Universal Testing Machine 30kN | FortiTestX – 16
A CE-certified computer-controlled universal testing machine for tensile, compressive, bending, and shear strength testing of materials, manufactured by Scientico India to ISO 9001:2015 standards. Supplied with calibration certificate, operation manual, and complete export documentation. Designed for Strength of Materials laboratories in engineering colleges and technical institutions.
Universal Testing Machine 30kN FortiTestX 16 is a benchtop strength of materials lab equipment unit designed for tensile, compressive, bending, and elongation testing of metallic and non-metallic specimens using a hand-operated hydraulic system requiring no external power supply. This Universal Testing Machine 30kN generates test forces up to 30 kN through a hydraulic system, displaying load on a large dynamometer gauge with trailing pointer and measuring elongation via a dial gauge with 0.01 mm graduation. The FortiTestX 16 accepts a comprehensive range of standard and optional accessories for shear, cupping, spring, and Brinell hardness testing, making it a complete universal testing machine 30kN strength of materials lab equipment unit for undergraduate engineering and materials science programmes.
Product Overview
The Universal Testing Machine 30kN FortiTestX 16 is a self-contained benchtop strength of materials lab equipment unit for materials testing across tensile, compressive, bending, and elongation test types. The cross-member frame with ground steel pillars generates both compressive and tensile forces through a hand-operated hydraulic system, eliminating the need for any external power supply. Test load is indicated on a large dynamometer gauge with a trailing pointer, measuring range 0 to 100 bar in 2 bar graduations. Specimen elongation is tracked using a dial gauge with a 0 to 50 mm measuring range and 0.01 mm graduation. Maximum test force is 30 kN, maximum stroke is 45 mm, and the specimen space measures 165 x 65 mm. An optional load cell with a range of 0 to 30 kN and 0.001 kN graduation is available for digital force measurement. Standard accessories supplied with the universal testing machine 30kN include a compression plate set with five compression specimens (four plastic, one wood) and a tensile test fixture with four tension test rods in aluminium, copper, steel, and brass, all 8 mm diameter and 50 mm gauge length. A full range of optional accessories covers bending, wedge grip tensile, helical spring, disc spring, single and double point shear, unsymmetrical shear, cupping, Brinell hardness, and dumbbell-shaped tensile specimen testing. Optional LabVIEW-based software (FX-16) enables PC data acquisition, logging, and results processing on any Windows operating system.
Technical Specifications – Universal Testing Machine 30kN FortiTestX 16
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Universal Testing Machine 30kN FortiTestX 16 |
| Model Reference | FortiTestX 16 |
| Product Category | Strength of Materials Lab Equipment |
| Apparatus Type | Benchtop universal testing machine 30kN, hand-operated hydraulic |
| Maximum Test Force | 30 kN |
| Maximum Stroke | 45 mm |
| Specimen Space | 165 x 65 mm |
| Force Generation | Hand-operated hydraulic system, no power supply required |
| Dynamometer Range | 0 to 100 bar, 2 bar graduations |
| Dial Gauge Range | 0 to 50 mm, 0.01 mm graduation |
| Load Cell (Optional) | 0 to 30 kN, 0.001 kN graduation |
| Frame Type | Cross-member frame with ground steel pillars |
| Standard Accessories | Compression plate set, tensile test fixture |
| Optional Software | FX-16 (LabVIEW-based DAQ, Windows compatible) |
| Manufacturer | SCIENTICO, Ambala Cantt, India |
| Certifications | ISO 9001:2015, CE Marked |
Technical Data, Dynamometer and Measurement
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dynamometer Measuring Range | 0 to 100 bar |
| Dynamometer Graduations | 2 bar |
| Dial Gauge Measuring Range | 0 to 50 mm |
| Dial Gauge Graduations | 0.01 mm |
| Load Cell Range (Optional) | 0 to 30 kN |
| Load Cell Graduation (Optional) | 0.001 kN |
| Maximum Test Force | 30 kN |
| Maximum Stroke | 45 mm |
| Specimen Space | 165 x 65 mm |
Standard Accessories
FX 16-01. Compression Plates, Set of 2
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Platen Diameter | 130 mm |
| Compression Specimens | Set of 5 (4 x plastic, 1 x wood) |
FX 16-10. Tensile Test Fixture
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Tension Test Rods | Set of 4 (aluminium, copper, steel, brass) |
| Specimen Diameter | 8 mm |
| Gauge Length | 50 mm |
Optional Accessories
FX 16-01. Bending Device
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Bending Specimens | Set of 5, cast iron |
FX 16-03. Wedge Grip for Round and Flat Tensile Specimens
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Chucks for Flat Tensile Specimen | 1 set |
| Grip for Round Specimen | 1 set |
| Gauge Length | 50 mm |
| Specimen Diameter | 8 mm |
| Flat Tension Specimens | Set of 4 (2 each of aluminium, copper, steel, brass) |
FX 16-04. Device for Testing Helical Springs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Specimen Sets | 2 sets |
| Outer Diameter | 37 to 40 mm |
| Inner Diameter | 20 to 25 mm |
| Wire Diameter | 6 to 10 mm |
| Spring Length | 85 to 90 mm |
FX 16-05. Device for Testing Disc Springs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Specimen Inner Diameter | 10 to 19 mm |
| Specimen Height | 60 to 70 mm |
FX 16-06. Device for Shearing Experiments
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Shear Types | Single point and double point |
| Shear Specimens | Set of 5, copper |
| Specimen Diameters | 2 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm |
FX 16-07. Device for Cupping Experiments
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Indenter Diameter | 20 mm |
| Cupping Specimens | Set of 5 each in aluminium, copper, steel, brass |
| Specimen Size | 60 x 60 x 2 mm (all materials) |
FX 16-08. Measuring Magnifier for Brinell Impression with Brinell Experiment Setup
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brinell Indenter Ball Diameter | 4.75 mm and 10 mm |
| Brinell Specimens | Set of 4 (aluminium, copper, steel, brass) |
| Specimen Size | 60 x 60 x 2 mm |
FX 16-09. Device for Shear Test Unsymmetrical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Shear Plug Diameters | 2 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm (2 sets) |
FX 16-11. Holder for Dumbbell-Shaped Tensile
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dumbbell-Shaped Tensile Specimens | Set of 10, steel |
Key Features
- Complete universal testing machine 30kN strength of materials lab equipment unit: cross-member frame with ground steel pillars, hand-operated hydraulic system, dynamometer gauge, dial gauge, and standard accessories all supplied
- Maximum test force 30 kN, maximum stroke 45 mm, specimen space 165 x 65 mm for a wide range of specimen types and sizes
- Hand-operated hydraulic force generation: no external power supply required for base operation of this universal testing machine 30kN unit
- Dynamometer with trailing pointer: 0 to 100 bar measuring range, 2 bar graduations for direct load readout during testing
- Dial gauge elongation measurement: 0 to 50 mm range, 0.01 mm graduation for precise specimen extension tracking
- Optional load cell: 0 to 30 kN range, 0.001 kN graduation for digital force measurement
- Standard tensile test fixture: four tension rods in aluminium, copper, steel, and brass, 8 mm diameter, 50 mm gauge length
- Standard compression plate set: 130 mm platen diameter, five compression specimens in plastic and wood
- Ten optional accessory sets extending capability to bending, wedge grip tensile, helical spring, disc spring, single and double point shear, unsymmetrical shear, cupping, Brinell hardness, and dumbbell-shaped tensile testing
- Quick accessory changeover and straightforward configuration for efficient laboratory session management
- Optional DAQ software (FX-16): LabVIEW-based PC data acquisition, logging, and results processing on Windows
- ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacture; CE marked product
Experiments
Standard Experiments
- Tensile tests
- Bending tests
- Compressive tests
- Recording of stress-strain diagrams
With Optional Accessories
- Cupping tests
- Shear tests
- Testing of disc and helical springs
- Brinell hardness testing
Construction and Design
Universal Testing Machine 30kN FortiTestX 16 is built on a rigid cross-member frame with ground steel pillars that generates both compressive and tensile forces through a self-contained hand-operated hydraulic system, requiring no additional power source for operation. The hydraulic system drives the test load up to a maximum of 30 kN across a stroke of 45 mm within a specimen space of 165 x 65 mm. Test force is indicated on a large dynamometer gauge with a trailing pointer across a 0 to 100 bar measuring range with 2 bar graduations, providing a direct and immediate load readout at all stages of the test. Specimen elongation is tracked by a dial gauge with 0 to 50 mm range and 0.01 mm graduation, mounted for clear readout during testing. The frame accepts a full range of standard and optional accessories for different test types, and the straightforward accessory changing system allows rapid reconfiguration between tensile, compressive, bending, spring, shear, cupping, and hardness test setups without specialist tools. This universal testing machine 30kN design ensures that every phase of loading, deformation, and fracture is fully visible and clearly measurable throughout the experiment. All construction and materials conform to ISO 9001:2015 quality standards and meet CE marking requirements.
Software, FX-16 (Optional)
Customised software designed in the National Instruments LabVIEW environment for PC data acquisition, data logging, and results processing. Compatible with any Windows-based operating system. The software is optional and selected independently of the base unit.
Scope of Delivery
- 1 x Experimental module (Universal Testing Machine 30kN FortiTestX 16)
- 1 x Set of samples
- 1 x Dial gauge
- 1 x Instruction manual
Q1: What is the maximum test force of the Universal Testing Machine 30kN FortiTestX 16?
The FortiTestX 16 universal testing machine 30kN has a maximum test force of 30 kN, a maximum stroke of 45 mm, and a specimen space of 165 x 65 mm.
Q2: Does the FortiTestX 16 require an external power supply?
No. The base unit operates entirely through a hand-operated hydraulic system, requiring no external power supply. An optional load cell and optional LabVIEW-based DAQ software require a PC connection via USB for data acquisition functionality.
Q3: What specimen materials are supplied as standard with the FortiTestX 16?
Standard accessories include four tensile test rods in aluminium, copper, steel, and brass (8 mm diameter, 50 mm gauge length) and five compression specimens in plastic and wood. Additional specimen sets in cast iron, copper, aluminium, steel, and brass are available through the optional accessory range.
Q4: What optional test types are available with the FortiTestX 16?
Ten optional accessory sets extend the universal testing machine 30kN capability to bending, wedge grip tensile testing of round and flat specimens, helical spring testing, disc spring testing, single point shear, double point shear, unsymmetrical shear, cupping, Brinell hardness, and dumbbell-shaped tensile specimen testing.
Q5: How is elongation measured in the FortiTestX 16?
Specimen elongation is tracked using a dial gauge with a measuring range of 0 to 50 mm and a graduation of 0.01 mm. An optional load cell with 0 to 30 kN range and 0.001 kN graduation is available for digital force measurement alongside the standard dynamometer gauge.
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