UTM (Universal Testing Machine) – DSTM 5-25 kN Table Top

Developed by United Testing Machines, our advanced materials testing specialist brand, we make a wide range of UTM machines. We can build them to suit your specific requirements and they can generate different levels of force from 2.5kN up to 2,000kN. 

Simple and easy to use, our table model material testing machines are known for their durability, dependability and great value for money. That’s why you’ll find them supporting research and development and quality control teams in laboratories and on factory floors all over the world. 

What can you do with a universal testing machine? 

Universal testing machines study the characteristics of many types of materials, components and structures. They’re helpful, multi-purpose instruments that can support your test and inspection programs – whatever industry you work in.  

The ‘universal’ part of the title relates to the many types of tests that can be undertaken with these multi-use devices: from creep to fail and compression testing and from tensile testing to tear testing.

Material testing machines for most material types  

Our table model universal testing machines are perfect for testing most materials including plastic, rubber, textiles, metals, composites, adhesives, bolts, screws, fasteners or wood products. 

Our table model material testing machines are manufactured in standard sizes, but we often get asked to build taller or wider frames for customers – just get in touch if that sounds helpful!  

DragonFly UTS machine software and hardware 

Our latest universal testing machines feature our next generation DragonFly UTS software and control electronics package.  

The intuitive workflow-based user interface gives you all of the latest features that a modern UTM machine requires in a powerful but easy-to-use package.  

Smooth material testing machine analysis 

The DragonFly UTS software makes it so simple to set up and run tests. Your data is saved securely, from which you can generate and adapt all types of reports.  

Our UTS machine software provides a smooth, intuitive and effortlessly repeatable workflow-based environment. It’s unique to our products, putting you in total control of your universal testing machine, from the first screen to the final data analysis and reporting display. Plus you get intuitive import/export functionality for test methods, raw data and finished test reports. 

Next generation UTM machine controls 

Our DragonFly UTS Hardware Controller (DHC Controller) ensures you get the most reliable, high-quality data possible. It incorporates some of the most advanced embedded hardware components available.  

With standard data acquisition rates of 1,000 Hz, DragonFly UTS’s performance is among the best in the industry.  

Future-proof UTM machine components 

Our universal testing machines are designed with the future in mind to protect your investment. The forward-thinking controller design features the latest embedded software technology. This future-proofs it against the electronics obsolescence issues that many competitors will soon face.

Table-top UTM machine tests – no table required!

If you don’t have a table or lab bench to sit our material testing machine frame on…no problem! We also make a versatile floor stand. It will support the weight of your universal testing machine and ensure the grips, fixtures and test area are set at an optimal height for you to use. 

A universal testing machine to grow with you 

Growing your UTM machine system capabilities is easy. You can add to the standard package to support your future testing needs.

The DHC can be configured to accommodate additional external channels via plug-and-play expansion modules. Plus you can add advanced sensors and accessories including a multi-point/multi-axis strain gauge, extensometer systems, laser, optical and video capture systems and more. 

Invest in what you need for your lab today – then rest easy that your universal testing machine will support you for many years to come. 

Quality UTM machines – as standard 

Our universal testing machines were developed to meet many international standards, including  

• ASTM D1708-13: tensile properties of plastics by use of microtensile specimens 
• ASTM D1876-08: T-adhesion testing test for adhesives 
• ASTM D412-2015: tension test for rubber and elastomers 
• ASTM D429: rubber– property – adhesion to rigid substrates 
• ASTM D695-15: compressive properties of rigid plastics 
• ASTM D882-12: strength testing of thin plastic sheeting 
• ASTM D885: tire cord tensile test 
• ASTM F2516-14: stainless steel tubing 
• ASTM F2516-14: strength testing nitinol wire 
• ISO 178: flexure testing of plastics 
• ISO 4587: adhesives tensile lap shear strength rigid to rigid 
• ISO 527-2:2012: tensile properties of plastics 
• ISO 527-3: tensile properties of films and sheets 
• ISO 527-4: tensile properties of isotropic and orthotropic fiber-reinforced plastic composites

Material testing machine choices 

We make lots of different universal testing machines to pull, compress and twist just about any type of material! Check out some of the following options and remember – we can custom design a UTM machine to suit any unique requirements too, just ask! 

• Explore our DTM (medium-capacity electromechanical  table models) – 50kn, 100kN 
• Explore our DFM (high-capacity electromechanical floor models) – 100kN, 150kN, 300kN, 600kN 
• Explore our DHFM (high-capacity hydraulic models) – 600kn, 1000kN, 2000kN 

Universally renowned UTM machine knowledge  

We like to share the lessons learnt over 55 years of making universal testing machines. Why not check out this blog that covers the basics of UTM machine testing? Or this one, which outlines some of the different types of universal testing machines and how they can help your R&D and quality control.