Test applications for component testing and material testing Versatile testing solutions with universal testing machines and test rigs
Whether material testing or component testing – Hegewald & Peschke offers a wide range of testing applications tailored to the requirements of a wide variety of industries. Our universal testing machines and test rigs enable precise and standard-compliant testing procedures for almost any component and material.
The possible applications of our testing technology range from classic materials testing to complex service life simulation of complete components, in which these are systematically tested for mechanical properties, functionality, and durability.
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Test rigs and testing machines for component testing
Component testing is a key area of expertise at Hegewald & Peschke. Fully assembled products or individual assemblies are tested for their load-bearing capacity, quality, and functionality—for example, in the context of furniture testing, medical technology, or the automotive industry.
Our test rigs simulate real-life conditions under static, dynamic, or cyclic loads and deliver precise and meaningful results.
Typical methods used in component testing:
- Non-destructive testing methods: Fault analysis without damage, e.g., for crack detection
- Destructive testing methods: Determination of mechanical characteristics up to component failure
- Specialized furniture testing: Service life and functional tests for seating furniture, drawers, hinges, and much more.
Thanks to modular test rigs, suitable grip technology, and intelligent control with our LabMaster testing software, tests can be carried out flexibly and economically.
Universal testing machines for materials testing and component testing
Materials testing involves the targeted examination of materials such as metal, plastic, composite materials, or wood. Our universal testing machines enable standardized tensile, compression, bending, peel, or torsion tests in accordance with common standards—for example, to determine the tensile strength, elongation, yield strength, or fracture behavior of materials.
Typical applications:
- Raw material testing in incoming goods
- Development of new materials
- Quality assurance in series production
Universal testing machines are also versatile for component testing. The test specimens are securely fixed in the test chamber using T-slot plates and can be tested with application-specific clamping tools. Depending on the size and geometry of the component, various test room sizes are available within the inspekt table and inspekt vario series – for maximum flexibility when testing components of different dimensions.
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On this page, you will find numerous specific testing applications, which can be filtered by industry or material type. Discover how versatile our solutions are—or request a personalized consultation.
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Our testing systems are used in a wide variety of industries and with a wide range of materials.
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Tensile test on metal according to ISO 6892-1 & ASTM E8 up to 100 kN Universal testing machine inspekt table 100 kN
- Industry: Metal and steel industry
In the metal tensile test, a clamped specimen is loaded with increasing tensile force F and deformed by an extension ΔL until it finally breaks. Important characteristic values such as the tensile strength, the yield or elongation limit and the elongation at break are determined, which are crucial for the quality assurance of materials and components.
Tensile test on plastics according to ISO 527 and ASTM D638 Universal Testing Machine inspekt duo 10 kN for Plastic Tensile Tests
- Industry: Plastics industry
The tensile test in accordance with DIN EN ISO 527 or ASTM D638 is used to determine the mechanical tensile properties of plastics and plastic composite materials under defined test conditions. Among other things, this test determines tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, tensile stress, tensile stress at break, and elongation at fracture.
Testing of rubber and elastomers according to ISO 37 Tensile testing machine inspekt table with long distance extensometer L1100
- Industry: Automotive industry, medical technology, construction industry
The ISO 37 or ISO 037 test standard deals with the determination of the tensile strength and elongation of rubber and elastomers. The standard ensures that the mechanical properties of the two materials are tested under standardised conditions so that the results are comparable. The results ensure that products made from these materials meet the required specifications and quality standards.
3-point bending test on plastics according to ISO 178 Universal testing machine inspekt blue 20kN with 3-point bending device
To determine the flexural properties of thermoplastics and thermosets in accordance with ISO 178, Hegewald & Peschke offers the inspekt blue universal testing machine in combination with a precise 3-point bending device.
Testing machine for component tests on fuel cells Component testing for electromobility
Fuel cells have the potential to fundamentally change the way we generate and use energy. They offer an efficient and environmentally friendly way of generating energy by converting hydrogen and oxygen directly into electrical energy and water without producing harmful emissions.
Testing machine for battery cell testing Universal testing machine for component testing in the electrical industry
Battery cells are the crucial component of electric cars. In everyday use, they are exposed to a wide range of electrochemical, thermal and mechanical stresses. In order to avoid hazards and ensure the quality, functionality and durability of the battery cells, its components are tested in complex test procedures.
Testing the Bond Strength of Dental Crowns and Implants Universal testing machine inspekt table with a pull-off device
To investigate the bond strength of dental crowns on implants, tests can be conducted using a universal testing machine inspekt table. This determines the pull-off force required to detach the bonded crown from the implant.
Bending Test According to DIN EN 310 – Determination of the Bending Strength and Bending Modulus of Elasticity of Wood-Based Materials Universal Testing Machine inspekt 100 kN for Standard-Compliant Bending Tests
DIN EN 310 specifies the test method for determining the bending strength (MOR—Modulus of Rupture) and the bending modulus of elasticity (MOE—Modulus of Elasticity) of wood-based materials.
Determining the spring rate of spring rods for roof windows Special version of the universal testing machine inspekt table 10 KN
The inspekt table universal testing machine is an ideal testing system for determining the spring rate on window fittings, e.g. for roof windows. A special version of the testing machine with a centric through-hole in the lower crosshead enables very long springs to be tested. These protrude downwards out of the test area. At 10 kN, the nominal load of the testing machine is matched to the forces required to determine the spring rate. The spring rate (also known as the spring constant or spring stiffness) describes how strongly a spring reacts to a load. It indicates how much force is required to stretch or compress the spring by a certain distance.
Determination of ring flexibility on thermoplastic pipes according to ISO 13968 Apex pressure testing machines of the inspekt series
The mechanical properties of thermoplastic pipes are of great importance for their possible applications in various branches of industry. ISO 13968 specifies the test methods for determining the ring flexibility of pipes to ensure that the materials can withstand the requirements of bending stresses. According to this standard, the following can be tested with apex pressure testing machines from Hegewald & Peschke.
Compression test on packaging (cartons/boxes) according to ISO 2234 Compression testing machine inspekt table 20 kN
Compression tests in accordance with ISO 2234 are carried out on cardboard boxes to test the stacking behaviour, among other things. The strength of the packages is determined and the protection that the packaging offers its contents is assessed.
Material testing on bitumen sheets for roof waterproofing in accordance with EN 12310-1 and EN 12311-1 Universal testing machine inspekt solo
For testing waterproofing membranes and bitumen materials in accordance with EN 12310-1 and EN 12311-1, the inspekt solo universal testing machine has been equipped with special accessories that are optimally tailored to the normative requirements.
Metal tensile test according to ISO 6892-1 and ASTM E8 Universal testing machine inspekt 1200 kN
- Branch: Metal and steel industry
The metal tensile test according to ISO 6892-1 or ASTM E8 is an integral part of quality assurance, especially for further processed materials and materials or components.
Determination of Perpendicular Anisotropy (r-value) According to DIN EN ISO 10113 Universal testing machine inspekt table 20 kN with extensometers for measuring longitudinal and transverse strain
The ISO 10113 test is intended for flat metal products such as thin sheets or strips—for example, made of steel or aluminum—for which anisotropic strain properties are critical. Typical fields of application include the automotive and automotive supply industries, mechanical engineering, and other sectors where sheet metal forming plays a role. Thin sheets are used in all branches of industry, which is why extensive material testing is required. The result (r-value) is used to optimize forming processes and for the acceptance testing of new material batches.
Testing of charging technology for electromobility Test systems for electrical components
For the charging technology required in electromobility, Hegewald & Peschke has suitable universal testing machines from the small inspekt solo 2.5 kN to the robust inspekt table 100 kN in its range.
Slip tests on high-voltage cables in cable clamps Universal testing machine inspekt table 10 kN with T-groove plate and temperature chamber
To ensure the long-term operational safety of wind turbines, installed energy cables must be held securely in cable clamps at a wide range of temperatures. Such slip tests on cable clamps can be performed using a universal testing machine inspekt table 10 kN.
Determination of ring stiffness in pipes according to DIN ISO 9969 Universal testing machine inspekt duo with incremental displacement sensor
Hegewald & Peschke offers a special testing system with an incremental displacement sensor for the precise determination of the ring stiffness of plastic pipes in accordance with ISO 9969, which is used, for example, on the inspekt duo universal testing machine.
Testing of force sensors, force transducers and load cells according to ISO 376 Universal testing machine inspekt KBNM 50 kN
Force sensors and load cells are used in many areas of application. For example, they contribute to the safety of machinery and equipment or are used for experiments to determine tensile and compressive forces.
To ensure their measuring accuracy, they are regularly calibrated by calibration offices. An inspekt calibration machine for reference transducers in the measuring range up to 50 kN can be used for this purpose.The 4-column design of the new calibration machine results in a high rigidity of the load frame and a resulting high measuring accuracy.
Testing of sandwich elements according to DIN EN 14509 Testing machine for bending test, compression test and tensile test according to DIN EN 14509
With the universal testing machine inspekt duo 10 kN, bending tests as well as compression tests and tensile tests according to DIN EN 14509 can be performed.
Component testing on safety friction clutches for the automotive industry Universal testing machine inspekt table 5 kN with temperature control chamber
Friction clutches in electric tailgates of vehicles are safety-relevant components that prevent uncontrolled closing. To ensure that these clutches function reliably, they are tested using a special testing system from Hegewald & Peschke that simulates both pressure and torque loads under realistic conditions.
Length measurement on precision steel tubes Length measuring machine "light" for quality assurance at pipe manufacturers
- Industry: Metal industry
Measuring the tube length of seamless and welded tubes made of steel and stainless steel is an important step in the quality assurance of these products. Length measuring devices from Hegewald & Peschke are used by various manufacturers of tubes.
Biaxial test application: combined tensile/compression torsion test Universal testing machines from the inspekt series with torsion module and tension-torsion load cell
Biaxial test methods, in which tensile or compressive loading is combined with torsional loading, are essential for the realistic determination of the mechanical properties of materials and components. Torsion tests in particular provide valuable information on load-bearing capacity under torsion, behavior under cyclic loading and the functionality of moving components.
Determination of tensile strength in the Z direction according to TAPPI T541 or ISO 15754 Universal testing machine inspekt solo with special test fixture
The tensile strength perpendicular to the material plane (internal bond strength) is a key quality characteristic for many paper-based materials. The Z-tensile test or internal bond test according to TAPPI T541 or ISO 15754 is used to determine the adhesive strength between the layers of a material, especially in multi-layer paper, cardboard or paperboard, as well as in fibre-bonded paper.
Compression tests on hard foams according to ISO 844 Universal testing machine inspekt table with compression plates
Compression tests on hard foams in accordance with ISO 844 are used to determine mechanical properties such as compressive strength, compression, compressive stress and the compressive modulus. These tests are essential to evaluate the mechanical strength of rigid foams and similar materials and to ensure that they meet the requirements of various applications.
Creep rupture tests on 3D-printed plastic foams Universal Testing Machine inspekt duo
- Industry: Additive Manufacturing, Plastics Industry
For research and further development of the properties of 3D-printed plastic foams, a universal testing machine inspekt duo is used on which, in addition to simple compression tests, creep tests are also carried out at room temperature.
Compression test on sprinkler glass ampoules in automatic fire extinguishing systems Universal testing machine inspekt table 50 kN with video extensometer ONE
Sprinkler glass ampoules are safety-related components in automatic fire extinguishing systems. As thermal release elements, they must fail reliably at a precisely defined temperature and activate the extinguishing system. The requirements for development and quality assurance are correspondingly high, but can be tested precisely and reproducibly using the universal testing machine inspekt table 50 kN in combination with the video extensometer ONE.
Tensile testing machine for metal tensile test on wire ropes Universal testing machine inspekt 400 kN with hydraulic grips and video extensometer
The testing system is specially adapted to the testing of wire ropes. It includes a tensile testing machine with a maximum load of 400 kN, hydraulic grips and video extensometers for optical strain measurement.
Testing Technology For Workwear And Safety Footwear Universal testing machine inspekt blue 20 kN
Modern workwear and safety footwear must meet the highest standards for safety, durability, and comfort. Our testing systems enable the standard-compliant testing of materials and finished products. By using various grips and specially developed test rigs, tests on textiles, leather, coated materials, and safety footwear can be performed with precision and reproducibility.
Standard-compliant testing of lever handles in accordance with EN 1906 Universal testing machine inspekt duo 10kN with T-groove plate and measuring gauge
Our testing systems enable door lever sets and fastening elements to be reliably tested in accordance with the requirements of EN 1906 – including tensile stress, functional testing and deformation measurement in accordance with the standard specifications.
Low Cycle Fatigue Test, High Cycle Fatigue Test, and Creep Test Universal Testing Machine inspekt table 10kN with High-Temperature Radiation Furnace
Industry: Aerospace
The Low Cycle Fatigue Test (LCF), High Cycle Fatigue Test (HCF), and Creep Test are crucial methods for evaluating the fatigue behavior and long-term durability of materials under thermal and mechanical stress conditions.
Tensile Tests On Heart Specimens Universal testing machine inspekt duo 10 kN with videoextesometer ONE
- Industry: Medical technology
The mechanical properties of animal pericardial tissue are being investigated as part of a research project. The inspekt duo 10 kN universal testing machine is used for the tests in combination with the ONE video extensometer.
Device for shock tests Device for impact tests according to EN 61730-2
This machine allows shock tests for solar modules according to the standard EN 61730-2. The modules have to be fixed vertically on a transport trolley, which has been equipped with an appropriate support for fixation on the frame of the testing device.
Testing the actuating force of wire strippers Testing machine for component testing
Wire strippers can be used to safely, quickly and reliably remove insulation from electrical wires of various thicknesses. To ensure a high level of operating comfort when using the wire strippers, the actuating force that the operator must apply should not be too great. When testing this force, a defined maximum value must not be exceeded.
Plastic tensile tests to ISO 527 and component testing on dialysis filter cartridges Universal testing machine inspekt 100 kN with temperature chamber
An inspekt 100 kN universal testing machine is used for quality assurance of plastic materials and medical components. Among other things, it is equipped with a temperature chamber to carry out material and component tests under realistic ambient conditions.
Testing of Raised Access Floors according to DIN EN 12825 Component Testing Machine inspekt vario 250 kN
With the inspekt vario 250 kN< component testing machine, you can carry out standard-compliant testing of raised access floors and their individual components according to DIN EN 12825 – including both component testing (floor panels, pedestals with central or eccentric loading) and system testing (complete assembly consisting of pedestals, pedestal heads and floor panels).
Material testing on plastics and composites Testing of plastics
A presentation on the testing process, standards, testing machine requirements and application examples for testing plastics and composites.
Compression and bending tests on mineral salt blocks Universal testing machine inspekt table 250 kN with safety door
Mineral salt blocks, also known as salt licks, are natural products from salt mines. The inspekt table 250 kN universal testing machine is used to test the compressive and flexural strength of these blocks. Various test setups are used for this.
Bending test on wood materials according to EN 789 Universal testing machine inspekt table 50 kN
4-point bending test according to EN 789 and shear test according to EN 789
Tensile test on steel pipes Universal testing machines inspekt 400 up to 2500 kN
Tensile testing on pipes or pipe strip specimens with universal testing machines of the inspekt series in a load range from 400 kN to 2500 kN
Testing of textiles and nonwovens according to ISO 13934-1 and ISO 9073-4 Universal testing machine inspekt solo-M 2,5 kN
Determination of tensile strength and tear resistance according to ISO 13934-1 and ISO 9073-4
Bending test on ceramics according to ASTM C674 Universal testing machine inspekt solo 2,5 kN with 3-point bending device TH 238
Industry: Aerospace, medical technology, electrical industry
The bending test on ceramics according to the ASTM C674 standard is a standardised method for determining the bending strength of ceramic materials. This test is essential for assessing the mechanical properties of ceramics, which are used in many demanding applications. The inspekt solo 2.5 kN universal testing machine can be used to perform 3-point flexure tests to characterise the properties of ceramics both before and after the firing process.
Testing of fine-blanking parts for the automotive industry Universal testing machine inspekt blue 20 kN with pressure device
Fineblanked parts are used in safety-relevant systems such as brake systems, belt devices and gearboxes. Due to the high mechanical load, the material and design of these components must meet strict testing requirements, both in development and in ongoing production. The inspekt blue 20 kN universal testing machine with a pressure device is used for quality assurance.
Double‑Ring Bending Test on Glass According to ISO 1288‑5 Universal Testing Machine inspekt table/inspekt blue with 20 kN Test Fixture
The double‑ring bending test determines the flexural strength of flat glass specimens by applying a concentric ring load. Under a centered compressive force between the support ring and load ring, the specimen bends so that a defined bending stress develops in the outer ring. From the force–displacement curve and the ring dimensions, the maximum flexural strength is calculated in accordance with ISO 1288‑5.
Load tests on shelving systems according to RAL-RG 614/1 Universal testing machine inspekt table 50 kN
When buying new shelves, you often find a maximum weight specification, but how is this determined? The permissible load is determined using specific test procedures. An inspekt table 50 kN universal testing machine with wedge clamping fixture is used for this purpose.
Dynamic component testing on microswitches Dynamic miniature testing machine inspekt micro LC 100 N
Dynamic miniature testing machine inspekt micro LC 100 N for microsystem technology for mechanical loading in the mN and µm range.
Testing the shear forces of contact elements Universal testing machine inspekt table blue 20 kN with shear device
Shear tests are used to determine whether the solder contacts between the switching contact and the component can withstand the high stresses to which they are subjected in practice, often with many millions of switching cycles. For this purpose, the component to be tested is clamped in a specially developed shearing device and subjected to a steadily increasing shearing force until the switching contact shears off.
Testing of electrical switches and buttons Universal testing machine inspekt table blue 5 kN
By means of special devices it is possible to check the amount of force and path for actuating and releasing the buttons and for actuating the switches.
Tensile test and Brinell hardness testing on screws Universal testing machine inspekt table 100 kN
The inspekt table 100 kN is used in this application in the field of research and development on metals as a tensile testing machine for tensile tests on flat and round specimens, connection and thread specimens as well as shoulder head specimens.
Testing of pipe segments according to DVS 2203 Universal testing machine inspekt table 50kN
Testing of shoulder samples from pipe cross-sections of water pipes, gas pipes, connecting elements in tension and bending according to DVS 2203, also tensile tests on copper strands (cable strands with connecting element). Testing system consisting of universal testing machine inspekt table 50kN, wedge grips 50kN, 3-point bending bench and LabMaster.
Tensile test on cables and strands Universal testing machine inspekt blue 20kN
Test system for tensile force tests on cables, cables with plugs, ferrules and cable lugs, which are installed in control cabinets. The testing system consists of the universal testing machine Inspekt table blue 20 kN with two load cells (20 kN and 3 kN), one TH170-50 wrap-around grips and a pair of wedge grips with clamping jaws for flat samples with saw tooth profile.