In a metals lab, this system’s primary role is high-force, static mechanical testing for strength characterization, especially when you need controlled loading beyond what an electromechanical frame can realistically handle. It is typically used to generate reliable tensile and compression results for medium to oversized metallic specimens and structural components.
Practically, it serves as the lab’s main workhorse for tensile and compression evaluation at high loads, supporting yield and elongation measurement during tensile testing and compressive failure testing where frame stiffness and alignment matter.
It is also commonly selected for method-driven QA and production verification work where repeatability and documentation are important, such as testing plate, bar, tube, pipe sections, forged elements, and other load-bearing parts that must meet a defined strength requirement.
Configuration still matters. The exact “primary” workload in your lab will be driven by specimen geometry, required force capacity, and the grips and compression tooling you choose, plus the test methods you need to run.