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Universal Testing Machine (UTE Series: 100kN - 3000kN)

Computerized Universal Testing Machine UTM for metal and material testing

At Vertex Engineers & Associates, we are a leading Universal Testing Machine manufacturer in India and global exporter of high-precision heavy-duty material testing equipment. Our hydraulic Universal Testing Machine (UTE Series) is engineered to deliver accurate static tensile and compressive strength testing on metals, alloys, structural steels, and engineering components.

Designed for versatile quality control and R&D applications, the VERTEX UTE series performs standard Tensile Testing, compression, bending, transverse, shear, and hardness tests on raw materials and structural specimens. Built with a robust cast-iron straining frame and a hydrostatically lubricated ram, this machine ensures a high loading accuracy of ±1.0 compliant with international testing standards, including IS 1828 (Part 1) : 2015 / ISO 7500-1 (Class 1) and BS EN ISO 7500-1 : 2018 (Grade A)

To suit diverse laboratory and production line needs, the UTE series is available in capacities ranging from 100kN to 3000kN (Model UTE-10 to UTE-300). Featuring a pendulum dynamometer, motor-driven threaded columns for effortless crosshead adjustment, an autographic load-elongation recorder, and seamless integration with an optional Electronic Extensometer for precise deformation analysis, the VERTEX Universal Testing Machine ensures unmatched long-term stability and operational safety

More Models:

  • UTE-10. UTE-20, UTE-40, UTE-60, UTE-100, UTE-200, UTE-300


Overview

The VERTEX Universal Testing Machine (UTE Series) is a heavy-duty hydraulic testing system engineered to evaluate the tensile stress, compressive strength, bending, transverse, and shear properties of metals, alloys, and structural materials. Built with a robust and rigid straining frame, it ensures exceptional loading precision and long-term reliability for industrial quality control and research laboratories.

Hydraulic Transmission Principle: Operates via a hydrostatically lubricated ram and cylinder system. This hydraulic mechanism replaces wear-prone mechanical levers and knife edges, eliminating damage from sudden specimen rupture.

Smooth Power & Control: Powered by a power pack generating up to 200kgf/cm² pressure for continuous, non-pulsating oil flow. Hand-operated control valves and an internal regulating valve maintain a constant piston movement rate.

Load Indication & Recording: Features a large-sized dual-pointer measuring dial with range selection and an automatic overload trip switch, complemented by a standard pen-and-drum type autographic continuous roll load-elongation recorder (1:5 or 1:10 ratios).

International Standards Compliance: Closely controlled during every stage of manufacture to guarantee an accuracy of ±1.0% from 20% to full load. Every machine is calibrated in accordance with BS EN ISO 7500-1 : 2018 (Grade A) and IS 1828 (Part 1) : 2015 / ISO 7500-1 (Class 1) specifications.

Specifications

MODEL - UTE-10 UTE-20 UTE-40 UTE-60 UTE-100 UTE-200 UTE-300
Maximum capacity kN 100 200 400 600 1000 2000 3000
1st Measuring Range kN 0-100 0-200 0-400 0-600 0-1000 0-2000 0-3000
Minimum Graduations kN 0.2 0.4 1 1 2 4 5
2nd Measuring Range kN 0.50 0-100 0-200 0-300 0-500 0-1000 0-1500
Minimum Graduation kN 0.1 0.2 0.5 0.5 1 2 2.5
3rd Measuring Range kN 0.25 0-50 0-100 0-120 0-250 0-500 0-600
Minimum Graduations kN 0.05 0.1 0.25 0.2 0.5 1 1
4th Measuring Range kN 0.10 0-20 0-40 0-60 0-100 0-200 0-300
Minimum Graduations kN 0.02 0.04 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.5
Clearance for tensile at fully descended working piston mm 50-700 50-700 50-700 50-800 50-850 0-900 0-900
compression test at fully descended working piston mm 0-700 0-700 0-700 0-800 0-850 0-900 0-900
Clearance between columns mm 500 500 500 600 750 850 850
Ram stroke mm 150 200 200 250 250 300 300
Straining/piston speeds (at no load) mm/min 0-300 0-150 0-150 0-100 0-80 0-45 0-50
Connected load - - - - - - - -
HP - 1.3 1.3 2.3 2.5 3.5 6.5 8.5
V - 400-440 400-440 400-440 400-440 400-440 400-440 400-440
∅ - 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Dimension - - - - - - - -
L X W X H (approx.) mm 2032 x 750 x 1960 x 2032 x 750 x 1960 x 2060 x 750 x 2180 x 2065 x 750 x 2534 x 2415 x 815 x 2900 x 3000 x 1200 x 3600 x 3500 x 1900 x 4550 x
Weight approx. kg 1500 1500 2500 3500 5500 12500 22000
Standard Accessories - - - - - - - -
For tension test - - - - - - - -
Clamping jaws for flat specimens thickness width mm 0-10 10-20 50 0-10 10-20 50 0-15 15-30 65 0-15 15-30 70 0-22 22-44 44-65 70 0-20 20-45 45-70 90 0-25 25-50 50-75 100
Clamping jaws for round specimens diameter mm 10-20 20-30 10-20 20-30 10-25 25-40 10-25 25-40 40-55 10-25 25-45 45-70 20-40 20-60 60-80 25-50 50-70 70-90
For compression test mm - - - - - - -
Pair of compression plates of diameter mm 120 120 120 120 160 220 220
for transverse test mm - - - - - - -
Table with adjustable rollers width of rollers mm 160 160 160 160 160 200 200
Diameter of rollers mm 30 30 30 50 50 70 70
Maximum clearance between supports mm 500 500 500 600 800 900 1000
Radius of punch tops mm 6,12 6,12 12,16 16,22 16,22 30,40 50,75

Features

FAQ's

What is a Universal Testing Machine (UTM)? ▼
A Universal Testing Machine, also known as a universal tester or material testing machine, is an essential industrial instrument used to evaluate the tensile stress, compressive strength, bending, transverse, and shear properties of metals, alloys, and structural components.
Which industries and applications use the Vertex Universal Testing Machine (UTM)? ▼
The VERTEX hydraulic Universal Testing Machine is widely used across heavy engineering industries, automotive manufacturing plants, metal processing units, quality control laboratories, and technical educational institutions for rigorous tensile strength, compression, bending, and structural material testing.
What capacities are available in the Vertex UTE Series Universal Testing Machine? ▼
The VERTEX hydraulic UTE series is available in a wide range of industrial capacities from 100kN to 3000kN, covering models UTE-10, UTE-20, UTE-40, UTE-60, UTE-100, UTE-200, and UTE-300.
What types of material tests can be conducted using the UTM? ▼
The VERTEX Universal Testing Machine is engineered to perform tensile testing, compression, transverse bending, shear testing, and hardness tests on metals and raw industrial materials.
What is the principle of operation of the hydraulic Universal Testing Machine? ▼
The machine operates via hydraulic load transmission from the test specimen to a separately housed load indicator using a hydrostatically lubricated ram, completely eliminating wear-prone mechanical levers and knife edges.
Which international calibration and testing standards do Vertex UTMs comply with? ▼
All VERTEX Universal Testing Machines are closely controlled during manufacturing and calibrated in accordance with BS EN ISO 7500-1 : 2018 (Grade "A") and IS 1828 (Part 1) : 2015 / ISO 7500-1 (Class 1) standards.
What loading accuracy can users expect from the VERTEX UTE Series? ▼
An exceptional loading accuracy of ±1.0% is guaranteed from 20% of the selected load range up to full load, ensuring high precision for quality control laboratories.
How does the hydraulic power pack ensure smooth force application? ▼
The integrated power pack generates a maximum working pressure of 200 kgf/cm², delivering a continuous, non-pulsating oil flow through precision-lapped cylinders for ultra-smooth load application.
What is the function of the pendulum dynamometer system? ▼
Pressure oil from the loading cylinder pushes up the measuring piston to actuate the pendulum dynamometer system, which transfers the load through a lever to operate the load indicator pointer and autographic recorder.
Does the Universal Testing Machine include a load-elongation recorder? ▼
Yes, a continuous roll autographic load-elongation recorder of the pen-and-drum type is supplied as standard to plot load-extension diagrams at 1:5 or 1:10 ratios.
How is the lower crosshead adjusted for different specimen sizes? ▼
The machine features motor-driven threaded columns that allow quick and effortless adjustment of the lower crosshead, facilitating rapid fixing and positioning of test specimens.
Can an Electronic Extensometer be integrated with the VERTEX UTM? ▼
Yes, the hydraulic system incorporates an adjustable regulating valve that maintains a constant rate of piston movement, allowing precise extensometer strain readings during tension tests.
What safety mechanisms are built into the Vertex Universal Testing Machine? ▼
Safe operation is guaranteed through heavy-duty rigid construction, a fully enclosed and protected pendulum, a damped pendulum return to absorb rupture energy, and an automatic overload trip switch that halts the pump motor if limits are exceeded.

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Universal Testing Machine for Metal, Plastic and Rubber Strength Analysis - Vertex