When choosing tensile test equipment for steel metal, look for machines that are capable of high pull test force loads on stiff high modulus test specimens. Steel metal tensile testing machines include a variety of options including tensile wedge action, mechanical or hydraulic grips, and clamps or jaws which are compatible with hard metal test samples.
How Is Tensile Strength Tested?
TestResources tensile testing machines can cover a broad range of steel products such as metal steel wire, carbon steel chain, flat plate, dog bone, steel welded plate, reinforcing bar or rebar, rod, cable, strand, pipe, castings, forgings, fasteners, sheet, foil, heavy plate slabs and billets, hot rolled plate and strip, and welded plate. Steel tensile strength testing machines, tension testers and tensile test equipment feature optional tensile testing software and extensometers. With these items, you can report Young's modulus, Poisson's ratio, tensile yield strength, and tensile strain-hardening. Tensile test variations include tensile adhesion, tensile compression, tensile shear, tensile stiffness, tensile modulus, tensile lap shear, tensile energy fracture, textile tensile grab, tensile pulling, tension fatigue, tensile creep, tensile bond strength, tensile load, axial pull, break test, modulus of elasticity, tensile stress strain, plastic strain ratio, cross tension, tensile stress test, tension compressive, tensile tear properties, and loop tensile strength.
Which Equipment Is Used for Measuring Tensile Strength?
Tensile test machines, also known as tension test machines, are universal testing machines specially configured to evaluate the tensile strength of specimens. Our tensile testers will measure characteristics such as ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, and modulus. Each tensile test machine is configured to your testing needs by our application engineers with the correct controller, grips, and accessories. Choose from 10 different frames and two different technologies with 100’s of configurations which allows you to optimize your testing capabilities and pick exactly what you need.
Applicable Testing Standards
- ISO 6892-1 & 2 Metal Tensile Testing
- ISO 14323 Weld Cross Tension Test Equipment
- ASTM A131 Tensile Steel for Ships Test Equipment
- ASTM A370 Tensile Bend Strength Steel Test Equipment
- ASTM A517 Tensile Strength Steel Plate Test Machines
- ASTM A1034 Steel Reinforcing Bars Rebar Test Machine
- ASTM A1061 Wire Steel Strand Test Equipment
- ASTM E8 Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
Recommended Test Machines
Forces up to 5 kN (1,125 lbf)
Low force tabletop systems
Tests at speeds up to 2,500 mm/min (100 in/min)
Best for high travel or high elongation test requirements
Force range of 5 kN to 600 kN (1,125 lbf to 135,000 lbf)
Adjustable test space
The most popular choice for static tension and compression tests
These dual column testers are available in both tabletop and floor standing models
Recommended Testing Accessories
Load ratings from 25 kN to 1,000 kN (5,625 lbf to 225,000 lbf)
Rated for both static and fatigue testing
Hydraulic actuation
Temperature ratings up to 350°C (662°F)
Load ratings of 20 kN and 50 kN (4,500 lbf and 11,250 lbf)
Maximum specimen thickness of 16 mm (0.63 in)
Self-tightening design resists slippage of the specimen
Fast and easy specimen setup
Load ratings from 20 kN to 250 kN (4,500 lbf to 55,000 lbf)
Works well with round or flat specimens
Load ratings from 25 kN to 500 kN (5,625 lbf to 112,500 lbf)
Jaws move laterally in stationary position while grip body moves on adjustment
Works well with round or flat specimens
Measures displacement for axial tensile, compression, and cyclic testing
Gage lengths from 10 mm to 50 mm (0.5 in to 2.0 in)
Measuring ranges from 5% to 100% strain
Lightweight and self-supporting
Maximum operating temperature options of 500°C or 1200°C (930°F or 2,200°F)
Minimum operating temperature of 300°C (570°F)
PID controlled temperature
Utilizes 120 V or 240 V power