Torsion Test Equipment

Torsion testers (known also as torque and twist testers) measure static torque and angular displacement and torsional fatigue life of a wide variety of materials and products including wire, metal rod, tools such as drill bit tips, fasteners, automotive components, spinal implants, and metallic bone screws. They are used to simulate real life service conditions and to check product quality. We also provide torsional actuators in biaxial or combined axial and torsional test machines.

Torsion Test Machines

Standalone Torsion Testers

PC Controlled Torsion Test Machines

Torsional Fatigue Test Machines

More Info: Test Machine Selection - Helpful Considerations

Least Expensive Test Machine Considerations

It is important to discuss your application requirements with a TestResources applications engineer. Clearly understood requirements lowers risks by eliminating potential misunderstandings that increase costs. Help us understand your goals and needs and you will save money with TestResources.
Our product line is modular or 'lego-like' which makes it possible buy very affordable configurations and delay expenditures until they become a requirement. Our modular line spans requirements from 'least expensive' to 'most flexible and versatile'.
A machine that utilizes a standalone controller is much more affordable than one that requires a computer. Standalone controllers feature optional software that enables use to expand to a PC, including control of the test machine, export of data to a PC, curve plotting and analysis of data. A standalone controller also is a better choice in many production testing applications.
Finally, the machines torque/speed requirements impact the price of the machine. Higher torques and fast speeds demand bigger motors and increase the purchase price.

Most Versatile Test Machine Considerations

Versatility implies being able to reset the machine for different materials, different test methods, and different operators on an as needed basis.
A PC based controller is more versatile than a standalone controller. Versatility is valuable where test demands or operators change often and in cases where the test requirements are unknown - such as research and testing service lab environments.
Our product line is modular or 'lego-like' which makes it inerently versatile. It is possible to buy very affordable configurations and delay expenditures until they become a requirement. Our modular line makes it possible to decide where to spend monies to increase versatility or not.
A high torque rated test machine performs more tests than a low torque rated machine. Higher forces and faster test speeds require bigger motors and increase the purchase price. The addition of a low force load cell is all that is needed to perform low force measurements.

Do you need to perform fatigue tests?

A torsional fatigue test machine is capable of performing virtually any and all mechanical tests. These include static tests and stress relaxation and creep. In addition a fatigue tester can generate dynamic impact tests, simulate loading service conditions, perform high cycle tests that last millions of cycles.
Multichannel tests, such as axial torsional tests, are most commonly configured as fatigue testers for a variety of reasons.
The term 'cyclic' tester may refer to an electromechanical test machine that can cycle (slowly) between position or load limits. We differentiate that type of machine from our fatigue tester.
It is critical to discuss your fatigue application requirements with a TestResources applications engineer. Clearly understood requirements lowers risks by eliminating potential misunderstandings that increase costs. Help us understand your goals and needs and you will save money with TestResources.

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Popular Torsion Test Methods and Equipment

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