Torsion Testing Machine 1000Nm (Motorized) | FortiTestX - 12

Key Features

Key Features

• Complete torsion testing machine 1000Nm motorized unit: highest-capacity FortiTestX benchtop strength of materials apparatus for torsional testing of steel, aluminium, and brass specimens to fracture
• Maximum test torque: 1000 Nm with 1 Nm resolution; maximum specimen length: 650 mm, significantly extending capacity beyond standard 300Nm torsion testing machines
• Motorised worm gear drive for controlled, repeatable, high-torque application without manual effort
• Jaw-type specimen holder: grips specimens of different sizes and diameters, expanding testable rod profiles beyond fixed-socket models
• Strain gauge on measuring shaft: captures test torque as an electrical signal at 1 Nm resolution for accurate digital readout
• Incremental encoder: measures angle of twist from 0° to 360° with 0.1° resolution throughout the full test
• Dual digital displays: torque and twist angle shown simultaneously on the microprocessor-based display enclosure
• Sliding measurement jig: adjustable along the frame to accommodate specimen lengths up to 650 mm
• Square base plate sections resist torsional movement during testing for stable, accurate measurement
• Software measurable outputs: test torque, twist angle, and stiffness modulus via optional FX-12 LabVIEW software on Windows
• Optional HMI live graph plotting for real-time visual monitoring of the torque-twist curve
• USB PC connectivity (optional); ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacture; CE marked product

Experiments

• Torsional testing of different materials up to specimen fracture
• Recording the torque versus angle of twist curve
• Determination of the elastic range
• Determination of modulus of rigidity

Construction and Design

Torsion Testing Machine FortiTestX 12 is constructed as a rigid, motorised torsion testing machine 1000Nm benchtop unit built on a heavy-duty structural frame that supports the sliding measurement jig and all drive and measurement components. The motor drives a worm gear reduction mechanism, applying torque progressively and controllably to the test specimen up to the maximum 1000 Nm capacity. The specimen is secured using a jaw-type holder capable of gripping rods of different sizes, providing broader specimen compatibility than fixed-socket alternatives used in lower-capacity models. Square sections on the base plate resist rotational movement during testing, ensuring all applied torque acts exclusively on the specimen. A strain gauge bonded to the measuring shaft captures torsional load as an electrical signal with 1 Nm resolution, while an incremental encoder co-axial with the specimen records the angle of twist at 0.1° resolution across a full 0° to 360° incremental range. Both signals feed into a microprocessor-based measurement unit housed in a secure enclosure, with simultaneous digital display of torque and angle. The sliding jig accommodates all specimen lengths up to 650 mm, and the jaw holder accepts specimens of varying diameters for maximum experimental flexibility. This torsion testing machine 1000Nm motorized design ensures that every phase of the torsion test, from initial elastic loading through plastic deformation to final fracture, is fully observable and precisely measurable. All construction and materials conform to ISO 9001:2015 quality standards and meet CE marking requirements.

Software, FX-12 (Optional)

Customised software designed in the National Instruments LabVIEW environment for data logging and results processing, including measurement of test torque, twist angle, and stiffness modulus. Supports optional live graph plotting on HMI for real-time torque-twist curve visualisation. Connected to the apparatus via USB. Compatible with any Windows-based operating system. The software is optional and selected independently of the base unit.

Standards & Compliance

• Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
• CE Marking - European Conformity where applicable
• Supplied with calibration certificate, operation manual, and experiment guide
• 12-month manufacturer's warranty (parts & labour from installation)

Ordering & Delivery

• Incoterms: CIF to destination seaport, FOB Mundra/Nhava Sheva, or Ex-Works Ambala
• Lead time: 3–5 weeks production + sea transit to destination
• Payment: LC (Letter of Credit) or T/T bank transfer against proforma invoice
• Documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, insurance certificate

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the maximum torque capacity of the Torsion Testing Machine FortiTestX 12?
The FortiTestX 12 is a torsion testing machine 1000Nm motorized unit with a maximum test torque of 1000 Nm at 1 Nm resolution and a maximum specimen length of 650 mm, the highest capacity model in the FortiTestX torsion testing range.

Q2: How does the FortiTestX 12 differ from the FortiTestX 10 motorised 300Nm model?
Both are motorised torsion testing machines, but the FortiTestX 12 torsion testing machine 1000Nm motorized unit offers more than three times the torque capacity (1000 Nm versus 300 Nm), a longer maximum specimen length (650 mm versus 300 mm), a jaw-type holder for variable specimen sizes rather than a fixed hex socket, and a finer torque resolution of 1 Nm.

Q3: What type of specimen holder does the FortiTestX 12 use?
The FortiTestX 12 uses a jaw-type holder designed to grip specimens of different sizes and diameters. This provides greater specimen compatibility compared to the fixed 19 mm AF hex socket used in the 300Nm models.

Q4: How is torque measured in the FortiTestX 12?
Torque is measured using a strain gauge bonded to the measuring shaft. The strain gauge converts torsional deformation into an electrical signal with a resolution of 1 Nm, which is processed and displayed on the digital readout in real time.

Q5: Is the LabVIEW software required to operate the FortiTestX 12?
No. The FortiTestX 12 operates fully as a standalone torsion testing machine 1000Nm motorized unit using the onboard microprocessor-based measurement system and digital displays. The optional FX-12 software adds data logging, stiffness modulus calculation, HMI live graph plotting, and PC-based results processing via USB on Windows.