 5 kN (1125 lbf).

ProLine Testing Machine

The twin-column ProLine testing machine is specially designed for function-testing components and for routine materials testing.

testXpert® II - Testing Software for Static Testing Systems

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Temperature chambers

Temperature chambers are used in a temperature range of -80 up to +250 °C.

Specimen preparation for plastics

The Zwick 7101 manual cutting press is operated by an eccentric lever. The press is designed for mounting up to four cutting dies simultaneously. Centering templates for round and ring-shaped specimens are part of the standard equipment. It is also suitable for rectangular specimens up to 160 x 30 mm and squared specimens 75 x 75 mm (option).