Universal Multiple Tensile Testing Machine [ZPEL.02]

  • Automated testing process
  • High throughput
  • SPC-controlled measurement reliability
  • Integrable Shore A & rebound elastometer

Technical Specifications

Universal Multiple Tensile Testing Machine

With 5 parallel testing stations, the ZPEL.02 achieves exceptional throughput performance. The short cycle time of only 4.5 minutes per batch is achieved through intelligent parallelization - while one batch is being tested, the next one can already be prepared. With accuracies up to 0.1%, the system meets the highest laboratory standards.

Capacity:
>1000 individual samples per 8 hours
Cycle time:
approx. 4.5 minutes per batch (10 samples)
Testing stations:
5 parallel
Maximum elongation:
2000 % (DIN 53504-S1)
Maximum traverse path:
1300 mm
Force range:
2 kN
Force accuracy:
0.1% F.S. (≤100N), 0.5% F.S. (≤1000N)
Maximum test speed:
2000 mm/min
Maximum sample width:
100 mm
Maximum sample thickness:
5 mm
Number of test stations:
5, interchangeable test clamps
Drive type:
Spindle drive

Test Methods

Fully automatic loading for:

  • Tensile strength: DIN 53504 (S1/S2/S3a), ISO 37 (Type 1/2/3)
     
  • Tear propagation resistance: ISO 34 (Strip, angle, arc-shaped specimens), ASTM D624
     
  • Adhesion testing: DIN ISO 8339 (manual loading only)
     
  • Individual tests: configurable

Test Process

The ZPEL.02 automates the entire tensile testing process - from order management to data transfer:

  • Optional
    Order Management
    Automatic reading of measurement orders from external systems (LIMS, SAP, etc.)
     
  • Sample Preparation
    Insertion of test specimens into special sample trays that simultaneously define the test specification
     
  • Optional
    Rebound Measurement
    Automatic testing of elasticity with integrated rebound elastometer with automatic transfer of measurement values to the measurement data set
     
  • Optional
    Shore A Measurement
    Hardness measurement through connected Shore A measuring device with automatic transfer of measurement values to the measurement data set
     
  • Sample Feeding
    The handling robot removes the samples from the tray and positions them precisely in the 5 tensile stations
     
  • Thickness Measurement
    Confocal optical measuring system captures the exact sample thickness contactlessly before testing
     
  • Tensile Testing
    Fully automatic clamping and parallel testing at 5 stations with adaptive extensometer positioning
     
  • Data Transfer
    Automatic transfer of all measurement data and results to downstream systems such as LIMS, SAP or order management

While one batch is being tested, the next sample tray can already be prepared and preliminary steps initiated - for uninterrupted continuous operation. Through this process optimization, the total measurement time of a batch (10 samples) is only approximately 4.5 minutes.

Technical Highlights

Intelligent Automation:

  • Handling robot with automatic sample disposal
     
  • Confocal optical, non-contact thickness measuring system
     
  • Automatic extensometer positioning
     
  • SPC monitoring for quality assurance
     
  • Parallelized sample preparation
     
  • Quick test clamp change with quick-change positioning coupling

Safety & Operation:

  • Safety doors with interlocking
     
  • Sample trays with identifier system
     
  • User-friendly software interface
     
  • Pneumatically controlled clamping force
     
  • Fully automatic test specimen disposal after destruction

Productvideo ZPEL.02