Vertex Engineers & Associates

Universal Testing Machine

Loading Accuracy as high as + 1%. Straining at variable speeds to suit a wide range of materials. Continuous roll autographic recorder supplied as standard to enable study of the behavior of materials.

Motor driven threaded columns for quick effortless adjustment of lower cross-head-to facilitate rapid fixing of test specimen. High reading accuracy due to large size and design of dial. Wide range of standard and special accessories, including load stabilizer.

Easy change from plain to threaded and screwed specimens. Large effective clearance between columns enables testing of standards specimens as well as structures. Simple controls for easy of operation. Robust staining frame of an extremely rigid construction. Safe operation ensured be means of safety device.

Fully enclosed and protected pendulum.

An extensometer is used to measure changes in the length of an object. It is useful for stress-strain measurements and tensile tests. In the mining environment, extensometers are used to measure displacements on highwalls. Plotting Displacement vs Time enables geotechnical engineers to determine if wall failures are imminent.