Maximum Flexibility for Quality Assurance and Research & Development
As a cross-industry solution, our testing systems adapt seamlessly to your individual requirements. Whether in industrial quality control and production monitoring or in sophisticated research and development: we offer the right testing technology for a wide variety of materials and components.
Your Advantages at a Glance
Maximum Reproducibility
Exact and reliable test results for every measurement. With test forces from 3 kN to 20 kN and a wide variety of travel distances.
Versatile Fields of Application
Proven in precise daily quality assurance as well as in innovative research and development.
Versatile Application
Testing systems that map your daily testing tasks in industry and laboratories efficiently and in a future-proof manner.
Frequently Asked Questions about Universal and Tensile Testing Machines
What should I consider when selecting a universal testing machine for quality assurance?
When selecting a universal testing machine, crucial factors include the maximum required force range (in kN), the travel range (in mm), and the clearance (in mm). Additionally, a modular design is important. Thanks to a wide variety of grips, precise sensor technology, and intuitive testing software, the UNIMAT® model series by ERICHSEN offers maximum flexibility for a wide range of materials.
How does a universal testing machine determine material properties?
A universal testing machine determines material properties by applying controlled mechanical forces, such as tensile, compression, or bending forces, to a material sample. High-precision load cells and displacement transducers continuously measure the load and deformation of the sample. From this data, the testing software calculates essential parameters such as yield strength, tensile strength, and elongation at break.
Why is destructive materials testing important for the automotive and aerospace industries?
In the automotive and aerospace industries, material failure has safety-critical to fatal consequences. Destructive materials testing determines the exact mechanical load limits of components and materials before they are used in production. Precise testing systems by ERICHSEN guarantee compliance with safety regulations and the reliability of structural components.
How can tensile, compression, and bending tests be performed with a single machine?
Modern universal testing machines, like the UNIMAT® series by ERICHSEN, feature a modular design and a robust load frame. By simply exchanging the test fixtures, for example, switching from wedge grips for tensile tests to compression platens or bending fixtures, a single machine can be used for almost all mechanical testing procedures.