The “Mutex” Universal Testing Machine provides an affordable way to determine tensile, compression, shear strength, and elongation of various raw materials such as rubber, leather, fabric, plastics, belts, wires, and medical objects. The machine works on the constant rate of traverse principle: one end of the specimen is held in a stationary grip (or compression plate) while the other moves at a known fixed speed via motor, dual gearboxes, and screws. The load is sensed by a load cell and indicated digitally and graphically on the computer monitor.
The microprocessor-based controller includes overload protection, peak hold, auto calibration, and stops the machine when the sample breaks. Load can be directly read in kilograms or Newtons. Windows-based software provides measurement parameters, load vs. elongation or stress vs. strain graphs, memory storage, break load, yield load, and elongation at break. Reports can be printed using a proper printer. Elongation is measured via a digital indicator fixed on the frame. Speed is variable via a knob on the panel or digitally input on the software. Built-in safety arrangements include over-travel protection. The machine is finished with painting, powder coating, and chrome/zinc plating. Optional grips are available for different materials.
