Examples of Modernized Electromechanical Materials Testing Machines
Type Zwick 1494, 600 kN
- modernized with testControl
- equipped with Macro extensometer for strain measurement in tensile testing
- laser extensometer for high-accuracy compression tests under temperature.
Type 1455 20 kN Materials Testing Machine (Floor-Standing Model)
- testControl used before and after modernization
- load frame overhaul (a modernization option) has given this materials testing machine a new luster.
Type Instron* 4204, 50 kN (Table-Top Model)
- modernized at customer’s premises
- guaranteed spare parts availability for a minimum of 10 years on all components replaced.
*Instron is a registered trademark of Instron Corporation.
Type Instron* 6025, 100 kN
- modernized at Zwick’s premises
- all Instron electronic cards removed and replaced with Zwick components.
*Instron is a registered trademark of Instron Corporation.
Type Schenck-Trebel RME, 100 kN
- testControl machine controller with 10 slots for a wide range of connection options
- existing load cell plus specimen grips can be retained in use.
Type UTS, 100 kN
- two existing drive motors replaced by a Zwick drive unit and single motor
- equipped with a new Zwick Macro extensometer.
Type Wolpert TZZ, 100 kN
- trade-in machine modernized at Zwick’s premises
- expanded with Zwick hydraulic specimen grips.
Type MTS* 10/D, 100 kN
- existing load cell retained
- new Zwick wedge-screw specimen grips.
*MTS is a registered trademark of MTS Systems Corporation.
Type Shimadzu* AG-250 KNE, 250 kN
- new electrically locked protective screen and remote control for flexible operation of the materials testing machine
- The modernization allows the machine to satisfy current German accident prevention regulations.
*Shimadzu is a registered trademark of Shimadzu Corporation
Type Galdabini*, 50 kN
- equipped with Zwick Clip-on extensometer
- ease of servicing through use of standard components.
*Galdabini is a registered trademark of Cesare Galdabini SPa.
Type Frank 81805, 50 kN
- modernized at Zwick’s premises, including overhaul of load frame and repainting
- equipped with new compression platens and Zwick wedge grips.
