Tensile testing machines
The tensile testing machine or tensile tester, is used to examine materials. It can be used to simulate one-dimensional motion sequences (e.g. tensile tests), which are displayed in a force-displacement diagram or in a stress-strain diagram. These diagrams provide important characteristic values about the elasticity, plastic deformation behavior and load-bearing capacity of the material specimen.
What is a tensile testing machine?
A tensile testing machine, also known as a universal testing machine or tensile tester, is used to determine the mechanical properties of materials and components under tensile loading. During a tensile test, the specimen is subjected to a controlled pulling force until it reaches permanent deformation or ultimately breaks. The resulting force and deformation data provide important information about the material’s strength, stiffness and elongation behavior.
A typical tensile testing system consists of a load cell, crosshead, grips and, where required, an extensometer for measuring specimen elongation. The entire test is controlled by dedicated testing software, which allows test parameters, safety limits and evaluation procedures to be defined in accordance with applicable standards such as ISO and ASTM. Throughout the test, the applied force and specimen deformation are continuously measured and recorded.
The measured test results help engineers, designers and manufacturers evaluate material performance and ensure that materials and products meet the required mechanical specifications for their intended application.
Tensile testing machines from Hegewald & Peschke are available in various series, including inspekt solo, inspekt duo, inspekt blue, inspekt table and inspekt, and can be configured to suit different testing requirements. The appropriate testing system depends on factors such as the required test force, specimen dimensions, material, application and applicable testing standards, including ISO 6892 for metals, ISO 527 for plastics and ISO 37 for elastomers.
Our testing machines offer flexible solutions for a wide range of materials and testing applications:
✔ Wide range of test forces: Testing systems with capacities from 500 N to 2500 kN cover applications ranging from material testing to component testing.
✔ Flexible testing areas: Different machine designs and test area sizes accommodate a wide variety of specimen geometries, dimensions and components.
✔ Extensive range of accessories: accessories for tensile, compression, bending or shear tests. In addition to determining tensile strength and yield strength, they can also be used to determine flexural and compressive strength.
✔ Complete testing solutions: Our systems combine testing machine, software, accessories, consulting and service into one solution tailored to your requirements.
With a tensile testing machine from Hegewald & Peschke, you benefit from a flexible and reliable testing solution designed to meet your individual requirements and deliver precise, reproducible results.
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Testing software LabMaster – Made by Hegewald & Peschke
For each test, the LabMaster testing software provides the appropriate test program - based on the specifications of the relevant standard or the customer-specific requirements. It is always only as complex as necessary and guides the user intuitively through the test procedure. The testing software, which was developed in-house by Hegewald & Peschke and is constantly optimized to meet the current needs of testing technology, also allows the integration of external devices and sensors as well as individualized data import and export solutions for the digitalization of the testing process.
The perfect coordination of all components of the testing system - tensile testing machine, accessories, testing software - guarantees a safe and efficient execution of the testing tasks and provides valid and reproducible test results at any time.
The tensile testing machines of the inspekt series
Inspekt - the name represents what the universal testing machines of this series are designed to do - namely, test materials, parts and components. In order to meet the requirements of every material and every component, different models of the inspekt testing machines have been developed.
For micro specimens, the inspekt micro with a nominal force of up to 500 N is perfectly matched.
The tensile testing machine inspekt solo is designed for test loads up to 2.5 kN and is thus mainly used for standard-compliant materials testing and component testing in the small load range.
In the load range between 5 kN and 30 kN the tensile testing machines inspekt duo (up to 10 kN) and inspekt blue (20 to 50 kN) convince among others by an attractive price-performance ratio and ergonomic workplace design.
The universal testing machines of the inspekt table series offer highest flexibility and reliability. With 5 load steps between 5 and 250 kN, extremely variable load frame sizes and a solid AC drive concept, the testing machines are equipped for versatile applications.
Our "big ones" are the inspekt machines, which truly deserve their designation as large load machines with test loads of up to 2,500 kN. The stable construction of these tensile testing machines with 4 guide columns and 2 precision spindles ensures highest measuring and control precision for material testing.
All static material testing machines are equipped with a future-proof digital control and measured value recording system. The modern control electronics impresses with its adaptive controller, its modular design, the extendibility as well as its fast control cycle. Furthermore, it offers the possibility to connect various peripheral devices as well as additional measuring and control channels.
Universal testing machine inspekt solo
Material testing machines up to 2.5 kN
The universal testing machine inspekt solo is a very lightweight testing machine, which has been designed for simple standard tests or customer-specific, more challenging tests...
Universal testing machine inspekt duo
Material testing machines up to 10 kN
The inspekt duo is a versatile two-spindle tensile testing machine for test loads of 5 to 10 kN. It is a further development of the inspekt table blue series from Hegewald & Peschke.
The inspekt duo machine series is ergonomically designed. Characteristic features include the large base plate, which allows the connection of peripheral devices such as extensometers, as well as the coupling of a tool tray and the equipment with protective doors. This guarantees use in harsh production environments as well as in sterile laboratories. The LabMaster materials testing software is available for fast and reliable evaluation of test results.
Universal testing machine inspekt blue
Material testing machines up to 50 kN
The inspekt blue material testing machines were designed for standard and routine tests. These universal testing machines are used, among other things, in quality assurance and are characterised by a particularly attractive price/performance ratio. The inspekt blue is suitable for tensile tests, compression tests, peel tests and bending tests on various materials. In combination with the ergonomic design and the new brushless drive concept, a safe and fast measurement is guaranteed with simplest operation both in the rough production environment and in the sterile laboratory area.
Universal testing machine inspekt table
Material testing machines up to 250 kN
The testing machine series inspekt table was developed for standard-compliant materials and component testing in the medium load range, with particular attention paid to reliability and flexibility. It is ideally suited for materials testing of plastics or non-ferrous metals as well as for testing smaller components, for example from instrument engineering. Inspekt table is available in six different load levels from 5 kN to 250 kN. On request, the testing machines of the inspekt table series can be equipped with a second test area. They are available as floor-standing or table-top versions, depending on the requirements of the workplace.
Universal testing machine inspekt
Material testing machines 100 kN to 2.500 kN
The series inspekt fulfils highest demands in terms of measurement accuracy and versatility. It allows tensile, compression, bending or torsion tests, flexibly adapted to customers test conditions. It is also characterised by its first-class frame stiffness, modern control electronics, and a convincing cost/performance ratio. The size of the test rooms of the individual machines can be customized. It is also possible to add one or more test room. Thus, the top-quality, rugged machines can be used for almost any testing task at the best reliability and accuracy.
Component testing machine inspekt vario
Component tests from 100 kN to 2.500 kN
Hegewald & Peschke has developed the inspekt vario testing machine series especially for testing components of different sizes and shapes. Based on the proven technology of the inspekt testing machines, the inspekt vario is characterised above all by its flexibility. The testing machines have 2 backlash-free ball screws and 4 surface-hardened guide columns. The columns are intentionally not covered to guarantee a high degree of flexibility.
Universal testing machine inspekt micro S500N
Material testing machines up to 500N
Static micro testing system with spindle drive for tensile testing, compression testing, peel testing and bending testing of micro components, as two-column testing system or testing system in C-frame construction...
1 Load frame
The load frames of the tensile testing machines are extremely variable in height and width and can therefore be optimally adapted to different specimen and component sizes. Based on the use of backlash-free precision ball screws, precise force transmission, high shear force stability, and increased axial stiffness are ensured.
2 Moving crosshead
The moving crosshead transfers the force applied by the motor to the load path in the test room. It is the flexible part of the tensile testing machine to which the load cell and the test tool are connected.
3 Manual control
The manual control allows direct movement and control of the testing machine without software. This makes it easy to work directly on the load frame when changing specimens and clamping devices.
4 Software
The universal material and component testing software LabMaster is developed specifically by Hegewald and Peschke for testing machines. It offers a flexible and user-friendly operating concept for every testing task in a wide range of industries.
5 Engine
The drive systems, which are specially designed for the load ranges, enable precise and reliable force application both in the area of static material testing and for alternating and continuous loads.
6 Bottom cross head
The lower fixed cross head of the testing machine is used for clamping various systems, such as grips, t-groove plates, or special clamping devices.
7 Controller
The innovative control electronics of the tensile testing machine, built into the control container, impress with their modularity and high control precision.
8 Load cell
The force is measured based on the elastic deformation of a spring element. Applying a force causes elastic deformation of this spring element. This elongation (tension) or compression (compression) is determined by means of applied strain gauges and transmitted to the control system.
9 Grip
The grip is used to securely clamp the test specimens for the tensile test. Depending on the material and specimen shape, various designs are available: from inexpensive shear grips to versatile wedge type grips to complex and powerful hydraulic grips, we offer the right grip for every application.
10 Extensometer
Extensometers (also known as strain gauges or strain sensors) are measuring devices used in materials testing to measure changes in length or width directly on the material specimen. The resulting strain is determined based on the deformation of the material.
11 Safety door
Each of our testing machines can be equipped with a safety door. These safety components are essential for some test procedures and materials. The safety doors comply with the requirements of EN ISO 13489-1.
12 Table
An table is available as an option for our inspekt table series of testing machines. This allows comfortable and efficient working with the tensile testing machine.
Purchase second hand tensile testers
A cost-effective and sustainable alternative to a new machine
High-quality tensile testing machines are capital goods that impress with their quality, precision, and reliability. Since testing machines are designed to be very robust and durable, they can often be used over a long period of time. Purchasing a used tensile testing machine can be a cost-effective alternative to a new machine. All used testing machines in our range are professionally and thoroughly inspected and modernized if necessary. This ensures that the machines are state-of-the-art and also meet the latest standard requirements. We only use high-quality components for modernization and guarantee a supply of spare parts for 10 years.
Fields of application for tensile testing machines
Tensile testing machines are used to determine the mechanical properties of a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, elastomers, composites, textiles and many other materials. Typical applications include testing raw materials, finished products and components in industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, furniture, medical technology and packaging. Tensile testing is also widely used in research and development, quality control and education to evaluate properties such as tensile strength, yield strength, elongation and stiffness
Whether tensile tests are performed on fine plastic strips or robust steel pipes, Hegewald & Peschke offers the right testing machine for every testing task. The appropriate accessories and our user-friendly material testing software round off the optimal testing system and ensure reliable and convenient test execution.
Here you will find a selection of possible applications for our tensile testing machines
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