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Universal Testing Machine (UTM) — Servo & Vector Model Manufacturer in India

About Universal Testing Machine (UTM) — Servo & Vector Model Manufacturer in India

Computerized Twin screw Universal Testing Machine to determine properties of Tensile & Elongation as per ASTM D 638 & ISO 527, Compression as per ASTM D 695 & Flexural (three point bending), as per ASTM D 790 with auto stop, auto reverse facility & direct display of result through 32 bit micro controller having 4 lines and 20 character display. Suitable for checking all types of polymers, compounds, composite materials, fibre reinforced plastics (FRP) and polymeric materials.

International Equipments is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of Universal Testing Machines (UTM) in India. From our Mumbai facility we build computerized Twin Screw Universal Testing Machines in both Servo and Vector (VFD) drive variants, designed for accurate tensile, compression and flexural testing of plastics, polymers, films, composites, fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP), rubber, paper, packaging materials and a wide range of engineered products.

Our UTMs comply fully with ASTM D 638 and ISO 527 (Tensile), ASTM D 695 (Compression) and ASTM D 790 (Flexural three-point bending) standards. Every machine is supplied with a 32-bit microcontroller, 4-line × 20-character display, PC interface software, auto-stop / auto-reverse facility, and a wide library of test grips to suit different sample geometries. The result: a single instrument that replaces three or four specialised testers in your laboratory.

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Specifications Table

Parameter Specification
Drive Options Both options available — Servo & VFD (Vector)
Load Capacity Various capacities available up to 5000 kg* (other capacities can be supplied as per requirement)
Number of Load Cells One or Two (optional)
Cross Travel Up to 1000 mm
Elongation Measurement Full-scale elongation as standard; Extensometer gauge-length elongation optional
Horizontal Daylight 450 mm
Speed Range Variable between 0.5 mm/minute and 800 mm/minute, depending on model
Controller 32-bit microcontroller with 4-line, 20-character display
PC Interface Yes — results displayed both on controller and through PC software
Paint Finish Powder coated
Power Supply 230 Volts, 50 Hz, single phase

* Other capacities can be supplied as per the customer's requirement.

What is a Universal Testing Machine?

A Universal Testing Machine — commonly called UTM, Universal Tester, Tensile-Compression Tester or Material Testing Machine — is a multi-purpose laboratory instrument that applies controlled tensile (pulling), compressive (pushing) or flexural (bending) force to a test specimen and records the resulting deformation. It is called 'Universal' because the same machine, with different grips and fixtures, can perform many different mechanical tests on plastics, metals, rubber, composites, paper, textiles, adhesives and finished products.

A modern computerized UTM measures the applied load using a load cell, the deformation using cross-head travel or an extensometer, and plots a complete load-versus-elongation curve. From this curve the software calculates critical material properties such as tensile strength, elongation at break, modulus of elasticity, yield point, flexural strength and compressive strength — all in a single test sequence.

About Our UTM — Servo & Vector Model

Our Twin Screw Universal Testing Machine is engineered for industrial QC labs, polymer manufacturers, plastic pipe and film producers, composite and FRP fabricators, packaging companies and research institutions. The twin-screw drive geometry gives smooth, repeatable cross-head motion with zero backlash, ensuring lab-grade accuracy even at slow test speeds.

The machine is offered in two drive options to suit different budgets and accuracy classes — Servo Drive Model for the highest-precision applications and Vector / VFD Drive Model for general industrial QC. Both share the same robust frame, the same 32-bit microcontroller, the same PC software, and the full library of interchangeable grips. The key difference lies in the speed-control accuracy and the response of the drive system under load.

Auto-stop and auto-reverse functions protect the load cell from overload and bring the cross-head back to the home position automatically after each test. Pre-programmed test routines for Tensile, Flexural, Peel, Bond, Compression and Cyclic Endurance tests let an operator start a test with a single keystroke once the sample is loaded.

Results Displayed by the UTM

  • Peak Load
  • Elongation at Peak Load
  • Break Load
  • Elongation at Break Load
  • % Elongation at Peak
  • % Elongation at Break
  • Tensile Strength at Peak
  • Tensile Strength at Break
  • Flexural Stress
  • Compression Strength
  • Secant Modulus
  • Tangent Modulus
  • Flexural Modulus

Unique Features

  • Highly accurate position control with high range of speed.
  • Accurate start and stop instantly using 32-bit microcontroller.
  • Four-line and 20-character controller display with multiple features.
  • Automatic calculation of modulus at different strains, user-selectable.
  • Multi-unit display — Kg, Pound, Newton, mm, cm, inch — user selectable.
  • Direct display on controller and numeric printout facility.
  • Safety norms of overload in both auto and manual mode.
  • Data lock for calibration and master-controlled parameters.
  • Safety norms of over-travel in auto mode.
  • Test pre-programming facility for Tensile, Flexural, Peel, Bond, Compression and Cyclic Endurance based on load, travel or time.

Grip & Fixture Library

Compression Plates

For ASTM D 695 compression strength testing of plastic blocks, pipes, foams and composites.

Dowel Grips

For testing wires, rods and slender cylindrical specimens with secure axial gripping.

Flexural Fixtures

Three-point bending fixture as per ASTM D 790 for flexural strength and modulus testing.

Heavy Duty Grips

For thick plastic strips, rigid composites and FRP materials requiring high clamping force.

Wave Grips

Self-tightening serrated grips ideal for HDPE, PP and polymer pipe strip testing.

Wire Grips

Designed for tensile testing of wires, cables, strands and fine yarns.

Yarn Grips

Capstan-style grips for textile yarn, cord and tape tensile testing.

Vise Grips

Mechanical screw-clamp grips for flat samples and small rigid components.

Servo vs Vector (VFD) Comparison

  • Servo Drive Model
    Uses an AC servo motor with closed-loop feedback. Provides the highest speed-control accuracy, smooth motion at very low speeds (down to 0.5 mm/min), and rapid response to load changes. Recommended for R&D laboratories, NABL-accredited test houses, composite testing, FRP testing, and any application where modulus values (Tangent, Secant, Flexural Modulus) must be reported to the highest accuracy.
  • Vector / VFD Drive Model
    Uses an AC motor with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) in vector control mode. Provides robust, reliable performance at industrial QC speeds with excellent speed regulation and a more economical price point. Recommended for plastic pipe, film, packaging and general polymer QC labs where standard tensile, flexural and compression results are required at production-line throughput.

Technical Information

  • ASTM D 638 — Tensile Properties of Plastics
  • ISO 527 — Plastics: Determination of Tensile Properties
  • ASTM D 695 — Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics
  • ASTM D 790 — Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics (Three-Point Bending)
  • ASTM D 882 — Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting (Films)
  • ASTM D 412 — Tensile Properties of Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
  • ASTM D 903 — Peel or Stripping Strength of Adhesive Bonds
  • IS 2508 — Tensile Strength of LDPE Films (Indian Standard)
  • IS 4984, IS 4985, IS 12235 — Tensile testing clauses for HDPE pipes, PVC pipes and PE pipes (Indian Standards)
  • Tensile strength and elongation testing of HDPE, LDPE, PP, PVC and engineering plastic specimens
  • Compression strength testing of plastic crates, blocks, foams, hollow sections and pipes
  • Three-point flexural testing of FRP, composite plates, plastic sheets and rigid polymers
  • Peel strength testing of adhesives, tapes, laminates and packaging seals
  • Bond strength testing of bonded joints, multi-layer films and coated substrates
  • Cyclic / endurance testing under controlled load, travel or time
  • Tensile testing of yarns, ropes, cords, woven sacks and FIBC straps
  • Film tensile and elongation testing as per ASTM D 882
  • Rubber and TPE tensile testing as per ASTM D 412
  • Wire, cable, conductor and metallic strip tensile testing
  • Plastic Pipe Manufacturers (HDPE, PPR, PVC, PEX, MDPE)
  • Plastic Film & Flexible Packaging Industry
  • Composite, FRP and GRP Fabricators
  • Rubber, TPE & Elastomer Producers
  • Adhesive, Tape & Label Manufacturers
  • Woven Sacks, FIBC, Raffia Tape & Yarn Industries
  • HDPE PLB Duct Manufacturers
  • Automotive Component Manufacturers
  • Wire, Cable & Conductor Industry
  • Government Testing Laboratories, NABL Labs & Universities
  • Defence, Aerospace and Research Institutes
  • Three Tests, One Machine
    Tensile + Compression + Flexural — plus Peel, Bond and Cyclic — all on one frame, switching simply by changing the grip or fixture.
  • Twin-Screw Drive for Smooth Motion
    Twin-screw geometry eliminates backlash and gives smooth, repeatable cross-head travel at speeds from 0.5 to 800 mm/min.
  • Servo or Vector — Buy What You Need
    Choose Servo for R&D accuracy or Vector (VFD) for cost-effective industrial QC, on the same proven frame.
  • 32-Bit Microcontroller with PC Software
    Results shown on controller AND exported to PC software, with auto-calculation of modulus at user-selected strain points.
  • Largest Grip Library in India
    We supply more than a dozen grip types — compression plates, wave grips, pneumatic grips, yarn grips, roller grips, and more — to fit every specimen geometry.
  • Loads Up To 5000 kg
    Standard capacities available; higher or special capacities supplied to order — one platform serves both light film testing and heavy composite testing.
  • ISO & CE Certified
    Designed and built at our Mumbai facility under ISO certified quality systems, with CE marking for export.
  • Trusted by 60+ Countries
    UTMs installed in India, Middle East, Africa, South-East Asia, Europe and South America — full client list available on request.

FAQs

A Tensile Testing Machine is built specifically to apply tensile (pulling) load. A Universal Testing Machine performs tensile, compression AND flexural tests on the same frame — you simply change the grip or fixture. For most polymer, plastic, film, composite and packaging labs, a UTM is the better long-term investment because one machine handles every common mechanical test.
Our standard Universal Testing Machine range goes up to 5000 kg (about 50 kN) load capacity. We also offer custom capacities — lower for films and yarns, and higher for heavy composites, FRP and structural materials. Share your application and we will recommend the right configuration.
Choose the Servo Model if you need high-precision modulus results (Tangent, Secant, Flexural Modulus), R&D-level accuracy, or composite/FRP testing. Choose the Vector (VFD) Model for routine industrial QC testing of plastics, films, pipes and packaging materials where reliable accuracy and cost-effectiveness are important.
Twin-screw refers to the two parallel lead screws that drive the cross-head. This ensures smooth, stable, and perfectly aligned motion even under high loads. It reduces deflection and improves accuracy compared to single-screw systems.
The UTM supports ASTM D 638, ISO 527, ASTM D 695, ASTM D 790, ASTM D 882, ASTM D 412, ASTM D 903, and Indian standards such as IS 2508, IS 4984, IS 4985 and IS 12235. All test methods can be pre-programmed into the controller.
Yes. Each machine is supplied with standard grips based on your application. Additional grips such as pneumatic grips, wave grips, wire grips, yarn grips, roller grips, compression plates and flexural fixtures are available and can be added anytime.
Yes. PC software is supplied free with the machine. It displays real-time load-elongation graphs, calculates all key mechanical properties, stores test data, and generates exportable QC reports. Updates are included under AMC.
Yes. We provide free installation, commissioning, training and factory calibration certificate across India. AMC and recalibration services are also available. International support is provided remotely or on-site on request.

Need a reliable Universal Testing Machine for your laboratory?

Contact International Equipments today for a customised quotation. Tell us your test standard, sample type and maximum load — our team will recommend the right model (Servo or Vector), suggest the correct grips and fixtures, and share pricing, delivery timeline and the list of leading manufacturers already using our UTM.

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