Introduction
A horizontal tensile tester is a tensile testing machine with a horizontal test configuration, in which the specimen is mounted horizontally between the grips and the tensile force is applied along the horizontal axis, and this design is used for testing materials that are long, flexible, or difficult to handle in a vertical configuration, such as films, tapes, textiles, and other flexible materials. In operation, the specimen is clamped between a fixed grip and a moving grip, and the moving grip is driven by a motor to apply a tensile load while the force and elongation are measured; the instrument records the load-elongation curve and calculates properties such as tensile strength, elongation at break, and modulus, and the horizontal design allows the specimen to lie flat and straight, avoiding the effects of gravity and sagging that can affect flexible specimens in vertical testers, and it is convenient for testing long specimens and for automated feeding of samples. Horizontal tensile testers are used for testing plastic films and sheets, adhesive tapes, textiles and nonwovens, paper and paperboard, foils, and other flexible materials, in the packaging, film, textile, adhesive, and paper industries, and in quality control and research laboratories, and they are available in various capacities and with various grip types and accessories for different materials, with features such as precise speed and force control, digital displays, and data analysis software. With their suitability for flexible materials, horizontal tensile testers are essential for accurate tensile testing of films, tapes, and textiles.
Automatic horizontal tensile tester TP-T2011
Automatic horizontal tensile tester is adopted with pneumatic clamps to minimize the error by proper holding of the sample. With the advanced technology, it has strong data processing fu...
Automatic horizontal tensile tester TP-T2012
Automatic horizontal tensile tester is adopted with pneumatic clamps to minimize the error by proper holding of the sample. With the advanced technology, it has strong data processing fu...
Standards
ISO 7500-1:2018-Metallic materials-Calibration and verification of static uniaxial testing machines-Part 1: Tension/compression testing machines
ISO 6892-1:2019-Metallic materials-Tensile testing-Part 1: Method of test at room temperature
ASTM E8/E8M-Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
GB/T 228.1-2021-Metallic materials-Tensile testing-Part 1: Method of test at room temperature
Complies with the above standards, but is not limited to them.
Features
1. Horizontal tensile tester for measuring tensile properties in horizontal configuration.
2. Horizontal load frame suitable for long specimens, wires, cables and flexible materials.
3. Suitable for wire and cable, textile, rope, chain, packaging and material testing.
4. Includes horizontal load frame, load cell, grips, controller and analysis software.
5. Supports tensile testing of long or flexible specimens that vertical frames cannot accommodate.
FAQ
Q1: What testing scenarios is this tester mainly applied to?
A: The horizontal tensile tester is used in wire and cable manufacturing, textile production, rope and cordage, chain manufacturing, packaging, automotive and research laboratories to measure tensile strength, elongation and related mechanical properties of long, flexible or large specimens in a horizontal configuration. It supports wire and cable tensile and elongation testing, textile and fabric strip tensile testing, rope, cord and webbing strength measurement, chain and link tensile testing, packaging material and seal strength testing, automotive component testing, and general testing of long or flexible specimens. The horizontal design accommodates specimens with long gauge lengths or large deflections that would be impractical in vertical testing machines. It is essential for wire and cable, textile, rope, packaging and industrial laboratories requiring tensile testing of long, flexible or large specimens for product quality control, specification compliance, material selection, safety certification and research, where the horizontal configuration enables testing of wires, cables, ropes, textiles, chains and other long or flexible materials that require extended gauge length or large elongation measurement in industrial and regulatory testing applications per ISO, ASTM and industry specifications.
Q2: What standards does the tester comply with?
A: The horizontal tensile tester follows applicable ISO, ASTM, IEC and GB/T standards for wire and cable (IEC 60811, ISO 6892), textiles (ISO 13934), ropes (ISO 2307), chains and packaging materials. The instrument complies with ISO 7500 for tensile testing machine calibration and applicable safety standards. Calibration should use certified load cells traceable to international standards.
Q3: What is the warranty period for the whole machine and key components?
A: The whole horizontal tensile tester is covered by a 12-month warranty. The load frame, load cell, drive system, controller and software are covered, while grips, fixtures and fuses are consumables or accessories. Damage from overloading, improper use or unauthorized repair is excluded. Extended service contracts are available.
Q4: Is this device difficult to operate? Is professional training required?
A: Operation requires trained laboratory personnel familiar with mechanical testing, specimen preparation and data interpretation. We provide operation manuals, training and application support. Proper specimen preparation, grip selection, test speed, calibration and result interpretation are important for accurate tensile testing per applicable standards.
Q5: What is the typical lead-time for order delivery?
A: Standard models require 7-30 working days. In-stock units can ship within 3-7 working days. Custom configurations or large built-to-order systems may require additional time, and we confirm the exact schedule before order confirmation.
Q6: Is regular calibration required? What is the recommended calibration cycle?
A: Load cell calibration with certified weights recommended every 6-12 months per ISO 7500. Grip and fixture inspection regularly. Speed and displacement verification periodically. Full system verification annually. Routine load cell verification before critical testing.
Q7: Are supporting consumables universal?
A: Grips, fixtures and specimen preparation tools are available from multiple suppliers, though instrument compatibility should be verified. Long-term consumable cost is moderate depending on testing volume and fixture type.
Q8: Can I customize parameters or supporting accessories?
A: Customization includes load capacity, frame length, test speed, grip configuration, extensometer, software features and safety enclosure. Additional grips, fixtures and accessories can be ordered separately. Custom orders extend delivery lead-time.
Q9: Does the purchase include on-site installation and commissioning service?
A: Yes, horizontal tensile testers include on-site installation, commissioning, calibration and operator training by certified testing equipment specialists. Site preparation guidance is provided before delivery to ensure floor space, power and safety requirements are met.
Q10: What types of samples are compatible with this equipment?
A: The horizontal tensile tester tests wires, cables, textiles, ropes, chains, packaging materials and other long or flexible specimens within the load capacity, frame length and grip specification. Different materials require specific grips and test methods per applicable standards. Very high strength materials may exceed the load capacity. Users should prepare specimens per the applicable standard, select appropriate grips for the specimen type, use proper gauge length and test speed, calibrate the load cell regularly, ensure proper specimen alignment, follow the standard test procedure, and report results including tensile strength, elongation and test conditions. The horizontal design accommodates long gauge lengths but users should verify the frame length is sufficient for the specimen and expected elongation. Safety guards should be used for high-energy testing of wires, cables and chains that may release energy upon failure.
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