ZwickRoell / Zwick Roell Materials Testing Machines

Static materials testing machines, dynamic servohydraulic testers, impact pendulums and hardness testers by ZwickRoell / Zwick Roell: equipment selection and test fixtures.

ZwickRoell / Zwick Roell: testing systems and laboratory tools

German manufacturer ZwickRoell GmbH & Co. KG produces static materials testing machines, fatigue systems, hardness testers and impact pendulums. Equipment from the Ulm plant is utilized across metallurgy, aerospace, automotive, polymer processing and research facilities worldwide.

Testing machines and laboratory equipment engineered in Ulm, Germany
Full compliance with ISO, ASTM and DIN standards for materials testing
Integration with testXpert testing software and testControl electronics
Delivery of spare parts, sensors and test fixtures by machine serial number

Universal static testing machines zwickiLine, ProLine, AllroundLine

Single-column and dual-column electromechanical UTMs by ZwickRoell with test loads from 0.5 kN to 250 kN. The zwickiLine series is engineered for low loads, ProLine for routine tests, and AllroundLine for demanding research tasks with modular test space configurations.

zwickiLine series for plastics, elastomers, wires and foils up to 5 kN
ProLine series for standard factory quality control with loads to 100 kN
AllroundLine floor-standing and tabletop frames with four guide columns
Precision AC servo drive with backlash-free ball screw mechanisms

Dynamic servohydraulic and electrodynamic fatigue testing systems

ZwickRoell testing systems for fatigue strength, cyclic endurance and fracture mechanics. Portfolio includes compact servohydraulic HC systems, high-speed HTM testing machines, clean oil-free electrodynamic LTM actuators, and high-frequency resonance Vibrophores.

Servohydraulic testing actuators with hydrostatic bearings for low friction
High-speed testing machines HTM with traverse speeds up to 20 m/s
Electrodynamic LTM testing systems utilizing linear motor technology
High-frequency Vibrophore resonance systems for rapid Woehler S-N curves

Specimen grips, test tools and clamping jaws by ZwickRoell

Mechanical, wedge-action, screw, pneumatic and hydraulic specimen grips providing secure specimen clamping without slippage. We supply replacement jaws with pyramid serrations, smooth inserts, V-jaws for round specimens, and fixtures for three-point and four-point flexure tests.

Wedge grips featuring self-clamping effect as tensile test force rises
Pneumatic and hydraulic grips with adjustable closing pressure control
Replaceable clamping jaws with pyramid teeth, polyurethane and carbide
Test tooling for compression platens, shear, peel and bend fixtures

EMCO-TEST hardness testers and HIT series pendulum impact testers

Stationary DuraScan and DuraVision hardness testers for automated hardness measurements on metals, ceramics and plastics according to Rockwell, Vickers, Brinell. HIT pendulum impact testers with capacities from 5 to 750 Joules perform Charpy and Izod impact toughness tests.

DuraScan micro and macro testers with precision optic turret and autofocus
DuraVision heavy-duty testers for large industrial forgings and components
HIT pendulum testers with 5.5J, 25J, 50J capacity for polymers and plastics
Metallurgical impact systems up to 750J with interlocked safety enclosure

Xforce load cells, precision extensometers and testControl electronics

Xforce load cells feature high resistance to transverse forces and automatic recognition of calibration parameters. Contact and optical extensometers laserXtens and videoXtens measure longitudinal strain without exerting mechanical contact forces onto the testing specimen.

Xforce P and Xforce HP load cell sensors with built-in parameter EEPROM chip
laserXtens optical non-contact extensometers operating without target dots
videoXtens optical extensometers with high-speed digital matrix cameras
testControl II measurement electronics with 10 kHz synchronous data bus

ZwickRoell testing systems: engineering background and industry applications

The ZwickRoell Group headquartered in Ulm, Germany has engineered high-precision mechanical materials testing systems for more than 160 years.

Combining the technological legacy of Zwick, Roell, Amsler and EMCO-TEST, the manufacturer provides precise control of static and dynamic loads ranging from fractions of a Newton up to several mega-Newtons.

Universal static testing systems zwickiLine, ProLine and AllroundLine operate in metallurgical plants, aerospace enterprises, automotive manufacturing, building materials and academic research centers.

High frame stiffness, digital electrical drives and precision sensors ensure dependable test data in accordance with ISO, ASTM and DIN standards.

Testing standards and technical documentation for Zwick Roell equipment

Mechanical testing operations adhere to international testing standards: ISO 6892-1 for metallic materials, ISO 527 and ASTM D638 for plastics, ASTM E8 for tensile testing, and ISO 6506, ISO 6507, ISO 6508 for hardness evaluation.

ZwickRoell testing systems are engineered to facilitate periodic calibration and verification of measuring channels.

For component and fixture selection, we review machine passports, nameplates and factory technical documentation: the serial number, frame type, testControl electronics generation and load cell capacity enable exact identification of required spare parts, clamping jaws and specimen tooling.

Selection and supply of ZwickRoell test tooling and components

We support engineering selection of replacement parts and specialized test tooling for ZwickRoell (Zwick Roell): mechanical and pneumatic specimen grips, clamping jaws with pyramid and flat serrations, V-jaws for round specimens, bend test fixtures, Xforce load cells and interface cables.

International commercial terms, transparent quotations and complete shipping documentation accompany each delivery. Shipments are handled through established logistics carriers directly to the customer facility or designated destination terminal.

Maintenance, modernization and replacement of wear components

During ongoing machine operation, contact surfaces of clamping jaws, pneumatic seals, mechanical joints, return springs and extensometer knife edges experience normal wear. Timely renewal of worn components prevents specimen slippage and ensures accurate stress-strain curve recordings.

To maintain original accuracy of electromechanical drives, we supply protective bellows, guide bushings, safety limit switches and measurement electronic boards.

When retooling laboratories for new materials, we select supplementary fixtures, environmental chambers and load cells with automatic sensor recognition.

Industrial sectors utilizing ZwickRoell materials testing equipment

ZwickRoell equipment serves key branches of modern technology. In metallurgy and pipe production, tensile machines and impact pendulums assess yield strength, elongation and impact toughness at ambient and cryogenic temperatures.

In aerospace, test frames evaluate carbon fiber composites and titanium fasteners.

In polymer and elastomer industries, zwickiLine and ProLine systems evaluate tensile modulus, peel adhesion and tear resistance. In medical device engineering, machines test surgical suture materials, orthopedic implants, syringes and packaging foils under controlled conditions.

testXpert software platform and testControl electronics integration

The digital core of ZwickRoell testing systems combines proprietary testXpert testing software with testControl II measurement electronics.

The digital architecture performs synchronous data acquisition from load cells, optical and contact extensometers at 10 kHz, ensuring closed-loop adaptive drive regulation.

testControl electronics safeguard load frames and transducers against mechanical overload, monitor safety enclosures and log comprehensive test records.

For modernized test setups, we provide interface adapters, synchronization cables, remote control display units and signal boards tailored to operational demands.

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