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Tensile testing is a type of mechanical testing performed on universal testing machines that determines the tensile properties of materials and products.

Our large product portfolio allows technicians to evaluate materials ranging from biological tissue to advanced high-strength alloys by performing a variety of tests such as compression, cyclic, fatigue, impact, multi-axis, rheology, tensile, and torsion.

Materials testing systems to perform static, tensile, fatigue, compression, impact, torsional, and rheology, meltflow, structural and crash simulation tests

Universal testing machines include electromechanical and hydraulic powered systems capable of performing static testing, including tensile, compression, bend, peel, tear, shear, friction, puncture, and other mechanical tests.

The 6800 series Universal Testing Machines are designed to perform tensile, compression, flex, peel, puncture, friction, shear tests, and more.

The 3382A Floor Model Universal Testing System is ideal for tension and/or compression applications for tests up 100 kN (22,500 lbf); and provides simplicity, reliability, and affordability for heavy-duty quality control (QC) labs and production testing.

• Commonly used to perform tensile, compression, peel, and bend tests on medical devices, biomaterials, microelectronics, elastomers, plastics, films, and textiles

Designed to perform tensile, compression, flex, peel, puncture, friction, shear tests, and more, these systems are compatible with hundreds of grips and fixtures found in our expansive accessory catalog.

Factors involved include the test method used, specimen shape and dimensions, and the choice of material testing equipment, including software, grips, and strain measurement devices. Below are some of the frequently asked questions about tensile testing and tensile testing machines.