Brief Technical Specification for Computerized Universal Testing

Machine 10kN/1000kgf

Suitable to conduct Tensile, Compression, Shear,

Bend/Flexure, Peel, Inclined Surfaces on Rubber Products,
Coated Fabric, Cushions, Thermoplastic, Plastic, Elastomers,
Fiber/Filament/Yarn, FRPs, Film/sheets, woven sacks, Geo-
synthetic material conforming to testing procedure laid
down in relevant ASTM, BS, EN, IS standards

(Grips for testing different type of material can be

supplied as per requirement)

SALIENT FEATURES
 Loading Capacity – 10kN/1000kgf
 Stable Dual column floor standing frame with two anti-backlash Ball Screws driven by
sensitive A C servo motor based on closed loop
 Variable Testing Speed Range- 0.5mm/min-500mm/min with accuracy of ±1% of set speed
and return speed of 500mm/min.
 Fully Automatic operation (Programmable Sample parameters, rate of loading etc.) and
Start/Stop of machine and measurement
 Windows based user-friendly software for controlling and analysis of results real time
interface with controller
 Fine position of the cross head for test set up, simple and precise specimen protection
 load cell facility of the load cells (100kgf, 200kgf, 500kgf and 1000kgf)
 NABL Calibration certificates for all relevant parameters viz. Load cells, extension & strain.
 Auto Stop/Return of cross head to home position at sample break
 Remote control will be provided to move the cross head, grippers, Emergency stop.
 High speed Data acquisition with sampling rate of 10kHz for all channels and Statistical
Analysis software
 Online plotting of Load v/s Time, Displacement v/s time and Load v/s Displacement graphs
along with data display and storage
 Safety features include emergency stop, over travel protection, overload protection
 Statistical analysis of the test results along with facility to export data to Excel
 Provision to accommodate Wide Variety of Grips for testing of different type of samples
 Screen on the loading unit for easy setup & operations
TECHNICAL DATA TABLE
Capacity 10kN/1000kgf

Max Test Speed 500mm/min

Min Test Speed 0.5mm/min

Return Speed 500mm/min

Speed Accuracy ±1% of reading

Horizontal Clearance/Space between columns 350mm or more

No. of Load cell 4

Capacity of Load cells 100kgf, 200kgf, 500kgf and 1000kgf

Load Resolution 0.5N, 1N, 2.5N and 5N

Load Measurement Accuracy < ±1% of indicated Load for each load cell

Total Crosshead Travel 1200mm

Travel Resolution 0.01mm

Power Supply 220VAC, Single Phase

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
The basic system comprises of Electromechanical Load frame, Signal conditioning and Control
Unit, Standard Computer, Software Package, Load Cells, Displacement Transducer and Grips/
Fixtures, Extensometer.

1. ELECTROMECHANICAL LOAD FRAME

The Load frame dual column floor mounted frame having high stiffness and low deflection
characteristics, consists of two ball screws coupled to a highly sensitive AC servo motor. A
servo motor controller drive is also fitted in the frame base that monitor over/under voltage,
current and temperature. The design of the frame is such that it allows the single test zone for
both tension and compression tests. It is fitted with a sensor to set the initial position of the
moving arm/cross head. It has facility for mounting different load cells and clamping devices.
The frame has in built safety features as a protection for over travel (Upper and Lower Limits)
and overload. The upper and lower crosshead limits can be set at any point within the frame’s
clearance with an ease. An emergency stop switch is also provided to switch off the system in
case of any emergency

2. SIGNAL CONDITIONING AND CONTROL UNIT

The signal conditioning and control unit is multi-function system. The channels are Load,
Displacement and Extensometer directly calibrated in their respective engineering units. The
load is being measured by the Load cell and displacement is being measured by Rotary
Encoder. Load is indicated in terms of N/ kN/kgf with a resolution depending upon the capacity
of selected load cell in gms and displacement in mm. The system receives the output signal of
the both the channels as its input and amplify the same. The data of both the channel of
machine is transferred to computer and can be online monitored in the software.
3. COMPUTER
A standard computer (HP/Lenovo make) with Windows 10/11 with Data Acquisition card with
following specifications is provided with the machine for setting various parameter to control
the operation of the machine and storage and processing of data to get results.
Intel i5 processor, 1TB HDD, 4GB RAM, Keyboard, Optical Mouse, USB Ports, 24” LED screen
monitor, HP Deskjet Printer B/W, UPS having a back-up of 30min

4. SOFTWARE PACKAGE
User friendly Application Software provides facility to control the machine, data acquisition,
analyze the various result parameters along with report generation as per IS/ ASTM or
equivalent Standards.
Salient features of the Control Software
 Windows based & user friendly for real time data display
 Controller operate mode Load control, Strain control, Stress control, Speed Control and
Position Control.
 Facility to select and Control test- Tension/Compression/Flexure/Shear
 Programmable Test Speed (0.5mm/min-500mm/min.) with automatic control of rate of
loading during test
 Controller interface through high-speed data transfers rate of 1kHz.
 Software will have three level of user access based on login name and password.
 Software will allow result for result for display after test.
 Programmable Sample input parameters such as Identification code, shape, Dimension,
Area, date and test control parameters such as test speed, preload in kN, etc.
 Facility to create Test Set ups or Test Profiles as per relevant test standards
 Single key operation to Preload, start test, Stop and Return operation through computer
 Automatic Stop and Return to Home position after sample failure
 Auto recognition and calibration of Load cells
 Safety feature for load cell to avoid overload and accidents and displacement
 Independent Taring or Auto taring of each channel at predefined load
 Programmable Data Saving Interval
 Online display of numerical values of Load and Displacement
 Online plotting of data of Load v/s Time, Displacement v/s time and Load v/s Displacement
graphs
 Auto scaling of the graphs in real time
 Real time clock for tracking date, time and runs
 Software will be able perform cyclic and segment control under profile under position, load
and strain control mode.
 Facility to save test data along with order information about the specimen such as age,
specimen no., size, dimensions etc. in user defined file/directory in case of power failure
during the test also.
 Facility to export raw data to MS Excel
 Interface for Data Export through RS 232 Corn Port
Analysis Software
Analysis software provides flexibility to user to do statistical analysis of test results and report
generation as per relevant ASTM & ISO standards.
Salient features
 Plotting of following graphs-
a) Load v/s Time
b) Displacement v/s Time
c) Load v/s Displacement
 d) Load v/s Extensometer
e) Stress v/s Strain
 Calculation of various parameters depending upon the test conducted-
Max. Load, Ultimate Tensile Strength, Compressive Strength, Maximum deformation at peak
load, Strain at max. force, Proof stress, Compressive Strength, Modulus of Elasticity, Flexural
strength, flexural modulus, % elongation at break load. % elongation at peak load etc
 Facility to print the data and all the graphs
 Statistical analysis of the test results with Mean, Standard deviation, Maximum, minimum
range
 Batch Summary Report with statistical data with print facility
 Detailed Summary Report with print of all graphs
 Facility to export data to excel,

5. LOAD CELL
Load cell is a strain gauge-based type with full wheat-stone bridge configuration. Structure of
the load cell is such that it can be loaded both in tension and compression over few million
numbers of times. Following Load cells shall be supplied along with the tensile tester

Capacity of Load cells Resolution of load cell

100kgf 0.5N

200kgf 1N

500kgf 2.5N

1000kgf 5N

Load Cells are calibrated against NPL/NCCBM certified Proving Ring conforming to NABL
norms with a measuring accuracy of < +1% of Indicated load for each load cell. The reading of
the selected load cell would be displayed on software screen.
Note: Only one load cell can be used in the machine at a time

6. DISPLACEMENT TRANSDUCER
The variation in strain/ deflection/ cross head movement etc. would be measured with help of
Photoelectric Rotary/ optical encoder and displayed on the software screen.
Range : 1200 mm
Resolution : 0.01mm
7. ACCESSORIES

a. Manual wedge type grip

Manual wedge type grips are suitable for tensile testing of
Rubbers/Composite Films and fiber as per IS 3400 part-1 2012.
Capacity : up to 10kN/1000kgf
Clamping jaws for Flat specimen’s thickness : up to 15 mm

b. Textured Grips & Fixtures for Dumble Shape & Ring Samples as per IS: 3400/Pt-1 (Type-
1 & Type- 2)
02 Sets for each type of sample & tests (should cover Sample Thickness: 1 MM to 15
MM)

c. Dumble Shape Cutting Dies (Type-1 & 2 as per IS: 3400/Pt-1)- 01 Set Each
d. Sample Holding Fixtures
One Set Each for Inner Diameter: 23, 31.7, 34 & 57 MM
e. Compression Platens
A pair of compression platens with concentric engraving with necessary
fittings suitable for compression test on various materials having
mounting D clevis Type
Capacity : 10kN/1000kgf
Size : 150mm diameter
Hardness : HRC 55

f. Long Travel Electronic Extensometer(Up to 1200mm)

Gauge Length Extensometer as per Test Length mentioned in IS: 3400/Pt-I for Type-1 &
Type-2