Material Tensile Testing Machine

The Tensile Testing Machine is a precision device designed to determine the mechanical properties of various materials. It analyzes tensile, compression, breaking, and deformation behaviors of materials such as metals, plastics, textiles, rubber, and composites. As an essential instrument in production quality control, it measures how materials respond under load, ensuring both product reliability and compliance with international standards.
Thanks to its wide speed range, high precision, and digital control interface, it is widely used in industrial production facilities, material laboratories, and research centers.

Main Purpose of the Device

The primary purpose of the Tensile Testing Machine is to measure the mechanical strength of different material types and determine their durability, flexibility, and quality. The machine records elongation, deformation, and breaking values of test specimens subjected to tensile or compressive forces. These measurements help assess the material’s suitability for its intended use, preventing production defects and guaranteeing standard-compliant manufacturing processes.

What Is a Tensile Test?

A tensile test is a mechanical test where a specimen is subjected to an axial pulling force until failure. During this process, the applied force and elongation are measured. From these data, important mechanical parameters such as elastic modulus, yield strength, maximum load, and elongation at break are calculated.
The tensile test is considered one of the most fundamental and informative tests for understanding a material’s mechanical performance, ductility, and strength.

Importance and Purpose of the Test

Tensile testing plays a crucial role in ensuring production quality and verifying compliance with international standards. The data obtained guide engineers in material selection and structural design. It also supports R&D processes by enabling comparison and validation of new materials.
In industries such as automotive, construction, plastics, and textiles, tensile tests directly determine the mechanical reliability and performance of final products, influencing both safety and customer satisfaction.

Scientific Basis of the Test

The scientific principle of tensile testing lies in the relationship between stress (σ) and strain (ε). Stress is defined as the applied force divided by the original cross-sectional area, while strain represents the ratio of elongation to the initial length.
The resulting stress–strain curve identifies the material’s elastic and plastic regions, revealing properties such as Young’s modulus, yield point, and ultimate tensile strength. These parameters are essential for designing safe and efficient engineering products.

Operation of the Device

The DVT GP-D-NN Tensile Testing Machine features a color touchscreen with a multilingual interface, offering ease of operation and flexibility. The test speed can be adjusted between 0.001 and 500,000 mm/min, providing precise control for different materials and testing standards. Its dual-column, dual-screw structure ensures perfect alignment, stability, and vibration-free operation during testing.

Programmable stop points, fast return capability, and an emergency stop button provide both safety and efficiency. The machine can stop automatically based on breakage, deformation, distance, or time.
Optional accessories such as extensometers, computer and printer connections, and temperature-controlled test chambers allow customized and advanced testing applications.

Technical Information

  • Operating voltage: 220 V AC, 50 Hz

  • Power consumption: max. 1 KVA

  • Test speed range: 0.001 – 500,000 mm/min

  • Accuracy: ±0.5%

  • Movement resolution: 0.001 mm

  • Force measurement units: kN, Newton, kg, or MPa

  • Languages: Turkish, English, French, and Russian

  • Color touchscreen display

  • Dual-column, dual-screw drive system

  • Programmable stop and rapid return functions

Advantages

Technical Advantages

  • Provides highly accurate force and elongation measurements.

  • Wide speed range suitable for testing different material types.

  • Dual-column structure ensures stable and repeatable results.

  • Programmable software allows automatic stop and data recording.

  • Extensometer integration enables micrometer-level elongation measurement.

Contribution to Quality Control

The Tensile Testing Machine allows continuous control of material strength during production. Manufacturers can minimize product defects, maintain consistent quality, and improve customer satisfaction. The device can also serve as a reference tool in calibration, verification, and certification procedures within quality management systems.

Support for Export and Certification

Exported products must comply with international standards. The machine provides fully TS EN ISO-compliant test data, helping manufacturers obtain CE, ISO, and other certification marks, thereby facilitating access to global markets.

Application Areas

The Tensile Testing Machine is used across numerous industries, including:

  • Metals: steel, aluminum, copper, springs, sheets, profiles

  • Cables and wires: steel wire, jute, electrical cable

  • Plastics and rubber products

  • Textiles and leather goods: fabrics, artificial leather, zippers, adhesives

  • Construction and forest products: wood, composites, ceramics

  • Others: glass, porcelain, paper, and packaging materials

Its versatility makes it ideal for both research laboratories and industrial production facilities requiring reliable mechanical testing.

Relevant Standards

  • TS EN ISO 7500-1 – Specifies calibration and verification of force-measuring systems in tension and compression testing machines.

  • TS EN ISO 527-3 – Describes methods for determining the tensile properties of plastic films and sheets.

  • TS EN ISO 6892-1 – Defines the general principles for tensile testing of metallic materials at room temperature.

  • TS 1398-1 – Covers procedures for tensile testing of rubber and elastomeric materials, including sample preparation and analysis.

  • EN ISO 527-1 – Specifies general requirements for determining the tensile properties of plastic materials.

Conclusion

The DVT GP-D-NN Tensile Testing Machine is a precise, durable, and user-friendly system capable of performing tensile and compression tests at the highest accuracy. Its wide range of applications, advanced control features, and compliance with international standards make it a reliable choice for quality control laboratories and production environments.
By providing reproducible and standard-compliant results, the device enhances production efficiency, supports certification processes, and ensures product reliability in global markets.