Tinius Olsen - Medical Device Testing Machines

Tinius Olsen is one of the world's foremost specialist manufacturers and suppliers of testing machines for the medical device industry. Our machines are designed for use in research and quality-control departments to measure, prove and check the physical strength and performance of both materials – be they metals, composites, polymers, rubbers or adhesives – and finished components.

A complete series of physical tests are available that include measuring tension, shear, compression, flexure / bending, puncture / burst, tear, peel and frictional strengths, melt flow, impact resistance, stiffness, deflection temperature under load, Vicat penetration, and torsion strength.

All such tests are designed and implemented by Tinius Olsen in accordance with key international industrial testing standards including ISO, EN, ASTM, DIN, BS and JIS. Additionally, tests may be devised to put the final product, or even interim production pieces, through a sequence of tests to best replicate the final application of that part.

STATIC HYDRAULIC MATERIALS TESTING MACHINES

Super "L" testing machines are rugged tension and compression hydraulic machines proven in thousands of demanding applications worldwide. Available with digital readout and optional servo and computer control systems, their maximum frame capacity is 150kN (30,000lb/ft).

TENSION AND COMPRESSION TESTING MACHINES

These rugged electromechanical tension and compression testing machines feature Tinius Olsen strain-gage load cell force measuring systems. We offer a choice of two-screw or four-screw load frames and maximum frame capacities start from 60kN (12,000lb/ft) for these special application machines.

HIGH-FORCE ELECTROMECHANICAL MATERIALS TESTING MACHINES

These rugged electromechanical testing machines are designed to test metals, composites, rigid reinforced plastics, webbing, etc. for tension, compression, flexure, shear, tear and peel. These machines feature high-precision interchangeable load cells, superior pre-loaded ballscrews and powerful drive systems that mean they can easily tackle the most challenging of applications.

HORIZONTAL TENSILE TESTERS

For maximum tensile testing throughput and capability, Tinius Olsen offers a range of horizontal tensile testing machines in capacities of 5kN (1,000lb/ft), 25kN (5,000lb/ft), 150kN (30,000lb/ft) and 300kN (60,000lb/ft).

Our horizontal testing machines offer unique benefits over vertically oriented testers by allowing a range of accessories to be mounted next to the machine that can turn it into a fully automatic testing station.

The unique horizontal extensometer that is typically supplied incorporates pneumatic controls that automatically lowers the arms prior to the test and raises the arms at the end of the test. Friction-free air bearings on the extensometer provide accurate strain measurement through fracture.

TORSION TESTERS

For maximum torsion testing versatility and capability, Tinius Olsen offers a full range of torsion testing machines in capacities from 1,000Nm to 30,000Nm. These unique torsion testers provide loading and weighing capabilities in both directions of rotation. This feature makes it possible to conveniently determine not only the ultimate torque load of a specimen, but how that specimen behaves under conditions of continuous or intermittent torque loading in both directions.

BENCHTOP MATERIALS-TESTING MACHINES

Tinius Olsen's line of benchtop materials-testing machines are designed to test a wide spectrum of materials – including metals, plastics, rubber, textiles, paper, yarn, wire, adhesives, ceramics, timber, foils, composites and finished components – for tension, compression, flexure or shear.

MELT INDEXERS (EXTRUSION PLASTOMETER)

Tinius Olsen has two models of melt indexer to meet almost every need. We offer either our MP200 low-cost, procedure-A-only (of ASTM D1238) model, or our more familiar, flexible, model MP600.

The MP600 is an advanced melt indexing system that allows easy, modular upgrading from its basic capabilities with accessory packages for more automated testing, including control of multiple units from a single PC and automatic flow rate measurements using up to three different loads in one test.

IMPACT-TESTING SYSTEMS

Tinius Olsen manufactures a range of different pendulum impact testers that can be easily changed from a Charpy configuration to an Izod configuration. These testers come in a couple of capacities and are designed primarily for either plastics or metals impact-testing.