Universal Testing Machines (UTM)

The Tinius Olsen L Series of mechanical testing systems provide the simplicity, performance and affordability needed for quality control and product testing.

The L Series of electromechanical testing machines from Tinius Olsen is designed to test a wide range of materials including, but not limited to: plastics, films, paper, packaging materials, filter material, adhesives, foils, food, toys, medical devices and components, in tension, compression, flexure and peel.

Testing machines are available in frame capacities of 5kN, 10kN, 25kN and 50kN and are combined with a variety of grips and fixtures, extensometers and software to provide standard testing systems for a variety of applications.

At the heart of each system is the testing machine. Building on the quality and technology that is built into all Tinius Olsen machines, we have developed the L Series of machines that communicate directly with a standard PC via a high speed USB.

Robust construction of the loadframes comprising oil soaked pre loaded precision leadscrews, high precision ball race bearings, high grade material for crossheads and current electronics, combined with our years of experience in machine construction results in these superior testing machines.

Flexibility and simplicity of use is also built into the design of these machines. Each machine features rapid change Z beam loadcells that allow quick and easy capacity reduction to an appropriate capacity for the test. These loadcells have a measurement accuracy of +/- 0.5% of the applied load, from 2-100% of the loadcell capacity. Each machine also features rapid grip change capability: a simple pinning technique means that the gripping fixtures can be changed for different test configurations extremely rapidly and easily.

The ST series of electromechanical testing machines from Tinius Olsen is designed to test a wide range of materials, including, but not limited to: plastics, films, paper, packaging materials, filter material, adhesives, foils, food, toys, medical devices and components, in tension, compression, flexure, shear, and peel.

All ST series machines can be used with selection of hand-held interfaces or a virtual machine interface running on a connected PC. Tinius Olsen's Horizon software can be added to your system to provide a library of standardised test routines, generate a complete graphical result of your test, and perform sophisticated powerful analyses on the test data to produce the test reports you need.

A comprehensive selection of self-identifying loadcells, grips and fixtures to hold the simplest to most complex specimen profile, strain measurement instruments that employ several different technologies, temperature chambers, and more can be used in conjunction with these test frames. Add Tinius Olsen's powerful Horizon software to ensure you have one of the best, most accurate, most repeatable, flexible and easy-to-use systems on the market today.

Tinius Olsen’s hydraulic testers have long been recognized as the standard for accuracy, dependability, and versatility in universal testing machines. The many thousands of testers currently in use throughout the world attest to this fact.

Now more than ever, the SL series represents the highest standard in hydraulically powered universal testing machines.

It features a patented dual-pressure hydraulic loading system and a rugged four-column construction for exceptional load frame rigidity. In addition, it has a space-saving console with a smaller footprint and comfortable working height design.

A range of user interface options are available, including Bluetooth and/or tethered interfaces, to enable basic tests, comprehensive tests and everything in between, through Tinius Olsen’s Horizon materials testing software.