Metal testing

Got a food, beverage, or aerosol product that requires a metal container? We have the gauges, testers, and software to reduce the cost of production and increase the efficiency of your canning and bottling processes. Know you can rely on your components with a QA strategy that puts your metal samples through their paces.

Innovate and accurate metal testing

We’ve been doing this for almost 50 years. In fact, it’s now over two decades since our name became recognized as a world leader in this market: when we invented automatic, double seam inspection.

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From seam inspection and metal can testing to inline inspection of empty and filled containers, our devices offer unmatched innovation and help you meet your quality needs.

Metal testing to suit your set up

Industrial Physics makes gauges, testers, vision inspection systems and software to ensure the quality of your finished product and the integrity of your packaging. Our cutting presses will enable you to strip samples from sheet material, while our milling machines are ideal for thicker sheets and pipes up to 100mm. We cover every base, so you can test metals quickly and easily.

Whether you need a machine capable of helping you work out the Brinell Hardness Test result of your metals or you want to use tensile testing to discover the properties of a new alloy before making a switch, we’ve got a solution for you.

Test your metal

From copper to steel testing, you’ll find equipment to give you the results you need. We can also test alloys, aluminum and composites – so you can make sure you have the chance to find the right material for the job.

We’ve got Universal Testing Machines in a range of sizes, to help you with even the biggest jobs, as well as a selection of safety accessories and system enclosures. We also have more compact solutions, such as the LCH Speedy Tester, a portable, hydraulic testing machine incorporating a highly accurate, built-in digital display system.

To measure metals accurately, you need to be able to prepare your samples to the right specifications and ensure they’re held in place during the testing process. That’s where our wide range of metal cutters and powerful grips come in.

Metal testing safety and industry regulations

Know that when you’re testing, you’re testing to recognized industry standards. Our solutions are designed with regulations and standard testing methods in mind, so you know that every test counts.

Masters of metal testing for over 50 years

With more than half a century of experience in metal test and inspection solutions, we know exactly what’s needed from our machines and equipment. Browse featured products below or check out our full range of metal testing machines and accessories.