Fixtures and grips for this UTM platform can be configured to cover tensile, compression, flexural (bending), shear, peel, and puncture test modes, using dedicated tooling matched to the specimen and method.

For example, tensile setups can use side-action, wedge-style, snubbing (capstan) grips for wire and cable, or threaded grips for bolts and fasteners. Flexural testing is supported with 3-point and 4-point bending fixtures, and compression testing is typically done with compression platens and related compression fixtures. For shear and bonded-joint work, composite-focused fixtures support common shear approaches, plus peel fixtures such as floating roller and climbing drum styles. Puncture options include fixtures used for geomembrane puncture and ball burst style testing.

Fixture selection typically depends on a few practical details:

• Material type and specimen geometry (flat, round, wire, laminate, fabric)
• Target load level and alignment requirements
• Jaw face style, inserts, and anti-slip needs
• Method-specific loading configuration (peel angle, shear fixture style, puncture tip and support)

If you want to confirm the right fixture set for your test modes and specimen details, start with learn more and then request a quote with your material, dimensions, and method.