Rycolab Universal Testing Machine (UTM)

With testing frames for capacities of 1 kN or 5 kN, we offer two standard models according to the length of the test column. It is also possible to customise the length of the column according to requirements.

Testing Machines for Tensile Tests determine force, tensile resistance, elongation and tensile energy absorption in paper and tissue.

The user chooses the test to be performed on the touch screen. The clamps are automatically moved to the starting position and the sample is clamped between the upper and lower clamp. According to the delivery this can be done manually - or optionally with pneumatic clamps. By pushing the Start button the upper clamp moves and the test sample is stretched until the sample breaks. The figures like force, elongation, curves, statistic with max, min, mean and the standard deviation are shown on the touch screen and can be instantly printed. The clamps return automatically into start position after testing. The software comes with the pre-installed tests as they are described in the standards. Company specific tests can be set as well. All the parameters like testing speed, testing length, breaking- and preload levels can be adjusted individually. The software can be set into different languages.

• High resolution colur touch screen: Change between numerical and graphic display modes. Real-time data to facilitate its interpretation.
• Control unit: Push-button controls to position the crossbar, stop, test characteristics and statistics. Configuration of the test routines, both standardised—ISO, ASTM and DIN—and customised. Possibility of pre-recording up to 100 different tests or routines.
• Machine connection to other devices without external software: Directly to a printer (PCL5 protocol) or to a PC to send files (csv, txt, pdf, etc.). To extract the information from the tests, we can connect it to a pen drive.
• Connection via software: The machine can be connected to a PC with our CAPTURE software to save the tests, operate the machine and have greater autonomy and control of the UTM.
• Fast and simple changes: Quick change of load cells and automatic recognition of these. The changes of jaws or devices are equally simple, allowing us to carry out a wide variety of tests on almost any material. The selection of the correct cell allows the machine to perform the tests with maximum precision.
• Robustness and rigidity: The combination of aluminium and steel in the construction of the machine allows us to safely handle a load greater than 150% of the nominal capacity.
• Complete control of speed and movement: The servomotor and low-friction ball screw drive allows us to have control over speed and precision in the position that makes it possible to test all types of material.
• Safety for overload protection: The machines have a double safety system, both electronic (programming) and physical (travel limiters). Load cells can be tared with a maximum of 20% of their nominal capacity without affecting the full scale.
• Connection interfaces and data outputs: RS-232 using ASCII mode and super high- speed binary mode, USB2 and Ethernet RJ45 10/100.
• Connection of strain gauges: Encoder, LVDT and laser types, to measure the elongation of the sample. All compatible strain gauges have their own anchors to facilitate their use and removal when they are not being used. We also have an internal pneumatic circuit, with air inlet and connection at the rear, to connect the devices that need air without having the pneumatic tubes in sight.