The Testing Times

Tinius Olsen is a leading global specialist manufacturer of materials testing machines, with an extensive product range covering low and high force testing of both raw materials and finished components. Our machines are suitable for use in manufacturing industries, as an integral part of quality control, product strength and performance analysis, research, and education. A typical testing system as seen here, is comprised of a testing machine/test frame , control and analysis software , and critically, the test fixtures, accessories, parts and devices used to hold and support the test specimen. These parts are referred to as the “ Gripping System ” and are typically comprised of two components — an upper and a lower grip, which together hold and/or support the material under test and accurately transmit the forces being applied, obvious examples include mechanical testing grips, adhesive peel tests, 3 point flexure bend, Friction tests and many more. In some cases the material or test

All of the testing grips and attachments listed here have a specific use. For example the Insulation Grip is designed to be used with insulation materials, but it can equally work just as well with any fibrous material. We often review or re-use previous designs because we know that they work and have been proved to be successful in the field. The staff here have an encyclopedic knowledge of over 2,000 Bespoke products and custom test fixtures we've produced over the years, and are continuing to produce on a daily basis. Basically, if you need to test something, and you require help call Tinius Olsen ...

We've been thinking, there are lots of great resources and information regarding testing machines and attachments, but we don't want to put them all on here. It might get a little cluttered... Our colleagues at Tinius Olsen have put together a good list of resources on the Tinius Olsen Homepage. The direct link to the list can be found here