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Unleash Material Potential: The ApexPro Universal Tensile Strength Testing Machine
Overview
Discover the true mechanical properties of your materials with the ApexPro Series Universal Tensile Strength Testing Machine. Engineered for unparalleled precision, reliability, and versatility, the ApexPro is the essential tool for research & development, quality control, and academic institutions across a multitude of industries. From fundamental material characterization to advanced component testing, this machine provides the accurate and repeatable data critical for innovation, product development, and ensuring compliance with international standards.
Designed to perform not only tensile strength tests but also compression, flexural (bend), shear, peel, tear, and cyclic fatigue tests, the ApexPro stands as a truly universal solution for comprehensive material analysis.
Key Features & Innovation
Robust & Rigid Load Frame: Constructed from high-strength, precision-machined components, ensuring minimal deflection and maximum stability throughout the test range, crucial for accurate results.
High-Precision Load Cell: Equipped with an interchangeable, high-accuracy load cell (available in various capacities) that meets or exceeds ASTM E4 and ISO 7500-1 requirements, providing measurement accuracy typically better than ±0.5% of reading.
Advanced Servo-Controlled Drive System: Features a state-of-the-art closed-loop servo motor and precision ball screw drive, delivering exceptional crosshead speed control (from µm/min to hundreds of mm/min) and positional accuracy for a wide range of materials and test methods.
Intuitive Software Interface (ApexTest™): Our proprietary ApexTest™ software offers a user-friendly, Windows-based interface for easy test setup, real-time data acquisition, graphical plotting, and comprehensive post-test analysis.
Wide Range of Grips & Fixtures: A vast selection of quick-change grips, compression platens, bend fixtures, peel jigs, and specialized accessories allows for testing virtually any material, component, or product configuration.
Precision Extensometry Options:
Contact Extensometers: High-accuracy clip-on or long-travel extensometers for precise strain measurement on various specimen types.
Non-Contact Video Extensometers: Advanced optical systems for non-contact strain measurement, ideal for sensitive, fragile, or high-temperature materials, eliminating any influence on the specimen.
Integrated Safety Features: Equipped with emergency stop buttons, upper/lower limit switches, overload protection, and optional safety enclosures/interlocks to ensure operator safety and prevent damage to the machine.
Modular & Expandable Design: Future-proof your investment with a modular design that allows for easy upgrades, additional load cells, extensometers, and specialized fixtures as your testing needs evolve.
Benefits to Your Operations
Unparalleled Accuracy: Make informed decisions with highly precise and repeatable test data, crucial for material selection, product design, and quality assurance.
Enhanced Productivity: Streamlined test setup, automated data acquisition, and robust reporting features minimize testing time and maximize throughput.
Exceptional Versatility: One machine for multiple test types and materials significantly reduces equipment costs and laboratory footprint.
Compliance & Auditability: Generate traceable results that meet stringent international standards (ASTM, ISO, DIN, JIS, etc.), facilitating regulatory compliance and quality audits.
User-Friendly Operation: Reduce training time and operator error with an intuitive software and hardware interface, making advanced material testing accessible.
Durability & Longevity: Built with premium components and meticulous craftsmanship, the ApexPro offers exceptional durability and a long service life, ensuring a strong return on investment.
Typical Applications
The ApexPro is an indispensable tool across a diverse range of industries and materials, including:
Class 0.5 (±0.5% of reading) from 1% to 100% of load cell capacity
Crosshead Speed
0.001 mm/min to 1000 mm/min (steplessly variable)
Crosshead Travel
1000 mm – 1500 mm (depending on model)
Test Space Width
450 mm – 700 mm (depending on model)
Position Accuracy
±0.01 mm
Data Acquisition
Up to 1000 Hz (user selectable)
Extensometer Input
Multiple channels, compatible with various types
Power Requirements
220-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 1-phase or 3-phase (specific to model)
Operating Temp.
10°C to 40°C
Dimensions (WxDxH)
Varies by capacity and model (e.g., 10kN: ~800x600x1700mm)
Weight
Varies by capacity and model (e.g., 10kN: ~250 kg)
Compliance with International Standards
The ApexPro Universal Tensile Strength Testing Machine is designed to meet or exceed the requirements of key international testing standards, including but not limited to:
ASTM E8 / E8M: Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
ASTM D638: Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
ASTM D412: Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension
ASTM D790: Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
ISO 6892-1: Metallic materials — Tensile testing — Part 1: Method of test at room temperature
ISO 527: Plastics — Determination of tensile properties
ISO 178: Plastics — Determination of flexural properties
JIS K7161: Plastics — Determination of tensile properties
DIN EN ISO 7500-1: Tensile testing of metallic materials – Calibration and verification of the force-measuring system
...and many more.
Intuitive ApexTest™ Software & Data Analysis
Our powerful ApexTest™ software is at the heart of the ApexPro experience, offering:
Real-time Graphical Display: Monitor load, displacement, and stress-strain curves in real-time.
Automated Calculations: Instantly calculate key parameters such as Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS), Yield Strength (YS), Modulus of Elasticity, Elongation at Break, Offset Yield, and more.
Customizable Test Methods: Create and save an unlimited number of test profiles and sequences for various materials and standards.
Comprehensive Data Management: Store, retrieve, and organize all test data in a secure, searchable database.
Advanced Reporting: Generate professional, customizable test reports with integrated graphs, statistical analysis, and pass/fail criteria. Export data in multiple formats (Excel, CSV, PDF).
Statistical Analysis: Built-in tools for mean, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation.
Why Choose the ApexPro?
Investing in an ApexPro Universal Tensile Strength Testing Machine means investing in confidence. With our commitment to precision engineering, user-centric design, and dedicated global support, you gain:
Reliability: Decades of experience in material testing technology.
Accuracy: Calibrated to international standards for trustworthy results.
Support: Comprehensive technical support, calibration services, and training.
Innovation: Continuously evolving technology to meet future challenges.
Ready to elevate your material testing capabilities? Contact us today for a personalized consultation and a detailed quote. Our experts will help you configure the perfect ApexPro solution for your specific application requirements.
