Introducing the FP-2265 Friction/Peel Tester — the next generation of our trusted FP-2260 platform, now with a color touchscreen, built-in pneumatics, and full backward compatibility.
Choosing the right universal testing machine starts with understanding how it works. Explore UTM testing methods, key components, and what to look for in load capacity, accuracy, and software.
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A Universal Testing Machine (UTM) measures how materials respond to forces such as tension, compression, bending, or shear, identifying when a sample deforms or fails. Widely used in manufacturing, research, and quality control labs, UTMs can test a variety of materials—including plastics, metals, rubber, films, textiles, adhesives, and packaging—by swapping grips, fixtures, and accessories to Read More »
Different Types of Universal Testing Machines Universal Testing Machines (UTMs) are versatile, high-quality materials testing instruments used to evaluate tensile strength, compression, and a variety of other physical properties. With varying frame capacities, UTMs can accommodate a wide range of testing requirements and be configured with industry-standard grips and fixtures to meet quality specifications. At Thwing-Albert Instrument Read More »
October 18-21
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September 15-17, 2026
Booth 3603
Learn how this pendulum test measures tear resistance in film, paper, textiles, and nonwovens, and see why labs worldwide rely on the ProTear from the original Elmendorf designer.
Force measurement is one of the most fundamental methods of material testing and determines how a specimen will react under different loads or forces. It continues to be critical to the quality of end user products because it verifies material performance in applications where safety and reliability are essential, such as ensuring the strength of Read More »
