Mechanical Testing Equipment
Comprehensive range of mechanical testing machines for metals, plastics, and composites, designed and manufactured to meet all BIS standards with superior accuracy and reliability.
Complete BIS Mechanical Testing Standards Reference
Detailed breakdown of mandatory and common Indian Standards for mechanical testing categories, including specific test methods for tensile, hardness, impact, and fatigue properties.
| Test Category | BIS Indian Standard Code | Tests / Properties Measured |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Testing (Metals) | IS 1608:2018 | Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS), Yield Strength, Elongation, Reduction of Area |
| Impact Testing (Metals) | IS 1757 (Part 1):2014 | Energy absorbed (toughness) via Charpy (V-notch, U-notch) and Izod tests |
| Brinell Hardness | IS 1500 (Part 1):2019 | Indentation diameter testing (HBW) for metals (castings, forgings) |
| Rockwell Hardness | IS 1586 (Part 1):2018 | Indentation depth testing (HRA, HRB, HRC scales) for metals and alloys |
| Vickers Hardness | IS 1501 (Part 1):2018 | Indentation diagonal testing (HV) for thin materials, case depth, hard materials |
| Tensile Testing (Plastics) | IS 13360 (Part 5/Sec 1) | Tensile strength at yield/break, tensile modulus, elongation at break for plastics |
Common BIS mechanical testing standards with corresponding Indian Standard (IS) codes for material properties.
Mechanical Testing FAQs
What are the common categories of mechanical testing equipment?
- We manufacture a wide range of mechanical testing equipment across several key categories:
- Universal Testing Machines (UTM) – For tensile, compression, and flexural testing (Complies with IS 1608).
- Hardness Testers – Rockwell (IS 1586), Brinell (IS 1500), and Vickers (IS 1501) testers.
- Impact Testers – Charpy and Izod testers for determining material toughness (Complies with IS 1757, IS 1598).
- Fatigue Testers – To determine material durability and lifespan under cyclic loading conditions.
- Torsion Testers – For testing the shear properties of materials under twisting forces.
Why is NABL calibration and BIS compliance important for mechanical testing?
NABL calibration ensures that the testing equipment provides accurate, traceable, and reliable results, which is critical for R&D, quality control, and meeting regulatory requirements.
BIS compliance is essential for many products manufactured or sold in India. Our machines are built to perform tests according to specific Indian Standards (IS), such as:
- IS 1608: Metallic materials — Tensile testing at ambient temperature.
- IS 1500: Metallic materials — Brinell hardness test.
- IS 1586: Metallic materials — Rockwell hardness test.
- IS 1757: Method for Charpy impact test (U-notch and V-notch) for metallic material.
Using NABL-calibrated, IS-compliant equipment is necessary to certify that your materials and products meet these mandatory quality and safety standards.
What is a Universal Testing Machine (UTM) used for?
A Universal Testing Machine (UTM) is the most versatile piece of mechanical testing equipment. It’s designed to test the mechanical properties of materials by applying controlled forces (tension, compression, or bending/flexure).
- Tensile Test: Pulls a sample apart to measure its ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation (ductility) as per IS 1608.
- Compression Test: Pushes down on a sample to determine its behavior and strength under crushing loads.
- Flexural (Bend) Test: Bends a sample (often 3-point or 4-point) to measure its flexural strength and modulus.
UTMs are essential for quality control and R&D in industries working with metals, plastics, polymers, composites, textiles, and construction materials.
