Benchtop Testing Machines
Universal Test Machine Co. proudly offers and supports the complete line of high-quality benchtop universal testing machines from Galdabini, a trusted Italian manufacturer established in 1890 with a long-standing reputation for precision mechanical engineering and durable load frame design. These PC-controlled systems are engineered for both research and production environments, combining rigid frame construction with high-resolution load measurement to ensure repeatable, standards-compliant results across a wide range of materials including metals, plastics, elastomers, composites, and textiles.
Each system comes fully equipped with GraphWorks 6 software, providing advanced control over test parameters such as crosshead speed, load limits, strain measurement, and multi-stage test sequences. The software enables real-time data acquisition, graphical analysis, and automated report generation, making it suitable for both quality control labs and R&D environments where traceability and data integrity are critical. Integration with non-proprietary electronics—such as Beckhoff-based control systems—ensures long-term serviceability and flexibility for future upgrades.
Every benchtop unit is custom-configured to meet the customer’s exact application requirements, including full compliance with ASTM, ISO, and other international standards. This includes proper selection of load cells, grips, fixtures, and extensometry solutions to match the material type, expected force range, and deformation behavior. Whether the application involves low-force film testing or higher-load plastics and light metals, the system is tailored to deliver optimal accuracy and repeatability.
Universal Test Machine Co. delivers complete, turnkey testing solutions by integrating optional accessories such as environmental chambers (capable of sub-zero to elevated temperature testing), clip-on or non-contact extensometers, protective safety enclosures, and automated or semi-automated loading systems for increased throughput and operator safety. Additionally, frames can be modified or engineered to accommodate oversized, long-gauge-length, or non-standard specimens, ensuring that even the most unique testing requirements can be addressed without compromise.
With a focus on long-term reliability, configurability, and standards compliance, these benchtop systems represent a scalable solution for laboratories seeking precision testing capability without the footprint of a full-scale floor-standing universal testing machine.
