The Testing Times

We have designed a range of grips for use in the medical market. The grips are manufactured from high quality stainless steel and every part is passivated. Each grip was immersion tested for 48hours in 0.9% saline at 37 deg C. After this they were stripped down and inspected for any signs of corrosion rusting or mould growth. Once satisfied that the immersion test had passed, we proof loaded the grips. Every grip in the medical range is clearly marked with a grip reference number and a max load rate.

Here at Tinius Olsen the engineers have designed yet another custom grip attachment. Two version of the new high temperature compression cages for use in an environmental chamber . Part numbers 270 032 & 270 033. The Compression cages are rated at 25kN and 50kN, and can be tested at temperatures between -70 to +200 degrees C. They are designed to test the largest possible samples that can be tested in the Environmental chamber . As sample with maximum size of 100mm wide x 200mm deep x 200mm high. For more information contact us.

This is a 300 kN Self Aligning fitting designed for Tension testing applications only. It has an M36 lower and an M42 Upper bolt - to fit to the machine. The fitting to fitting to which you would attach the grips is M36. It meets the requirements of ASTM E8 Standard test method for tension testing metallic materials. It may also be used when working to ASTM E21-03a Elevated temperature tension tests.

Tinius Olsen’s new high-tech grip range sets the standard for all quality control testing needs. The new range of grips are quick and easy to use. They have a metallic appearance and are corrosion and rust resistant, finished to with-stand harsh conditions. The grip capacity, and part number are etched onto the grips body for easy reference, and are supplied with digital manuals and consumables parts list. As well as this standard range of grips, there are medical compliant versions, which are designed to be used in saline environments. What if I don’t have a Tinius Olsen machine? The new high-tech grip range is interfaced to fit all major brands of Testing Machine. Industry standard adaptors allow the grips to be used on Testing Machines including Instron materials testing machines and many more. The grips have interfaces to fit the B,C, and D fittings of Instron Testing machines as well as 5/8 interface, 3/4 interface and an M6 interface for lighter loadcells. We are aware of the va

Here at Tinius Olsen, we manufacture a range of different measuring devices to measure the defletion of the material you are testing. One of these tools is the 'Pipe crush LVDT'. This tool is used in compression tests of plastic pipes to accurately measure the pipe deflection at given forces. We supply different sizes corresponding to the different pipe diameters. For more information on LVDT's or other extensometers used to measure the deflection of a sample under going test visit our main website here or contact us .

Materials testing equipment experts Tinius Olsen will be using the Interplas Show in September to announce the addition of 12 new developments to their extensive range of testing equipment, details of which will be available at the show. Also on display will be a representative range of bench-top testing machines from their extensive range of testing equipment. Tinius Olsen will be on stand number F255. For more information or for information on how to get tickets for Interplas please contact Tinius Olsen Ltd.

A 90 degree Peel test for semi-rigid samples. The edges of the sample are clamped down, the tail is prepared and clamped in the vice grip. The seperated substrate is fed under the roller, and the rolled holds the substrate down during the test preventing the s ample from lifting and maintaining the peel test angle. This grip was designed for a customer testing solar panels. For more information on this product or if you have a product which may require a custom made grip contact Tinius Olsen .